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Sliggoo (Japanese: ヌメイル, HepburnNumeiru) (SLIH-goo[1]) is a Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

It has a Steel/Dragon Hisuian form introduced in Generation VIII.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Kalosian[]

Sliggoo is a gooey purple snail-like Pokémon. The top part of its body is a lighter shade of purple than its underside. Sliggoo has four long feeler-like horns atop its head and pale green spots lining its neck. When evolving from Goomy, Sliggoo's eyes devolved (resembling the green spots that Goomy had on its cheeks), so it is blind and must use its four feeler-like horns as a radar system to sense sounds and smells, as it lacks ears, a nose, and the ability to see. It has tiny stub-like arms on its deep purple underbelly, and a gooey snail-like shell on its back that seems to be part of its gelatinous body.

Hisuian[]

Its Hisuian form has a grey shell, which is suspected to be the result of its mucus reacting to the iron in Hisui's waters.

Behavior[]

Kalosian[]

Sliggoo protect themselves from predators by coating their bodies with a slimy mucus that can melt through any material, even human skin; gloves are often used to prevent people from getting their skins melted while holding Sliggoo. They use their slime to liquify prey before consuming it. Because they have lost their eyesight after evolving, Sliggoo rely on their horns as a radar to navigate. They are not very intelligent, only concerning their own diets and evading from enemies in their tiny brains.

Hisuian[]

Hisuian Sliggoo are notably more melancholic, and tend to curl up in their shells. Like most mollusks, these shells serve to protect the Pokémon from harm, and the case of Hisuian Sliggo, their armor is nigh-impenetrable to even the strongest claws and beaks. The durability comes at a cost, however, and the extra weight makes it difficult for these Pokémon to maneuver. In consequence, Hisuian Sliggoo only move when absolutely necessary, spending long stretches of time rooted in one spot; when danger arrives, they simply tuck their heads into their shells and wait for it to pass.

Natural abilities[]

Despite being blind, Sliggoo can use their horns as a high-performance radar system, allowing them to sense the sounds and smells in their environment.

Hisuian Sliggoo can hide themselves in their shells as self defense.

Evolution[]

Sliggoo evolves from Goomy at level 40, and evolves into Goodra at level 50 (using moves or abilities to cause rain in a battle cannot make it evolve).

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
X and Y Route 19 Common
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None

Pokédex Entries[]

  • X

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

  • 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.

  • Omega Ruby

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

  • Alpha Sapphire

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

  • Sun

    It has trouble drawing a line between friends and food. It will calmly try to melt and eat even those it gets along with.

  • Moon

    This Pokémon's mucous can dissolve anything. Toothless, it sprays mucous on its prey. Once they're nicely dissolved, it slurps them up.

  • Ultra Sun

    It crawls along sluggishly. The swirly protrusion on its back is filled with its brain and other organs.

  • Ultra Moon

    Its entire body is covered with gooey mucus that can dissolve anything. Be sure to put gloves on if you're going to touch it.

  • Sword

    Although this Pokémon isn't very strong, its body is coated in a caustic slime that can melt through anything, so predators steer clear of it.

  • Shield

    The lump on its back contains its tiny brain. It thinks only of food and escaping its enemies.

  • Legends: Arceus

    A creature given to melancholy. I suspect its metallic shell developed as a result of the mucus on its skin reacting with the iron in Hisui’s water.

  • Scarlet

    The swirly protrusion on its back is filled with all its vital organs, such as its brain and heart.

  • Violet

    When Sliggoo senses danger, the mucus coating its entire body becomes more concentrated— it'll dissolve anything.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
68
Attack
75
Defense
53
Sp. Atk
83
Sp. Def
113
Speed
60
Total
452

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Bubble 40 100% 30 Type Water HOME Water Special
1 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
5 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
9 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
13 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
18 Dragon Breath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
25 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
28 Flail 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
32 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
38 Muddy Water 90 85% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special
47 Dragon Pulse 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Bubble 40 100% 30 Type Water HOME Water Special Cute 4 0 ♥
5 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 2 0 ♥
9 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
13 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
18 Dragon Breath 60 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Cool 2 3 ♥
25 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
28 Flail 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
32 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 1 4 ♥
38 Muddy Water 90 85% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special Tough 2 2 ♥
47 Dragon Pulse 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM34 Sludge Wave 95 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM34 Sludge Wave 95 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 3 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2 1 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 3 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Sliggoo can learn, refer to Goomy.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Draco Meteor SMUSUM 130 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Dragon Pulse USUM 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Outrage USUM 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Draco Meteor XYORAS 130 90% 5 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 6 0 ♥
Dragon Pulse ORAS 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Outrage ORAS 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

3D Models[]

Appearances[]

Ash Sliggoo

Ash's Sliggoo.

Ash's Goomy evolves in a Sliggoo while battling against a Grumpig.

Trivia[]

  • Sliggoo is the only Pokémon that evolves based on external weather, only evolving into Goodra if the overworld is foggy or rainy while it is at Level 50 or above.

Origin[]

Sliggoo is most likely based on snails, slime monsters, or semislugs, most likely the latter due to them having a shell that they are unable to retract into, as Sliggoo's "shell" is more so a place where it stores it's organs. Originating in Kalos, it is likely based on Lou Carcolh, a creature in French folklore described as a slimy snail-like serpent that lives in caves, possibly being the origin of its Dragon type and behavior of liking moist environments (such as caves, as shown in the anime) and also furthering its snail inspiration. Its Dragon type may also come from the blue sea dragon, also known as Glaucus atlanticus, a species of sea slug.

Hisuian Sliggoo appears to be based on snails (possibly the Hokkaido grape snail, as Hisui is based on Hokkaido). It may also be particularly based on the scaly-foot snail, a gastropod whose shell contains traces of iron sulfides.

Etymology[]

Sliggoo comes from slime, slippery, slug and goo.

Gallery[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 345. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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