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.
This Pokémon will hypnotize children to put them to sleep before carrying them away. Be wary of nights when the starlight is bright.
Using its psychic power, it arranges pebbles to form the shapes of constellations. Some people believe this Pokémon came from outer space.
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 |
 Greninja WaterDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse 2x81-96% Night Slash 2x77-91% U-turn 2x51-61% Feint Attack 2x66-78% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x109-129%KO Throat Chop 2x101-120%KO Leech Life 2x67-80% Dark Pulse 2x66-78% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Tyranitar builds →Dark Pulse 2x76-89% Crunch 2x117-138%KO Shadow Claw 2x67-80% Bite 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x122-144%KO Crunch 2x104-122%KO Dark Pulse 2x56-67% Shadow Claw 2x60-71% | ||
 Guzzlord DarkDragon | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Guzzlord builds →Crunch 2x92-109%KO Dark Pulse 2x77-91% Shadow Claw 2x54-64% Steamroller 2x50-59% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Krookodile's Knock Off hits Gothorita for 45-53%. Gengar deals 55-64% with Shadow Ball.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain17-21% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Krookodile builds →Knock Off 2x45-53% Earthquake35-41% Pursuit 2x28-33% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x55-64% Focus Blast13-16% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Gothorita View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x43-50% Ice Beam19-22% Flamethrower19-22% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Captivate, Dark Pulse, Heal Pulse and 4 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Gothorita Best Moveset
Eviolite turns Gothorita into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Shadowtag and Bold nature stack with spread EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Gothorita best EVs are Sp. Def and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Heal Pulse
- Fake Tears
- Tickle
- Trick Room
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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Gothorita in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Gothorita 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 Gothorita is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Gothorita in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain GothitaCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Gothorita ✓
Gothorita Guide
At 390 BST, Gothorita is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Gothitelle before bringing it to any serious fight.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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