No. 0574
Gothita
Fixation Pokémon
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Gothita is a Psychic-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark, with a base stat total of 290. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.4 m 1′04″
- Weight
- 5.8 kg 12.8 lbs
- Base stat total
- 290 Higher than 12% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen V Black & White
Even when nobody seems to be around, Gothita can still be heard making a muted cry. Many believe it’s speaking to something only it can see.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 13 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Gothita outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Smogon · Showdown 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.
Abilities
On switch-in, this Pokémon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokémon.
Everything about Frisk →This Pokémon's Sp. Atk is by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
Everything about Competitive →Prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this Ability.
Everything about Shadow Tag →Other Pokémon with Shadow Tag 5
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 2026Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
8.7% of teams · rank #15 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
Choice Scarf- Ability
- Nature
- Modest
- EVs
- 36 Def / 236 SpA / 236 Spe
- Tera Type
- Psychic
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games9.2%
- 1500 weighting10.0%
- 1630 weighting8.7%
- 1760 weighting7.7%
Usage by month
Moves
- Psychic97.2%
- Trick88.8%
- Thunderbolt85.8%
- Energy Ball63.5%
- Tera Blast23.0%
- Calm Mind10.6%
- Sleep Talk8.6%
- Rest6.1%
- Substitute2.7%
- Stored Power1.9%
Items
Choice Scarf89.9%
Eviolite5.5%
Salac Berry2.5%
Choice Specs1.2%
Blunder Policy0.5%
Colbur Berry0.4%
Abilities
- 100.0%
- 0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Modest 36 Def / 236 SpA / 236 Spe85.8%
- Bold 236 HP / 196 Def / 76 SpD4.6%
- Bold 36 Def / 236 SpA / 236 Spe3.6%
- Timid 36 Def / 236 SpA / 236 Spe3.5%
- Modest 156 HP / 36 Def / 236 SpA / 76 SpD0.8%
Tera types
- Psychic55.4%
- Fire8.3%
- Ghost7.5%
- Ground7.1%
Common teammates
Checks & counters
Sandshrew-Alola83.8%
Vullaby79.3%
Mienfoo48.6%
Foongus45.8%
Mudbray37.7%
Evolution
#0574GothitaPsychic- Level 32
#0575GothoritaPsychic- Level 41
#0576GothitellePsychic
Moves
Level up 14
| 1 | Confusion10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 50 | 100% | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PoundNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 4 | Play NiceLowers the target's Attack by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 8 | TickleLowers the target's Attack and Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 12 | Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Fairy | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep. | Psychic | Status | — | 60% | 20 |
| 28 | Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 33 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 36 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | Future SightHits two turns after being used. | Psychic | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 48 | Magic RoomFor 5 turns, all held items have no effect. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 43
| TM02 | CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2. | Fairy | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM16 | Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target. | Psychic | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM18 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM32 | SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes. | Normal | Spec | 60 | — | 20 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM41 | Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts. | Psychic | Spec | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM54 | PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM62 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Phys | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM74 | ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM75 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM81 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM82 | Thunder WaveParalyzes the target. | Electric | Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM87 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TM92 | ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM98 | Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM109 | TrickUser switches its held item with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM119 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM120 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TM129 | Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM138 | Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM140 | Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2. | Dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM161 | Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM178 | Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM203 | Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM217 | Future SightHits two turns after being used. | Psychic | Spec | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| TM218 | Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes. | Psychic | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM228 | Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing. | Psychic | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
Egg moves 5
| Egg | Fake OutHits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Heal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Egg | Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| Egg | Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage. | Psychic | Spec | — | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | TormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Gothita intently observe both trainers and Pokémon. Apparently, they are looking at something that only Gothita can see.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#511 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Fixation Pokémon
- Unova · Black & White
- Color
- Purple
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Even when nobody seems to be around, Gothita can still be heard making a muted cry. Many believe it’s speaking to something only it can see.
ShieldThough they’re still only babies, there’s psychic power stored in their ribbonlike feelers, and sometimes they use that power to fight.
SwordIt stares intently at everything. It can become so obsessed with watching that it doesn’t notice attacks.
Black 2 · White 2They intently observe both Trainers and Pokémon. Apparently, they are looking at something that only Gothita can see.
White · Y · Alpha SapphireTheir ribbonlike feelers increase their psychic power. They are always staring at something.
Black · X · Omega Ruby
Names around the world
- English
- Gothita
- Japanese
- ゴチム
- Japanese (romaji)
- Gothimu
- Korean
- 고디탱
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 哥德寶寶
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 哥德宝宝
- French
- Scrutella
- German
- Mollimorba
- Spanish
- Gothita
- Italian
- Gothita
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Training
- 1 SpD
- 200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 58
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Human-Like
- ♂ 25%♀ 75%
- 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 15–30
- Frostpoint FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
- Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Slippery SlopeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
- Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword 4 areas
- Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- Watchtower Ruins (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Moon 1 area
- Route 6Island Scan · Lv 17
Sun 1 area
- Route 6Island Scan · Lv 17
Black 2 4 areas
- Road 16Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–26
- Road 5Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–26
- Strange House (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
- Strange House (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
Black 2 areas
- Road 16Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–25
- Road 5Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–25
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.