Gothitelle Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gothitelle in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gothitelle
Gothitelle is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 32.667 DPS.
Gothitelle 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: Gothitelle is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Gothitelle 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 Gothitelle is Mega Gengar (32.667 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (29.429 DPS), and Mega Absol (29.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Gothitelle: After defeating Gothitelle, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1345 and 1417 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1674-1762 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gothitelle from raids will have exactly 1417 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 Gothitelle?
The best counter for Gothitelle is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 32.667 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (29.429 DPS) and Mega Absol (29.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gothitelle?
Gothitelle 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 Gothitelle weak to?
Gothitelle is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gothitelle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gothitelle's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gothitelle from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gothitelle from raids will have 1417 CP at level 20, or 1762 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1345. If you see 1417 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gothitelle worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gothitelle 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 Gothitelle?
For the best moveset for Gothitelle itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gothitelle 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 Gothitelle without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gothitelle can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (27.429 DPS) and Pheromosa (26.625 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 Gothitelle in raids?
Weather boost information for Gothitelle 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.