While most trainers evolve Sliggoo into Goodra immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Only weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Been around since Gen 6.
Sliggoo's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Def leads, Defense trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Def EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
The swirly protrusion on its back is filled with all its vital organs, such as its brain and heart.
When Sliggoo senses danger, the mucus coating its entire body becomes more concentrated—it’ll dissolve anything.
Sliggoo Weakness
AvgIce, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves hit Sliggoo for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Sliggoo's special bulk (base 113 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Sliggoo is the middle stage between Goomy and Goodra. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, Sp.Def got the biggest boost (+38 from Goomy). The final form adds another 148 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Sliggoo to get Goomy eggs using 72 partners from the Dragon egg group.
Sliggoo's built to absorb hits. Sassy nature leans into slow wall duty, Eviolite gives it a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, and Rest handles sustain. Sapsipper and max HP and Sp. Def EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Best Sliggoo Moveset
- Rest
- Toxic
- Draco Meteor
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Sliggoo's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 9 types on top of Draco Meteor and Outrage for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Sliggoo develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Surf show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Sliggoo's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Draco Meteor and Outrage, and Water and Poison coverage and more keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Sliggoo develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Muddy Water and Blizzard show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
A few locations for Sliggoo with decent spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Sliggoo in Scarlet & Violet
To get Sliggoo, start by catching Goomy through walking encounters at Lv. 15-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GoomyEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampVioletOverworldLv.15-3930%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampScarletOverworldLv.15-3930%EarlyRouteEASYCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyWaterEASYCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyWaterEASYEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyCaveEASYNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyForestEASYTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyForestEASYWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.15-3920%EarlyRoute
Step 2Sliggoo ✓EASYCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-5015%LateWaterEASYCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-5015%LateWateror evolve from Goomy (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Sliggoo in Legends: Z-A. Bring Goomy over from X, Sun, or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Sliggoo in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Goomy
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
- Step 2Sliggoo ✓
Sliggoo appears at decent spawn rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Sliggoo in Legends: Arceus
Goomy is your first catch on the way to Sliggoo. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GoomyEASYAncient QuarryGrassUncommonRuinsEASYHolm of TrialsGrassUncommon
Step 2Sliggoo ✓EASYAncient QuarryGrassUncommonRuinsEASYHolm of TrialsGrassUncommonor evolve from Goomy (Step 1)
Finding Sliggoo at low spawn rates takes patience. 1 spots are available in endgame routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Sliggoo in Sword & Shield
Goomy is your first catch on the way to Sliggoo. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-52 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GoomyMODERATESoothing WetlandsOverworldLv.10-1510%EarlySwampRainingMODERATESoothing WetlandsOverworldLv.10-1510%EarlySwampThunderstormHARDLake of OutrageGrassLv.50-522%PostWaterRaining- Step 2Sliggoo ✓HARDLake of OutrageGrassLv.50-522%PostWaterThunderstormor evolve from Goomy (Step 1)
Sliggoo isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Goodra to unlock its full potential. At 452 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Run Sap Sipper on Sliggoo. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Sliggoo also gets Hydration and Gooey, but they don't compare.
Sliggoo fills the support role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 83 Sp. Atk). At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Sliggoo appears in 8 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Sliggoo first appeared in X & Y and spans 8 games across 4 generations. It later gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A