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Gothita in Pokémon Black and White: locations, stats and moves

Find Gothita’s original Black and White encounter records, Generation V Psychic typing, base stats, abilities, evolution family and level-up moves.

Edition covered

Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.

01

Generation V identity and base stats

Gothita is Unova #080 and National #574. Its original Black and White typing is Psychic. These figures describe the standard form in the original Nintendo DS games.

The illustration uses a standard Generation V sprite; colour, gender or seasonal forms can differ in the cartridge.

Gothita
Gothita: standard Generation V sprite, Unova #080.
Gothita Generation V base stats
StatBase value
HP45
Attack30
Defense50
Sp. Atk55
Sp. Def65
Speed45
Total290
02

Where to obtain it in Black and White

Check the version and method columns before travelling. An encounter listed as a gift or stationary interaction does not mean Gothita appears in ordinary grass. Level ranges combine matching slots within the same recorded condition.

The following records are filtered to Black and White. The table preserves separate seasons and special conditions. These are documented locations, not a promise that every encounter is available at the start of the story.

Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades

Gothita recorded Black and White encounters
Location / areaVersionMethodLevelCondition
Route 5BlackGrass / cave walking19–22No condition recorded
Route 5BlackDark Grass22–25No condition recorded
Route 16BlackGrass / cave walking19–22No condition recorded
Route 16BlackDark Grass22–25No condition recorded
03

Evolution family and original requirements

Gothita evolution family
FromIntoOriginal method
GothitaGothoritaLevel 32
GothoritaGothitelleLevel 41

Friendship evolution uses the original Generation V threshold. Trades require a compatible second game and system; trading an Everstone holder prevents the evolution.

Full evolution guide and stone locations

04

Abilities and breeding reference

Gothita ability slots
AbilitySlot / availability
FriskRegular ability
Shadow TagHidden slot; historical availability must be checked

A Hidden Ability in the data is not proof of an obtainable original-game specimen. Some Hidden Abilities were never released in Generation V; the starter Contrary/Reckless/Shell Armor slots and Litwick-line Shadow Tag cannot be treated as ordinary Black/White catches.

Gothita breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio75% female / 25% male
Egg group(s)Human-Like
Base hatch cycles20
Experience growthMedium Slow
Base capture rate200 / 255 (not a percentage chance)
EV yield when defeatedSpecial Defense +1

The No Eggs / Undiscovered group cannot produce Eggs. An Egg move must be inherited through an eligible parent in these original games; it is not automatically learned by every caught specimen.

Original breeding, EV, IV and nature rules

05

Original Black and White level-up moves

Gothita Black and White level-up learnset
LevelMove
1 / starting movePound
3Confusion
7Tickle
10Fake Tears
14Double Slap
16Psybeam
19Embargo
24Feint Attack
25Psyshock
28Flatter
31Future Sight
33Heal Block
37Psychic
40Telekinesis
46Charm
48Magic Room

Level 1 entries are starting or reminder moves, not a guarantee that a later caught specimen already knows all of them. Evolution timing can change which moves are learned before the evolved form takes over. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Gothita original compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM03PsyshockPsychicSpecial
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM12TauntDarkStatus
TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus
TM19TelekinesisPsychicStatus
TM20SafeguardNormalStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial
TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical
TM41TormentDarkStatus
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM46ThiefDarkPhysical
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial
TM56FlingDarkPhysical
TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial
TM63EmbargoDarkStatus
TM66PaybackDarkPhysical
TM70FlashNormalStatus
TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus
TM77Psych UpNormalStatus
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical
TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM92Trick RoomPsychicStatus

Compatibility is filtered to the original Black/White version group. TM95 appears only as compatibility data: its Lock Capsule was never officially distributed. HMs must be removed by the Move Deleter.

All original TM/HM locations, power, accuracy and PP

07

Egg moves and related species

Recorded original Egg moves: Mean Look, Mirror Coat, Uproar, Miracle Eye, Dark Pulse, Captivate.

Return to Gothita in the illustrated regional Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Use the exact Black or White method and condition before hunting Gothita. Event prerequisites and evolution-only species need a different collection plan from ordinary wild encounters.

References