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Gothorita is a Psychic-type Pokemon known for its stargazing theme, special attacking tools, support options and evolution from Gothita. This guide covers Gothorita stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Gothorita guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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| Abilities | FAQ |
Gothorita is the middle evolution of Gothita and evolves into Gothitelle. It is a Psychic-type Pokemon known for its mysterious star-focused behavior, supportive moves and special attacking potential across the Pokemon series.
Competitive Overview
Gothorita can be useful in some competitive formats because of its Psychic typing, support moves and access to disruptive abilities such as Competitive and Shadow Tag in games where they are available.
Gothorita is not usually as strong as Gothitelle, but it can still support teams with moves such as Trick Room, Calm Mind and Fake Tears. Its biggest concerns are Dark, Ghost and Bug-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Gothorita, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Gothorita
National Dex
#0575
Type
Psychic
Species
Manipulate Pokemon
Height
2’04” / 0.7 m
70 cm
Weight
39.7 lbs / 18.0 kg
18.0 kg
Abilities
Frisk, Competitive, Shadow Tag
Gothorita has balanced middle-stage stats with better special bulk than physical power. Its role usually focuses on support, special attacks and evolving into Gothitelle for stronger overall performance.
Gothorita has a useful Psychic-focused movepool with support and coverage options. These are some of Gothorita most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Psychic-type attack and one of the most consistent same-type damage options.
A useful Psychic-type move that targets the opponent in a different defensive way than Psychic.
Raises Special Attack and Special Defense, helping this Pokemon become harder to stop over time.
Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon that resist or threaten Psychic-type attackers.
Coverage that helps pressure Water and Flying-type Pokemon in games where it is available.
Coverage against Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon.
A valuable support move that can reverse Speed order for slower teams.
A disruptive move that sharply lowers Special Defense and can help special attacks break through targets.
Gothorita can learn Psychic, Ghost, Electric, Grass and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Gothorita move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Gothorita is a Psychic-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fighting and Psychic-type moves, but it is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark-type attacks.
Type
Psychic
Weaknesses
Bug, Ghost and Dark
Resistances
Fighting and Psychic
Immunity
None
Gothorita abilities give it scouting, pressure or trapping value depending on the game and format.
Reveals an opposing Pokemon held item when Gothorita enters battle, helping players identify important items and threats.
Raises Special Attack when Gothorita stats are lowered by an opponent, giving it a way to punish Intimidate and other stat drops.
Prevents many opposing Pokemon from switching out in games where this hidden ability is available, creating strong trapping pressure.
Gothorita evolves from Gothita and evolves into Gothitelle. The full Gothorita evolution line is Gothita, Gothorita and Gothitelle.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Gothita at Level 32
Stage 3
Evolves from Gothorita at Level 41
Gothorita availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Gothorita is obtained by catching Gothita and evolving it at Level 32, or by catching Gothorita directly where available.
| Game | Where to Find Gothorita |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Gothorita |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Gothorita |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Gothorita |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Gothorita had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Gothorita |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 9. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 9 and Strange House. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Gothorita |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Route 20 and Pokemon Village. |
 Pokemon Y |
Route 20 and Pokemon Village. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve from Gothita. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve from Gothita. |
| Game | Where to Find Gothorita |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve from Gothita. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve from Gothita. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Gothorita |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Cap, Slippery Slope and Frostpoint Field. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Gothorita |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
South Province Area Six. |
 Pokemon Violet |
South Province Area Six. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Gothorita |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Gothorita. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Gothorita is a Psychic-type Pokemon.
Gothorita is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Gothorita evolves from Gothita at Level 32 and evolves into Gothitelle at Level 41.
Gothorita abilities are Frisk, Competitive and Shadow Tag.
Gothorita best moves often include Psychic, Psyshock, Calm Mind, Shadow Ball, Thunderbolt, Energy Ball, Trick Room and Fake Tears.
Gothorita can be useful as a support or special attacking Pokemon, but it is usually stronger after evolving into Gothitelle.
The most common way to get Gothorita is to evolve Gothita at Level 32 or catch Gothorita directly in games where it appears.
No, Gothorita does not currently have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form in the main Pokemon games.
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