Sliggoo Best Moveset
83 Sp. Atk at 113 Sp. Def on Dragon. AbilitySap Sipper grants Grass immunity. Held ItemEviolite adds real special bulk since Goodra exists. The moveset absorbs special hits and fires moderate Dragon TermStab. One evolution from 150 Sp. Def and the special wall that defines Goodra.
Sliggoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Sliggoo's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Hydration with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Sliggoo best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Counter
- Rest
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Sliggoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Sliggoo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Gooey with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Toxic
- Dragon Pulse
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Sliggoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Sliggoo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sapsipper with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Outrage
- Sleep Talk
- Curse
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Sliggoo saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Sliggoo maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sapsipper with Eviolite, favoring a Sassy nature.
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Toxic
- Draco Meteor
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Sliggoo Weakness
Fighting and Ground moves hit Sliggoo for super-effective damage. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. 9 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. 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) | Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Water, Electric, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Sliggoo Weak Against
FortressBest Pokemon Against Sliggoo
Lucario can KO Sliggoo with Close Combat (107-125%). Garchomp's Earthquake hits Sliggoo for 76-90%.
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sliggoo View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed12-14% Close Combat 2x107-125%KO Aura Sphere 2x33-39% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sliggoo View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x76-90% | ||
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, Defense got the biggest boost (+48 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 72 partners from the Dragon egg group.
How to Get Hisuian Sliggoo
A handful of locations for Sliggoo with decent spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Sliggoo in SV
To get Sliggoo, 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 2Sliggoo ✓Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.40-50OverworldRate 15%Timeless WoodsLv.40-60Overworldor evolve from Goomy (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into GoodraBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Goodra egg.
Can't catch Sliggoo directly. Start with Goomy in the wild from the locations below, then evolve at level 50. The 3-stage chain from Goomy to Sliggoo is where the leveling time goes.
Sliggoo appears at decent spawn rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Sliggoo in PLA
Goomy is your first catch on the way to Sliggoo. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 29-40 across 5 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GoomyAncient QuarryLv.29-40FloorRate 15%Holm of TrialsLv.30-32GrassRate 15%
Step 2Sliggoo ✓Ancient QuarryLv.29-40FloorRate 15%Holm of TrialsLv.29-40GrassRate 15%or evolve from Goomy (Step 1)
Finding Sliggoo at low spawn rates takes patience. 1 spots are available in endgame routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Where To Catch Sliggoo in SwSh
Goomy is your first catch on the way to Sliggoo. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-52 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GoomySoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 10%ThunderstormSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 10%RainingLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 2%Raining- Step 2Sliggoo ✓Lake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 2%Thunderstormor evolve from Goomy (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into GoodraBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Goodra egg.
Base Stats
Sliggoo's spread favors special bulk over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Sp. Def EVs per defeat. Slow 1.25M XP grind to level.
Its four horns are a high-performance radar system. It uses them to sense sounds and smells, rather than using ears or a nose.
Sliggoo Guide
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 Shell Armor and Gooey, but they don't compare.
Sliggoo fills the support role. It's a mixed attacker with base 75 Attack and 83 Sp. Atk. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Sliggoo does the job early-game if you need a Steel/Dragon type on your team. Evolve it into Goodra before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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 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