
Discover the best moveset, held items, and counters for Goodra in Pokemon Unite. Learn how to play Goodra in the top lane and as a defender.
Goodra is a Defender Pokemon in Pokemon Unite with high durability and the ability to apply debuffs to enemies. It evolves from Goomy at level 5 and Sligoo at level 8. Goodra excels in the top and bottom lanes (as a defender), where it can soak up damage and protect allies.
Its unique passive ability, Gooey, allows it to slow enemies and recover health, making it a formidable presence on the battlefield.

| Ability | Description |
![]() Gooey (Passive) | When hit, Goodra may spread slime, damaging and slowing enemies. In tall grass, Goodra recovers HP. |
![]() Standard Attack | Every third attack becomes boosted, applying Gooey and dealing extra damage at melee range. |
![]() Bubble | Grants a shield and damages nearby enemies when popped. |
![]() Tackle | Charges at an enemy, dealing damage and throwing them. |
![]() Muddy Water | Splashes water, damaging enemies and reducing their damage output. Increases Goodra’s defenses. |
![]() Dragon Pulse | Unleashes a shock wave, dealing damage and healing Goodra. |
![]() Power Whip | Lashes out with horns, damaging and pulling in distant enemies. |
![]() Acid Spray | Spits acid and can charge at enemies, dealing damage and throwing them. |
![]() Right as Rain (Unite Move) | Causes rain to fall, healing Goodra and turning all attacks into boosted attacks. |
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| Dragon Pulse | Acid Spray |
| Held Items | Battle Item |
![]() Resonant Guard | ![]() Potion |
![]() Slick Spoon | ![]() Eject |
![]() Focus Band | ![]() X Speed |
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| Muddy Water | Power Whip |
| Held Items | Battle Item |
![]() Exp. Share | ![]() X Speed |
![]() Slick Spoon | |
![]() Focus Band |
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| Inteleon | Buzzwole | Mamoswine |
These Pokemon can effectively counter Goodra due to their ability to kite, disable, or deal high damage from a distance.
![]() | Details |
| Role | Defender |
| Attack Type | Melee |
| Damage Type | Special |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Current Tier | A |
| Best Lanes | Top, Bottom |
| Best Moves | Dragon Pulse, Acid Spray or Muddy Water, Power Whip |
| Best Held Items | Choice Specs, Slick Spoon, Focus Band, Exp. Share |
| Best Battle Items | Potion, X Speed |
| Counters | Inteleon, Buzzwole, Mamoswine |
In conclusion, Goodra is a solid defender choice in Pokemon Unite, capable of absorbing damage and disrupting enemies with its slowing effects.