Gothorita: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk4558–10685–207

Def7081–134130–262

SpA7585–139139–273

SpD8594–150157–295

Spe5567–117103–229

Total390Higher than 36% 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: 2 SpD.

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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 55); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Gothorita 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 Gothita 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 Gothita 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 Gothita Gothitelle

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

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

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

1PoundNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1TickleLowers 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

35Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

46FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.DarkStatus—100%15

52Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10

58Magic RoomFor 5 turns, all held items have no effect.PsychicStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 44

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

TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10

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

Biology

Starlight is the source of Gothorita's power. At night, they mark star positions by using psychic power to float stones.

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

Pokédex entries

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

: —

Original Unova#081Updated Unova#137Mountain Kalos#127Galar#268Crown Tundra#052Paldea#235Blueberry#102

On nights when the stars shine, this Pokémon’s psychic power is at its strongest. It’s unknown just what link Gothorita has to the greater universe.
Shield
It’s said that when stars shine in the night sky, this Pokémon will spirit away sleeping children. Some call it the Witch of Punishment.
Sword
According to many old tales, it creates friends for itself by controlling sleeping children on starry nights.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Starlight is the source of their power. At night, they mark star positions by using psychic power to float stones.
White · X · Omega Ruby
They use hypnosis to control people and Pokémon. Tales of Gothorita leading people astray are told in every corner.
Black

Names around the world

English: Gothorita
Japanese: ゴチミル
Japanese (romaji): Gothimiru
Korean: 고디보미
Chinese (Traditional): 哥德小童
Chinese (Simplified): 哥德小童
French: Mesmérella
German: Hypnomorba
Spanish: Gothorita
Italian: Gothorita

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

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

Training

: 2 SpD
: 100 ≈13.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 137
: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Gothita: Level 32.

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frostpoint FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Slippery SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword 5 areas

Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Y 3 areas

Friend Safari (Psychic)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Pokemon VillageWalking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 48–50
Road 20Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

X 3 areas

Friend Safari (Psychic)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Pokemon VillageWalking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 48–50
Road 20Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

Black 2 3 areas

Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–43
Strange House (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
Strange House (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–34

Black 1 area

Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–39

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.