Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Gothorita's spread. It leans special with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
According to many old tales, it creates friends for itself by controlling sleeping children on starry nights.
According to many old tales, it creates friends for itself by controlling sleeping children on starry nights.
Gothorita Weakness
Gothorita's Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Purrloin Dark | D | |
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Purrloin builds →Thief 2x44-53% Pursuit 2x30-37% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
 Venipede BugPoison | D | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Mandibuzz builds →Feint Attack 2x51-60% Thief 2x51-60% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x80-95% Bite 2x60-71% Assurance 2x60-71% Thief 2x60-71% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x56-67% Payback 2x47-56% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Purrloin builds →Assurance 2x45-53% Thief 2x45-53% Pursuit 2x29-35% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x61-73% U-turn 2x54-63% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x37-44% Feint Attack 2x47-57% Thief 2x47-57% Snarl 2x35-41% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Liepard builds →U-turn 2x47-57% Assurance 2x61-73% Thief 2x61-73% Snarl 2x47-57% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x77-92% Bite 2x59-69% Assurance 2x59-69% Thief 2x59-69% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x54-63% Snarl 2x26-32% Payback 2x45-54% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Volcarona builds →Leech Life 2x62-73% U-turn 2x54-64% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Mandibuzz builds →U-turn 2x37-45% Feint Attack 2x50-59% Thief 2x50-59% Snarl 2x36-42% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x79-93% Shadow Claw 2x46-54% Bite 2x59-70% Assurance 2x59-70% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x71-84% Feint Attack 2x54-64% Snarl 2x26-31% Payback 2x45-53% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Purrloin builds →Night Slash 2x48-56% U-turn 2x32-37% Shadow Claw 2x32-37% Assurance 2x42-50% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x48-58% Shadow Ball 2x32-38% U-turn 2x38-45% Feint Attack 2x48-58% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x42-49% Night Slash 2x98-115%KO Shadow Claw 2x65-77% Bite 2x84-99% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Liepard builds →Shadow Ball 2x47-55% Night Slash 2x72-85% Shadow Claw 2x48-57% U-turn 2x48-57% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x90-106%KO Crunch 2x76-90% Shadow Claw 2x45-54% Bite 2x58-69% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x72-85% Feint Attack 2x55-65% Snarl 2x27-32% Payback 2x45-53% | ||
Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 4 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x50-60% Shadow Ball 2x33-40% U-turn 2x39-46% Feint Attack 2x49-58% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Absol builds →Shadow Ball 2x41-49% X-Scissor 2x76-89% Night Slash 2x100-118%KO Shadow Claw 2x67-79% | ||
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Liepard builds →Shadow Ball 2x47-56% Night Slash 2x71-84% Shadow Claw 2x47-56% U-turn 2x47-56% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Krokorok builds →Foul Play 2x92-109%KO Crunch 2x77-91% Shadow Claw 2x45-53% Bite 2x59-69% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x73-87% Feint Attack 2x54-64% Snarl 2x26-31% Payback 2x47-56% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | A | |
Bug is super effective against GothoritaView Genesect → | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Jellicent builds →Scald16-19% | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin8-10% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x53-63% Draco Meteor43-50% Fire Blast24-28% Flamethrower19-23% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Gothorita sits between Gothita and Gothitelle in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+20 from Gothita). The final form adds another 100 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gothorita to get Gothita eggs easily using 53 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Dark Pulse, Mean Look and 3 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Gothorita Best Moveset
Eviolite turns Gothorita into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Frisk and Calm nature stack with Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Gothorita best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Embargo
- Future Sight
- Rain Dance
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Captivate and Dark Pulse from the egg pool give Gothorita something extra. Pair those with Future Sight and Dream Eater for STAB and coverage across 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Gothorita in Black 2 & White 2
A few locations for Gothorita with high spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Gothorita in Black 2 & White 2
To get Gothorita, start by catching Gothita through walking encounters at Lv. 21-43. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GothitaRoute 16Grass Lv.21-24 RouteCommonMidAnyRoute 5Grass Lv.21-24 RouteCommonMidAnyRoute 16Grass Lv.23-26 RouteCommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 5Grass Lv.23-26 RouteCommonMidAnyDouble grassStrange HouseGrass Lv.31 BuildingUncommonLateAny
Step 2Gothorita ✓Route 9Grass Lv.37-39 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 9Grass Lv.41-43 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassStrange HouseGrass Lv.34 BuildingRareLateAnyor evolve from Gothita (Step 1)
Gothorita Guide
At 390 BST, Gothorita is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Gothitelle before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Black 2 & White 2, Gothita evolves into Gothorita at level 32. Gothorita evolves into Gothitelle at level 41. Gothorita is a middle-stage evolution in the Gothita line.
Frisk reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle. That's the one you want on Gothorita. Shadow Tag is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Competitive works too if your team needs something different.
Gothorita is leaning toward the special side (base 75 Sp. Atk). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Gothorita has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Gothorita has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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