Gothorita Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gothorita in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gothorita
Gothorita is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 42.533 DPS.
Gothorita 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: Gothorita is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Gothorita 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 Gothorita is Mega Gengar (42.533 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (39.286 DPS), and Mega Absol (39.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Gothorita: After defeating Gothorita, the catch encounter will have a CP between 881 and 939 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1097-1168 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gothorita from raids will have exactly 939 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 Gothorita?
The best counter for Gothorita is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 42.533 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (39.286 DPS) and Mega Absol (39.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gothorita?
Gothorita 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 Gothorita weak to?
Gothorita is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gothorita be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gothorita's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gothorita from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gothorita from raids will have 939 CP at level 20, or 1168 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 881. If you see 939 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gothorita worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gothorita 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 Gothorita?
For the best moveset for Gothorita itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gothorita 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 Gothorita without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gothorita can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (36.286 DPS) and Pheromosa (34.875 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 Gothorita in raids?
Weather boost information for Gothorita 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.