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Goodra (Japanese: ヌメルゴン Numelgon) is a Dragon-type pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves from Sliggoo starting at level 50 when leveled up during rain (or fog in Generation VII) in the overworld. Rain instigated by Rain Dance, Drizzle or Primordial Sea will not trigger this evolution. It is the final form of Goomy.
Biology
Goodra is a bipedal, draconic Pokémon that is coated with slime. Most of its body is pale purple with a darker purple underside. It has bright green eyes, two green spots on each cheek, a relatively long neck, and a short, rounded snout. On top of its head are two pairs of antenna-like horns. The foremost horns are small nubs, but the hind horns are longer, thicker, and curve down its neck. The tips of the larger horns are slightly curled. It has proportionally short limbs with two digits each and a large, thick tail with a curled tip. Along each side of its tail are three green spots. A pale green slime is usually visible dripping from its chin and arms.
Because of its meek, friendly nature, Goodra is often teased. However, it will strike at its tormentors with its retractable horns and powerful tail. It is also capable of throwing punches with incredible force. Its slimy coating in combination with a layer of fat causes attacks to slide off. When it grows close to someone, it will hug them and leave them coated in slime. If it is left alone, it will ooze gooey tears.
In the anime
Major appearances
Ash's Sliggoo evolved into a Goodra in Good Friends, Great Training!, using Rain Dance to trigger its evolution. Ash released it in Beyond the Rainbow!, but it rejoined Ash's party for the Lumiose Conference in Valuable Experience for All!. It was released again in Facing the Needs of the Many!.
Minor appearances
Pokédex entries
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Source
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Entry
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XY065
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Goodra
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Ash's Pokédex
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Goodra, the Dragon Pokémon and the evolved form of Sliggoo. Goodra is very friendly, and one of its hugs can cover its Trainer with a sticky slime.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga
A Goodra debuted in LDK4.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Omega Alpha Adventure 4, a Goodra appeared as a silhouette during Steven's explanation about the Draconid people.
Zinnia used a Goodra during her raids on Sea Mauville and the Mossdeep Space Center in Omega Alpha Adventure 8.
In the TCG
- Main article: Goodra (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #021
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Hoenn #—
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X
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This very friendly Dragon-type Pokémon will hug its beloved Trainer, leaving that Trainer covered in sticky slime.
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It attacks with retractable horns. It throws a punch that's the equivalent of the force of a hundred pro boxers.
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Omega Ruby
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This very friendly Dragon-type Pokémon will hug its beloved Trainer, leaving that Trainer covered in sticky slime.
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Alpha Sapphire
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It attacks with retractable horns. It throws a punch that's the equivalent of the force of a hundred pro boxers.
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #180
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Alola USUM: #219
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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An amazingly friendly Pokémon, but if left to itself, loneliness overcomes it, and it oozes gooey tears.
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Moon
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It gets picked on because it's meek. But then, whoever teased it gets to feel the full force of its horns and a good swatting from its thick tail.
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Ultra Sun
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It's very friendly toward people. If you grow close to it, Goodra will hug you with its sticky, slime-covered body. Don't get mad.
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Ultra Moon
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Underneath its slimy skin is a thick layer of fat, and the combination of the two makes enemies' attacks slide right off.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #391
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Sword
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Sometimes it misunderstands instructions and appears dazed or bewildered. Many Trainers don't mind, finding this behavior to be adorable.
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Shield
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Its form of offense is forcefully stretching out its horns. The strikes land 100 times harder than any blow from a heavyweight boxer.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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90
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150 - 197
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290 - 384
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goodra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Goodra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goodra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Goodra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Goodra in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Goodra in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goodra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Goodra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goodra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Goodra
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Goodra
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Goodra
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Trivia
Origin
Goodra, due to its Dragon type, elongated body shape, and retractable tentacles used for battling is probably based on the Lou Carcolh, a mythical serpent/mollusk creature from French folklore.
Like its pre-evolutions, it could also be based on soft bodied gastropods, such as slugs and nudibranch; in particular, the "blue dragon" sea slug; Goodra's Pokédex entry may be a reference to slug's retractable eyes, which retract when they are in danger.
Alternatively, it could be based on the yōkai called Shussebora, meaning "ascended trumpet shell", which is a trumpet shell snail that lives 1000 years in the mountains, 1000 on the plains, and 1000 at sea, then will ascend and turn into a dragon.
Name origin
Goodra is a combination of goo and dragon. It may also be a play on good or hydra.
Numelgon may be a combination of 滑る numeru (to be slippery), gel, and dragon.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ヌメルゴン Numelgon
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From 滑る numeru, gel, and dragon
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French
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Muplodocus
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From mucus and Diplodocus
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Spanish
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Goodra
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Same as English name
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German
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Viscogon
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From viskos and dragon
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Italian
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Goodra
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Same as English name
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Korean
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미끄래곤 Mikkeuraegon
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From 미끄럽다 mikkeureopda and dragon
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Mandarin Chinese
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黏美露龍 / 黏美露龙 Niánměilùlóng
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From 黏 nián, 美 měi, and 龍 / 龙 lóng; transliteration of its Japanese name
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Cantonese Chinese
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黏美龍 Nìhmméihlùhng
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From 黏 nìhm, 美 méi, and 龍 lùhng; transliteration of its Japanese name
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More languages
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Hindi
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गुड्रा Goodra
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Гудра Gudra
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
External links
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