Between Sap Sipper and Grass typing, Gogoat carves out a strong competitive niche. It absorbs Grass moves and boosts its Attack, which gives it an edge most Pokemon in its stat range don't have. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind.
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 tell how its Trainer is feeling by subtle shifts in the grip on its horns. This empathic sense lets them run as if one being.
They inhabit mountainous regions. The leader of the herd is decided by a battle of clashing horns.
Gogoat Weakness
FragileFire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug-type moves hit Gogoat for super-effective damage. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Sap Sipper grants an additional Grass immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
Evolved from Skiddo. Gogoat is the final form in this two-stage line. No compatible partners 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Gogoat to get Skiddo eggs easily from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Defense Curl, Milk Drink, Rollout.
The recommended build leans into Gogoat's strengths as an attacker. Bigroot provides extra utility, and a spread EV build EVs back that up. Sapsipper rounds out the package.
Best Build
Best Gogoat Moveset
- Horn Leech
- Earthquake
- Leech Seed
- Wild Charge
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Gogoat doesn't appear wild. Catch Skiddo instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 32 to get Gogoat. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Gogoat in X & Y
Skiddo is your first catch on the way to Gogoat. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 8-10 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SkiddoEFFORTLESSRoute 5XGrassLv.8-9CommonEarlyRoutePurple flowersEFFORTLESSRoute 5YGrassLv.8-9CommonEarlyRoutePurple flowersCHALLENGINGRoute 5XGrassLv.10RareEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 5YGrassLv.10RareEarlyRoute
Step 2Gogoat ✓
Sap Sipper changes the entire equation for Gogoat. The 531 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a tank.
Skiddo evolves into Gogoat at level 32. Gogoat is the fully evolved form. At 531 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a tank.
Gogoat appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Gogoat joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 6 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A