Pokémon#705

Sliggoo

Type: Dragon • Also known asSoft Tissue Pokémon

Description

It drives away opponents by excreting a sticky liquid that can dissolve anything. Its eyes devolved, so it can’t see anything.

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Base Stats

Attack

Defense

Sp. Atk

Sp. Def

113

Speed

Total

452

Stat Ranges

Min (0 IV / 0 EV / 0.9 nature) and Max (31 IV / 252 EV / 1.1 nature).

Stat	Lv 50 Min	Lv 100 Min	Lv 50 Max	Lv 100 Max
HP	128	246	175	340
Attack	72	139	139	273
Defense	52	99	115	225
Sp. Atk	79	153	148	291
Sp. Def	106	207	181	357
Speed	58	112	123	240

Min/Max use the standard Gen III+ stat formula. HP for Shedinja is capped at 1 in-game regardless.

Weak to

Ice

Dragon

Fairy

Resists

Fire

Water

Grass

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 6

Habitat

Unknown

Color

Purple

Shape

Squiggle

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Evolves From

Goomy#704

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#705
Galar	#390
Hisui	#116
Isle Of Armor	#61
Kalos Mountain	#20
Kitakami	#179
Lumiose City	#166
Original Akala	#106
Original Alola	#179
Original Poni	#67
Original Ulaula	#75
Paldea	#173
Updated Akala	#119
Updated Alola	#218
Updated Poni	#80
Updated Ulaula	#82

Varieties

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

158

EV Yield

+2 Sp. Def

Growth Curve

Slow

(5x³) / (4)

Exp at Lv. 50

156,250

Exp at Lv. 100

1,250,000

Wild Held Items

Shed Shell

Max rarity: 5%

Versions: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Evolution Chain

#704

Goomy

→

Level 40, Level 40

#705

Sliggoo

→

Level 50, During rain, Level 50, During rain

#706

Goodra

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

6 spots

33% max

Friend Safari (Dragon)

33%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 30
Conditions: Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3

Road 19

15%

Method: Surfing
Level Range: Lv. 47
Conditions: Any

Road 19

10%

Method: Walking in yellow flowers
Level Range: Lv. 46
Conditions: Any

Road 19

10%

Method: Walking in yellow flowers
Level Range: Lv. 47
Conditions: Any

Road 19

10%

Method: Walking in purple flowers
Level Range: Lv. 48
Conditions: Any

Road 19

10%

Method: Walking on rough terrain
Level Range: Lv. 47
Conditions: Any

2 spots

33% max

Friend Safari (Dragon)

33%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 30
Conditions: Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3

Road 19

15%

Method: Surfing
Level Range: Lv. 47
Conditions: Any

Sun

1 spots

10% max

Exeggutor Island

10%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 40-43
Conditions: Any

Moon

1 spots

10% max

Exeggutor Island

10%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 40-43
Conditions: Any

Ultra Sun

1 spots

10% max

Exeggutor Island

10%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 42-45
Conditions: Any

Ultra Moon

1 spots

10% max

Exeggutor Island

10%

Method: Sos Encounter
Level Range: Lv. 42-45
Conditions: Any

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Ice

Dragon

Fairy

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

½×

½×

½×

½×

1×

2×

2×

1×

2×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Dragon

Strategic Insight

Sliggoo's dragon typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against dragon types

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Dragon Pulse

Learned at Lv. 47

X Y

Dragon

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

Dragon Breath

Learned at Lv. 18

X Y

Dragon

Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 20SpecialParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Blizzard

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Ice

Power: 110Accuracy: 70PP: 5SpecialFreeze

Has a chance to freeze the target.

Muddy Water

Learned at Lv. 56

Sword Shield

Water

Power: 90Accuracy: 85PP: 10Special

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

Body Slam

Learned at Lv. 49

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Water Pulse

Learned at Lv. 25

Sword Shield

Water

Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 20SpecialConfusion

Has a chance to confuse the target.

Dragon Breath

Learned at Lv. 18

X Y

Dragon

Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 20SpecialParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Body Slam

Learned at Lv. 49

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

Related Guides & News

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

Related Pokémon

Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Sliggoo
Japanese	ヌメイル
Japanese (Kanji)	ヌメイル
Roomaji	Numeil
Korean	미끄네일
French	Colimucus
German	Viscargot
Spanish	Sliggoo
Italian	Sliggoo
Chinese (Traditional)	黏美兒
Chinese (Simplified)	黏美儿

Sprite Gallery

Black White

Sliggoo shiny sprite (Black White) — Shiny

Sliggoo shiny back sprite (Black White) — Shiny Back

Pokédex Data

Height

0.8 m

Weight

17.5 kg

Type

Dragon

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.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Dragon

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

50%

♀

50%

🐣

Hatch Steps

10,200

Hatch Counter: 40

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Slow

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Acid Spray

acid-spray

Lv. 1

Absorb

absorb

Lv. 5

Acid Armor

acid-armor

Lv. 1

Bubble

bubble

Lv. 1

Dragon Breath

dragon-breath

Lv. 18

Tackle

tackle

Lv. 1

Water Gun

water-gun

Lv. 1

Protect

protect

Lv. 15

Bide

bide

Lv. 13

Flail

flail

Lv. 28

Rain Dance

rain-dance

Lv. 30

Water Pulse

water-pulse

Lv. 25

Body Slam

body-slam

Lv. 49

Dragon Pulse

dragon-pulse

Lv. 47

Muddy Water

muddy-water

Lv. 56

Curse

curse

Lv. 43

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