Special
Balanced
45Speed · Slow

Is Gothita Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?

Wild Psychic-type. Gothitelle at level 41 has high Special Defense and AbilityCompetitive for Special Attack boosts when stats are dropped. A defensive Psychic option.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadEEEETTBTTTEBTETTIlimaTrial 1HalaKahuna 1LanaTrial 2KiaweTrial 3MallowTrial 4OliviaKahuna 2SophoclesTrial 5AcerolaTrial 6NanuKahuna 3MinaTrial 7HapuKahuna 4GothitaTradeMolayneE4OliviaE4AcerolaE4KahiliE4KukuiChamp*
Ilima
Trial 1
Even

Gothita trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.

Risky
Gumshoos
Lv 12
Normal
Stakeout
Super FangBiteLeerScary Face
Even
Yungoos
Lv 10
Normal
Stakeout
LeerTacklePursuitOdor Sleuth
Hala
Kahuna 1
Even

Gothita trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.

Even
Hariyama
Lv 63
Fighting
Thick Fat
Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffHeavy Slam
Even
Machamp
Lv 63
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopThunder PunchIce PunchFire Punch
Even
Bewear
Lv 63
NormalFighting
Fluffy
Hammer ArmBrutal SwingDragon ClawShadow Claw
Even
Poliwrath
Lv 63
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
WaterfallBrick BreakPoison JabPayback
You Win
Crabominable
Lv 63
FightingIce
Iron Fist
Ice HammerClose CombatStone EdgeEarthquake
Lana
Trial 2
Even

Gothita trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.

Even
Lanturn
Lv 60
WaterElectric
Volt Absorb
DischargeHydro PumpThunder WaveIcy Wind
Even
Cloyster
Lv 60
WaterIce
Skill Link
Spike CannonIcicle CrashSmart StrikeSpikes
Risky
Araquanid
Lv 60
WaterBug
Water Bubble
LiquidationLeech LifeCrunchFrost Breath
Kiawe
Trial 3
Even

Gothita trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.

Risky
Alolan Marowak
Lv 22
FireGhost
Intimidate
HexFlame WheelBrick BreakDetect
You Win
Salazzle
Lv 20
PoisonFire
Corrosion
Poison GasVenoshockFlame BurstTorment
Mallow
Trial 4
Tough

Mallow's team hits Gothita's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Lurantis
Lv 24
Grass
Leaf Guard
Low SweepX ScissorSolar BladeSynthesis
Even
Kecleon
Lv 22
Normal
Color Change
Sunny DayAncient PowerDizzy PunchScreech
Olivia
Kahuna 2
Tough

Olivia's team hits Gothita's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Anorith
Lv 27
RockBug
Battle Armor
Bug BiteSmack DownMetal Claw
Even
Lileep
Lv 27
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerBrine
Risky
Lycanroc
Lv 28
Rock
Vital Spirit
BiteRock Tomb
Sophocles
Trial 5
Bad

Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Gothita here.

Avoid
Togedemaru
Lv 33
ElectricSteel
Iron Barbs
Zing ZapSpiky ShieldIron HeadBounce
Avoid
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Stealth RockSteel WingTailwindTorment
Acerola
Trial 6
Tough

Acerola's team hits Gothita's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Mimikyu
Lv 35
GhostFairy
Disguise
Shadow ClawPlay RoughLeech LifeSlash
Risky
Banette
Lv 32
Ghost
Insomnia
ScreechWill O WispFeint AttackCurse
Nanu
Kahuna 3
Tough

Nanu's team hits Gothita's weaknesses hard.

Avoid
Sableye
Lv 43
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Power GemShadow BallFake Out
Avoid
Krokorok
Lv 43
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchAssuranceSwaggerEarthquake
Risky
Persian
Lv 44
Normal
Fur Coat
Power GemFake OutDark Pulse
Mina
Trial 7
Tough

Mina's team hits Gothita's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Ribombee
Lv 55
BugFairy
Shield Dust
Bug BuzzDraining KissQuiver DanceDazzling Gleam
Even
Pelipper
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
StockpileScaldSpit UpSeed Bomb
Hapu
Kahuna 4
Even

Gothita trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.

Risky
Golurk
Lv 53
GroundGhost
No Guard
Hammer ArmEarthquakeShadow PunchStealth Rock
Even
Gastrodon
Lv 53
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterMud BombRecover
Even
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
Levitate
Earth PowerDragon Breath
Risky
Mudsdale
Lv 54
Ground
Stamina
Heavy SlamEarthquakeDouble KickPayback
Molayne
Elite Four
Bad

Molayne's Pokemon outpace and outclass Gothita here.

Avoid
Klefki
Lv 56
SteelFairy
Prankster
SpikesThunder WaveFlash CannonReflect
Avoid
Bisharp
Lv 56
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashIron HeadX ScissorMetal Sound
Avoid
Magnezone
Lv 56
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackScreech
Avoid
Metagross
Lv 56
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Hammer ArmMeteor MashBullet PunchZen Headbutt
Avoid
Alolan Dugtrio
Lv 57
GroundSteel
Tangling Hair
EarthquakeIron HeadSucker PunchFissure
Olivia
Elite Four
Tough

Olivia's team hits Gothita's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Crush ClawX ScissorRock Blast
Even
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Rock TombEnergy BallStealth Rock
Even
Gigalith
Lv 56
Rock
Sand Stream
Stone EdgeBulldozeIron Head
Risky
Probopass
Lv 56
RockSteel
Sturdy
Earth PowerPower GemThunder WaveSandstorm
Risky
Lycanroc
Lv 57
Rock
Keen Eye
CrunchStone EdgeCounterRock Climb
Acerola
Elite Four
Even

Gothita trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.

Risky
Banette
Lv 56
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow ClawFeint AttackInfestationScreech
Even
Drifblim
Lv 56
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindFocus EnergyAmnesiaBaton Pass
Even
Dhelmise
Lv 56
GhostGrass
Steelworker
SlamShadow BallEnergy BallWhirlpool
Risky
Froslass
Lv 56
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardShadow BallConfuse RayIce Shard
Even
Palossand
Lv 57
GhostGround
Water Compaction
Shadow BallEarth PowerGiga DrainIron Defense
Kahili
Elite Four
Tough

Kahili's team hits Gothita's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Braviary
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Sheer Force
Crush ClawBrave BirdAir SlashScary Face
Even
Hawlucha
Lv 56
FightingFlying
Mold Breaker
Flying PressThroat ChopDual ChopPoison Jab
Avoid
Mandibuzz
Lv 56
DarkFlying
Big Pecks
Bone RushBrave BirdPunishmentFlatter
Risky
Toucannon
Lv 57
NormalFlying
Skill Link
Bullet SeedRock BlastBeak BlastScreech
Kukui
Champion
Tough

Kukui's team hits Gothita's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Alolan Ninetales
Lv 68
IceFairy
Snow Cloak
Dazzling GleamBlizzardIce ShardSafeguard
Risky
Braviary
Lv 68
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Crush ClawBrave BirdWhirlwindTailwind
Avoid
Magnezone
Lv 68
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltFlash CannonThunder WaveMirror Coat
Risky
Snorlax
Lv 68
Normal
Thick Fat
Body SlamCrunchHeavy SlamHigh Horsepower
Avoid
Incineroar
Lv 68
FireDark
Blaze
Flare BlitzDarkest LariatOutrageCross Chop
Trade
Trade only
Type
Psychic

Gothita cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Gothita locations

How to Get Gothita in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Gothita can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Gothita from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Gothita in USUM

  1. Gothita
    Step 1Gothita
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    Available
    Catch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Route 6 · Island Scan; Sunday, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Black & White via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 102 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Giant's Cap · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · East Province (Area Three). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Gothorita
    Step 2Evolve into Gothorita
  3. Gothitelle
    Step 3Evolve into Gothitelle

Gothita Weakness

Type-wise, Gothita takes extra damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Standard number of weaknesses for the Psychic typing.

Gothita Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Bug, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)Fighting, Psychic

What is Gothita Weak Against

Vulnerable
3Weak
2Resist
0Immune
Score-4
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Gothita Strong Against

2Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-1
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Gothita

Gothita Evolutions

Three stages ahead. Gothita grows into Gothorita, then pushes on to Gothitelle. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Gothita
Psychic
Gothorita
Psychic
Gothitelle
Psychic
HP
45
60+15
70+10
ATK
30
45+15
55+10
DEF
50
70+20
95+25
SP.ATK
55
75+20
95+20
SP.DEF
65
85+20
110+25
SPE
45
55+10
65+10
BST
290D-Tier
390C-Tier+100
490C-Tier+100
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Special
Special
Special

Breeding

Easy

Breed Gothita easily with 56 breeding partners from the Humanshape egg group. Pass egg moves like Captivate, Dark Pulse, Heal Pulse and 4 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
25.0%75.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
7moves
Breed With (best first)
gardevoirinfernapegalladelopunnycacturnevolbeatillumisemonfernospindabunearycacneachimchar

USUM Gothita Best Moveset

Psychic at 55 Sp. Atk with AbilityShadow Tag preventing opponents from switching as a hidden ability. AbilityCompetitive raises Sp. Atk when stats drop. The moveset at pre-evolution stats cannot capitalize on the lock. Gothitelle two evolutions away adds 95 Sp. Atk and 110 Sp. Def.

Best Build

Experimental
Special Attacker
Ability
Frisk
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Gothita
Modest+SPA

Gothita best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def

EVs

Special Attacker Moveset

  • Future SightCoverage
  • Dream EaterSTAB
  • PsychicSTAB
  • PsyshockCoverage

Moves List

Breeding's the move. Captivate and Dark Pulse give Gothita options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Future Sight and Dream Eater. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Pound
4010035Normal
Lv 3
Confusion
7510025Psychic
Lv 7
Tickle
10020Normal
Lv 8
Play Nice
20Normal
Lv 10
Fake Tears
10020Dark
Lv 14
Double Slap
158510Normal
Lv 16
Psybeam
D9710020Psychic
Lv 19
Embargo
10015Dark
Lv 24
Feint Attack
D6020Dark
Lv 25
Psyshock
S12010010Psychic
Lv 28
Flatter
10015Dark
Lv 31
Future Sight
S18010010Psychic
Lv 33
Heal Block
10015Psychic
Lv 37
Psychic
S13510010Psychic
Lv 40
Telekinesis
15Psychic
Lv 46
Charm
D10020Fairy
Lv 48
Magic Room
10Psychic

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM04
Calm Mind
C20Psychic
TM57
Charge Beam
D509010Electric
TM100
Confide
D20Normal
TM97
Dark Pulse
D8010015Dark
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM85
Dream Eater
S15010015Psychic
TM63
Embargo
10015Dark
TM53
Energy Ball
D9010010Grass
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D10020Grass
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM16
Light Screen
C30Psychic
TM66
Payback
5010010Dark
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
D10Normal
TM29
Psychic
S13510010Psychic
TM03
Psyshock
S12010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM33
Reflect
C20Psychic
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM80
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
D25Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM87
Swagger
D8515Normal
TM12
Taunt
C10020Dark
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM73
Thunder Wave
C9020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
D9010015Electric
TM41
Torment
10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
TM92
Trick Room-7
C5Psychic

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Captivate
10020Normal
Egg
Dark Pulse
D8010015Dark
Egg
Heal Pulse
10Psychic
Egg
Mean Look
D5Normal
Egg
Miracle Eye
40Psychic
Egg
Mirror Coat-5
D10020Psychic
Egg
Uproar
D9010010Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Ally Switch+2
15Psychic
Tutor
Covet
6010025Normal
Tutor
Foul Play
D9510015Dark
Tutor
Gravity
5Psychic
Tutor
Heal Bell
C5Normal
Tutor
Helping Hand+5
D20Normal
Tutor
Magic Coat+4
C15Psychic
Tutor
Magic Room
10Psychic
Tutor
Recycle
D10Normal
Tutor
Role Play
10Psychic
Tutor
Shock Wave
6020Electric
Tutor
Signal Beam
D7510015Bug
Tutor
Skill Swap
D10Psychic
Tutor
Snatch+4
D10Dark
Tutor
Snore
D5010015Normal
Tutor
Telekinesis
15Psychic
Tutor
Trick
C10010Psychic
Tutor
Uproar
D9010010Normal
Tutor
Zen Headbutt
D1209015Psychic

Base Stats

Base Stats
Below
HP45
D
Attack30
F
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk55
D
Sp. Def65
C
Speed45
D
Total290
Details
Catch Rate
Easy200 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.4 m
Weight5.8 kg
Base XP58
Abilities
Frisk
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Competitive
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Shadow TagHidden Ability
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpASpD+1Spe
Special Defense training source

Gothita Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide

  • For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, you can run Gothita through the first few routes without issues. 290 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Gothorita as fast as you can.

Game Availability

Gothita joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

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