Gothorita Best Moveset
75 Sp. Atk at 55 Speed on Psychic. AbilityShadow Tag traps opponents. AbilityCompetitive boosts Sp. Atk when a stat drops. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk since Gothitelle exists. The moveset traps and attacks from the special side. One evolution from the stats that make the trapping meaningful.
Gothorita landed at C-Tier in Gen V. This was Gothorita's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Frisk with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Gothorita best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Embargo
- Future Sight
- Rain Dance
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Gothorita saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was a decline from C-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Competitive with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Dark Pulse
- Mirror Coat
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
Gothorita saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Gothorita maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shadowtag with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Trick
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
Gothorita saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Gothorita maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shadowtag with Eviolite, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Trick Room
- Calm Mind
- Hypnosis
Recommended Teammates
Gothorita saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Gothorita maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shadowtag with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Protect
- Stored Power
- Fake Out
Recommended Teammates
Gothorita Weakness
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 |
What is Gothorita Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Gothorita
Dragapult's Shadow Ball hits Gothorita for 68-80%. Genesect's U-turn hits Gothorita for 61-72%. Hydreigon deals 53-63% with Dark Pulse.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Dragapult builds →U Turn 2x27-32% Draco Meteor54-64% Shadow Ball 2x68-80% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x61-72% Extreme Speed23-27% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x53-63% Draco Meteor43-50% Flash Cannon18-21% | ||
Evolution
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 Human-Like egg group.
Shiny Gothorita
Same problem as Gothita. Gothorita's purple shifts so little that even dedicated shiny hunters have walked past these without realizing. D tier across the whole line.
Shiny Gothorita Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Gothorita
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 SV
To get Gothorita, start by catching Gothita through walking encounters at Lv. 18-80. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 2Gothorita ✓South Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.32-41OverworldRate 9%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Gothita (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into GothitelleSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.41-60OverworldRate 1%Coastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Gothorita (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Gothorita.
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 SwSh
Gothita is your first catch on the way to Gothorita. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 28-65 across 9 total spots in the chain.
- 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 2Gothorita ✓Giant'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 3Catch or Evolve into GothitelleLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldSwordRate 13%Heavy Fogor evolve from Gothorita (Step 2)
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Gothorita.
No wild encounters for Gothorita in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Gothita over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sun & Moon and evolve it into Gothorita, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Gothorita 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 Dark grass · Route 16. 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 2Gothorita ✓
Step 3Evolve into Gothitelle
You're catching Gothita first, not Gothorita. Gothita appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Gothorita in SM
- Step 2Gothorita ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Gothitelle with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Gothita egg.
- Step 3Evolve into Gothitelle
Base Stats
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.
Using its psychic power, it arranges pebbles to form the shapes of constellations. Some people believe this Pokémon came from outer space.
Gothorita Guide
For a casual playthrough, Gothorita works as a placeholder. Psychic coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Gothitelle. That's where the stats start mattering.
Shadow Tag is the hidden ability. Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Gothorita's regular abilities before committing.
Use Gothorita as a support. Splits damage between physical and special. Not the fastest,
Run Careful on Gothorita. +Sp. Def is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the support role.
Build your team around Ditto, Marshadow, and Grimmsnarl. These have the highest co-usage rates with Gothorita in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Game Availability
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 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 7Let's Go
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
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