Gothita: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk3045–9058–174

Def5063–11294–218

SpA5567–117103–229

SpD6576–128121–251

Spe4558–10685–207

Total290Higher than 12% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

BugDarkGhost

Resists

½×

FightingPsychic

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Gothita outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

On switch-in, this Pokémon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokémon.
Everything about Frisk →
Other Pokémon with Frisk 29
Wigglytuff Alolan Exeggutor Hisuian Typhlosion Sentret Furret Yanma Stantler Shuppet Banette Duskull Dusclops Yanmega Dusknoir Gothorita Gothitelle Phantump Trevenant Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Noibat Noivern Orbeetle Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Wyrdeer Flittle Espathra Munkidori
This Pokémon's Sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
Everything about Competitive →
Other Pokémon with Competitive 14
Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Galarian Articuno Igglybuff Milotic Piplup Prinplup Empoleon Gothorita Gothitelle Female Meowstic Boltund Wattrel Kilowattrel
Prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this Ability.
Everything about Shadow Tag →
Other Pokémon with Shadow Tag 5
Mega Gengar Wobbuffet Wynaut Gothorita Gothitelle

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

8.65% of teams · rank #15 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Scarf
Ability
Nature: Modest
EVs: 36 Def / 236 SpA / 236 Spe
Tera Type: Psychic

Psychic
Trick
Thunderbolt
Energy Ball

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players9.15%
Rated 1500+10.03%
Rated 1630+8.65%
Rated 1760+7.66%

Usage by month

Oct 20258.65%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Modest 36 Def / 236 SpA / 236 Spe85.8%
Bold 236 HP / 196 Def / 76 SpD4.6%
Bold 36 Def / 236 SpA / 236 Spe3.6%
Timid 36 Def / 236 SpA / 236 Spe3.5%
Modest 156 HP / 36 Def / 236 SpA / 76 SpD0.8%

Tera types

Psychic55.4%
Fire8.3%
Ghost7.5%
Ground7.1%

Common teammates

Mienfoo71.2%
Glimmet62.9%
Vullaby46.9%
Toedscool38.9%
Larvesta29.5%
Sandshrew-Alola23.2%
Stunky20.7%
Mudbray17.7%

Checks & counters

Sandshrew-Alola83.8%
Vullaby79.3%
Mienfoo48.6%
Foongus45.8%
Mudbray37.7%

Evolution

#0574GothitaPsychic
1. Level 32
  #0575GothoritaPsychic
  1. Level 41
    #0576GothitellePsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1PoundNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

4Play NiceLowers the target's Attack by 1.NormalStatus——20

8TickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

12Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

16CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20

20PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpec80100%10

24HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

28Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20

33Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

36Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

40FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.DarkStatus—100%15

44Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10

48Magic RoomFor 5 turns, all held items have no effect.PsychicStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 43

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM54PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10

TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM138Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe.PsychicStatus——10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20

TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM178Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.PsychicStatus——5

TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

TM217Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpec75100%10

Egg moves 5

EggFake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance.NormalPhys40100%10

EggHeal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP.PsychicStatus——10

EggMean LookPrevents the target from switching out.NormalStatus——5

EggMirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpec—100%20

EggTormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15

Biology

Gothita intently observe both trainers and Pokémon. Apparently, they are looking at something that only Gothita can see.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Fixation Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Purple

: —

Original Unova#080Updated Unova#136Mountain Kalos#126Galar#267Crown Tundra#051Paldea#234Blueberry#101

Even when nobody seems to be around, Gothita can still be heard making a muted cry. Many believe it’s speaking to something only it can see.
Shield
Though they’re still only babies, there’s psychic power stored in their ribbonlike feelers, and sometimes they use that power to fight.
Sword
It stares intently at everything. It can become so obsessed with watching that it doesn’t notice attacks.
Black 2 · White 2
They intently observe both Trainers and Pokémon. Apparently, they are looking at something that only Gothita can see.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Their ribbonlike feelers increase their psychic power. They are always staring at something.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Gothita
Japanese: ゴチム
Japanese (romaji): Gothimu
Korean: 고디탱
Chinese (Traditional): 哥德寶寶
Chinese (Simplified): 哥德宝宝
French: Scrutella
German: Mollimorba
Spanish: Gothita
Italian: Gothita

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 1 SpD
: 200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 58
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Human-Like
: ♂ 25%♀ 75%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Frostpoint FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Slippery SlopeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 4 areas

Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Moon 1 area

Route 6Island Scan · Lv 17

Sun 1 area

Route 6Island Scan · Lv 17

Black 2 4 areas

Road 16Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–26
Road 5Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–26
Strange House (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Strange House (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31

Black 2 areas

Road 16Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–25
Road 5Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–25

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.