Competitive Information for Gothitelle [Sword/Shield]
Psychic
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokemon.
Prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this Ability.
This Pokemon's Sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Gothitelle? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Gothitelle is here! This lit Pokémon is Psychic-typed and ready to shine! It's a sight to see Gothitelle out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Curious about Gothitelle's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Sitrus Berry / Colbur Berry
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 148 Def / 108 SpD
Moveset:
- Ally Switch
- Helping Hand
- Protect
- Trick Room / Psychic
Ready for single battles? Gothitelle is a remarkable Double Wall. The main aim of this moveset is to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. The Sitrus Berry will restore 1/4th of Gothitelle's max HP when it reaches below half health and gets consumed. With Shadow Tag, prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability. With a Colbur Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective dark-type attack then the Colbur Berry gets consumed.
◆ Helping Hand is a status move (one adjacent ally's move power is 1.5x this turn).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Gothitelle this turn).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Gothitelle makes an a top-notch Special Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to crush rivals using brute special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gothitelle's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gothitelle's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Competitive, Gothitelle's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Gothitelle on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-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).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Gothitelle's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Grass Knot
- Trick
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
Gothitelle shows a prestigious Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. This configuration strives to crush rivals using overwhelming special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gothitelle's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Shadow Tag, prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability.
◆ Trick is a status move (Gothitelle switches its held item with the target's).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Frisk
Nature: Mild (+SpA, -Def)
EVs: 97 Hp / 198 SpA / 101 SpD / 112 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Energy Ball
- Dark Pulse
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
Gothitelle excels as a renowned Special Sweeper during single battles. This moveset was created to overwhelm foes with destructive special moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Gothitelle last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. With Frisk, on switch-in Gothitelle identifies the held items of all opposing pokemon.
◆ 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 Gothitelle's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 SpA / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Psyshock
- Calm Mind
- Tickle / Toxic
- Rest
Gothitelle makes an popular Special Wall in single battles. It tries to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Gothitelle last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Shadow Tag, prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability. Tickle and Psyshock work very well together since Tickle also lowers the opponent's defense.
◆ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Gothitelle's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tickle is a status move (lowers the target's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
◆ Rest is a status move (Gothitelle sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Gothitelle? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Shadow Tag
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Helping Hand
- Fake Out
- Trick Room
- Taunt
Dominating double battles, Gothitelle is an awesome Support. This build had its heyday in past tourneys. Focus Sash helps protect Gothitelle from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Shadow Tag, prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this ability.
◆ Fake Out is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Normal-type move (hits first. First turn out only. 100% flinch chance).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
◆ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Gothitelle makes an a stunning Special Sweeper in double battles. This technique aims to crush rivals using overwhelming special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gothitelle's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gothitelle's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Competitive, Gothitelle's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Gothitelle on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-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).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Gothitelle's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Item: Weakness Policy
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 188 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Psychic / Expanding Force
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt / Charge Beam
- Trick Room
Gothitelle is a distinguished Defensive Trick Roomer to use for single battles. Weakness Policy activates if Gothitelle is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Competitive, Gothitelle's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Expanding Force is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (Gothitelle on psychic terrain: 1.5x power, hits foes).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-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).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Charge Beam is a special 50-base power Electric-type move (70% chance to raise your Gothitelle's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ 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 Gothitelle can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Gothitelle.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Gothitelle can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Gothitelle
- Moves: Gravity + Hypnosis
- Moves: Swagger + Flatter
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Flatter + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- 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: Ally Switch, Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect, Fake Out
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Gothitelle's stats
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Cosmic Power
- Nasty Plot
- Power-Up Punch
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Gothitelle
- Ally Switch
- Expanding Force
- Fake Out
- Helping Hand
- Imprison
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Psychic
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stored Power
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Trick Room
Common Effort Values for Gothitelle in Sword and Shield
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/148/0/108/0 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/196/0/60/0 )
- Optimize Gothitelle's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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