Type matchups
Damage Sliggoo takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon type, Sliggoo 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
- 68
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 53
- Sp. Atk
- 83
- Sp. Def
- 113
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 452
Sliggoo has a base stat total of 452, higher than 45% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (113). Its Attack (75) and Sp. Atk (83) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 68 HP, 53 Defense and 113 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Sliggoo can have the abilities Sap Sipper, Hydration and Gooey.
How to beat Sliggoo
Sliggoo 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 Sliggoo's Dragon moves. Xerneas hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Sliggoo's Dragon moves. Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Sliggoo's Dragon moves.
Evolution
Sliggoo is the middle stage of its line (Goomy → Sliggoo → Goodra): it evolves from Goomy and into Goodra.
Best counters to Sliggoo
Other Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Sliggoo weak to?
As a Dragon type, Sliggoo takes super-effective damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Sliggoo resistant to?
Sliggoo resists Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Sliggoo?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Xerneas and Zacian, which hit Sliggoo with super-effective attacks.