goodra-hisui #10242
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goodra-hisui
Generation VI · #10242 — Dragon Pokémon
Hisuian Goodra is a Steel/Dragon-type regional variant of the Dragon-type Goodra, introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. This armored evolution represents Goodra's adaptation to the harsh, ancient environment of the Hisui region, transforming from a gentle slime-covered dragon into a formidable, metallic combatant. Classified as a pseudo-legendary Pokémon, Hisuian Goodra maintains the characteristic base stat total of 600 found among pseudo-legendaries, though it redistributes these stats dramatically compared to its standard form. Standing at 1.7 meters tall and weighing a substantial 334.1 kilograms, this steely dragon is notably heavier than its non-Hisuian counterpart despite being slightly shorter, reflecting the density and weight of its newly-acquired metallic armor plating.
Base Stats
Height
1.7m
Weight
334.1kg
Category
Dragon Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
purple
Shape
upright
Abilities
Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
Protects against critical hits.
Lowers attacking Pokémon's Speed by one stage on contact.
Goodra-hisui Biology & Physical Characteristics
Hisuian Goodra's most striking feature is its transformation from a soft, gelatinous creature into an armored dragon with a hardened steel exoskeleton. While retaining the bipedal draconic structure of standard Goodra, this regional form has developed thick plating across its body that provides exceptional defensive capabilities. The creature's slime coating has been replaced or supplemented by a metallic sheen, giving it an industrial, battle-hardened appearance that contrasts sharply with the gentle purple hue of its non-Hisuian form. Its physiology includes retractable horns capable of delivering devastating attacks with the force equivalent to a hundred professional boxers, enhanced by its new metallic composition. The combination of its thick fat layer beneath the steel-reinforced skin allows attacks to slide off harmlessly, creating an almost impenetrable defense mechanism that makes Hisuian Goodra one of the most resilient dragon-type Pokémon in existence.
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Training
Breeding
Goodra-hisui Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Hisuian Goodra exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, matching the standard form's distribution. This even split ensures that both male and female Hisuian Goodra are equally likely to be encountered in the wild or obtained through breeding programs. The species belongs to the Dragon egg group, indicating that breeding Hisuian Goodra requires pairing with compatible Dragon-type Pokémon or other members of the same egg group. With a relatively low base friendship of 35, Hisuian Goodra begins at a lower affection level than many other Pokémon, reflecting its more independent and aggressive temperament compared to standard Goodra. The hatch counter of 40 cycles indicates a moderate breeding timeframe, requiring approximately 10,024 to 10,280 steps for an egg to hatch into a Goomy. This breeding structure allows trainers to establish lineages of Hisuian Goodra, though the rain-based evolution requirement means that careful planning is necessary to evolve offspring into their final form, adding strategic depth to breeding endeavors centered around this regional variant.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm02
emerald
tm02
firered leafgreen
tm02
ruby sapphire
tm02
black white
tm02
heartgold soulsilver
tm02
platinum
tm02
colosseum
tm02
diamond pearl
tm02
black 2 white 2
tm02
sun moon
tm02
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm02
x y
tm02
xd
tm02
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
+603 more TMs/HMs
goodra-hisui's Evolution Chain
Goodra-hisui Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Hisuian Goodra evolves from Hisuian Sliggoo starting at level 50, but only when the evolution occurs during rain in the overworld. This rain requirement represents the Pokémon's deep connection to moisture and the conditions of its natural habitat, linking back to its slimy origins while acknowledging its transition to a more weather-dependent, environmentally-conscious existence. The evolution is the final stage of the Goomy line within the Hisui region, completing a three-stage evolutionary chain that begins with the tiny Goomy and progresses through Sliggoo before reaching its final armored form. Interestingly, this rain-based evolution requirement parallels the standard Goodra's own rain-dependent evolution, suggesting that despite the dramatic physical and typological changes, the fundamental environmental relationship binding the species to rainy conditions has remained constant across both forms. The transformation represents not just a biological change but a philosophical shift in how the Pokémon interacts with its environment, suggesting that Hisuian Goodra's steel armor developed as a response to specific environmental pressures in its ancient homeland.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Goodra-hisui Behaviour and Natural Habitat
In the Hisui region, Goodra has adapted to become a more aggressive and territorial Pokémon compared to its gentler standard-form counterpart. Despite maintaining its fundamentally friendly disposition toward trainers it trusts, Hisuian Goodra exhibits pronounced defensive aggression when provoked, readily using its formidable horns and tail to swat away threats with brutal efficiency. The harsh mountain environments and competitive ecosystem of ancient Hisui appear to have encouraged the development of a more combative temperament, transforming what would typically be a shy, loneliness-prone dragon into a confident, battle-ready creature. This Pokémon appears to thrive in cooler, mountainous terrain where its steel armor provides advantages in the rocky, mineral-rich landscape. Unlike the standard Goodra, which can suffer from melancholy when left alone, Hisuian Goodra seems better equipped to handle solitude, suggesting its environmental pressures have fostered greater self-sufficiency and independence.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
This very friendly Dragon-type Pokémon will hug its beloved Trainer, leaving that Trainer covered in sticky slime.
It attacks with retractable horns. It throws a punch that’s the equivalent of the force of a hundred pro boxers.
This very friendly Dragon-type Pokémon will hug its beloved Trainer, leaving that Trainer covered in sticky slime.
It attacks with retractable horns. It throws a punch that’s the equivalent of the force of a hundred pro boxers.
Generation VII
An amazingly friendly Pokémon, but if left to itself, loneliness overcomes it, and it oozes gooey tears.
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.
It gets picked on because it’s meek. But then, whoever teased it gets to feel the full force of its horns and a good swatting from its thick tail.
Underneath its slimy skin is a thick layer of fat, and the combination of the two makes enemies’ attacks slide right off.
Generation VIII
Sometimes it misunderstands instructions and appears dazed or bewildered. Many Trainers don’t mind, finding this behavior to be adorable.
Its form of offense is forcefully stretching out its horns. The strikes land 100 times harder than any blow from a heavyweight boxer.
Able to freely control the hardness of its metallic shell. It loathes solitude and is extremely clingy—it will fume and run riot if those dearest to it ever leave its side.
Goodra-hisui Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Numelgon in Japanese and Goodra in English derive from the lineage's progression from gel-like substances, with the Hisuian form incorporating steel and metallic elements into its identity. The design philosophy behind Hisuian Goodra draws inspiration from classical Japanese armor and the concept of environmental adaptation, presenting a Pokémon that has developed protective plating as a survival mechanism in a dangerous, ancient world. The shift from purple and green coloration to a more metallic, silver-toned appearance reflects this design evolution, creating visual continuity with the standard form while establishing distinct aesthetic identity. The Hisuian variant's classification as a "Shell Bunker" Pokémon emphasizes its defensive, fortified nature in contrast to the standard form's "Dragon" classification. The creature's silhouette and stance suggest a more grounded, defensive posture compared to standard Goodra's slightly more upright bearing, reinforcing the conceptual difference between a friendly dragon and an armored defender. This design approach successfully communicates how the same species might diverge dramatically when placed in contrasting environmental and cultural contexts, exemplifying the regional variant concept's core purpose.
Learnable Moves
Goodra-hisui can learn 69 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| absorb | grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| acid armor | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| bubble | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon cheer | dragon | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feint | normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice spinner | ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| muddy water | water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| shelter | steel | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tearful look | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
Goodra-hisui Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Hisuian Goodra functions as a specialized bulky attacker with exceptional special defense and solid all-around offensive capabilities. Its stat distribution of 80 HP, 100 Attack, 100 Defense, 110 Special Attack, 150 Special Defense, and 60 Speed creates a distinctly different competitive profile from standard Goodra, trading away the original form's superior speed and hit points for dramatically improved defense and specialized bulk. The 150 base Special Defense stat is particularly noteworthy, making Hisuian Goodra one of the most special-defensively bulky dragon-type Pokémon available, allowing it to wall special attackers with exceptional reliability. Its Steel/Dragon typing provides numerous defensive advantages, resisting 11 types and only taking super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground, and Fire-type moves, granting it exceptional defensive coverage. The available abilities—Sap Sipper, Shell Armor, and hidden ability Gooey—offer flexible strategic options; Sap Sipper allows it to absorb Grass-type attacks while gaining offensive boosts, Shell Armor provides critical hit immunity, and Gooey reduces opposing Pokémon's speed on contact. The low 60 base Speed stat requires careful team building and potential speed control support, but the defensive capabilities and respectable 110 Special Attack make Hisuian Goodra a formidable specially-defensive tank capable of handling numerous metagame threats.
Commonly Asked Questions About Goodra-hisui
What type is Goodra-hisui?
Goodra-hisui is a steel and dragon type Pokemon.
What does Goodra-hisui evolve into?
Goodra-hisui does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Goodra-hisui's weaknesses?
Goodra-hisui is weak to fighting and ground type moves.
Goodra-hisui Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Hisuian Goodra emerged as a notable symbol of Pokémon Legends: Arceus's innovative regional variant concept, demonstrating how ancient environmental pressures could fundamentally reshape familiar Pokémon into entirely new competitive and aesthetic experiences. The transformation from gentle, slimy dragon to armored metal guardian resonated with players seeking more dramatic regional transformations, establishing Hisuian Goodra as a fan-favorite variant that represented the game's commitment to reimagining classical Pokémon through historical and environmental lenses. The species has appeared in various media representations and competitive circuits, establishing itself as a recognized member of the Dragon-type competitive community despite its relatively recent introduction. Its design philosophy influenced subsequent regional variant discussions, emphasizing how environmental adaptation could justify dramatic stat redistributions and typological changes, a concept that has shaped how players and designers conceptualize future variants. The Steel/Dragon combination positioned Hisuian Goodra as a bridge between defensive and offensive playstyles, creating appeal among diverse player demographics seeking bulky special walls or defensive team pivots. As Pokémon Legends: Arceus's mechanics and design philosophy gain greater recognition within the broader Pokémon community, Hisuian Goodra's cultural significance continues to grow, cementing its place as a memorable and mechanically distinct regional variant.
Where to Find Goodra-hisui in Every Pokémon Game
Hisuian Goodra is primarily available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, where it serves as the final evolutionary form of the Hisuian Goomy line within that game's regional Pokédex. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Hisuian Goodra can be obtained through various methods, including the Pokédex completion system and specialized encounters, making it accessible to modern players while maintaining its connection to its introduction title. The species has also appeared in Pokémon Sword and Shield's post-game content, and can be transferred between compatible titles using Pokémon HOME, allowing players to move their Hisuian Goodra between generations seamlessly. For players seeking to obtain Hisuian Goodra, the process begins with locating a Hisuian Goomy in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, evolving it through the standard lines to Hisuian Sliggoo, and then evolving during rain conditions to achieve the final form. The capture rate of 45 places it in the mid-range of catchability, making it moderately challenging to capture but not prohibitively difficult for determined players. Transfer mechanics through Pokémon HOME ensure that those who obtained Hisuian Goodra in Legends: Arceus can bring their Pokémon forward to newer generations, though availability in current-generation games varies by title and post-game content updates. Trading with other players remains a viable option for acquiring this regional variant, particularly for those unable to complete Pokémon Legends: Arceus or access it in newer titles.