Nothing fancy in Gothorita's spread. It leans special with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
This Pokémon will hypnotize children to put them to sleep before carrying them away. Be wary of nights when the starlight is bright.
Using its psychic power, it arranges pebbles to form the shapes of constellations. Some people believe this Pokémon came from outer space.
Gothorita's Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Chi-Yu's Dark Pulse hits Gothorita for 45-54%. Dragapult's Shadow Ball hits Gothorita for 55-65%. Sinistcha deals 35-41% with Shadow Ball.
 Chi-Yu DarkFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeadsofruin ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Chi-Yu builds →Heat Wave27-31% Dark Pulse 2x45-54% Snarl 2x31-37% Overheat36-43% | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x30-35% Draco Meteor44-52% Shadow Ball 2x55-65% | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball 2x35-41% | ||
 Galvantula BugElectric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCompoundeyes ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Galvantula builds →Thunder25-29% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x66-78% Extreme Speed25-30% | ||
Gothorita sits between Gothita and Gothitelle in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+20 from Gothita). The final form adds another 100 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gothorita to get Gothita eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Gothorita's built to absorb hits. Calm nature leans into special wall duty, Eviolite gives it a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, and Rest handles sustain. Shadowtag and max HP and Sp. Def EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Gothorita best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Rest
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Fake Out
- Protect
- Helping Hand
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Fake Out
- Trick Room
- Protect
- Heal Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Protect
- Substitute
- Rest
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Screens Setter Moveset
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Confusion
- Heal Pulse
Recommended Teammates
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Bulky Support Moveset
- Heal Pulse
- Fake Tears
- Tickle
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Heal Pulse
- Fake Tears
- Tickle
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Gothorita's Normal and Dark coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Future Sight and Psychic for same-type damage. Future Sight and Energy Ball are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Fake Out and Heal Pulse from the egg pool give Gothorita something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Captivate and Dark Pulse from the egg pool give Gothorita something extra. Pair those with Future Sight and Dream Eater for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
The natural movepool does the job, but Captivate and Dark Pulse from the egg pool give Gothorita something extra.
2 encounter spots for Gothorita at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Gothorita in Scarlet & Violet
To get Gothorita, start by catching Gothita through walking encounters at Lv. 18-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 2Gothorita ✓South 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)
Gothorita appears at high spawn rates across 4 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Gothorita in Sword & Shield
Gothita is your first catch on the way to Gothorita. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 28-65 across 8 total spots in the chain.
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 2Gothorita ✓Giant'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)
Gothorita 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 Gothorita is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Gothorita in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain GothitaCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Gothorita ✓
You're catching Gothita first, not Gothorita. Gothita appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Gothorita in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Catch GothitaRoute 6 - NorthSunGrass Lv.17 RouteMidIsland Scan (Sunday)Route 6 - NorthMoonGrass Lv.17 RouteMidIsland Scan (Sunday)
- Step 2Gothorita ✓
At 390 BST, Gothorita is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Gothitelle before bringing it to any serious fight.
Gothita evolves into Gothorita at level 32. Gothorita evolves into Gothitelle at level 41. Gothorita is a middle-stage evolution in the Gothita line.
Frisk reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle. That's the one you want on Gothorita. Shadow Tag is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Competitive works too if your team needs something different.
Gothorita is leaning toward the special side (base 75 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Since Black & White, Gothorita has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Gothorita has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- 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