No. 0575

Gothorita

Manipulate Pokémon

Official art

Gothorita is a Psychic-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark, with a base stat total of 390. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Psychic

Height: 0.7 m 2′04″
Weight: 18 kg 39.7 lbs
Base stat total: 390 Higher than 36% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen V Black & White

Abilities

Pokédex entryShield

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.

See all 5 entries

Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk4558–10685–207

Def7081–134130–262

SpA7585–139139–273

SpD8594–150157–295

Spe5567–117103–229

Total390Higher than 36% of Pokémon

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: 2 SpD.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

BugDarkGhost

Resists

½×

FightingPsychic

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

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 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Gothorita against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
117		Gothorita · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
107		Gothorita · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
75		Gothorita · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 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 →
Other Pokémon with Frisk 29
Wigglytuff Alolan Exeggutor Hisuian Typhlosion Sentret Furret Yanma Stantler Shuppet Banette Duskull Dusclops Yanmega Dusknoir Gothita Gothitelle Phantump Trevenant Pumpkaboo Gourgeist Noibat Noivern Orbeetle Impidimp Morgrem Grimmsnarl Wyrdeer Flittle Espathra Munkidori
This Pokémon's Sp. Atk is by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
Everything about Competitive →
Other Pokémon with Competitive 14
Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Galarian Articuno Igglybuff Milotic Piplup Prinplup Empoleon Gothita Gothitelle Female Meowstic Boltund Wattrel Kilowattrel
Prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this Ability.
Everything about Shadow Tag →
Other Pokémon with Shadow Tag 5
Mega Gengar Wobbuffet Wynaut Gothita Gothitelle

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 13


1	Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	50	100%	25
1	Play NiceLowers the target's Attack by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
1	PoundNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	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
35	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
46	FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
52	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Spec	120	100%	10
58	Magic RoomFor 5 turns, all held items have no effect.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10

TM / HM / TR 44


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
TM80	MetronomePicks a random move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
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

Biology

Starlight is the source of Gothorita's power. At night, they mark star positions by using psychic power to float stones.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#576 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

: Manipulate Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Purple

: —

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

English: Gothorita
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 SpD
: 100 ≈13.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 137
: Medium Slow

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Gothita: Level 32.

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

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.