Type matchups
Damage Gothita takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Gothita has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 30
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 290
Gothita has a base stat total of 290, higher than 11% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (65). With Sp. Atk (55) well above Attack (30), it works best as a special attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 50 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Gothita can have the abilities Frisk, Competitive and Shadow Tag.
How to beat Gothita
Gothita takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Gothita's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Gothita's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Gothita's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Gothita is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Gothita → Gothorita → Gothitelle) and evolves into Gothorita.
Best counters to Gothita
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Gothita weak to?
As a Psychic type, Gothita takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Gothita resistant to?
Gothita resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Gothita?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Gothita with super-effective attacks.