While most trainers evolve Sliggoo into Goodra immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Only weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Been around since Gen 6.
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.
The swirly protrusion on its back is filled with all its vital organs, such as its brain and heart.
When Sliggoo senses danger, the mucus coating its entire body becomes more concentrated—it’ll dissolve anything.
Sliggoo Weakness
AvgIce, Dragon, and Fairy-type 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 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 no compatible 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Sliggoo to get Goomy eggs from the Dragon egg group.
Sliggoo's built to absorb hits. Sassy nature leans into slow wall duty, Eviolite gives it a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, and Rest handles sustain. Sapsipper and max HP and Sp. Def EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Best Sliggoo Moveset
- Rest
- Toxic
- Draco Meteor
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Sliggoo develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Take Down and Surf show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Sliggoo 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 Sliggoo in Legends: Z-A
Step 1Obtain GoomyCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Sliggoo ✓
Sliggoo isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Goodra to unlock its full potential. At 452 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Run Sap Sipper on Sliggoo. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Sliggoo also gets Hydration and Gooey, but they don't compare.
Sliggoo fills the support role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 83 Sp. Atk). At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Sliggoo appears in 8 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- 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