Gothitelle Best Moveset
95 Sp. Atk at 110 Sp. Def on Psychic with AbilityCompetitive boosting Sp. Atk sharply when any stat drops. AbilityShadow Tag traps opponents instead for a different approach. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureModest runs bulky special Psychic TermStab. The moveset punishes Intimidate and Defog through Competitive or traps targets through Shadow Tag. 65 Speed is modest but the bulk compensates.
Shadow Tag trapped opponents and prevented switching in Gen V (Black & White). Calm Mind boosted while the opponent couldn't leave. Too oppressive for the tier below. Between tiers on debut.
Best Moves
Best Build
Gothitelle best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
- Reflect
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Shadow Tag banned from lower tiers in Gen VI (X & Y). Without the trapping ability, Gothitelle was a Psychic-type with 95 Sp. Atk and nothing else. Fell to the bottom.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock
- Trick
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at the bottom starting in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Shadow Tag restrictions meant Gothitelle couldn't use its only competitive asset in most formats.
Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Light Screen
- Thunderbolt
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Same irrelevance in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). A one-ability Pokemon that couldn't use the ability. Four gens at the bottom after one gen between tiers.
Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of irrelevance in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Shadow Tag was too powerful to allow but Gothitelle was too weak without it. The ultimate design contradiction.
Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Gothitelle Weakness
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 |
What is Gothitelle Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Gothitelle
Scizor threatens a KO with U-turn (115-136%). Gengar deals 71-83% with Shadow Ball.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch33-39% Knock Off 2x71-84% U Turn 2x115-136%KO Close Combat33-38% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x71-83% Sludge Bomb40-47% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x109-129%KO Stone Edge84-99% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntrepidsword ItemRustedsword NatureJolly Moves View Zacian-Crowned builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Gothitelle
moderate rates for Gothitelle across 4 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Gothitelle in SV
The path to Gothitelle starts with Gothita at Lv. 18-80 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GothitaEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.18-36OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.41-60OverworldRate 1%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.61Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve GothoritaSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.32-41OverworldRate 9%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Gothita (Step 1)
Step 3Gothitelle ✓South Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.41-60OverworldRate 1%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor 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 SwSh
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 - 2Lv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 50%Heavy FogGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 40%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveSwordRate 20%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassSwordRate 18%Heavy Fog
Step 2Catch or Evolve GothoritaGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldSwordRate 50%Heavy FogDusty BowlLv.42-47OverworldSwordRate 10%Heavy FogFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 10%Heavy FogSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldSwordRate 10%Heavy Fogor evolve from Gothita (Step 1)
Step 3Gothitelle ✓Lake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 13%Heavy Fogor evolve from Gothorita (Step 2)
Gothitelle isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Gothita from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Gothita to Gothitelle is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Gothitelle in USUM
Step 1Obtain GothitaCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sun & MoonAvailableCatch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Route 6 · Island Scan; Sunday, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 5. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears 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 APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Giant's Cap · Heavy Fog. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · East Province (Area Three). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Gothorita- Step 3Gothitelle ✓
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.
Base Stats
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.
It gazes at the stars to predict the future. It acts somewhat detached because it has seen the end of all existence.
Gothitelle Guide
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 Psychic, Shadow Ball, Thunderbolt, and Trickroom. Psychic leads at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves