#0575 · Gen 5 · 390 BST
Gothorita
An early-evolution Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 85 base Special Defense. Common ability: Frisk.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
135/58/81/85/94/67
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
167/106/134/139/150/117
Abilities
When it enters a battle, the Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon's held item.
Boosts the Sp. Atk stat sharply when a stat is lowered.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Gothorita
Gothorita is a Psychic/None-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 390. An early-evolution Psychic-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with solid 85 base Special Defense. Common ability: Frisk.
Best stat: Special Defense (85 base)
Gothorita's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 75 base Special Attack and 55 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Frisk
- Competitive
- Shadow Tag
How to use Gothorita competitively
Open the damage calculator with Gothorita selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Gothorita appears in the species dropdown. Drop Gothorita into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0575 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Psychic / None |
| Abilities | Frisk, Competitive, Shadow Tag |
| Base Stat Total | 390 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 60 / 45 / 70 / 75 / 85 / 55 |