Competitive Information for Gothita [Scarlet/Violet]
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 Gothita? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover the strength of Gothita, a noteworthy Pokémon known for its Psychic typing! Gothita is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Bug, Dark, and Ghost-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Gothita below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse
In single battles, Gothita's Special Sweeper role is an exceptional. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with potent special attacks. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Gothita's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gothita's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. Shadow Ball or Dark Pulse are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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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
Gothita proves to be a noteworthy Special Tank for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is 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 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 90-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 Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse
For those intense double battles, Gothita is a distinguished Special Sweeper. This moveset design focuses to take down the opponent's team with forceful special power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Gothita's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gothita's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. Shadow Ball or Dark Pulse are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 188 Def / 68 SpD
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
- Trick Room
Ready for single battles? Gothita is a terrific Defensive Trick Room. Focus Sash helps protect Gothita from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. Shadow Ball or Dark Pulse are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ 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).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Bug moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fairy/Fighting/Fire/Flying/Ghost.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Gothita is: Fairy or Fighting
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is a remarkable Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Dark Pulse / Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Thunderbolt / Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Gothita is a pretty decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
◆ 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).
◆ 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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Teratype Fairy moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is an awesome Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is a remarkable Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is a phenomenal Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Shadow Ball / Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball / Tera Blast
- Thunderbolt
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Gothita is a sensational Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Energy Ball is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ 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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Teratype Ground moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is a remarkable Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is a notable Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is an extraordinary Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
- Dark Pulse / Foul Play
Gothita is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ 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).
◆ 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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Teratype Rock moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
◆ 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).
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Teratype Water moveset for Gothita
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 208 Hp / 48 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Tera Blast
- Energy Ball / Grass Knot
- Thunderbolt
Gothita is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Competitive, Gothita's sp. Atk is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
◆ 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).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Gothita can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet 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 Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Gothita
- Moves: Gravity + Hypnosis
- Moves: Flatter + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Nasty plot + Stored power
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Moves: Psyshock + Tickle
- Ability: Shadow tag + Move: Mirror coat
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Fake Out
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Gothita's stats
- Calm Mind
- Nasty Plot
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Gothita
- Fake Out
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stored Power
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Gothita in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Gothita's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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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