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Hisuian Sliggoo card from the Lost Origin set
Illustration by Kouki Saitou. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Hisuian Sliggoo

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A Dragon type that reduces incoming damage.

Dragon90 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

The card has 90 hit points and evolves from Goomy.

It uses the Rigidify attack to reduce damage taken by 50 during the opponent's next turn.

It uses the Gentle Slap attack for 40 damage using Water and Metal energy.

Signature attack

Gentle Slap

No game text. (40 damage)

The Rigidify ability lowers the damage your Hisuian Sliggoo takes from the next attack by 50. This makes it much harder for your opponent to knock it out quickly.

Attacks

No Energy
Rigidify

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 50 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

WM
Gentle Slap40

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in a Dragon deck that needs durable attackers. It works best when you can protect it with other cards that boost its survivability.

Strengths
  • Damage mitigation
  • Dragon type teamwork
  • Uncommon rarity
Watch out for
  • One turn duration
  • Requires specific energy
Pro tip

Use Rigidify right before your opponent is likely to attack with a strong move.

From the Pokédex

Hisuian Sliggoo lives in the cold peaks of the Hisui region and has a body that is tough enough to withstand freezing temperatures.

Note for the parent

The damage reduction only applies to the very next turn after you use Rigidify so time your moves carefully.

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