Goodra brings raw power that's hard to match. Dragon typing and needs some investment to avoid getting outsped — it checks a lot of boxes at once. Only weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. Introduced in Gen 6.
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.
Goodra Weakness
AvgType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Goodra to get Goomy eggs from the Dragon egg group.
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
Best Goodra Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Flamethrower
- Knock Off
- Toxic
Hard to wall, honestly. Goodra threatens 11 types beyond its own STAB, with Grass and Normal standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Outrage and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Goodra 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 Goodra in Legends: Z-A
Sap Sipper changes the entire equation for Goodra. The 600 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-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 mixed attacker — base 100 Attack and 110 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
Goodra appears in 8 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since debuting in X & Y, Goodra has appeared in 8 titles over 4 generations. Along the way, it received a Hisuian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- 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