Gothita
Psychic-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Gothorita for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Psychic
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Psychic costs 50 energy for 95 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Gothita takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 338
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 543 CP
Gothita moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
Fast moves
Charged moves
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Pound builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Gothita is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Gothita
How to get Gothita
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Gothita knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 21 | 822 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 21 | 889 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 512 | 557 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 637 | 692 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 512 | 557 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 387 | 421 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 512 | 557 |
Is Gothita good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Gothita has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (112 Defense / 128 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Gothita deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 13 |
| Lv 2 | 42 |
| Lv 3 | 70 |
| Lv 4 | 99 |
| Lv 5 | 128 |
| Lv 6 | 156 |
| Lv 7 | 185 |
| Lv 8 | 214 |
| Lv 9 | 243 |
| Lv 10 | 271 |
| Lv 11 | 298 |
| Lv 12 | 326 |
| Lv 13 | 353 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 380 |
| Lv 15 | 407 |
| Lv 16 | 434 |
| Lv 17 | 461 |
| Lv 18 | 489 |
| Lv 19 | 516 |
| Lv 20 | 543 |
| Lv 21 | 570 |
| Lv 22 | 597 |
| Lv 23 | 625 |
| Lv 24 | 652 |
| Lv 25 | 679 |
| Lv 26 | 706 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 733 |
| Lv 28 | 760 |
| Lv 29 | 788 |
| Lv 30 | 815 |
| Lv 31 | 828 |
| Lv 32 | 842 |
| Lv 33 | 856 |
| Lv 34 | 869 |
| Lv 35 | 883 |
| Lv 36 | 896 |
| Lv 37 | 910 |
| Lv 38 | 923 |
| Lv 39 | 937 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 951 |
| Lv 41 | 963 |
| Lv 42 | 975 |
| Lv 43 | 987 |
| Lv 44 | 999 |
| Lv 45 | 1,012 |
| Lv 46 | 1,024 |
| Lv 47 | 1,037 |
| Lv 48 | 1,049 |
| Lv 49 | 1,062 |
| Lv 50 | 1,075 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0574
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 5.80 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0574_POKEMON_GOTHITA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Gothita in Pokemon GO?
Gothita's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Psychic (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Gothita's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Gothita takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Gothita's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Gothita reaches 1,075 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 951 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Gothita?
A perfect 15/15/15 Gothita shows 543 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 679 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Gothita better than regular Gothita?
Shadow Gothita deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Gothita in Pokemon GO?
Gothita spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Gothita be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Gothita depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.