Type matchups
Damage Gothorita takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Gothorita 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
- 60
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 75
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 390
Gothorita has a base stat total of 390, higher than 32% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (85). With Sp. Atk (75) well above Attack (45), it works best as a special attacker. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 70 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Gothorita can have the abilities Frisk, Competitive and Shadow Tag.
How to beat Gothorita
Gothorita 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 Gothorita's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Gothorita's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Gothorita's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Gothorita is the middle stage of its line (Gothita → Gothorita → Gothitelle): it evolves from Gothita and into Gothitelle.
Best counters to Gothorita
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Gothorita weak to?
As a Psychic type, Gothorita takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Gothorita resistant to?
Gothorita resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Gothorita?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Gothorita with super-effective attacks.