Partner ideas
for Goodra
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Goodra: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (5)
Politoed
WaterSets the rain Goodra needs via Drizzle
On 17% of Goodra's ranked teamsResists IceResists Goodra's SurfHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Grimmsnarl
DarkFairyOn 33% of Goodra's ranked teams
Immune to DragonHits Dragon super-effectively with Spirit BreakAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Maushold
NormalOn 36% of Goodra's ranked teams
Mawile
SteelFairyOn 9% of Goodra's ranked teams
Resists IceImmune to DragonResists FairyHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Dragon super-effectively with Play RoughHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Staraptor
NormalFlyingSets the Tailwind Goodra wants
Goodra's Charm can gift Mega Staraptor two Attack boosts through ContraryOn 12% of Goodra's ranked teamsHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Plan partners (3)
Pelipper
WaterFlyingSets the Tailwind Goodra wants
Corviknight
FlyingSteelSets the Tailwind Goodra wants
Resists DragonResists FairyHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressurealso: Skarmory
Spicy Tech (1)
Malamar
DarkPsychicContrary flips Charm into +2 Attack
Hits Ice super-effectively with SuperpowerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Steel walls with Superpower
Defensive glue (15)
Empoleon
WaterSteelCovers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Resists Goodra's SurfGoodra resists its SurfHits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds anti-setup pressure
Simipour
WaterSpread-safe together for Surf and Surf
Resists IceHits Ice super-effectively with Focus BlastHits Dragon super-effectively with BlizzardHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Samurott
WaterSpread-safe together for Surf and Surf
Resists IceHits Ice super-effectively with SuperpowerHits Dragon super-effectively with BlizzardHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Kingambit
DarkSteelCovers its Ice and Dragon weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Steel walls with Low Kick
Tinkaton
FairySteelCovers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Gigaton HammerHits Dragon super-effectively with Play RoughHits Fairy super-effectively with Gigaton HammerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Fairy walls with Gigaton Hammer
Steelix
SteelGroundCovers its Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Aggron
SteelRockCovers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Head SmashHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel RollerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Steel walls with EarthquakeBreaks Fairy walls with Steel Roller
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Goodra resists its SurfHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamBreaks Steel walls with EarthquakeBreaks Fairy walls with Steel Beam
Greninja
WaterDarkSpread-safe together for Surf and Surf
Resists IceHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Meganium
GrassSpread-safe together for Surf and Petal Blizzard
Hits Ice super-effectively with Iron TailHits Dragon super-effectively with OutrageHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Aegislash
SteelGhostCovers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Steel walls with Close CombatBreaks Fairy walls with Flash Cannonalso: Aegislash (Blade Forme)
Metagross
SteelPsychicCovers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Meteor MashHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Meteor MashBreaks Steel walls with EarthquakeBreaks Fairy walls with Meteor Mash
Salazzle
PoisonFireCovers its Ice and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with OverheatHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge BombAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Steel walls with OverheatBreaks Fairy walls with Sludge Bomb
Forretress
BugSteelCovers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice SpinnerHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamBreaks Steel walls with EarthquakeBreaks Fairy walls with Steel Beam