Sliggoo
TL;DR. Sliggoo is a pure dragon-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 452. It drives away opponents by excreting a sticky liquid that can dissolve anything. Its eyes devolved, so it can’t see anything.
It drives away opponents by excreting a sticky liquid that can dissolve anything. Its eyes devolved, so it can’t see anything.
Stat spread.
Total of 452. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Sliggoo in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Sliggoo reaches 2,037 CP at level 40 and 2,330 CP as a best buddy.
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Sliggoo in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Sliggoo across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #965 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Sliggoo.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Sliggoo, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Sliggoo?
Sliggoo is a pure Dragon-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Sliggoo weak to?
Sliggoo takes 2× damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Sliggoo resistant to?
Sliggoo resists Fire, Water, Grass, Electric. It has no full immunities.
How does Sliggoo evolve?
Sliggoo evolves from Goomy (Level 40). Sliggoo evolves into Goodra (Level up while raining) or Hisuian Goodra (Level up while raining in Hisui (yields Hisuian Goodra)).
What generation is Sliggoo from?
Sliggoo was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0705.
What are Sliggoo's base stats?
Sliggoo has HP 68, Attack 75, Defense 53, Special Attack 83, Special Defense 113, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 452.
What are Sliggoo's abilities?
Sliggoo can have the abilities Sap Sipper, Hydration, plus the Hidden Ability Gooey.
Is Sliggoo legendary or mythical?
No. Sliggoo is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Sliggoo's best stat?
Sliggoo's highest base stat is Special Defense at 113, which ranks 8th of 70 Dragon-type Pokémon.
Is Sliggoo good?
Sliggoo has a base stat total of 452, the 509th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Dragon-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Sliggoo as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Sliggoo is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Sliggoo vs. the average Dragon-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 70 Dragon-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Sliggoo | Dragon avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 68 | 84 | -16 |
| Attack | 75 | 94 | -19 |
| Defense | 53 | 83 | -30 |
| Special Attack | 83 | 87 | -4 |
| Special Defense | 113 | 78 | +35 |
| Speed | 60 | 78 | -18 |
| Total | 452 | 504 | -52 |
Sliggoo appears in 18 games.
Every mainline release where Sliggoo is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Sliggoo in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.
Sliggoo appears in 5 episodes.
From XY061 (2015-02-19) through JN004 (2019-12-08).
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Sliggoo card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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