Gothita Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gothita in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gothita
Gothita is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 58.000 DPS.
Gothita can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Gothita is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Gothita resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Gothita is Mega Gengar (58.000 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (53.857 DPS), and Mega Absol (53.200 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Gothita: After defeating Gothita, the catch encounter will have a CP between 512 and 557 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 637-692 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gothita from raids will have exactly 557 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Gothita?
The best counter for Gothita is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 58.000 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (53.857 DPS) and Mega Absol (53.200 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gothita?
Gothita can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Gothita weak to?
Gothita is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gothita be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gothita's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gothita from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gothita from raids will have 557 CP at level 20, or 692 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 512. If you see 557 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gothita worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gothita is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Gothita?
For the best moveset for Gothita itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gothita stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Gothita without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gothita can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (49.571 DPS) and Pheromosa (48.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Gothita in raids?
Weather boost information for Gothita is not currently available. Psychic-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.