Sliggoo in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Sliggoo’s X/Y locations, Dragon typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Sliggoo is Kalos Mountain #020 and National #705. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Dragon.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 68 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 53 |
| Sp. Atk | 83 |
| Sp. Def | 113 |
| Speed | 60 |
| Total | 452 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Sliggoo evolves into Goodra at level 50 or higher while it is raining in the overworld.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 19 | X and Y | Yellow flowers | 46–47 | — |
| Route 19 | X and Y | Purple flowers | 48 | — |
| Route 19 | X and Y | Rough terrain | 47–48 | — |
| Route 19 | X and Y | Surfing | 47–48 | — |
| Friend Safari — Dragon | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 3 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Goomy | Sliggoo | Level 40 |
| Sliggoo | Goodra | Level 50 while it is raining in the overworld |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Sap Sipper | Regular ability |
| Hydration | Regular ability |
| Gooey | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Dragon |
| Base hatch cycles | 40 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 35 |
| EV yield | Sp. Def +2 |
| Height / weight | 0.8 m / 17.5 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Bubble |
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 5 | Absorb |
| 9 | Protect |
| 13 | Bide |
| 18 | Dragon Breath |
| 25 | Rain Dance |
| 28 | Flail |
| 32 | Body Slam |
| 38 | Muddy Water |
| 47 | Dragon Pulse |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | Special |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM83 | Infestation | Bug | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
Move tutors: Draco Meteor.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Sliggoo’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.