Stats & Training
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’s very friendly toward people. If you grow close to it, Goodra will hug you with its sticky, slime-covered body. Don’t get mad.
Underneath its slimy skin is a thick layer of fat, and the combination of the two makes enemies’ attacks slide right off.
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 |
Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x58-69% Dazzling Gleam 2x51-60% Draining Kiss 2x32-38% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x57-67% Dazzling Gleam 2x49-58% Draining Kiss 2x31-36% Disarming Voice 2x26-31% | ||
Florges Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Florges builds →Moonblast 2x52-62% Dazzling Gleam 2x44-53% Disarming Voice 2x23-27% | ||
Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Carbink builds →Moonblast 2x29-35% Dazzling Gleam 2x24-29% | ||
Comfey Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Comfey builds →Play Rough 2x51-60% Dazzling Gleam 2x35-42% Draining Kiss 2x23-27% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko's Dazzling Gleam hits Goodra for 37-44%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt10-12% Volt Switch8-9% Dazzling Gleam 2x37-44% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse19-23% Ice Beam 2x29-34% Hydro Pump13-16% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Pelipper builds →Hurricane18-22% Scald7-8% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Goodra View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm9-10% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 57 partners from the Dragon egg group. Notable egg moves include Acid Armor, Counter, Curse and 3 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Goodra Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Assault Vest provides a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, Sapsipper supports the gameplan, and spread EVs mean Goodra doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Electric and Fire coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Goodra best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Thunderbolt
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Bomb
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Goodra threatens 13 types beyond its own STAB, with Grass and Water standing out. Pair that with Draco Meteor and Outrage and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Goodra in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Goodra doesn't appear wild. Catch Goomy instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 50 to get Goodra. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Goodra in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Goodra, start by catching Goomy through walking encounters at Lv. 19-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GoomyLush Jungle - NorthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidSOS chain (rain)Lush Jungle - NorthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidSOS chain (rain)Lush Jungle - SouthUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidSOS chain (rain)Lush Jungle - SouthUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidSOS chain (rain)Lush Jungle - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidSOS chain (rain)Lush Jungle - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.19-22 Forest10%MidSOS chain (rain)Route 17 - NortheastUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 Route10%LateSOS chain (rain)Route 17 - NortheastUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-36 Route10%LateSOS chain (rain)Route 17 - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 Route10%LateSOS chain (rain)Route 17 - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-36 Route10%LateSOS chain (rain)
Step 2Catch or Evolve SliggooExeggutor IslandUltra SunGrass Lv.42-45 Water10%LateSOS chain (rain)Exeggutor IslandUltra MoonGrass Lv.42-45 Water10%LateSOS chain (rain)or evolve from Goomy (Step 1)
Step 3Goodra ✓
Goodra Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sap Sipper changes the entire equation for Goodra. The 600 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a tank. Ice Beam 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Ice Beam, Thunderbolt, Flamethrower, and Sludgewave. Ice Beam leads at 15% 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 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
