Stats & Training
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.
It has trouble drawing a line between friends and food. It will calmly try to melt and eat even those it gets along well with.
This Pokémon’s mucous can dissolve anything. Toothless, it sprays mucous on its prey. Once they’re nicely dissolved, it slurps them up.
Sliggoo Weakness
Ice, Dragon, and Fairy 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.
| 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 Sliggoo View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast 2x87-103%KO Draining Kiss 2x46-55% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | A | |
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
 Comfey Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sliggoo View Comfey builds →Play Rough 2x73-86% Draining Kiss 2x31-38% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Garchomp can KO Sliggoo with Earthquake (98-116%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 112-132%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sliggoo View Garchomp builds →Earthquake98-116%KO Stone Edge65-77% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Klefki builds →
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 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sliggoo View Weavile builds →Knock Off91-106%KO Ice Shard 2x112-132%KO Pursuit56-66% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemFlyiniumz NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sliggoo View Dragonite builds →Earthquake74-87% Extreme Speed59-69% Fly99-117%KO | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Sliggoo View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x64-76% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
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 plenty of 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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Sliggoo to get Goomy eggs using 57 partners from the Dragon egg group. Notable egg moves include Acid Armor, Counter, Curse and 3 more.
Sun & Moon Sliggoo Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Sliggoo picks up Acid Armor and Counter only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Draco Meteor and Dragon Pulse while coverage across 10 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Sliggoo in Sun & Moon
moderate rates across 2 locations for Sliggoo in late-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 Sliggoo in Sun & Moon
The path to Sliggoo starts with Goomy at Lv. 18-43 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GoomyLush Jungle - NorthMoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest10%MidSOS chain (rain)Lush Jungle - NorthSunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest10%MidSOS chain (rain)Lush Jungle - SouthMoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest10%MidSOS chain (rain)Lush Jungle - SouthSunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest10%MidSOS chain (rain)Lush Jungle - WestSunGrass Lv.18-21 Forest10%MidSOS chain (rain)Lush Jungle - WestMoonGrass Lv.18-21 Forest10%MidSOS chain (rain)Route 17 - NortheastSunGrass Lv.31-34 Route10%LateSOS chain (rain)Route 17 - NortheastMoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route10%LateSOS chain (rain)Route 17 - WestSunGrass Lv.31-34 Route10%LateSOS chain (rain)Route 17 - WestMoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route10%LateSOS chain (rain)
Step 2Sliggoo ✓Exeggutor IslandSunGrass Lv.40-43 Water10%LateSOS chain (rain)Exeggutor IslandMoonGrass Lv.40-43 Water10%LateSOS chain (rain)or evolve from Goomy (Step 1)
Sliggoo Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, Sliggoo fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 75 Attack and 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.
Game Availability
Sliggoo first appeared in X & Y and spans 8 games across 5 generations. It later gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
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