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Sliggoo in Pokémon X & Y

#705 in the X and Y Pokédex • Soft Tissue Pokémon

Sliggoo in the National Pokédex
Sliggoo sprite

Normal

Shiny Sliggoo sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

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

Pokémon Y

Its four horns are a high-performance radar system. It uses them to sense sounds and smells, rather than using ears or a nose.

Pokémon details

Type

Dragon

Category

Soft Tissue Pokémon

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0705

Sliggoo in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

68

246

340

Attack

75

139

273

Defense

53

99

225

Sp. Atk

83

153

291

Sp. Def

113

207

357

Speed

60

112

240

Total

452

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Sliggoo, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Mountain Kalos #20
EV yield
2 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
158

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
40

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Goomy

Goomy

#704

Level 40

Sliggoo

Sliggoo

#705

Sliggoo

Sliggoo

#705

Level 50, in rain

Goodra

Goodra

#706

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 19

Road 19

Walking in yellow flowers4610%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking in yellow flowers4710%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking in purple flowers4810%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking on rough terrain4710%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking on rough terrain4810%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Surfing4715%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Surfing481%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Dragon)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 19

Road 19

Walking in yellow flowers4610%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking in yellow flowers4710%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking in purple flowers4810%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking on rough terrain4710%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking on rough terrain4810%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Surfing4715%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Surfing481%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Dragon)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartTackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal5010035
StartBubble

A spray of countless bubbles is jetted at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their Speed stats.

Water4010030
5Absorb

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass2010025
9Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
13Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10
18Dragon Breath

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Dragon6010020
25Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
28Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015
32Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
38Muddy Water

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

Water908510
47Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon8510010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM34Sludge Wave

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

Poison9510010
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM83Infestation

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

Bug2010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Draco Meteor

Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dragon130905

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Acid Armor

The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Poison--20

Goomy — breeding

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Goomy — breeding

Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10

Goomy — breeding

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Goomy — breeding

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Goomy — breeding

Poison Tail

The user hits the target with its tail. This may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.

Poison5010025

Goomy — breeding

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sap Sipper

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Attack stat when hit by a Grass-type move.

Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.

Hydration

Ability Slot 2

Heals status conditions if it’s raining.

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Gooey(Hidden Ability)

Contact with the Pokémon lowers the attacker’s Speed stat.

Lowers attacking Pokémon's Speed by one stage on contact.

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