Competitive Information for Goomy [X/Y]
Dragon
Abilities:
This Pokemon has its status cured at the end of each turn if Rain Dance is active.
This Pokemon's Attack is raised 1 stage if hit by a Grass move; Grass immunity.
Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon have their Speed lowered by 1 stage.
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Note: Pokemon with the Sap Sipper ability are immune to Grass attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Goomy? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Goomy, a noteworthy Pokémon with Dragon attributes! Goomy is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Goomy's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sap Sipper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 Def
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Return / Body Slam
- Rock Slide
- Poison Tail
Ready for single battles? Goomy is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. This build is crafted to crush rivals using overwhelming physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Goomy's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Goomy's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sap Sipper, Goomy's attack is raised 1 stage if hit by a grass move; grass immunity.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Poison Tail is a physical 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Sap Sipper
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 108 Hp / 148 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Thunderbolt
- Round / Snore
In single battles, Goomy is known as an exquisite Special Sweeper. This moveset was created to take down the opponent's team with forceful special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Goomy's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Goomy's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sap Sipper, Goomy's attack is raised 1 stage if hit by a grass move; grass immunity.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Goomy must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Goomy? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sap Sipper
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 Def
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Rock Slide
- Return / Body Slam
- Poison Tail
When it comes to double battles, Goomy shines as a superior Physical Sweeper. It's meant to overwhelm foes with forceful physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Goomy's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Goomy's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sap Sipper, Goomy's attack is raised 1 stage if hit by a grass move; grass immunity.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Poison Tail is a physical 50-base power Poison-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Sap Sipper
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 108 Hp / 148 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Thunderbolt
- Bubble / Water Pulse
Prepare for double battles with Goomy as an exceptional Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Goomy's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Goomy's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sap Sipper, Goomy's attack is raised 1 stage if hit by a grass move; grass immunity.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Bubble is a special 40-base power Water-type move (10% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Goomy can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Goomy.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Goomy can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Goomy
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Goomy's stats
- Acid Armor
- Curse
Most notable and possible best moves for Goomy
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Goomy in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Goomy's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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