Pokemon Go Goomy, Sliggoo & Goodra: Shiny, Raids, counters, more

Goomy, Sliggoo, and Goodra are an adorable line of Dragon-type Pokemon available in Pokemon Go. So, here’s how to get hold of all three and how to maximize their potential.

Boasting a pseudo-Legendary Pokemon at the end of their evolution line, Goomy, Sliggoo, and Goodra is a highly sought-after set, even if most are just looking for a powerful final evolution.

Unfortunately, the adorable ‘Mons aren’t too easy to get hold of, with Goomy having a pretty rare catch rate. So, to ensure you’re able to catch ’em all, we’ve detailed how to get the set, whether they can be shiny, how to evolve, and so much more.

Content

• Can Goomy, Sliggoo & Goodra be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
• How to get Goomy
• How to evolve Goomy into Sliggoo and Goodra
• Is Goomy in Pokemon Go Raids?
• Goomy, Sliggoo & Goodra stats
• Best Goomy, Sliggoo & Goodra moveset
• Pokemon Go Goomy counters

Can Goomy, Sliggoo & Goodra be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

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Yes, Goomy, Sliggoo, and Goodra can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, but a tactical strategy will be necessary to get all three.

Goomy has an impressive one out of 2,027 Shiny Rate according to shinyrates so luck will be important to get a hold of one. On top of this, those who want a whole Shiny set will need to evolve a Shiny Goomy into a Sliggoo, and then into a Goodra.

How to get Goomy in Pokemon Go

Goomy can be found in the Wild in Pokemon Go, but it is an uncommon spawn so be sure to feed it plenty of items to ensure its capture.

However, Goomy will be the featured Pokemon in the June 2024 Community Day on June 9, 2024, as part of the Shared Skies season. This means Goomy will spawn more frequently on that date during the time the Community Day event is live.

How to evolve Goomy into Sliggoo and Goodra in Pokemon Go

To evolve Goomy into Sliggoo, 25 Goomy Candy is needed. We recommend make Goomy a Buddy to help achieve this.

Unfortunately, evolving Sliggoo into Goodra can be a little trickier as an additional 100 Goomy Candy and a Rainy Lure Module will be required. Alternatively, one can wait until it’s raining in Go to achieve this effect.

Is Goomy in Pokemon Go Raids?

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Yes, Goomy is currently in Pokemon Go raids, appearing in 1-Star battles for Pokemon Go players all over the world.

Due to its rarer catch rates, we recommend grabbing as many as possible to easily evolve it into either Sliggoo or Goodra and complete the evolution line.

Pokemon Go Goomy, Sliggoo & Goodra stats

Naturally, as your Pokemon evolves it gets stronger, but Goodra can certainly pack a punch if you manage to get a Hundo with max CP.

Below, are Goomy, Sliggoo, and Goodra’s stats in Pokemon Go:

Best Pokemon Go Goomy, Sliggoo & Goodra moveset

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Goomy

• Tackle (Normal)
• Dragon Pulse (Dragon)

Tackle and Dragon Pulse have a great DPS and total output, making it the best moveset available for Goomy. However, if you can’t get the two moves, we recommend grabbing Water Gun and Dragon Pulse as they’re almost the same in their efficiency.

Sliggoo

• Tackle (Normal)
• Dragon Pulse (Dragon)

While not benefiting from STAB, this is still the best moveset for Sliggoon, boasting a good dps and total output. If your Sliggoo doesn’t have this moveset, the next best thing is to use Water Gun and Dragon Pulse.

Goodra

• Dragon Breath (Dragon)
• Draco Meteor (Dragon)

Thanks to the addition of STAB, Goodra will thrive with this moveset combination. It has a fantastic DPS and total damage output, and if you manage to have windy weather, you’ll be boosted even more.

Pokemon Go Goomy counters

If you’re planning on taking down Goomy in any Raids, you’ll need to keep an eye on the best counters. These are likely to be Dragon-types, Ice-type, or Fairy-type Pokemon.

The following Pokemon are great counters for Goomy in either Raids or PvP:

• Kyurem
• Palkia
• Rayquaza
• Salamence
• Dragonite
• Garchomp
• Dragapult
• Gardevoir
• Glaceon
• Weavile
• Togekiss
• Jynx

Go players should also be aware that there is no Mega Goodra in the Pokemon universe. But for those looking for more about Mega Evolutions, check our guide about costs and bonuses, as well as our picks for Best Mega Evolutions, and the Mega Evolutions missing from the game.