Gothita
TL;DR. Gothita is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 290. Their ribbonlike feelers increase their psychic power. They are always staring at something.
Their ribbonlike feelers increase their psychic power. They are always staring at something.
Stat spread.
Total of 290. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Gothita in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Gothita reaches 951 CP at level 40 and 1,088 CP as a best buddy.
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Gothita in competitive play.
Gothita is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Gothita.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Gothita, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Gothita?
Gothita is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Gothita weak to?
Gothita takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Gothita resistant to?
Gothita resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Gothita evolve?
Gothita evolves into Gothorita (Level 32).
What generation is Gothita from?
Gothita was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0574.
What are Gothita's base stats?
Gothita has HP 45, Attack 30, Defense 50, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 65, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 290.
What are Gothita's abilities?
Gothita can have the abilities Frisk, Competitive, plus the Hidden Ability Shadow Tag.
Is Gothita legendary or mythical?
No. Gothita is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Gothita's best stat?
Gothita's highest base stat is Special Defense at 65, which ranks 73rd of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Gothita good?
Gothita has a base stat total of 290, the 892nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 92nd among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Gothita as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Gothita is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Gothita vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Gothita | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 74 | -29 |
| Attack | 30 | 67 | -37 |
| Defense | 50 | 73 | -23 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 88 | -33 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 84 | -19 |
| Speed | 45 | 72 | -27 |
| Total | 290 | 458 | -168 |
Gothita appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Gothita is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Gothita in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.
Gothita appears in 13 episodes.
From HZ063 (2024-08-30) through JN038 (2020-09-20).
- HZ063 Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha Horizons 2025-02-17
- BW035 Where Did You Go, Audino? Black & White 2011-10-01
- BW051 Lost at the Stamp Rally! Black & White 2012-03-03
- BW053 A Maractus Musical! Black & White 2012-03-17
- BW055 Scraggy and the Demanding Gothita! Black & White 2012-03-31
- BW069 Climbing the Tower of Success! Black & White 2012-07-07
- BW085 All for the Love of Meloetta! Black & White 2012-10-27
- BW125 Cilan and the Case of the Purrloin Witness! Black & White 2013-08-10
- XY039 Day Three Block Busters! XY 2014-10-18
- XY040 Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! XY 2014-10-25
- XY101 A Dancing Debut! XY 2016-04-09
- JN030 Betrayed, Bothered, and Beleaguered! Journeys 2020-12-04
+ 1 more episode
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Gothita cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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