Gothitelle is a Psychic-type from Gen 5. Only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. 110 base Sp. Def is its best stat. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Known as the Astral Body Pokemon.
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 Weakness
VulnerableGothitelle is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. With 70 HP and balanced defenses, Gothitelle can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Gothitelle to get Gothita eggs easily using 49 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Fake Out, Heal Pulse, Mean Look and 2 more.
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
Best Gothitelle Moveset
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Psychic
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 GothitaEASYEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.18-3615%MidRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.18-3615%MidRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.41-601%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.41-601%LateRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve GothoritaMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.32-419%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.32-419%LateRouteor evolve from Gothita (Step 1)
Step 3Gothitelle ✓HARDSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownVioletOverworldLv.41-601%LateRouteHARDSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownScarletOverworldLv.41-601%LateRouteor evolve from Gothorita (Step 2)
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.
Gothitelle appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Gothitelle has appeared in 8 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- 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 VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
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