Sp. Def leads and Defense gets almost nothing. That's Goodra's stat line in a nutshell. 5 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 3 Sp. Def EVs.
Able to freely control the hardness of its metallic shell. It loathes solitude and is extremely clingy—it will fume and run riot if those dearest to it ever leave its side.
Type-wise, Goodra takes extra damage from Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Goodra's special bulk (base 150 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x47-56% Draining Kiss 2x26-31% Fairy Wind 2x21-25% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Togekiss builds →Draining Kiss 2x30-36% Fairy Wind 2x25-29% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Gardevoir builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x49-58% Draining Kiss 2x32-38% | ||
 Enamorus Fairy | C | |
Obtain MethodScarlet Bog Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Enamorus builds →Draining Kiss 2x34-40% Twister 2x19-22% | ||
 Sylveon Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Sylveon builds →Play Rough 2x60-72% Fairy Wind 2x25-29% | ||
In Legends: Arceus, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Goodra for 44-52%. Garchomp's Earthquake hits Goodra for 57-67%.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Weavile builds →Knock Off35-42% Ice Shard 2x44-52% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Garchomp builds →Earthquake57-67% | ||
End of the line. Goodra caps a three-stage chain that started at Goomy. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are takes forever to hatch. Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+75 over Goomy), and Goodra peaks at 600 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Nothing fancy here. Goodra builds around Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, Sassy nature for the right stat lean, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs. Sapsipper does its job quietly.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
A solid spread overall. Goodra gets Draco Meteor and Outrage for same-type damage alongside coverage across 10 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
decent spawn rates across 1 locations for Goodra in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Goodra in Legends: Arceus
The path to Goodra starts with Goomy at walking via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
In Legends: Arceus, Sap Sipper changes the entire equation for Goodra. The 600 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a tank. Thunderbolt with Assault Vest is the standard set.
Sap Sipper is what you want on Goodra. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Hydration, Gooey) work on paper but Sap Sipper is what makes Goodra worth using.
Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Goodra is a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
For Legends: Arceus, the core moveset is Thunderbolt, Earthquake, Ice Beam, and Flamethrower. Thunderbolt leads at 17% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Since debuting in X & Y, Goodra has appeared in 8 titles over 5 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves