Competitive Information for Gothita [Black/White]
Psychic
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon identifies the held item of a random opposing Pokemon.
Prevents adjacent foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this Ability.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Gothita? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Gothita, a superior Pokémon known for its Psychic typing! Gothita is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Gothita below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Shadow Ball
Gothita shows an exceptional Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. This configuration strives to crush rivals using powerful special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gothita's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gothita's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shadow Tag, prevents adjacent foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Hasty (+Spe, -Def)
EVs: 58 Hp / 226 Def / 226 SpA
Moveset:
- Energy Ball
- Dark Pulse
- Calm Mind / Skill Swap
- Psychic / Thunderbolt
For single battles, Gothita is a distinguished Special Tank. This moveset was created to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Life Orb boosts the power of Gothita's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shadow Tag, prevents adjacent foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability.
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Gothita's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Skill Swap is a status move (your Gothita and the target trade abilities).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Gothita? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Shadow Ball
In double battles, Gothita's Special Sweeper role is a renowned. This technique aims to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gothita's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gothita's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shadow Tag, prevents adjacent foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 188 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Trick Room
When it comes to single battles, Gothita shines as an astounding Defensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Gothita from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Shadow Tag, prevents adjacent foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Gothita can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Gothita.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Gothita can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Gothita
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Flatter + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Psyshock + Tickle
- Ability: Shadow tag + Move: Mirror coat
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect, Snatch
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Gothita's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
Most notable and possible best moves for Gothita
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Gothita in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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