Goodra Hisui — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Goodra Hisui is a bulky attacker built around special attacks (110 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its steel/dragon typing only has 2 weaknesses, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Goodra Hisui can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Goodra Hisui actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Goodra Hisui the way we do
- Bulky enough to survive mistakes
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
- Pseudo-legendary stat total — expectations are high
Base Stats
Total: 600Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Goodra Hisui shows up
#97
Usage ~2.19% · Win rate ~52.58%
#107
Usage ~1.99% · Win rate ~52.33%
Goodra Hisui FAQ
- What are Goodra Hisui's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Goodra Hisui can run sap-sipper, shell-armor, gooey. The competitive default is usually sap-sipper — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Goodra Hisui weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Goodra Hisui takes extra damage from fighting, ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Goodra Hisui?
- The best moveset for Goodra Hisui depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Goodra Hisui in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Goodra Hisui are Pokémon with strong fighting, ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Goodra Hisui good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Goodra Hisui's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.