574: Gothita

Essentials

Gothita

Fixation Pokémon

Abilities

Frisk: Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Competitive: Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.

Hidden Ability

Shadow Tag: Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 574
Original Unova: 80
Updated Unova: 136
Mountain Kalos: 126
Galar: 267
Crown Tundra: 51

Names

Japanese: ゴチム (gochimu)
: ゴチム
Korean: 고디탱
Chinese: 哥德寶寶
: 哥德宝宝
French: Scrutella
German: Mollimorba
Spanish: Gothita
Italian: Gothita

Breeding

Gender

¼ male, ¾ female

Egg groups

Human-Like

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

Effort points

1 Special Defense

Capture rate

200

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
	50%	Persim Berry
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Gothita	Gothorita Level up, starting at level 32	Gothitelle Level up, starting at level 41

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	45	15.5	263	294
Attack	30	4.0	128	159
Defense	50	22.5	168	199
Special Attack	55	33.9	178	209
Special Defense	65	44.5	198	229
Speed	45	23.9	158	189
Total	290	11.0

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Though they’re still only babies, there’s psychic power stored in their ribbonlike feelers, and sometimes they use that power to fight.
: Even when nobody seems to be around, Gothita can still be heard making a muted cry. Many believe it’s speaking to something only it can see.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Fixation Pokémon
Color: Purple
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Anthropomorphic

Height

1'3.7"
0.4 m

Weight

12.8 lb
5.8 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Black

Black 2

Moves

Psychic moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Special moves better suit Gothita's higher Special Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	Pound			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
3	3	3	3	—	Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
7	7	7	7		Tickle			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage.
	8	8	8	4	Play Nice			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
				8	Tickle			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack and Defense by one stage.
				12	Psybeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
				16	Charm			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by two stages.
				20	Psyshock			10	80	100%		Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense.
				24	Hypnosis			20	—	60%		Puts the target to sleep.
10	10	10	10	28	Fake Tears			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages.
				33	Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
14	14	14	14		Double Slap			10	15	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
16	16	16	16		Psybeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
19	19	19	19		Embargo			15	—	100%		Target cannot use held items.
24	24	24	24		Feint Attack			20	60	—		Never misses.
25	25	25	25		Psyshock			10	80	100%		Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense.
28	28	28	28		Flatter			15	—	100%		Raises the target's Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.
31	31	31	31		Future Sight			10	120	100%		Hits the target two turns later.
33	33	33	33		Heal Block			15	—	100%		Prevents target from restoring its HP for five turns.
37	37	37	37	36	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				40	Flatter			15	—	100%		Raises the target's Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.
				44	Future Sight			10	120	100%		Hits the target two turns later.
40	40	40	40		Telekinesis			15	—	—		Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.
46	46	46	46		Charm			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by two stages.
48	48	48	48	48	Magic Room			10	—	—		Negates held items for five turns.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
					Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
					Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
					Fake Out			10	40	100%	3	Can only be used as the first move after the user enters battle. Causes the target to flinch.
					Heal Pulse			10	—	—		Heals the target for half its max HP.
					Mean Look			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
					Miracle Eye			40	—	—		Forces the target to have no evasion, and allows it to be hit by Psychic moves even if it's Dark.
					Mirror Coat			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.
					Torment			15	—	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
					Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
					Ally Switch			15	—	—	2	User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.
					Covet			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
					Expanding Force			10	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					Foul Play			15	95	100%		Calculates damage with the target's attacking stat.
					Gravity			5	—	—		Disables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.
					Heal Bell			5	—	—		Cures the entire party of major status effects.
					Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
					Magic Coat			15	—	—	4	Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.
					Magic Room			10	—	—		Negates held items for five turns.
					Recycle			10	—	—		User recovers the item it last used up.
					Role Play			10	—	—		Copies the target's ability.
					Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
					Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
					Skill Swap			10	—	—		User and target swap abilities.
					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Snatch			10	—	—	4	Steals the target's move, if it's self-targeted.
					Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Telekinesis			15	—	—		Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.
					Trick			10	—	100%		User and target swap items.
					Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
					Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
				14	Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
03	03	03	03		Psyshock			10	80	100%		Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense.
04	04	04	04		Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
06	06	06	06		Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	10		Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
12	12	12	12		Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
16	16	16	16	17	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
				18	Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
17	17	17	17		Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18		Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
19					Telekinesis			15	—	—		Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.
20	20	20	20	19	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
				21	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
				22	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				23	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
				24	Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				25	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
				29	Charm			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by two stages.
				31	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
				33	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
				39	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
				41	Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
				47	Fake Tears			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages.
21	21	21	21		Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
24	24	24	24		Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
27	27	27	27		Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
29	29	29	29		Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
30	30	30	30		Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
32	32	32	32		Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
33	33	33	33		Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
39	39	39	39	48	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
				57	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
41	41	41	41		Torment			15	—	100%		Prevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.
42	42	42	42		Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
44	44	44	44		Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45		Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46		Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
48	48	48	48		Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
53	53	53	53		Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
56	56	56	56	59	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
				61	Guard Swap			10	—	—		User swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.
				70	Trick Room			5	—	—	-7	For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.
				72	Magic Room			10	—	—		Negates held items for five turns.
				76	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
				R08	Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
				R11	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
57	57	57	57		Charge Beam			10	50	90%		Has a 70% chance to raise the user's Special Attack by one stage.
63	63	63	63		Embargo			15	—	100%		Target cannot use held items.
66	66	66	66		Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
70	70	70			Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
73	73	73	73		Thunder Wave			20	—	90%		Paralyzes the target.
77	77	77	77		Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
80	80	80	80		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
85	85	85	85		Dream Eater			15	100	100%		Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
86	86	86	86		Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	87	87		Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	88	88	88		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	90	R20	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				R25	Psyshock			10	80	100%		Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense.
				R26	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				R27	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				R33	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				R34	Future Sight			10	120	100%		Hits the target two turns later.
				R35	Uproar			10	90	100%		Forced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.
				R37	Taunt			20	—	100%		For the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.
				R38	Trick			10	—	100%		User and target swap items.
				R40	Skill Swap			10	—	—		User and target swap abilities.
				R49	Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
92	92	92	92		Trick Room			5	—	—	-7	For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.
		94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
		97	97	R58	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				R65	Energy Ball			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				R68	Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
				R69	Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				R77	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
				R81	Foul Play			15	95	100%		Calculates damage with the target's attacking stat.
				R82	Stored Power			10	20	100%		Power is higher the more the user's stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.
				R83	Ally Switch			15	—	—	2	User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.
	100	100	100		Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.