Stats & Training
Gothitelle's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Attack eats the cost. Yields 3 Sp. Def EVs per defeat. 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to level.
Gothitelle unleashes psychic energy and shows opponents dreams of the universe’s end. These dreams are apparently ethereal and beautiful.
It gazes at the stars to predict the future. It acts somewhat detached because it has seen the end of all existence.
Gothitelle Weakness
Gothitelle is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. With 70 HP and balanced defenses, Gothitelle can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse 2x61-72% Night Slash 2x56-66% U-turn 2x37-44% Feint Attack 2x49-58% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x79-93% Throat Chop 2x75-89% Leech Life 2x50-59% Dark Pulse 2x50-60% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Tyranitar builds →Dark Pulse 2x58-68% Crunch 2x86-101%KO Shadow Claw 2x50-59% Bite 2x65-77% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x90-106%KO Crunch 2x75-89% Dark Pulse 2x43-52% Shadow Claw 2x44-52% | ||
 Guzzlord DarkDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Guzzlord builds →Crunch 2x68-81% Dark Pulse 2x58-68% Shadow Claw 2x39-47% Steamroller 2x37-44% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Scizor can KO Gothitelle with U-turn (141-165%). Chandelure threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (93-110%). Hydreigon deals 84-99% with Dark Pulse.
 Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch40-47% Superpower40-47% U Turn 2x141-165%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x93-110%KO Flamethrower52-62% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor68-80% Dark Pulse 2x84-99% U Turn 2x36-42% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain28-33% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x86-101%KO Focus Blast21-25% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Gothitelle is the final form in a three-stage chain from Gothita through Gothorita. Breeding this form produces Gothita eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Gothita gave Gothitelle the biggest boost in Defense (+45), bringing the total to 490 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gothitelle to get Gothita eggs easily using 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Dark Pulse, Heal Pulse and 4 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Gothitelle Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Shadowtag supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Gothitelle doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Gothitelle best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Protect
- Psychic
- Trick Room
- Heal Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Light Screen
- Thunderbolt
- Heal Bell
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Gothitelle. Captivate and Dark Pulse come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Future Sight and Dream Eater and coverage across 8 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Gothitelle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Gothitelle isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Gothita from Black, Black 2, or Scarlet. The evolution path from Gothita to Gothitelle is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Gothitelle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Gothitelle Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gothitelle has a 490 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. It works best as a balanced. Protect with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gothitelle's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug), Misdreavus (Ghost), and Weavile (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Frisk is the go-to ability for Gothitelle. It reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle. Its hidden ability Shadow Tag can work in specific setups. Competitive is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gothitelle fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. At base 65 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the best way to handle Gothitelle: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Gothitelle has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves