Goomy
Generation VI · #0704 — Soft Tissue Pokémon
Goomy is a Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI, holding the distinction of being the weakest Dragon-type Pokémon in existence. With a National Pokédex number of 704, this tiny creature represents the humble beginning of an impressive evolutionary line that culminates in the powerful Goodra. Standing at a mere 0.3 meters tall and weighing only 2.8 kilograms, Goomy belies the potential hidden within its gelatinous form. Despite its diminutive stature and seemingly vulnerable physiology, Goomy possesses unique defensive adaptations and useful abilities that allow it to survive in hostile environments where other creatures would perish. Its classification as the "Soft Tissue Pokémon" reflects its composition and defensive mechanisms that have earned it a beloved place in the hearts of Trainers worldwide.
Editor's Take
Goomy has the lowest base stat total of any pseudo-legendary's first stage in the game — 210 — which makes its jump to Goodra's 600 the single biggest stat glow-up any pseudo-legendary line goes through, bigger than Dratini's or Bagon's.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
2.8kg
Category
Soft Tissue Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
purple
Shape
squiggle
Abilities
Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Lowers attacking Pokémon's Speed by one stage on contact.
Goomy Biology & Physical Characteristics
Goomy's body is predominantly composed of water, with its structure resembling that of a slug or amorphous slime creature. The lower half of its body displays a light purple coloration, while the upper half is a paler shade of purple, with five large green spots marking the dividing line between these two color regions. Its most distinctive features are the two pairs of antenna-like horns protruding from its head, with the rear pair being noticeably longer than the frontal pair. These horns function as highly sensitive sensory organs, allowing Goomy to detect movement and environmental changes with remarkable precision. The creature's defining characteristic is its germ-laden, slimy mucous membrane that covers its entire body. This protective coating causes physical attacks to slide off harmlessly, providing a passive defensive mechanism against strikes and kicks. However, this water-based composition comes with a critical vulnerability: if Goomy's skin dries out, it becomes unable to breathe and will inevitably perish, making moisture maintenance a matter of literal life and death. A Shiny Goomy — recognizable by its non-standard color palette — is one of the rarer catches in the wild, though Masuda Method breeding and chain-encounter methods both shorten the odds considerably for trainers specifically hunting one.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Goomy Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Goomy exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio, with 50% male and 50% female individuals occurring naturally in the wild, providing equal breeding opportunities for both sexes. As a member of the Dragon Egg Group, Goomy can only breed with other Dragon-type Pokémon or creatures belonging to the Dragon Egg Group, a restriction that limits breeding flexibility compared to more versatile egg groups. When bred, Goomy eggs require 40 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 10,024 to 10,280 steps of overworld travel before a new Goomy emerges. The base happiness value of 35 indicates that Goomy begins its relationship with Trainers with lower-than-average friendliness, requiring active effort and positive interactions to develop strong bonds. This lower initial happiness creates an interesting dynamic where Trainers must invest time and care into their Goomy, potentially strengthening the emotional connection as the creature's affection grows through battle, feeding, and general companionship. The slow growth rate characteristic of Goomy means that reaching higher levels requires patience, reinforcing the theme that becoming a powerful Goodra is a gradual process rather than a quick achievement.
Sprites
Held Items
Shed Shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
Shed Shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
Shed Shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
Shed Shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
+416 more TMs/HMs
Goomy's Evolution Chain
Goomy Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Goomy undergoes two evolutionary stages, beginning its transformation at level 40 into Sliggoo, a larger and more capable Dragon-type. The final evolutionary stage occurs at level 50, but with a crucial environmental requirement: Sliggoo must be leveled up during rain in the overworld to become Goodra, a fully-fledged pseudo-legendary Pokémon with dramatically improved stats across all categories. This rain-based evolution requirement reflects Goomy's deep connection to moisture and wet environments, serving as a narrative extension of its biological necessity for hydration. In the Hisui region, however, Goomy's evolutionary path takes a unique turn. When evolving into Hisuian Sliggoo at level 40, the Pokémon gains a secondary Steel-type alongside its Dragon-typing due to a chemical reaction between its mucus and the iron-rich waters native to that region. This evolution culminates in Hisuian Goodra at level 50 during rain, creating a regional variant that embodies the distinct ecological characteristics of its home. The evolutionary line represents a complete transformation from the weakest Dragon-type to formidable powerhouses, with Goodra achieving a respectable base stat total of 600 compared to Goomy's modest 300.
Where to Find
Kalos Route 14
kalos
+5 more
Alola Route 17
alola
+5 more
Lush Jungle
alola
+9 more
Goomy Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Goomy's lifestyle and habitat preferences are entirely dictated by its physiological need to remain moist and hydrated. It exclusively inhabits damp, shady places where the risk of desiccation is minimized, avoiding direct sunlight and arid environments at all costs. According to Pokédex entries, Goomy maintains "perfect stillness in the shade," suggesting a sedentary nature that conserves energy and moisture simultaneously. The creature's diet consists primarily of leaves, which it forages while remaining within its preferred damp microhabitats. Its sensitive horns serve a crucial behavioral function, allowing Goomy to detect approaching threats and locate food sources without venturing into dangerous, exposed areas. The horns are so responsive that if grabbed, they deliver a shock that renders Goomy temporarily immobilized, serving as both a deterrent and a survival mechanism. This combination of sensory acuity and defensive passivity enables Goomy to survive through awareness rather than confrontation, making it a master of avoidance despite its classification as the weakest Dragon-type.
Pokedex Entries
The weakest Dragon-type Pokémon, it lives in damp, shady places, so its body doesn’t dry out.
It’s covered in a slimy membrane that makes any punches or kicks slide off it harmlessly.
The weakest Dragon-type Pokémon, it lives in damp, shady places, so its body doesn’t dry out.
It’s covered in a slimy membrane that makes any punches or kicks slide off it harmlessly.
The weakest of all Dragon-type Pokémon, it’s unable to breathe if its skin dries out, so it sticks to shady places.
It uses its horns to check out its surroundings. They’re very sensitive, so if you grab them, it will feel a strong shock and be unable to move.
Its source of protection is its slimy, germ-laden mucous membrane. Anyone who touches it needs some thorough hand-washing.
Its body is mostly water. If it dries out, it will die, so it’s always sitting with perfect stillness in the shade.
Because most of its body is water, it will dry up if the weather becomes too arid. It’s considered the weakest dragon Pokémon.
Their horns are powerful sensors. As soon as Goomy pick up any sign of enemies, they go into hiding. This is how they’ve survived.
Goomy hides away in the shade of trees, where it's nice and humid. If the slime coating its body dries out, the Pokémon instantly becomes lethargic.
Goomy Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Goomy's design draws inspiration from real-world gastropods, particularly slugs and snails, combined with draconic characteristics that establish its Dragon-typing despite its humble appearance. The creature's name in English derives from the combination of "goo" and "slimy," directly referencing its defining germ-laden mucous membrane. In its native Japanese nomenclature, Goomy is known as Numera, a name constructed from "numeru" (to coat or cover) and the diminutive suffix suggesting smallness and youth. The visual design emphasizes vulnerability and delicacy through its soft purple coloration and gelatinous form, while the dual-horned crown provides an immediately recognizable silhouette that maintains consistency with its evolved forms. The green spots along its body's dividing line serve both aesthetic and functional purposes, potentially representing sensory organs or structural reinforcement within its mucous coating. This thoughtful design philosophy creates a creature that appears fragile yet possesses elegant biological solutions to environmental challenges, embodying the concept that weakness and strength are often relative to circumstance and adaptation.
Learnable Moves
Goomy can learn 53 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 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bubble | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| life dew | water | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| muddy water | water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| poison tail | poison | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shelter | steel | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
Goomy Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon play, Goomy occupies a rarely-seen niche due to its aggregate stat total of only 300, making it one of the weakest Pokémon available for serious battling. Its stat distribution of 45 HP, 50 Attack, 35 Defense, 55 Special Attack, 75 Special Defense, and 40 Speed reflects a creature designed for special defense rather than offensive or defensive prowess. However, Goomy's hidden ability Gooey provides interesting utility by lowering the Speed of any opponent that makes contact, potentially enabling Goomy to function as a defensive pivot in lower-tier competitive formats. The standard abilities Sap Sipper and Hydration offer situational benefits; Sap Sipper absorbs Grass-type moves and raises Attack, while Hydration cures status conditions during rain, enabling Goomy to function in rain-based teams. Goomy's movepool, while limited, includes moves like Tackle, Water Pulse, and Thunderbolt through technical machines, though its underwhelming Special Attack stat limits offensive potential. Competitive viability is virtually non-existent at standard tiers, but Goomy may occasionally appear in Nuzlocke runs or lower-tier competitive formats where its unique defensive traits and evolution potential make it a charming choice for dedicated players willing to invest in its development.
Commonly Asked Questions About Goomy
What type is Goomy?
Goomy is a dragon type Pokemon.
What does Goomy evolve into?
Goomy evolves into sliggoo, then into goodra.
What are Goomy's weaknesses?
Goomy is weak to ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Does Goomy evolve by trading?
No — Goomy evolves entirely through leveling up, with no trade required at any stage.
Where can I find Goomy?
Goomy can be found in kalos route 14 (kalos), alola route 17 (alola) and lush jungle (alola).
Is Shiny Goomy different in stats from a normal Goomy?
No — a Shiny Goomy has identical base stats, abilities, and movepool to the standard form. The only difference is the color palette; nothing about its performance in or out of battle changes.
How rare is Shiny Goomy in the wild?
Like any Shiny Pokémon, a wild Shiny Goomy has roughly a 1-in-4096 base encounter rate in modern games (better with a Shiny Charm). Breeding with the Masuda Method or building up an Odds/chain encounter both shorten those odds significantly for trainers hunting one specifically.
Goomy Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Goomy has achieved notable cultural significance within the Pokémon franchise, particularly through its prominent appearance in the animated series Pokémon the Series: XY, where Ash captures a Goomy that becomes one of his most beloved companions. This appearance introduced millions of viewers to Goomy's character, establishing it as an endearing underdog that gradually becomes stronger and more confident alongside its Trainer. The character arc of Ash's Goomy resonates with audiences due to its themes of overcoming weakness through determination and friendship, serving as an inspirational narrative for viewers who identify with the struggles of starting weak and gradually building power. Beyond the anime, Goomy has appeared in various Pokémon games, trading card game expansions, and merchandise, establishing itself as a recognizable character within the broader franchise ecosystem. The contrast between Goomy's status as the weakest Dragon-type and its evolution into the powerful Goodra creates an appealing narrative of growth and transformation that appeals to players who appreciate underdog stories. Fan communities have embraced Goomy as a symbol of persistence and potential, celebrating its unique characteristics and spawning considerable fan art and fan fiction content that explores its biological uniqueness and relatable vulnerabilities.
Where to Find Goomy in Every Pokémon Game
Goomy was first introduced in Generation VI games Pokémon X and Y, appearing in the Kalos region where it can be found in specific locations containing damp, forested areas consistent with its habitat preferences. Since its introduction, Goomy has been made available in numerous subsequent generations, including Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Sword and Shield, Legends: Arceus, and Scarlet and Violet, demonstrating its status as a recurring Pokémon across multiple generations. The creature's presence in Legends: Arceus introduced regional variants through Hisuian Sliggoo and Hisuian Goodra, expanding its evolutionary possibilities and availability in that historical setting. In Pokémon GO, Goomy was introduced as a catchable Pokémon, allowing mobile players to encounter and collect this Dragon-type creature in real-world locations using augmented reality technology. Its catch rate of 45 places it in the moderate difficulty category, requiring approximately 11.9% success rate with a standard Poké Ball when capturing a full-health specimen, making it neither exceptionally rare nor trivially common. The consistent inclusion of Goomy across multiple game generations and platforms reflects its established status within the franchise's core roster, ensuring that new and veteran players alike have opportunities to add this unique Dragon-type to their teams and experience its evolutionary transformation.
