Gothorita
TL;DR. Gothorita is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 390. They use hypnosis to control people and Pokémon. Tales of Gothorita leading people astray are told in every corner.
They use hypnosis to control people and Pokémon. Tales of Gothorita leading people astray are told in every corner.
Stat spread.
Total of 390. 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.
Gothorita 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, Gothorita reaches 1,604 CP at level 40 and 1,835 CP as a best buddy.
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Gothorita in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Gothorita across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #834 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Gothorita.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Gothorita, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Gothorita?
Gothorita is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Gothorita weak to?
Gothorita takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Gothorita resistant to?
Gothorita resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Gothorita evolve?
Gothorita evolves from Gothita (Level 32). Gothorita evolves into Gothitelle (Level 41).
What generation is Gothorita from?
Gothorita was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0575.
What are Gothorita's base stats?
Gothorita has HP 60, Attack 45, Defense 70, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 85, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 390.
What are Gothorita's abilities?
Gothorita can have the abilities Frisk, Competitive, plus the Hidden Ability Shadow Tag.
Is Gothorita legendary or mythical?
No. Gothorita is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Gothorita's best stat?
Gothorita's highest base stat is Special Defense at 85, which ranks 51st of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Gothorita good?
Gothorita has a base stat total of 390, the 646th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 72nd among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Gothorita 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 Gothorita is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Gothorita vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Gothorita | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 74 | -14 |
| Attack | 45 | 67 | -22 |
| Defense | 70 | 73 | -3 |
| Special Attack | 75 | 88 | -13 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 84 | +1 |
| Speed | 55 | 72 | -17 |
| Total | 390 | 458 | -68 |
Gothorita appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Gothorita 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 Gothorita in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.
Gothorita appears in 6 episodes.
From BW059 (2011-12-15) through XY092 (2015-10-15).
- BW059 Stopping the Rage of Legends!: Part 1 Black & White 2012-04-28
- BW060 Stopping the Rage of Legends!: Part 2 Black & White 2012-05-05
- BW070 The Clubsplosion Begins! Black & White 2012-07-14
- XY040 Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! XY 2014-10-25
- XY073 A Fashionable Battle! XY 2015-07-25
- XY092 Cloudy Fate, Bright Future! XY 2015-12-12
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Gothorita card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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