Raw HP carries Gogoat's bulk more than the defenses do. Defense barely registers. But that HP pool covers for it. A tough to catch Mount Pokemon that yields 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It can sense the feelings of others by touching them with its horns. This species has assisted people with their work since 5,000 years ago.
These Pokémon live in herds in mountainous places. The victor in their contests of clashing horns will become the leader of the herd.
Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug moves hit Gogoat for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (90-106%). Krookodile deals 40-47% with Close Combat.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Slowbro builds →Scald11-13% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off59-69% Stone Edge90-106%KO Pursuit36-43% Earthquake30-35% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Krookodile builds →Earthquake25-29% Knock Off32-38% Close Combat40-47% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemStarminite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Starmie builds →Liquidation16-19% Thunderbolt8-9% Rapid Spin12-15% Flip Turn11-13% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Gogoat View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x79-93% | ||
Evolved from Skiddo. Gogoat is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+57 over Skiddo), and Gogoat peaks at 531 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gogoat to get Skiddo eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
One boost from Bulk Up and Gogoat gets dangerous fast. The Adamant nature targets max HP and Attack, and Sapsipper backs the whole approach. Bulk Up and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Gogoat best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Bulk Up
- Horn Leech
- Synthesis
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Bulk Up
- Earthquake
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Milk Drink
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Horn Leech
- Bulk Up
- Milk Drink
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Bulk Up
- High Horsepower
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Bulk Up
- Horn Leech
- Synthesis
- Aerial Ace
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Bulk Up
- Earthquake
- Leech Seed
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Milk Drink
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Horn Leech
- Bulk Up
- Milk Drink
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Bulk Up
- High Horsepower
- Leech Seed
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Leech Seed
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Bulk Up
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Leech Seed
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Bulk Up
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Gogoat can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Ground and Normal. The offense anchors on Leaf Storm and Solar Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Coverage runs deep. Gogoat can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Ground. The offense anchors on Solar Blade and Solar Beam while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Gogoat can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Flying and Ground. The offense anchors on Solar Beam and Leaf Blade while TMs handle everything else.
Don't skip the egg moves. Gogoat picks up Defense Curl and Milk Drink only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Solar Beam and Leaf Blade while coverage across 8 types adds range.
decent spawn rates across 56 locations for Gogoat in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Gogoat in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Gogoat starts with Skiddo at Lv. 14-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SkiddoAsado Desert - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Desert30%EarlyAsado Desert - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Desert30%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Water30%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Water30%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Cave30%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Cave30%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Cave30%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Cave30%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyThe Pokémon League - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-2930%EarlyThe Pokémon League - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-2930%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route30%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Cave18%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Cave18%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Cave18%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Cave18%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.14-29 Route18%Early
Step 2Gogoat ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave16%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave16%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave16%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave16%LateNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route16%LateAsado Desert - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Desert12%LateAsado Desert - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Desert12%LateCasseroya Lake - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Water12%LateCasseroya Lake - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Water12%LateEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave12%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave12%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave12%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave12%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateThe Pokémon League - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-6012%LateThe Pokémon League - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-6012%LateWest Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateWest Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateWest Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateWest Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateWest Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%LateWest Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route12%Lateor evolve from Skiddo (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Gogoat in Legends: Z-A. Bring Skiddo over from X or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Gogoat in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Skiddo
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
- Step 2Gogoat ✓
No wild encounters for Gogoat in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Skiddo over from X or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Sap Sipper changes the entire equation for Gogoat. The 531 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a tank.
Sap Sipper is what you want on Gogoat. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Grass Pelt) work on paper but Sap Sipper is what makes Gogoat worth using.
At base 68 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Gogoat is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 97 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a tank.
Run Bulk Up, Horn Leech, Synthesis, and Aerialace on Gogoat. Bulk Up is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Gogoat joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves