Goodra (Pokémon)


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Goodra (Japanese: ヌメルゴン Numelgon) is a pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves from starting at level 50 when leveled up during rain or fog in the overworld. Rain instigated by, or  will not trigger this evolution. It is the final form of.

Biology
Goodra is a pudgy bipedal Pokémon that is coated and dripping with goo. Its ventral portion is mauve, while its dorsal side is lavender. It has bright green eyes, and two green spots on either side of its face and three on either side of its thick tail which curls inward. Goodra have two sets of antennae atop their head that are capable of retracting. The front pair of antennae are short, skinny and stand upright, while the back pair are long and thick, drooping downward behind its head and curling upward toward their tapering ends. They are very dextrous and can be used for grabbing onto things, and can be extended to almost 3 times Goodra's height, as seen in the anime. A pale green slime drips from Goodra's chin and arms.

Goodra is capable of throwing very strong punches. It is very affectionate and, when it hugs its Trainer, leaves them covered in goo. Goodra is easily overcome by loneliness though, and oozes gooey tears when left to itself. Although it gets teased because of its meek nature, it fights back with powerful horn and tail attacks. Its slimy skin and thick fat layer allows it to brush off enemy attacks with ease.

Ash's Goodra
Ash's evolved into a  in Good Friends, Great Training!, using  to trigger its evolution. Later on, Ash released it in Beyond the Rainbow!. However, it rejoined Ash's party for the Lumiose Conference in Valuable Experience for All! before being released again in Facing the Needs of the Many!.

In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga
A Goodra debuted in LDK4.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A Goodra appeared silhouetted in Omega Alpha Adventure 4, during 's explanation about the Draconid people.

Zinnia used a Goodra during her raids on Sea Mauville and the Mossdeep Space Center in Omega Alpha Adventure 8.

Pokédex entries

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Game locations

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In side games

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Trivia

 * Goodra is the only pseudo-legendary of a single type.
 * Goodra is tied with as having the highest base  stat of all  Pokémon.
 * Goodra shares its with, , their evolutions, and . They are all known as the Dragon Pokémon.
 * Every one of Goodra's base stats are exactly double those of, with 's being halfway in between (rounded up).
 * Goodra is the only pseudo-legendary to have a signature Ability, which is exclusively obtained as a.
 * Goodra was designed by Saya Tsuruta.

Origin
Goodra, due to its Dragon type, elongated body shape, and retractable tentacles used for battling is probably based on the, a mythical serpent/mollusk creature from French folklore.

Like its pre-evolutions, it could also be based on soft bodied gastropods, such as s and ; in particular, the ; Goodra's Pokédex entry may be a reference to slug's retractable eyes, which retract when they are in danger.

Alternatively, it could be based on the called, meaning "ascended trumpet shell", which is a  that lives 1000 years in the mountains, 1000 on the plains, and 1000 at sea, then will ascend and turn into a dragon.

Name origin
Goodra is a combination of goo and dragon. It may also be a play on good or hydra.

Numelgon may be a combination of 滑る numeru (to be slippery), gel, and dragon.

Related articles

 * Ash's Goodra