Goodra Best Moveset
150 Sp. Def at 110 Sp. Atk on Dragon with AbilitySap Sipper granting Grass immunity and boosting Attack. Held ItemAssault Vest with NatureModest patches the 70 Defense while maximizing special damage. The moveset absorbs special hits from the highest Sp. Def among non-legendary Dragons and fires Dragon TermStab back. C-Tier as a special tank with real offensive output.
Dragon with 150 Sp. Def and Sap Sipper absorbing Grass moves in Gen VI (X & Y). The specially defensive Dragon option. Assault Vest pushed its special bulk even higher.
Best Moves
Best Build
Goodra best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Tank Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Fairy-types walled Dragon STAB, and Goodra's 80 Speed was too slow to outrun them. Special bulk without physical bulk was half a wall.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 150 Sp. Def was still impressive, but pure Dragon with 80/70 physical bulk got destroyed by any physical Fairy or Ice move.
Special Tank Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of decline in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Hisuian Goodra's Steel/Dragon typing outclassed the original form entirely. Overshadowed by its own regional variant.
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Goodra Weakness
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 |
What is Goodra Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Goodra
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin10-12% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Moltres builds →Flamethrower5-6% U Turn16-19% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Pelipper builds →Hurricane9-11% U Turn10-12% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Rotom-Wash builds →
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Evolution
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 72 partners from the Dragon egg group.
How to Get Goodra
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 SV
To get Goodra, start by catching Goomy through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GoomySouth Province (Area Five) - SwampLv.15-39OverworldRate 30%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.15-39OverworldRate 20%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.15-39OverworldRate 20%Glaseado MountainLv.15-39OverworldRate 20%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.15-39OverworldRate 20%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.15-39OverworldRate 20%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.15-39OverworldRate 20%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.15-39OverworldRate 20%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.15-39OverworldRate 20%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.15-39OverworldRate 20%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.15-39OverworldRate 20%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.15-39OverworldRate 20%Chilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve SliggooCasseroya Lake - LakeLv.40-50OverworldRate 15%Timeless WoodsLv.40-60Overworldor evolve from Goomy (Step 1)
Step 3Goodra ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Goodra egg.
Goodra starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
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 PLA
The path to Goodra starts with Goomy at Lv. 29-40 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
No wild encounters for Goodra. The 3-stage chain runs through Goomy, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 50 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Goodra in SwSh
To get Goodra, start by catching Goomy through walking encounters at Lv. 10-52. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GoomySoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 10%ThunderstormSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 10%RainingLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 2%Raining
Step 2Catch or Evolve SliggooLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 2%Thunderstormor evolve from Goomy (Step 1)
Step 3Goodra ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Goodra egg.
Base Stats
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.
Goodra Guide
Sap Sipper changes the entire equation for Goodra. The 600 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a tank.
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.
The core moveset is Ice Beam, Draco Meteor, Flamethrower, and Dragon Pulse. Ice Beam leads at 0% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves