sliggoo #705
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sliggoo
Generation VI · #0705 — Soft Tissue Pokémon
Sliggoo, known as the Soft Tissue Pokémon, is a Dragon-type creature introduced in Generation VI that occupies the middle stage of a three-part evolutionary line beginning with Goomy. As National Pokédex entry #705, this peculiar gastropod-inspired Pokémon represents a unique bridge between its diminutive pre-evolution and its powerful final form, Goodra. With a base stat total of 452 distributed across modest offensive capabilities and notably high Special Defense of 113, Sliggoo embodies the characteristics of a defensive special attacker. The species has garnered particular attention in competitive circles and casual play alike, thanks to its distinctive typing and the intriguing mechanics required to complete its evolution. A regional variant discovered in the Hisui region presents itself as a Steel/Dragon-type, fundamentally altering its role in battle and adding another layer of depth to this already fascinating Pokémon.
Base Stats
Height
0.8m
Weight
17.5kg
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.
Sliggoo Biology & Physical Characteristics
Sliggoo's physical form is a striking study in gelatinous adaptation, featuring a predominantly purple body that transitions from pale lavender on its upper regions to a deeper purple below. The most distinctive anatomical feature is the spiral, shell-like structure adorning its back, which serves as an external housing for its vital organs including its brain, heart, and other essential systems. Standing at only 0.8 meters tall and weighing a mere 17.5 kilograms, Sliggoo is a relatively small Pokémon, yet its compact frame belies its formidable defensive properties. Its most notable sensory apparatus consists of four horn-like protrusions atop its head: two diminutive front nubs and two considerably longer rear horns that function as a sophisticated radar system, compensating entirely for the creature's non-functional eyes. These horns possess extraordinary sensitivity, allowing Sliggoo to perceive both auditory and olfactory information with remarkable precision. The Pokémon's body is perpetually coated in a thick, adhesive mucus of its own secretion, a substance of such potency that it can dissolve virtually any material. Lacking conventional teeth entirely, Sliggoo relies upon this corrosive slime as both defensive mechanism and feeding apparatus, spraying it upon prey before consuming the liquefied remains.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Sliggoo Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Sliggoo exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, offering equal breeding prospects regardless of which sex a trainer possesses. The species belongs exclusively to the Dragon egg group, a designation shared only with other draconic Pokémon, significantly limiting breeding partner options. This exclusivity means that breeding Sliggoo requires pairing with another Dragon-type Pokémon, restricting the genetic diversity possible in offspring and creating interesting strategic considerations for competitive breeding endeavors. The extended incubation period of 40 egg cycles, translating to approximately 10,024 to 10,280 steps, reflects the Pokémon's Dragon-type classification and the considerable developmental time required for its complex physiological systems. Sliggoo's relatively low base happiness of 35 presents breeding challenges, as this reduced friendliness level can complicate the training experience and requires deliberate effort from the trainer to cultivate stronger bonds. This lower-than-normal happiness characteristic may reflect the species' naturally aloof temperament and the inherent difficulty in establishing rapport with such an alien creature.
Held Items
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
+478 more TMs/HMs
sliggoo's Evolution Chain
Sliggoo Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Sliggoo occupies a pivotal position within the Goomy evolutionary line, representing the intermediate stage between the timid initial form and the formidable Goodra. Evolution occurs at level 40 when Goomy reaches sufficient maturity, triggering a dramatic transformation that enhances both stat distribution and physical presence. The progression from Sliggoo to Goodra, however, requires a distinctive evolutionary condition that sets it apart from typical level-based evolutions: the Pokémon must be exposed to rainfall during the overworld leveling process at level 50 or higher. This weather-dependent evolution mechanic introduces a strategic element to the line's completion, rewarding players who pay attention to environmental conditions and adding narrative depth to the evolutionary journey. The final form, Goodra, represents a significant power spike, with the Dragon-type achieving a respectable base stat total of 600 and a formidable Special Attack stat of 150, making it a genuinely competitive option in various battling formats. A regional variant exists within the Hisui region, where Sliggoo evolves into a Steel/Dragon-type Goodra, fundamentally altering its type matchups and competitive viability while maintaining the essential rainfall evolution requirement.
Where to Find
kalos route 19
kalos
+11 more
exeggutor island
alola
+1 more
Sliggoo Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Sliggoo inhabits a lifestyle characterized by sluggish locomotion and a somewhat ambiguous relationship with potential food sources. According to Alola region Pokédex entries, this species demonstrates troubling difficulty in distinguishing between friends and potential meals, displaying a disturbingly calm demeanor as it attempts to dissolve and consume even those creatures with whom it has established companionship. This behavior, while undoubtedly alarming to those unfamiliar with the species, represents merely the natural predatory instincts of a creature perfectly adapted to liquefying and consuming prey. The Pokémon's sensory horns enable it to navigate environments effectively despite its apparent blindness, locating sustenance and communicating with others through sophisticated detection of sound and scent. Sliggoo thrives in humid, rain-rich environments where moisture levels remain consistently high, as such conditions prevent its delicate mucous coating from desiccating. The species demonstrates a notably low base happiness rating of 35, suggesting a generally aloof and indifferent temperament toward human companionship, though patient trainers may yet forge meaningful bonds with this enigmatic creature.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
It drives away opponents by excreting a sticky liquid that can dissolve anything. Its eyes devolved, so it can’t see anything.
Its four horns are a high-performance radar system. It uses them to sense sounds and smells, rather than using ears or a nose.
It drives away opponents by excreting a sticky liquid that can dissolve anything. Its eyes devolved, so it can’t see anything.
Its four horns are a high-performance radar system. It uses them to sense sounds and smells, rather than using ears or a nose.
Generation VII
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.
It crawls along sluggishly. The swirly protrusion on its back is filled with its brain and other organs.
This Pokémon’s mucous can dissolve anything. Toothless, it sprays mucous on its prey. Once they’re nicely dissolved, it slurps them up.
Its entire body is covered with gooey mucus that can dissolve anything. Be sure to put gloves on if you’re going to touch it.
Generation VIII
Although this Pokémon isn’t very strong, its body is coated in a caustic slime that can melt through anything, so predators steer clear of it.
The lump on its back contains its tiny brain. It thinks only of food and escaping its enemies.
A creature given to melancholy. I suspect its metallic shell developed as a result of the mucus on its skin reacting with the iron in Hisui's water.
Sliggoo Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Sliggoo derives from a portmanteau of 'slug' and 'goo,' perfectly encapsulating the creature's gelatinous, gastropod-inspired nature. The Japanese designation Numeil similarly combines 'numanushi' (slime or sludge) with phonetic elements, maintaining consistency with the biological theme across both language versions. The design philosophy reflects a clear evolutionary progression from Goomy, the design incorporating increasingly sophisticated sensory apparatus in the form of its distinctive four-horned radar system, replacing traditional eyes with a more exotic sensory framework. This design choice reflects the Pokémon's adaptation to environments where visual perception would be superfluous, instead developing heightened olfactory and auditory capabilities represented through the crown-like horn formation. The spiral shell structure on its back, housing the creature's neural and cardiovascular systems, draws inspiration from actual gastropod anatomy while presenting a fantastical interpretation of how a Pokémon might externalize and protect its most vital organs. The coloration scheme of layered purples creates visual depth, while the prominent, featureless green eyes with single eyelashes provide an almost melancholic, alien quality that distinguishes Sliggoo from more conventionally cute Pokémon designs.
Learnable Moves
Sliggoo can learn 51 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 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 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 |
Sliggoo Competitive Battle Guide
Within competitive Pokémon battles, Sliggoo serves primarily as a defensive pivot and special wall, leveraging its exceptionally high Special Defense stat of 113 to absorb special attacks that would devastate frailer teammates. The species' Special Attack stat of 83 provides sufficient offensive pressure to justify including special moves in its moveset, while its pitiful Speed of 60 necessitates careful team construction to mitigate its vulnerability to physical threats and faster opponents. Sliggoo's three available abilities offer distinct strategic advantages: Sap Sipper transforms Grass-type moves into Attack boosts, converting a would-be weakness into a potential strength; Hydration provides crucial passive healing during rain, synergizing perfectly with rain-based team architectures; and the hidden ability Gooey reduces the Speed of attacking Pokémon on contact, further magnifying Sliggoo's already impressive defensive profile. The Dragon typing grants Sliggoo resistance to Fire, Water, Grass, and Electric moves, though it introduces problematic weaknesses to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy-type attacks. Most competitive players view Sliggoo as a transitional Pokémon, typically evolved into Goodra for superior offensive and defensive coverage, though the intermediate form occasionally appears in specialized defensive rain teams where its Hydration ability provides exceptional utility.
Commonly Asked Questions About Sliggoo
What type is Sliggoo?
Sliggoo is a dragon type Pokemon.
What does Sliggoo evolve into?
Sliggoo evolves into goodra.
What are Sliggoo's weaknesses?
Sliggoo is weak to ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Sliggoo?
Sliggoo can be found in kalos route 19 (kalos) and exeggutor island (alola).
Sliggoo Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Sliggoo has established a notable presence within Pokémon's broader cultural landscape, particularly through its appearance in the animated series where Ash's Sliggoo played a significant role in his journey through the Kalos region. The species' unusual design and somewhat unsettling behavior—the fact that it might consume even friendly companions without malice—has generated considerable discussion within fan communities, sparking philosophical debates about the nature of Pokémon intelligence and the ethics of human-Pokémon relationships. The creature's distinctive appearance, particularly its four-horned sensory apparatus and gelatinous body, has made it a popular subject for fan art and creative interpretations exploring the biological implications of such an exotic physiology. The evolution line's popularity stems partly from the narrative satisfaction of completing a three-stage evolution, with particular appreciation for the rain-based evolution mechanic that adds environmental significance to the gameplay experience. Sliggoo's existence has also contributed to broader discussions about disability representation in Pokémon design, as its complete lack of functional eyes and reliance on alternative sensory systems presents an intriguing model for neurodivergent representation within the franchise.
Where to Find Sliggoo in Every Pokémon Game
Sliggoo's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon generations and titles. In Generation VI's Pokémon X and Y, where it was first introduced, Sliggoo could be encountered in the mountainous regions of Kalos after evolving Goomy at level 40, making it relatively accessible to players progressing through the campaign. In subsequent generations, the species appears in various regional Pokédexes: as entry 179 in Sun and Moon's Alola dex, entry 218 in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and entry 390 in Sword and Shield. The species became available in Pokémon Legends: Arceus as entry 116, introducing the alternative Steel/Dragon Hisuian form and further expanding the contexts in which trainers could encounter this enigmatic creature. Players can access Sliggoo in more recent titles including Scarlet and Violet, though specific location details vary. The relatively moderate catch rate of 45 suggests that capturing wild Sliggoo requires moderate effort but remains achievable without excessive resource expenditure, making the species reasonably accessible to trainers willing to invest modest time in encounters.