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.
It loves the rain. This mellow Pokémon can be seen walking around on the plains and in the mountains on rainy days.
This Pokémon is uncontrollable when enraged. It rampages on and on, lashing its tail with enough power to send a dump truck flying.
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 |
 Florges Fairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Florges builds →Moonblast 2x52-62% Draining Kiss 2x29-35% Disarming Voice 2x23-27% | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x52-62% Draining Kiss 2x34-40% Disarming Voice 2x27-33% | ||
 Sylveon Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Sylveon builds →Moonblast 2x51-60% Draining Kiss 2x27-33% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x57-67% Icy Wind 2x22-27% Draining Kiss 2x31-36% Disarming Voice 2x26-31% | ||
 Grimmsnarl DarkFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Grimmsnarl builds →Play Rough 2x97-115%KO Draining Kiss 2x24-29% | ||
 SlowkingRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, threatens with Chilly Reception WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Slowking builds →Scald10-11% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Magmortar builds →Thunderbolt11-12% Scorching Sands17-20% Flamethrower16-19% Psychic21-25% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Pelipper builds →Hurricane32-38% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Kilowattrel builds →Volt Switch11-13% Thunderbolt14-17% Hurricane34-40% Air Slash23-27% | ||
 Thwackey Grass | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Thwackey builds →U Turn26-31% Knock Off25-29% | ||
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
Breeding
Breed with Goodra to get Goomy eggs using 65 partners from the Dragon egg group. Notable egg moves include Counter, Life Dew.
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Sapsipper supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Goodra doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Fire coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Goodra best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Knock Off
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Knock Off
- Fire Blast
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Dragon Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Dragon Pulse
- Scald
- Draco Meteor
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Dragon Pulse
- Earthquake
- Draco Meteor
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Goodra threatens 12 types beyond its own STAB, with Grass and Poison standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Outrage and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
You're catching Goomy first, not Goodra. Goomy appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Goodra in Scarlet & Violet
To get Goodra, start by catching Goomy through walking encounters at Lv. 15-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GoomySouth Province (Area Five) - SwampVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - SwampScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route30%EarlyCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Water20%EarlyCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Water20%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Cave20%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Cave20%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlyTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Forest20%EarlyTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Forest20%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-39 Route20%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve SliggooCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-50 Water15%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-50 Water15%Lateor evolve from Goomy (Step 1)
Step 3Goodra ✓
In Scarlet & Violet, Sap Sipper changes the entire equation for Goodra. The 600 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier as a tank. Draco Meteor with Leftovers 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 mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 110 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
In Scarlet & Violet, the best way to handle Goodra: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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