Gothorita

🎯 Best Counters Against Gothorita

Top Pokémon to use when battling Gothorita in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
4	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
5	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
6	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
7	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
8	Gengar	Ghost Poison	261	149	155	3,292
9	Hydreigon	Dark Dragon	256	188	211	4,147
10	Lunala	Psychic Ghost	255	191	264	4,625

📖 Complete Gothorita Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Gothorita (#575) is a Psychic-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,835 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Gothorita has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Gothorita in 2026.

📊 Gothorita Stats Analysis

Gothorita's Attack stat is 137 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Gothorita may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 153 Defense (Good) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 445. Trainers should be mindful of Gothorita's limited bulk. Compared to other Psychic-type Pokémon, Gothorita's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Gothorita Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Gothorita depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Pound (Fast) with Psybeam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Gothorita has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Gothorita PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Gothorita can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Psychic-type threats while being weak to Bug, Ghost, Dark types.

Master League

In Master League, Gothorita faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Gothorita Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Gothorita's effectiveness depends on its typing and 137 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Gothorita use Bug, Ghost-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Gothorita in Pokémon GO

Gothorita can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Gothorita Evolution Guide

Gothorita is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Gothita (#574)
• Gothorita (#575) ← current — 25 Candy
• Gothitelle (#576) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Gothorita in Pokémon GO

Shiny Gothorita is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Gothorita gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,075 - 1,145 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Gothorita

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.