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 |
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x70-83% Bite 2x52-62% Thief 2x52-62% Brutal Swing 2x52-62% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x79-93% Throat Chop 2x75-89% Bite 2x56-66% Brutal Swing 2x56-66% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Umbreon builds →Feint Attack 2x37-43% Assurance 2x37-43% Pursuit 2x26-31% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x39-46% Feint Attack 2x37-43% Thief 2x37-43% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothitelle View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x63-74% Shadow Ball 2x43-52% Shadow Claw 2x47-56% Knock Off 2x43-52% | ||
In Sun & 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% | ||
Sun & 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.
Sun & 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 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Gothitelle in Sun & Moon
Can't catch Gothitelle directly. Start with Gothita at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 41. The 3-stage chain from Gothita to Gothitelle is where the leveling time goes.
Gothitelle Guide
In Sun & Moon, Gothitelle has a 490 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. It works best as a balanced. Protect with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Sun & 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 Sun & 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 Sun & 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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