Gothorita (#0575) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk4545–10685–207

Def7067–134130–262

SpA7572–139139–273

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe5554–117103–229

Total390Higher than 36% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Gothorita outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

Abilities

Frisk
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Competitive
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Shadow TagHidden ability
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0574GothitaPsychic
1. Level 32#0575GothoritaPsychic
  1. Level 41#0576GothitellePsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1Play NiceLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

1TickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

12PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

16CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

20PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

24HypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

28Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

35Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

46FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

52Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

58Magic RoomNegates held items for five turns.PsychicStatus——10

TM / HM / TR 44

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Manipulate Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#081Updated Unova#137Mountain Kalos#127Galar#268Crown Tundra#052Paldea#235Blueberry#102

On nights when the stars shine, this Pokémon’s psychic power is at its strongest. It’s unknown just what link Gothorita has to the greater universe.
Shield
It’s said that when stars shine in the night sky, this Pokémon will spirit away sleeping children. Some call it the Witch of Punishment.
Sword
According to many old tales, it creates friends for itself by controlling sleeping children on starry nights.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Starlight is the source of their power. At night, they mark star positions by using psychic power to float stones.
White · X · Omega Ruby
They use hypnosis to control people and Pokémon. Tales of Gothorita leading people astray are told in every corner.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: ゴチミル
Japanese (romaji): Gothimiru
Korean: 고디보미
Chinese (Traditional): 哥德小童
Chinese (Simplified): 哥德小童
French: Mesmérella
German: Hypnomorba
Spanish: Gothorita
Italian: Gothorita

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpD
Catch rate: 100 ≈13.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 137
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 25%♀ 75%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Frostpoint FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Slippery SlopeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword 5 areas

Dusty BowlWalking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Mirror (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 42–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Y 3 areas

Friend Safari (Psychic)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Pokemon VillageWalking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 48–50
Road 20Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

X 3 areas

Friend Safari (Psychic)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Pokemon VillageWalking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 48–50
Road 20Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

Black 2 3 areas

Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–43
Strange House (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34
Strange House (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–34

Black 1 area

Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–39