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Gothorita
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Purple
- Shape
- Humanoid
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 100 (39.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- 25% Male / 75% Female
- Egg Groups
- Humanshape
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 137
- EV Yield
- 2 SpD
- Height
- 0.7 m (2'04")
- Weight
- 18.0 kg (39.7 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
Generation VI
Starlight is the source of their power. At night, they mark star positions by using psychic power to float stones.
According to many old tales, it creates friends for itself by controlling sleeping children on starry nights.
Generation VIII
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.
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.
Show older entries (Gen V)
Generation V
They use hypnosis to control people and Pokémon. Tales of Gothorita leading people astray are told in every corner.
Starlight is the source of their power. At night, they mark star positions by using psychic power to float stones.
According to many old tales, it creates friends for itself by controlling sleeping children on starry nights.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Play Nice | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 3 | ConfusionSTAB | psy | S | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 7 | Tickle | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | PsybeamSTAB | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Hypnosis | psy | N | — | 60% | 20 |
| 25 | PsyshockSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 35 | Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 40 | PsychicSTAB | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Flatter | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 52 | Future SightSTAB | psy | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 58 | Magic Room | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
TM / HM
45 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy Ball | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Expanding ForceSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Future SightSTAB | psy | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Magic Room | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsybeamSTAB | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsychicSTAB | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Psychic NoiseSTAB | psy | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Psychic Terrain | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| PsyshockSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stored PowerSTAB | psy | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Trick Room | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanding ForceSTAB | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Magic Room | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Items that wild Gothorita may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Gothorita
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Gothorita
Gothorita is a Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). 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. Gothorita stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 18.0 kg (39.7 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Gothorita Base Stats
Gothorita has a base stat total of 390, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 85 (good), while its lowest is Attack at 45 (below average). Gothorita is average speed with a base Speed of 55.
Gothorita Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Psychic-type, Gothorita is weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Fighting, Psychic-type attacks. This gives Gothorita 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Gothorita Abilities
Gothorita's abilities include Frisk, Competitive, Shadow Tag. Frisk reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.. Competitive raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered. Its Hidden Ability is Shadow Tag, which prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
Gothorita Moves & Learnset
Gothorita can learn 68 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 45 via TM/HM, and 9 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Future Sight (Psychic, 120 power), Psychic (Psychic, 90 power), Psyshock (Psychic, 80 power), Expanding Force (Psychic, 80 power). For coverage, Gothorita can learn Foul Play (Dark), Energy Ball (Grass), Thunderbolt (Electric).
Training Gothorita
Gothorita has a moderate capture rate of 100 (39.2%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Gothorita yields 2 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Gothorita belongs to the Humanshape egg group. Gothorita is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Gothita → Gothorita → Gothitelle). Wild Gothorita may be found holding Persim Berry.
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