Gothorita
Gothorita is a Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0575 |
|---|---|
| Type | Psychic |
| Species | Manipulate Pokémon |
| Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
| Weight | 18.0 kg (39.7 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Frisk 2. Competitive Shadow Tag (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0081 (Black/White) 0137 (Black 2/White 2) 0127 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0268 (Sword/Shield) 0235 (Scarlet/Violet) 0052 (The Crown Tundra) 0102 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 100 (13.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 137 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 25% male, 75% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Atk | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Speed | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Total | 390 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Gothorita changes
- In Generation 5, Gothorita does not have the Competitive ability.
- In Generations 5-7, Gothorita has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | They use hypnosis to control people and Pokémon. Tales of Gothorita leading people astray are told in every corner. |
|---|---|
| White | Starlight is the source of their power. At night, they mark star positions by using psychic power to float stones. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
According to many old tales, it creates friends for itself by controlling sleeping children on starry nights. |
| X Omega Ruby |
Starlight is the source of their power. At night, they mark star positions by using psychic power to float stones. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
According to many old tales, it creates friends for itself by controlling sleeping children on starry nights. |
| Sword | 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. |
| Shield | 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. |
| Scarlet | This Pokémon will hypnotize children to put them to sleep before carrying them away. Be wary of nights when the starlight is bright. |
| Violet | Using its psychic power, it arranges pebbles to form the shapes of constellations. Some people believe this Pokémon came from outer space. |
Moves learned by Gothorita
- In other generations
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Gothorita learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Play Nice | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 16 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 24 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
| 28 | Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 35 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 46 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 52 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 58 | Magic Room | Psychic | — | — |
Egg moves
Gothorita learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gothorita gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Gothorita is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 03 | Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 41 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
| 43 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 54 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 62 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 80 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 92 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 109 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 120 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 138 | Psychic Terrain | Psychic | — | — | |
| 140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 161 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 178 | Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| 203 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 217 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 218 | Expanding Force | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 228 | Psychic Noise | Psychic | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Gothorita learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Play Nice | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tickle | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
| 16 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 24 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
| 28 | Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 35 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 40 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 46 | Flatter | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 52 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 58 | Magic Room | Psychic | — | — |
Egg moves
Gothorita learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gothorita gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fake Out | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Heal Pulse | Psychic | — | — | |
| Mean Look | Normal | — | — | |
| Mirror Coat | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| Torment | Dark | — | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Gothorita can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanding Force | Psychic | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Gothorita is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 29 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 47 | Fake Tears | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 59 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 61 | Guard Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 70 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 72 | Magic Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Gothorita is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 25 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 34 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 35 | Uproar | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 38 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 81 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 82 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
| 83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — |
- In other generations
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Gothorita sprites
- See all Gothorita sprites
Where to find Gothorita
| Black | Route 9 |
|---|---|
| White | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black 2 | Route 9, Strange House |
| White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 20, Pokémon Village |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Gothita |
| Sun Moon |
Evolve Gothita |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword | Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field |
| Shield | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
South Province (Area Six) |
Answers to Gothorita questions
Other languages
| English | Gothorita |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ゴチミル (Gothimiru) |
| German | Hypnomorba |
| French | Mesmérella |
| Italian | Gothorita |
| Spanish | Gothorita |
| Korean | 고디보미 (godibomi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 哥德小童 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 哥德小童 |
| English |
Manipulate Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | あやつりポケモン |
| German | Manipulator-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Magouilleur |
| Italian | Pokémon Raggiro |
| Spanish | Pokémon Manipulador |
| Korean | 조작포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 操纵宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 操縱寶可夢 |
Name origin
- gothic
- gloomy, dark
- señorita
- Spanish for ‘Miss’, referring to a woman



