Shadow Gothorita Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,813, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Gothorita good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gothorita has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 1,813 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Shadow Gothorita in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gothorita has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Shadow Gothorita's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gothorita is a Psychic-type Pokemon weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Shadow Gothorita, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Gothorita resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves.

Q: What is Shadow Gothorita's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gothorita's maximum CP is 1,813 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,604 at level 40. Its base stats are 137 Attack, 153 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 445. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Gothorita?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Gothorita has 916 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1146 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 1,813 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Gothorita showing 916 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Gothorita in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gothorita can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Shadow Gothorita from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Shadow Gothorita as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Shadow Gothorita be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Gothorita availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Confusion Futuresight

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Futuresight costs 100 energy for 115 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Gothorita takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Bug1.6× Dark1.6× Ghost1.6×

Resists

Fighting0.625× Psychic0.625×

Base stats

Attack 137

Defense 153

Stamina 155

Stat total: 445
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 916 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Gothorita is a Psychic-type Pokémon (#575, Generation 5) that caps at 1,813 CP at level 50, built on 137/153/155 base stats — a fairly balanced stat spread.

Defensively, it takes extra damage from Bug, Dark and Ghost and resists Fighting and Psychic — worth remembering when you field it or plan a team around beating it.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Gothorita is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Gothorita moves

2 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Confusion Best STAB	Psychic	19	14	1.5s	12.7	9.3
Pound	Normal	6	5	0.5s	12	10

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Futuresight Best STAB	Psychic	115	100	2.5s	46	1.15
Psybeam STAB	Psychic	65	50	3.0s	21.7	1.30
Psychic STAB	Psychic	95	50	3.0s	31.7	1.90

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Confusion	Psychic	16	14	3	5.33	4.67
Pound	Normal	4	4	1	4.00	4.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Futuresight	Psychic	110	65	1.69	—
Psybeam	Psychic	70	60	1.17	—
Psychic	Psychic	75	55	1.36	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Pound builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Evolution

Gothita 25 Candy

Gothorita 100 Candy

Gothitelle

Family

Gothita

Gothorita

Gothitelle

Shadow forms Shadow Gothita Shadow Gothorita Shadow Gothitelle

How to get Shadow Gothorita

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Gothorita knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	38	1,386
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	38	1,501
Raid Catch	Lv 20	881	939
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,097	1,168
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	881	939
Research Encounter	Lv 15	666	710
GO Battle League	Lv 20	881	939

Is Shadow Gothorita good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Shadow Gothorita 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 (153 Defense / 155 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.
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	22
Lv 2	71
Lv 3	119
Lv 4	167
Lv 5	216
Lv 6	264
Lv 7	313
Lv 8	361
Lv 9	410
Lv 10	458
Lv 11	504
Lv 12	550
Lv 13	596

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	641
Lv 15	687
Lv 16	733
Lv 17	779
Lv 18	825
Lv 19	870
Lv 20	916
Lv 21	962
Lv 22	1,008
Lv 23	1,054
Lv 24	1,100
Lv 25	1,146
Lv 26	1,191

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,237
Lv 28	1,283
Lv 29	1,329
Lv 30	1,375
Lv 31	1,398
Lv 32	1,421
Lv 33	1,444
Lv 34	1,466
Lv 35	1,489
Lv 36	1,512
Lv 37	1,535
Lv 38	1,558
Lv 39	1,581

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,604
Lv 41	1,624
Lv 42	1,645
Lv 43	1,665
Lv 44	1,686
Lv 45	1,707
Lv 46	1,728
Lv 47	1,749
Lv 48	1,770
Lv 49	1,792
Lv 50	1,813

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0575
Form: Shadow
Height: 0.70 m
Weight: 18.00 kg
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0575_POKEMON_GOTHORITA_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Gothorita in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gothorita's best moveset is Confusion (fast) with Futuresight (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Gothorita's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gothorita takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.

What is Shadow Gothorita's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gothorita reaches 1,813 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,604 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 Shadow Gothorita?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Gothorita shows 916 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,146 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.

How do you get Shadow Gothorita in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Gothorita spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Gothorita be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Gothorita 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.

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