Gothitelle's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Attack eats the cost. Yields 3 Sp. Def EVs per defeat. 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to level.
Gothitelle unleashes psychic energy and shows opponents dreams of the universe’s end. These dreams are apparently ethereal and beautiful.
It gazes at the stars to predict the future. It acts somewhat detached because it has seen the end of all existence.
Gothitelle is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. With 70 HP and balanced defenses, Gothitelle can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Kingambit deals 70-83% with Sucker Punch.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch13-15% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave33-38% | ||
 Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x70-83% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch29-34% U Turn 2x102-120%KO Knock Off 2x63-74% Close Combat29-34% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityShadowtag ItemSitrus Berry NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Gothitelle builds →Psychic10-12% | ||
Gothitelle is the final form in a three-stage chain from Gothita through Gothorita. Breeding this form produces Gothita eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Gothita gave Gothitelle the biggest boost in Defense (+45), bringing the total to 490 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gothitelle to get Gothita eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Gothitelle runs a standard defensive wall set. Sassy nature with HP-heavy investment EVs shapes the build, while Sitrus Berry brings a one-time health recovery at low HP. Shadowtag supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Gothitelle best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Psychic
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Psychic
- Trick Room
- Focus Blast
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Calm Mind
- Trick
- Stored Power
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Fake Out
- Hypnosis
- Heal Bell
- Dream Eater
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Protect
- Psychic
- Trick Room
- Heal Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Light Screen
- Thunderbolt
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Protect
- Psychic
- Trick Room
- Heal Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Light Screen
- Thunderbolt
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Gothitelle's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Future Sight and Psychic, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Gothitelle. Fake Out and Heal Pulse come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Future Sight and Psychic and coverage across 7 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Gothitelle. Captivate and Dark Pulse come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Future Sight and Dream Eater and coverage across 8 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Gothitelle. Captivate and Dark Pulse come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Future Sight and Dream Eater and coverage across 7 types.
low spawn rates across 2 encounter spots for Gothitelle. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Gothitelle in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Gothitelle starts with Gothita at Lv. 18-60 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GothitaEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.18-36 Route15%MidEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.18-36 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.41-60 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.41-60 Route1%Late
Step 2Catch or Evolve GothoritaSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.32-41 Route9%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.32-41 Route9%Lateor evolve from Gothita (Step 1)
Step 3Gothitelle ✓South Province (Area Six) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.41-60 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.41-60 Route1%Lateor evolve from Gothorita (Step 2)
moderate rates for Gothitelle across 1 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Gothitelle in Sword & Shield
The path to Gothitelle starts with Gothita at Lv. 28-65 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GothitaGiant's Cap - 2Overworld Lv.28-3050%MidHeavy FogGiant's CapOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeGrass Lv.60-6518%PostHeavy Fog
Step 2Catch or Evolve GothoritaGiant's Cap - 3Overworld Lv.29-3250%MidHeavy FogDusty BowlOverworld Lv.42-4710%LateHeavy FogFrostpoint FieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostHeavy FogSlippery SlopeOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostHeavy Fogor evolve from Gothita (Step 1)
Step 3Gothitelle ✓Lake of OutrageOverworld Lv.55-58 Water13%PostHeavy Fogor evolve from Gothorita (Step 2)
Gothitelle isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Gothita from Black, Black 2, or Scarlet. The evolution path from Gothita to Gothitelle is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Gothitelle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Can't catch Gothitelle directly. Start with Gothita at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 41. The 3-stage chain from Gothita to Gothitelle is where the leveling time goes.
Gothitelle has a 490 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a balanced. Base 110 Sp. Def is where it shines.
Gothitelle's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Weavile (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Frisk is the go-to ability for Gothitelle. It reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle. Its hidden ability Shadow Tag can work in specific setups. Competitive is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Gothitelle fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Fakeout, Protect, Psychic, and Trickroom. Fakeout leads at 23% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Introduced in Black & White, Gothitelle has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
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