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Gothorita in Pokémon X & Y

#575 in the X and Y Pokédex • Manipulate Pokémon

Gothorita in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

Starlight is the source of their power. At night, they mark star positions by using psychic power to float stones.

Pokémon Y

According to many old tales, it creates friends for itself by controlling sleeping children on starry nights.

Pokémon details

Type

Psychic

Category

Manipulate Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

18 kg (39.7 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0575

Gothorita in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Gothorita, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Mountain Kalos #127
EV yield
2 SpD
Catch rate
100
Base Exp.
137

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
25% male
75% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Gothita

Gothita

#574

Level 32

Gothorita

Gothorita

#575

Gothorita

Gothorita

#575

Level 41

Gothitelle

Gothitelle

#576

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 20

Road 20

Walking in tall grass or a cave5010%

-

Route 20

Road 20

Walking in red flowers4810%

-

Route 20

Road 20

Walking in red flowers4910%

-

Route 20

Road 20

Walking in red flowers5010%

-

Pokémon Village

Pokemon Village

Walking in yellow flowers4810%

-

Pokémon Village

Pokemon Village

Walking in yellow flowers4910%

-

Pokémon Village

Pokemon Village

Walking in yellow flowers5010%

-

Pokémon Village

Pokemon Village

Walking in purple flowers5010%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Psychic)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 20

Road 20

Walking in tall grass or a cave5010%

-

Route 20

Road 20

Walking in red flowers4810%

-

Route 20

Road 20

Walking in red flowers4910%

-

Route 20

Road 20

Walking in red flowers5010%

-

Pokémon Village

Pokemon Village

Walking in yellow flowers4810%

-

Pokémon Village

Pokemon Village

Walking in yellow flowers4910%

-

Pokémon Village

Pokemon Village

Walking in yellow flowers5010%

-

Pokémon Village

Pokemon Village

Walking in purple flowers5010%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Psychic)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartPound

The target is physically pounded with a long tail, a foreleg, or the like.

Normal4010035
StartConfusion

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

Psychic5010025
StartTickle

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Normal-10020
StartPlay Nice

The user and the target become friends, and the target loses its will to fight. This lowers the target’s Attack stat.

Normal--20
3Confusion

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

Psychic5010025
7Tickle

The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats.

Normal-10020
10Fake Tears

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

Dark-10020
14Double Slap

The target is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row.

Normal158510
16Psybeam

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.

Psychic6510020
19Embargo

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
24Feint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

Dark60-20
25Psyshock

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

Psychic8010010
28Flatter

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dark-10015
31Future Sight

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

Psychic12010010
34Heal Block

For five turns, the user prevents the opposing team from using any moves, Abilities, or held items that recover HP.

Psychic-10015
39Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
43Telekinesis

The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.

Psychic--15
50Charm

The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Fairy-10020
53Magic Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s held items lose their effects for five turns.

Psychic--10

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM03Psyshock

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

Psychic8010010
TM04Calm Mind

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM16Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM20Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

Normal--25
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM33Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Psychic--20
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass9010010
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM57Charge Beam

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Electric509010
TM63Embargo

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
TM66Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
TM73Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-10020
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

Psychic10010015
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM92Trick Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

Psychic--5
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Gothita — breeding

Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015

Gothita — breeding

Heal Pulse

The user emits a healing pulse which restores the target’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Psychic--10

Gothita — breeding

Mean Look

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Normal--5

Gothita — breeding

Miracle Eye

Enables a Dark-type target to be hit by Psychic-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Psychic--40

Gothita — breeding

Mirror Coat

A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Psychic-10020

Gothita — breeding

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Gothita — breeding

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010025

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010025

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

Dark9510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

Dark9510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Gravity

Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.

Psychic--5

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Gravity

Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.

Psychic--5

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Heal Bell

The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status conditions of all the party Pokémon.

Normal--5

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Heal Bell

The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status conditions of all the party Pokémon.

Normal--5

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Magic Coat

A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

Psychic--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Magic Coat

A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

Psychic--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mean Look

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Normal--5

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Miracle Eye

Enables a Dark-type target to be hit by Psychic-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Psychic--40

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mirror Coat

A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Psychic-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Recycle

The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Recycle

The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

Normal--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Skill Swap

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

Psychic--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Skill Swap

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

Psychic--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snatch

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

Dark--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snatch

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

Dark--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Frisk

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon’s held item.

Reveals all opposing Pokémon’s held items when entering battle.

Competitive

Ability Slot 2

Boosts the Sp. Atk stat when a stat is lowered.

Raises Special Attack by two stages when an opponent lowers a stat.

Shadow Tag(Hidden Ability)

Prevents opposing Pokémon from escaping.

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.

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