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Goomy Weakness & Counters

Weak toIce2×Dragon2×Fairy2×
Goomy

Type matchups

Damage Goomy takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

As a Dragon type, Goomy has 3 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Dragon typing.

  • With Sap Sipper: Grass ½× → 0×

Base stats

HP
45
Attack
50
Defense
35
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
75
Speed
40
Total
300

Goomy has a base stat total of 300, higher than 13% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (75). Its Attack (50) and Sp. Atk (55) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 35 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.

Goomy can have the abilities Sap Sipper, Hydration and Gooey.

How to beat Goomy

Goomy takes 2× damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Goomy's Dragon moves. Xerneas hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Goomy's Dragon moves. Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Goomy's Dragon moves.

Evolution

Goomy is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Goomy → Sliggoo → Goodra) and evolves into Sliggoo.

Frequently asked questions

What is Goomy weak to?

As a Dragon type, Goomy takes super-effective damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.

What is Goomy resistant to?

Goomy resists Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves.

What are the best counters to Goomy?

Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Xerneas and Zacian, which hit Goomy with super-effective attacks.