Sliggoo is a Dragon-type Pokemon listed as Lumiose Pokedex #166. It is the middle evolution of the Goomy line and is known for high special defense and good overall bulk.
Most players treat Sliggoo as a defensive Dragon rather than a fast attacker. It is usually kept on the team until it evolves into Goodra.
Basic details

In general, players get Sliggoo in two ways: by evolving Goomy or by catching one directly in the wild.
This is the most common method.
Most players choose this route because Goomy is easier to find than Sliggoo.
Catching Sliggoo directly is possible but usually takes time and patience.
Most players follow a repeatable routine:
In practice, this method saves time and avoids waiting through multiple weather cycles.
Sliggoo sits in the middle of a three-stage evolution line.
Most players delay leveling Sliggoo past 49 until rain starts, so they do not miss the evolution window.
Sliggoo is built more for durability than speed.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 68 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 53 |
| Special Attack | 83 |
| Special Defense | 113 |
| Speed | 60 |
| Total Combat Points | 452 |
In general, its high Special Defense makes it useful against special attackers, especially in longer fights.
Shiny Sliggoo follows the same rules as most shiny Pokemon in the game.
In general:
Most players try shiny hunting by saving during rain, checking spawns, and reloading if no shiny appears.
Alpha Sliggoo is much harder to find.
In practice:
Most players encounter Alpha Sliggoo much later in the game or not at all without dedicated farming.
For most players, Sliggoo is worth using mainly as a step toward Goodra. Its strong special bulk makes it reliable, but its low speed means it usually takes hits before attacking.
In general, players keep it on the team until it evolves, then decide if Goodra fits their playstyle.