The Soft Tissue Pokemon. Sliggoo has Sap Sipper and Gooey slowing physical attackers on contact. Needs rain to evolve into Goodra in some games. Hisuian Sliggoo is Steel/Dragon.
Ability 1Sap SipperAbility 1Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.Ability 2HydrationAbility 2Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
452HP68Attack75Defense53Speed60Sp.Def113Sp.Atk83
Goomy
Sliggoo
Goodra
Hisuian Sliggoo
Hisuian Goodra
Weak to

How to evolve

  1. Goomy

from Goomy

  1. Sliggoo
    This page
    Level 40
  2. Goodra
    Level 50Rain

from Goomy

  1. Hisuian Sliggoo
    Level 40

    Not in Legends: Z‑A, Scarlet & Violet

  2. Hisuian Goodra
    Level 50Rain
Mixed
Support
ETier
60Speed · Below Avg

Sliggoo Best Moveset

83 Sp. Atk at 113 Sp. Def on Dragon. AbilitySap Sipper grants Grass immunity. Held ItemEviolite adds real special bulk since Goodra exists. The moveset absorbs special hits and fires moderate Dragon TermStab. One evolution from 150 Sp. Def and the special wall that defines Goodra.

Evolution family tier history
SABCDEFEE+E+E+X & Y / ORASVIXY/ORASPEAKSun & Moon / USUMVIISM/USUMSword & Shield / BDSPVIIISS/BDSPScarlet & Violet / Legends Z-AIXSV/LZACURRENT
★Gen VI — X & Y / ORASE

Sliggoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Sliggoo's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Hydration with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.

Fairy type added to the gameMega Evolution became available

Best Moves

SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
TM24
Thunderbolt
Electric90COMMONCoverage
Egg
Counter
Fighting—COMMONCoverage
TM44
Rest
Psychic—COMMONRecovery
Lv 25
Rain Dance
Water—COMMONUtility
TM13
Ice Beam
Ice90COMMONCoverage
TM6
Toxic
Poison—COMMONUtility
TM83
Infestation
Bug20COMMONCoverage
Tutor
Draco Meteor
Dragon130COMMONSTAB
Sliggoo X & Y MovesSliggoo ORAS Moves

Best Build

Experimental
Special Tank
Ability
Hydration
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Sliggoo
Modest+SPA

Sliggoo best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

Special Tank Moveset

  • ThunderboltCoverage
  • CounterSLOW -5Coverage
  • RestRecovery
  • Rain Dance

Recommended Teammates

Murkrow
MurkrowGood
Roselia
RoseliaGood
Dusclops
DusclopsGood
→Gen VII — Sun & Moon / USUME+

Sliggoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Sliggoo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Gooey with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.

Z-Moves became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
TM44
Rest
Psychic—COMMONRecovery
TM6
Toxic
Poison—COMMONUtility
Lv 47
Dragon Pulse
Dragon85RARESTAB
TM24
Thunderbolt
Electric90RARECoverage
TM13
Ice Beam
Ice90RARECoverage
Tutor
Draco Meteor
Dragon130RARESTAB
TM34
Sludge Wave
Poison95RARECoverage
Egg
Acid Armor
Poison—RAREUtility
Sliggoo Sun & Moon MovesSliggoo Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Moves
Experimental
Wall
Ability
Gooey
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Sliggoo
Calm+SPD
EVs

Wall Moveset

  • RestRecovery
  • ToxicUtility
  • Dragon PulseSTAB
  • ThunderboltCoverage

Recommended Teammates

Pupitar
PupitarExcellent
Pineco
PinecoExcellent
Vullaby
VullabyExcellent
→Gen VIII — Sword & Shield / BDSPE+

Sliggoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Sliggoo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sapsipper with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.

Gigantamax became availableDynamax became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
TR24
Outrage
Dragon120POPULARSTAB
TR27
Sleep Talk
Normal—POPULARUtility
Lv 43
Curse
Ghost—POPULARSetup
TM21
Rest
Psychic—POPULARRecovery
Sliggoo Sword & Shield Moves
Experimental
Wall
Ability
Sap Sipper
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Sliggoo
Careful+SPD
EVs

Wall Moveset

  • OutrageSTAB
  • Sleep Talk
  • CurseSetup
  • RestRecovery

Recommended Teammates

Metang
MetangExcellent
Hakamo-o
Hakamo-oExcellent
Gabite
GabiteExcellent
→Gen IX — Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-AE+

Sliggoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Sliggoo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sapsipper with Eviolite, favoring a Sassy nature.

Terastallization became available
SRCMOVETYPECATPWRPOPROLE
TM85
Rest
Psychic—COMMONRecovery
TM175
Toxic
Poison—COMMONUtility
TM169
Draco Meteor
Dragon130COMMONSTAB
TM86
Rock Slide
Rock75COMMONCoverage
Sliggoo Scarlet & Violet MovesSliggoo Legends Z-A Moves
Experimental
Wall
Ability
Sap Sipper
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Sliggoo
Sassy+SPD
EVs

Wall Moveset

  • RestRecovery
  • ToxicUtility
  • Draco MeteorSTAB
  • Rock Slide

Recommended Teammates

Arbok
ArbokGood
Lycanroc
LycanrocGood
Hippopotas
HippopotasGood

Sliggoo Weakness

Ice, Dragon, and Fairy 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 Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Ice, Dragon, Fairy
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Electric, Grass

What is Sliggoo Weak Against

Avg
3Weak
4Resist
1Immune
Score-2
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
IceDragonFairy
½xResist
FireWaterElectricGrass
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
Grass

What is Sliggoo Strong Against

1Strong
1Resisted
1Immune
Score-1
2xStrong
Dragon
½xResisted
Steel
0xImmune
Fairy

Best Pokemon Against Sliggoo

Dragonite's Earthquake hits Sliggoo for 37-44%. Weavile's Ice Shard hits Sliggoo for 38-45%.

Dragonite
Dragonite
DragonFlying
A
Weavile
Weavile
DarkIce
B
Clefable
Clefable
Fairy
B

Evolution

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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

5 Forms
Goomy
#704Goomy
Sliggoo
#705SliggooLevel 40
Goodra
#706GoodraLevel 50 (Rain)
Hisuian SliggooHisui
#705Hisuian SliggooLevel 40
Hisuian GoodraHisui
#706Hisuian GoodraLevel 50 (Rain)
Stat Comparison 5 Forms
Goomy
Dragon
Sliggoo
Dragon
Goodra
Dragon
Hisuian Sliggoo
SteelDragon
Hisuian Goodra
SteelDragon
HP
45
68+23
90+22
58+13
80+22
ATK
50
75+25
100+25
75+25
100+25
DEF
35
53+18
70+17
83+48
100+17
SP.ATK
55
83+28
110+27
83+28
110+27
SP.DEF
75
113+38
150+37
113+38
150+37
SPE
40
60+20
80+20
40
60+20
BST
300E-Tier
452E-Tier+152
600C-Tier+148
452D-Tier+152
600C-Tier+148
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Tank
Trick Room
Tank
TYPE
Utility
Mixed
Mixed
Mixed
Mixed

Breeding

Moderate

Breed with Sliggoo to get Goomy eggs using 72 partners from the Dragon egg group.

Egg Groups
Dragon
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
40 cycles·10,280 steps
Slow~10 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
gyaradoscharizardkingdrasceptileflygonmiloticnoivernaltariascraftydragalgehelioliskarbok
12 of 72·

Shiny Sliggoo

Sliggoo follows Goomy's green tint and pushes it further, with the snail-slug body taking on a more saturated olive hue. The dots and shell accents read differently in the new palette. It's a solid middle-evo shiny that's clearly building toward Goodra's caramel payoff.

Normal vs Shiny
Normal SliggooNormal
Shiny Sliggoo Shiny
Color ShiftPurpletoPink
Shiny TierB Tier Shiny

Shiny Sliggoo Evolution

3 Forms
Shiny Goomy evolution
Stage 1Goomy
Lv. 40
Shiny Sliggoo evolution
Stage 2Sliggoo
Lv. 50
Shiny Goodra evolution
Stage 3Goodra
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

Shiny Sliggoo Odds & Hunting Methods

8 of 8 Verified
GameBest MethodOddsDifficulty
GameLegends: Arceus
MethodMass OutbreakAncient Quarry · Uncommon
Odds1/128
Difficulty
GameSun & Moon
MethodSOS Chaining
Odds1/274
Difficulty
GameUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
MethodSOS ChainingExeggutor Island · 10%
Odds1/274
Difficulty
GameSword & Shield
MethodBrilliant Aura battle-count boostLake of Outrage · 2%
Odds1/456
Difficulty
GameScarlet & Violet
MethodBreeding (Masuda Method)
Odds1/512
Difficulty
GameLegends: Z-A
MethodWild EncounterHyperspace Lumiose (Dragon 4-Star) +18 moreBest odds require Mega Dimension DLC
Odds1/586
Difficulty
GameX & Y
MethodPoke Radar ChainingRoute 19 · 20%
Odds1/100
Difficulty
Shiny via transfer only
Not obtainable here — bring a shiny in from a game where it can be caught or bred.
GameOmega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Method—
Odds—
Difficulty—
More dots = harder hunt1/200 Green = best verified rate
How do we research these odds?

We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.

Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.

Read our full methodology

How to Get Sliggoo

All 8 games

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 SV

To get Sliggoo, start by catching Goomy through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Goomy
    Step 1Catch Goomy
    South Province (Area Five) - Swamp
    Lv.15-39Overworld
    Rate 30%
    East Province (Area Three) - Lake
    Lv.15-39Overworld
    Rate 20%
    Glaseado Mountain
    Lv.15-39Overworld
    Rate 20%
    North Province (Area One) - Lake
    Lv.15-39Overworld
    Rate 20%
    North Province (Area Two) - Lake
    Lv.15-39Overworld
    Rate 20%
    South Province (Area Five) - Lake
    Lv.15-39Overworld
    Rate 20%
    South Province (Area Four) - Lake
    Lv.15-39Overworld
    Rate 20%
    South Province (Area One) - Lake
    Lv.15-39Overworld
    Rate 20%
    South Province (Area Six) - Lake
    Lv.15-39Overworld
    Rate 20%
    Tagtree Thicket - Lake
    Lv.15-39Overworld
    Rate 20%
    West Province (Area Three) - Lake
    Lv.15-39Overworld
    Rate 20%
    Chilling Waterhead
    Lv.7-60Overworld
    Fellhorn Gorge
    Lv.7-60Overworld
    Oni Mountain
    Lv.7-60Overworld
    Timeless Woods
    Lv.7-60Overworld
    Casseroya Lake - Lake
    Lv.49-50Overworld
    Rate 20%
  2. Sliggoo
    Step 2Sliggoo ✓
    Casseroya Lake - Lake
    Lv.40-50Overworld
    Rate 15%
    Timeless Woods
    Lv.40-60Overworld
    or evolve from Goomy (Step 1)
  3. Goodra
    Step 3Evolve into Goodra
    BREEDING
    Available
    Start a picnic with two compatible Pokemon in your party, then check the picnic basket to receive a Goomy egg.

Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Sliggoo.

Base Stats

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.

Base Stats
Above
HP68
C
Attack75
C
Defense53
D
Sp. Atk83
C
Sp. Def113
B
Speed60
C
Total452
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height0.8 m
2'07"Small
Weight17.5 kg
38.6 lbsFeather
Base XP158
Average
Abilities
Sap Sipper
Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
Hydration
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
GooeyHidden Ability
Lowers attacking Pokémon's Speed by one stage on contact.
Sap Sipper grants Grass immunity
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpD+2Spe
Special Defense training target
Pokedex Entry

The swirly protrusion on its back is filled with all its vital organs, such as its brain and heart.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Sliggoo Guide

  • Sliggoo does the job early-game if you need a Dragon type on your team. Evolve it into Goodra before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.

  • Gooey is the hidden ability. Lowers attacking Pokémon's Speed by one stage on contact. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Sliggoo's regular abilities before committing.

  • Use Sliggoo as a support. Splits damage between physical and special. Not the fastest,

  • Run Sassy on Sliggoo. +Sp. Def is what matters, and the -Speed cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the support role.

  • Build your team around Arbok, Lycanroc, and Hippopotas. These have the highest co-usage rates with Sliggoo in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.

Game Availability

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.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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