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Generation VI · #0673 — Mount Pokémon
Gogoat, known as the Mount Pokémon, is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI that has captured the hearts of trainers with its gentle nature and unique bond-forming abilities. As the evolved form of Skiddo, Gogoat represents a significant step in the evolution line, growing from a small, docile creature into a large, rideable companion standing 1.7 meters tall and weighing 91 kilograms. This Pokémon has been domesticated by humans for approximately 5,000 years, making it one of the longest-serving Pokémon in human society and establishing itself as an integral part of human culture, particularly in mountainous regions and urban centers like Lumiose City. With a base stat total of 531, Gogoat emphasizes bulk and special attack, making it a well-rounded choice for trainers seeking a balanced team member capable of both offense and endurance.
Base Stats
Height
1.7m
Weight
91.0kg
Category
Mount Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Absorbs grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
Boosts Defense while grassy terrain is in effect.
Gogoat Biology & Physical Characteristics
Gogoat is a quadrupedal, goat-like Pokémon with a distinctive appearance that reflects its role as a mount. Its body is covered in shaggy brown fur that darkens along the back and lightens around the belly and legs, providing excellent insulation for mountain-dwelling. The most striking feature is the thick, green leafy mane encircling its neck and extending down its back, which serves both aesthetic and biological purposes. Its face displays a unique pattern with white fur covering the muzzle and chin, complemented by dark brown coloring on the back of the head, a brown blaze down the center of its face, and red eyes surrounded by distinctive black markings. Atop its head curves a pair of impressive black horns that extend gracefully over its back, serving as both weapons in territorial contests and sensory organs of remarkable sensitivity. Its legs are proportionally shorter with darker brown upper portions and white fur around the cloven, brownish-orange hooves that provide excellent grip on rocky mountain terrain. The most remarkable biological feature is Gogoat's empathic sensory system, located in its horns, which allows it to detect even the subtlest changes in grip pressure from a rider, enabling an unprecedented level of synchronization between Pokémon and human.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Gogoat Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Gogoat exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50 percent male and 50 percent female, allowing for equal opportunities to breed either sex across populations. The species belongs to the Field egg group, which comprises many four-legged mammals and creatures designed for terrestrial existence, connecting it to other land-based Pokémon in breeding compatibility networks. With a base happiness value of 70 and a medium-fast growth rate, Gogoat reaches its full potential relatively quickly, making it an efficient choice for trainers who prioritize leveling speed without sacrificing practical utility. The hatch counter of 20 cycles translates to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps required to hatch a Skiddo egg, which is relatively standard for Pokémon of its caliber and encourages players to engage in natural gameplay progression. The high base friendship value suggests that Gogoat is naturally inclined toward forming strong bonds with trainers, rewarding players who invest time in their individual Gogoat rather than cycling through multiple team members. This breeding accessibility, combined with its practical utility and friendly nature, has made Gogoat a popular choice for competitive breeding programs and casual playthroughs alike.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
tm05
gold silver
tm05
crystal
tm05
diamond pearl
tm05
black white
tm05
platinum
tm05
heartgold soulsilver
tm05
firered leafgreen
tm05
black 2 white 2
tm05
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm05
x y
tm05
xd
tm05
colosseum
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
ultra sun ultra moon
tm05
sun moon
+667 more TMs/HMs
Gogoat Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Gogoat evolves from Skiddo upon reaching level 32, representing a natural progression in maturity and physical development rather than a transformation triggered by external stimuli or items. During evolution, Skiddo undergoes significant changes, most notably developing the characteristic green leafy mane around its neck that extends down its back, which is absent in its pre-evolved form. The horns become more pronounced and curve more dramatically, while the overall musculature increases substantially to support the larger body mass required for carrying riders safely. The base HP stat increases notably upon evolution, reaching 123, which is crucial for a Pokémon designed to carry human weight across challenging terrain. While Gogoat has not received a Mega Evolution despite its utility and popularity, its hidden ability Grass Pelt offers competitive utility by boosting its Defense stat during grassy terrain, providing strategic depth in modern competitive formats. The evolution chain is relatively straightforward, requiring only level progression and no friendship, items, or special conditions, making it accessible to all trainers who care for their Skiddo appropriately.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Gogoat Behaviour and Natural Habitat
In their natural state, Gogoat inhabit mountainous regions in herds, where they exhibit complex social hierarchies determined through ritualistic horn-clashing battles. The victor of these contests assumes leadership of the herd, demonstrating the importance of strength and dominance in their society. Despite their wild nature, Gogoat has proven remarkably adaptable to domestication, forming deep bonds with human trainers through their unique empathic abilities. The Pokédex entries reveal that Gogoat can read a trainer's emotional state through minute variations in how tightly they grip its horns, adjusting its behavior and running pace accordingly to move in perfect synchronization with its rider. This extraordinary ability has made Gogoat invaluable as a riding Pokémon, capable of understanding not just commands but the very feelings and intentions of those who ride them. In urban settings like Lumiose City, Gogoat has been employed in transportation services, though these have since ceased operations, indicating shifting priorities in modern Kalos society despite the Pokémon's proven reliability and capability.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
It can tell how its Trainer is feeling by subtle shifts in the grip on its horns. This empathic sense lets them run as if one being.
They inhabit mountainous regions. The leader of the herd is decided by a battle of clashing horns.
It can tell how its Trainer is feeling by subtle shifts in the grip on its horns. This empathic sense lets them run as if one being.
They inhabit mountainous regions. The leader of the herd is decided by a battle of clashing horns.
Gogoat Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Gogoat is a clever portmanteau combining 'go' and 'goat,' reflecting both its nature as a transportation mount and its biological basis. In Japanese, it is known as ゴーゴート (Gogoat), maintaining the same linguistic construction. The Pokémon's design draws heavy inspiration from domestic mountain goats, particularly breeds used historically for mountain transport and milk production in Alpine and Himalayan regions. The designers incorporated a leafy mane rather than horns alone, distinguishing Gogoat from ordinary goats and emphasizing its Grass-type classification while adding an organic, nature-infused aesthetic. The empathic horn mechanics reflect real-world goat behavior, as these animals are known for their intelligence and sensitivity to human interaction, though the ability to read emotions through grip pressure is pure creative fantasy. The color scheme—brown body with green mane and white facial markings—creates visual balance and makes Gogoat instantly recognizable while maintaining the warm, approachable aesthetic befitting a creature designed for close human interaction and riding. Every design element serves a functional purpose, from the sturdy hooves for rocky terrain to the compact leg proportions that lower the center of gravity for stability when carrying riders.
Learnable Moves
Gogoat can learn 75 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grassy glide | grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| grassy terrain | grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| growth | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| high horsepower | ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| horn leech | grass | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| leaf blade | grass | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| milk drink | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| razor leaf | grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| tail whip | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| vine whip | grass | Physical | 45 | 100 | 25 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Gogoat Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Gogoat occupies a niche role as a bulky special attacker with respectable offensive capabilities and surprising durability. Its base special attack of 97 combined with moves like Leaf Blade (90 power), Horn Leech (75 power), and access to coverage moves like Earthquake (100 power) allow it to threaten a variety of opponents while maintaining its bulky profile with 123 HP and reasonable defenses. The ability Sap Sipper provides a valuable niche by granting immunity to Grass-type moves while simultaneously boosting Gogoat's Attack stat, potentially encouraging mixed sets that capitalize on the unexpected offensive boost. The hidden ability Grass Pelt transforms Gogoat into a defensive wall when paired with Grassy Terrain setters, providing an immediate Defense boost that can frustrate physical attackers and enable strategic pivoting. However, Gogoat's relatively low Speed stat of 68 limits its ability to outpace common threats, requiring careful team construction and strategic play rather than relying on outspeeding opponents. Move options like Synthesis for reliable recovery, Bulk Up for physical defense boosts, and Megahorn for surprise offensive power provide tactical flexibility, though Gogoat's base stats ultimately limit it to lower competitive tiers where it can shine as a strategically interesting choice rather than an absolute powerhouse.
Commonly Asked Questions About Gogoat
What type is Gogoat?
Gogoat is a grass type Pokemon.
What does Gogoat evolve from?
Gogoat evolved from skiddo.
What are Gogoat's weaknesses?
Gogoat is weak to flying, poison, bug, fire and ice type moves.
Gogoat Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Gogoat has achieved significant cultural prominence, particularly as the face of Lumiose City's Gogoat Shuttle transportation service, representing the harmonious integration of Pokémon and human society in Kalos. The anime series featured Alexa's Gogoat as a major character, showcasing the remarkable empathic bond between trainer and Pokémon and popularizing the notion of Gogoat as the ultimate companion rather than merely a battle-ready team member. This emphasis on emotional connection over raw power challenged conventional Pokémon trainer philosophy, appealing to audiences who valued the relationship aspects of the franchise equally with competitive mechanics. The species appeared in trophy form in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U and Ultimate, cementing its status as a recognizable franchise icon worthy of representation in crossover titles. In merchandise and trading card games, Gogoat has been featured prominently, with various card illustrations emphasizing its role as a trustworthy mount and loyal companion. The 5,000-year history of domestication mentioned in official Pokédex entries lends Gogoat a sense of historical significance and cultural depth, positioning it not as a recently discovered Pokémon but as an ancient partner of humanity, grounding it in a rich fictional history.
Where to Find Gogoat in Every Pokémon Game
Gogoat's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon generations and regions. In Generation VI games (Pokémon X and Y), where it was introduced, Gogoat appears as local Pokédex number 0090 in the Central Kalos region and can be encountered in mountainous areas after evolving Skiddo. In subsequent generations, its availability has fluctuated based on regional Pokédex inclusions and game focus, with appearances in various titles reflecting the changing priorities of game developers. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Gogoat holds local Pokédex number 0222, indicating its continued presence in Paldea, and maintains availability through normal wild encounters in appropriate habitats. Pokémon Legends: Z-A, set in Lumiose City, features Gogoat prominently given the location's historical association with the Gogoat Shuttle, making it presumably common in that game's encounter tables. The catch rate of 45 indicates moderate difficulty in capturing wild Gogoat, requiring some patience and appropriate Poké Balls to secure, though this is offset by the relative ease of evolving Skiddo into Gogoat once obtained. Breeding availability through the Field egg group provides an alternative acquisition method for players who obtain the species in any game and wish to multiply their numbers or optimize individual values for competitive play.