Type matchups
Damage Eldegoss takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass type, Eldegoss has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 46 other Pokémon share the Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 80
- Sp. Def
- 120
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 460
Eldegoss has a base stat total of 460, higher than 47% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (120). With Sp. Atk (80) well above Attack (50), it works best as a special attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 90 Defense and 120 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Eldegoss can have the abilities Cotton Down, Regenerator and Effect Spore.
How to beat Eldegoss
Eldegoss takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Eternatus hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Eldegoss is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Gossifleur → Eldegoss), evolving from Gossifleur.
Best counters to Eldegoss
Other Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Eldegoss weak to?
As a Grass type, Eldegoss takes super-effective damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.
What is Eldegoss resistant to?
Eldegoss resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Eldegoss?
Strong type-based picks include Eternatus, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza, which hit Eldegoss with super-effective attacks.