How does Zigzagoon get access to Pin Missle?

So I know zigzagoon has spikes around its body but it’s not like it’s a Porcupine. I never touched a raccoon before but can somebody explain a little biology.

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Actually, I can answer this one.

From the Sapphire/Alpha Sapphire Pokedex:“The hair on Zigzagoon’s back is bristly. It rubs the hard back hair against trees to leave its territorial markings.”

Biologically, this is a trait known asurticating hairs, which are hairs that are designed to be an irritant. When looked at under a microscope, urticating hairs are very sharp or have tiny barbs. This is a defense mechanism used by plants, caterpillars, and even tarantulas; the latter of which will turn around and scratch their abdominal hair off at threats. Porcupine quills are also a type of urticating hair.Urticating hairs can also be used as a form of territorial marking, just like is said in Zigzagoon’s Pokedex entry. To quote the article above:

Urticating hairs are not just thrown at an enemy as a first line defense, but are also used as an indication of territory. They can be found on and around the burrow entrance and in webbing for protection…

Hopefully this helped!