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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Goodra-Hisui reaches a significant 0.72% usage (rank 91) as a mainstream defensive Dragon-type. Its Dragon/Steel typing grants excellent resistances (11x Steel, 2x Ice absorption) combined with 150 base SpDef, forming exceptional bulk. Sassy and Modest spreads (23.4% and 15.4%) holding Sitrus/Assault Vest (29.1%/12.9%) dominate. Builder commentary emphasizes Goodra-Hisui as Dragonite and Corviknight's dedicated counter: runs Calm Mind + Sleep Talk + Shell Armor (33.9% usage) to prevent critical hits, then sweeps teams under Calm Mind boosts. Core partners (Corviknight 5.9%, Mega Slowbro 5.5%, Skeledirge 5.5%) provide defensive cores.
Playstyle:Goodra-Hisui's core strategy revolves around Calm Mind + Sleep Talk + Shell Armor looping. Dragon Meteor (13%) and Flash Cannon (9.9%) provide offense while Thunderbolt (8.6%) and Earthquake (7.5%) add coverage. Shell Armor (33.9%) blocks crits; Sleep Talk + Calm Mind under Screens creates an accumulation loop to overwhelm defenses. Sassy spreads (32/11/0/0/23/0) emphasizing SpDef contrast with Modest (32/0/0/32/2/0) emphasizing SpA. Core partners Corviknight (5.9%) supplies Reflect + Hair-raising; Mega Slowbro (5.5%) and Skeledirge (5.5%) shore up defensive coverage.
Goodra-Hisui maintains solid 0.19% usage (rank 134) in doubles as an effective defensive piece. Body Press (15.3%) and Protect (14.3%) form its defensive backbone, with Shelter (13.6%) enabling recovery cycles. Heavy Slam (8.5%) and Flash Cannon (5.9%) provide offense. Ability distribution is balanced: Shell Armor (42.3%), Sap Sipper (30.9%), and Gooey (26.9%), reflecting diverse team needs. Core partners (Incineroar 6.4%, Sinistcha 6.2%, Garchomp 4.6%, Basculegion 4.2%) indicate defensive pressure-based builds.
Playstyle:Goodra-Hisui serves as a defensive support anchor in doubles. Body Press (15.3%) deals damage via Defense stat, sidestepping SpDef/SpA tradeoffs; Protect (14.3%) secures defensive turns; Shelter (13.6%) enables 3-turn recovery loops (Shelter-Body Press-Shelter) paired with Leftovers for sustain. Heavy Slam (8.5%) and Flash Cannon (5.9%) provide offense. Ability flexibility: Shell Armor (42.3%) prevents crits, Sap Sipper (30.9%) recovers or boosts SpA under Grass moves, Gooey (26.9%) controls Speed. Partner selection (Incineroar's Intimidate + Knock Off, Sinistcha's Toxic Chain) emphasizes support synergy.
Goodra sits at 0.11% singles usage, rank 175. Its base 150 Sp. Def is among the highest in the game, enabling it to absorb most special attacks. Sap Sipper grants Grass immunity, Gooey punishes contact moves with Speed drops. Sitrus Berry provides longevity, and Thunderbolt/Ice Beam/Flamethrower form a wide coverage spread while Acid Spray drops opponent Sp. Def to create sweep opportunities.
Playstyle:The standard build uses Modest or Careful nature, maxing HP and Sp. Def to be a special wall. Sitrus Berry sustains through repeated hits. Thunderbolt/Ice Beam/Flamethrower offer universal coverage and Acid Spray allows Goodra to turn the tables after weakening Special Defense. Sap Sipper lets it absorb Grass moves and switch into Leaf Storm safely. A Choice Scarf set also exists using Draco Meteor for quick pivoting.
Goodra's doubles presence is marginal at 0.05%, rank 199. Sap Sipper absorbs Grass moves, while Gooey's Speed drops punish contact attackers. Sludge Bomb and Dragon Pulse give solid offensive presence. Common partners include Sableye (8.4%), Venusaur-Mega, and Floette-Mega. Its Special bulk is genuinely useful in doubles but undercut by limited offensive output.
Playstyle:In doubles, Goodra absorbs Grass moves with Sap Sipper and punishes contact attackers with Gooey. Sludge Bomb covers Fairy-types, Dragon Pulse is reliable STAB, Thunderbolt and Ice Beam provide coverage. Haban or Sitrus Berry for bulk. Sableye provides screen support and setup; Venusaur-Mega handles Steel and Rock threats. Goodra's primary role is as a special sponge that indirectly supports its team.