Type matchups
Damage Gogoat takes from each attacking type.
As a Grass type, Gogoat has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 46 other Pokémon share the Grass typing.
- With Sap Sipper: Grass ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 123
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 62
- Sp. Atk
- 97
- Sp. Def
- 81
- Speed
- 68
- Total
- 531
Gogoat has a base stat total of 531, higher than 77% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (123). Its Attack (100) and Sp. Atk (97) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 68 is middling (faster than 49% of Pokémon). With 123 HP, 62 Defense and 81 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Gogoat can have the abilities Sap Sipper and Grass Pelt.
How to beat Gogoat
Gogoat takes 2× damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Eternatus hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Grass moves. Rayquaza hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Grass moves.
Evolution
Gogoat is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Skiddo → Gogoat), evolving from Skiddo.
Best counters to Gogoat
Other Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Gogoat weak to?
As a Grass type, Gogoat takes super-effective damage from Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire and Ice moves.
What is Gogoat resistant to?
Gogoat resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Gogoat?
Strong type-based picks include Eternatus, Ho-Oh and Rayquaza, which hit Gogoat with super-effective attacks.