gothitelle
Generation V · #0576 — Astral Body Pokémon
Gothitelle is a Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, serving as the final evolution in the Gothita family. Known as the Astral Body Pokémon, Gothitelle is classified under National Pokédex number 576 and stands at 1.5 meters (4'11") tall, weighing a modest 44.0 kilograms (97.0 lbs). Despite its relatively compact frame, Gothitelle possesses immense psychic power that rivals many larger psychic-type Pokémon. With a base stat total of 490, Gothitelle excels in Special Defense (110) and Special Attack (95), supported by solid Defense (95), making it a formidable defensive special attacker. The species boasts a distinctly feminine gender ratio of 75% female to 25% male, a trait that hints at its humanoid nature and aesthetic design philosophy. Gothitelle evolves from Gothorita when it reaches level 41, completing the three-stage evolutionary line that began with the timid Gothita.
Base Stats
Height
1.5m
Weight
44.0kg
Category
Astral Body Pokémon
Gender
Male 25% / Female 75%
Color
purple
Shape
humanoid
Abilities
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
Gothitelle Biology & Physical Characteristics
Gothitelle presents a striking humanoid silhouette dominated by a black body complemented by purple and white accents. Its most distinctive feature is its teardrop-shaped head, crowned with a white bow-like fixture that extends from its apex. The Pokémon's face showcases a vivid purple coloration with a zigzag pattern resembling stylized bangs, framed by large, heavy-lidded eyes featuring blue irises and white pupils that seem to gaze into distant realms. A small mouth with crimson lips completes its enigmatic facial expression. The body itself is segmented into four progressively larger tiers, creating a graceful, elongated silhouette with thin arms ending in small purple hands adorned with white wrist disks. Stubby pink feet provide an almost comical contrast to its otherwise ethereal upper form. Each tier of the body bears white bow-like ornaments on its front, reflecting a consistently refined aesthetic. Gothitelle's immense psychic power warps the space around it, creating visible distortions through which distant starry skies thousands of light-years away become visible to observers nearby, a phenomenon that exemplifies the raw magnitude of its psychic capabilities.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Gothitelle Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Gothitelle exhibits a pronounced sexual dimorphism in population distribution, with females comprising 75% of the species while males represent only 25%. This heavily female-skewed ratio is unusual among Pokémon and suggests biological or evolutionary factors that favor female development or survival in the Gothita line. Despite these population statistics, there are no visually distinguishing characteristics between male and female Gothitelle, as both share identical appearance and stat distributions. Gothitelle belongs to the Human-Like egg group, a classification reserved for Pokémon with humanoid characteristics, and can breed with other members of this group to produce Gothita eggs. The breeding process requires 20 egg cycles to complete, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps for the egg to hatch into a Gothita. With a base friendship value adjusted to 70 across most games (though reduced to 50 in later generations), Gothitelle develops meaningful bonds with its trainers relatively quickly, though this connection carries the emotional weight of knowing its trainer's destiny. The species' reproduction follows standard psychic-type patterns, with eggs potentially inheriting moves and abilities from their parents through proper breeding mechanics.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
persim-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when confused to cure confusion.
Cost: 80
persim-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when confused to cure confusion.
Cost: 80
TMs & HMs
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
x y
tm03
black 2 white 2
tm03
black white
tm03
sun moon
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm04
emerald
tm04
firered leafgreen
tm04
ruby sapphire
tm04
diamond pearl
tm04
xd
tm04
heartgold soulsilver
tm04
black white
tm04
colosseum
tm04
platinum
tm04
sun moon
tm04
ultra sun ultra moon
tm04
x y
+793 more TMs/HMs
gothitelle's Evolution Chain
Gothitelle Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Gothitelle is the final evolution of the Gothita line, reached when Gothorita attains level 41. The evolution from Gothorita to Gothitelle represents a significant refinement of the psychic powers present in earlier forms, with Gothitelle achieving substantially higher Special Attack and Special Defense stats compared to its predecessor Gothorita. This final form retains the humanoid structure established in earlier evolutions while adding greater visual complexity through additional decorative bow fixtures and more pronounced facial features. The evolution process marks Gothitelle's development into a mature psychic entity capable of perceiving distant cosmic phenomena and divining timelines with devastating precision. Unlike many other Pokémon, Gothitelle does not possess a Mega Evolution or Gigantamax form, suggesting that it has already achieved its ultimate form as a psychic conduit. The completion of evolution into Gothitelle grants it access to powerful psychic moves and allows it to fully manifest its signature abilities—Frisk for strategic reconnaissance, Competitive for stat manipulation punishments, or the devastating Shadow Tag hidden ability that traps opponents mid-battle.
Where to Find
unova route 9
unova
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Gothitelle Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Gothitelle possesses a contemplative and somewhat melancholic personality, stemming from its unique ability to perceive the flow of time and destiny itself. Through careful observation of stellar placements and movements, Gothitelle can divine the future with remarkable accuracy, including the lifespan of its Trainer—a knowledge that often brings it to tears when fully comprehended. This ability to see mortality and the eventual end of all things has cultivated in Gothitelle a detached demeanor, as it operates with the philosophical understanding that all existence is finite. Despite its tremendous psychic power, Gothitelle actively dislikes conflict and prefers peaceful coexistence, choosing instead to spend its time gazing at the stars and contemplating the cosmos. The species is known to inhabit areas conducive to astronomical observation, often found in places with clear night skies where its connection to celestial bodies can be fully realized. There are harrowing reports from the Pokédex suggesting that when Gothitelle reveals a criminal's destined fate, that individual may vanish without a trace that very day, implying that the Pokémon's visions might influence destiny itself in terrifying ways.
Pokedex Entries
Starry skies thousands of light-years away are visible in the space distorted by their intense psychic power.
It can see the future from the movement of the stars. When it learns its Trainer’s life span, it cries in sadness.
They can predict the future from the placement and movement of the stars. They can see Trainers’ life spans.
Starry skies thousands of light-years away are visible in the space distorted by their intense psychic power.
They can predict the future from the placement and movement of the stars. They can see Trainers’ life spans.
Starry skies thousands of light-years away are visible in the space distorted by their intense psychic power.
They can predict the future from the placement and movement of the stars. They can see Trainers’ life spans.
It has tremendous psychic power, but it dislikes conflict. It’s also able to predict the future based on the movement of the stars.
A criminal who was shown his fate by a Gothitelle went missing that same day and was never seen again.
Gothitelle Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name "Gothitelle" derives from a combination of "Goth," reflecting the Pokémon's dark aesthetic and melancholic personality, and "elle," a French feminine suffix that emphasizes the species' predominantly female population and refined, elegant silhouette. The Japanese name "Gothiruselle" (ゴチルゼル) follows similar construction principles, with "Goth" maintaining the gothic designation while the ending conveys femininity. The design philosophy borrows extensively from Victorian-era aesthetics, particularly in the white bow fixtures adorning its head and body, which evoke Edwardian fashion sensibilities. Gothitelle's teardrop-shaped head and zigzag bangs reference both mystical fortune-tellers and classical depictions of wise oracles, while the multiple tiers of its body create a doll-like or dress-like appearance. The color scheme of black, purple, and white creates a sophisticated, almost nocturnal aesthetic that perfectly complements its role as a star-gazer and future-predictor. The species' connection to astral bodies and cosmic perception is reinforced through the Pokédex description detailing how distant starry skies become visible through the space distorted by its psychic power, making the design a perfect visual match for its celestial abilities and philosophical nature.
Learnable Moves
Gothitelle can learn 93 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| cosmic power | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double slap | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| expanding force | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| flatter | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| guard swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| heal block | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hypnosis | psychic | Status | — | 60 | 20 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| play nice | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic noise | psychic | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| psychic terrain | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| tickle | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Gothitelle Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Gothitelle serves as a specialized bulky special attacker with exceptional defensive capabilities, particularly in special defense where it boasts a respectable 110 base stat. Its Special Attack base of 95 allows it to deal meaningful damage with psychic-type moves, though it lacks the offensive firepower of dedicated special attackers. The Speed stat of 65 is notably below average, meaning Gothitelle will generally move after most opponents in battle unless specifically trained for speed or using priority moves. Its ability selections provide distinct strategic options: Frisk allows Gothitelle to scout opponent held items upon entry, providing crucial information for team planning and strategy adjustment mid-battle. Competitive is a more offensively-minded ability that raises Special Attack by two stages whenever any stat is lowered, potentially transforming defensive stat drops into offensive opportunities. The hidden ability Shadow Tag deserves special attention in competitive formats, as it completely prevents opponents from switching or fleeing, effectively trapping them in battle—a powerful tool for controlling matchups and preventing opponents from pivoting to favorable Pokémon. Gothitelle's movepool includes reliable psychic STAB in Psychic and Psyshock, utility moves like Trick and Switcheroo for manipulating held items, and support moves such as Reflect and Light Screen for team support. Its solid bulk, particularly its 110 Special Defense, allows it to absorb special attacks and outlast opponents in longer battles, though its low Speed requires careful team building around priority moves or trick room setups.
Commonly Asked Questions About Gothitelle
What type is Gothitelle?
Gothitelle is a psychic type Pokemon.
What does Gothitelle evolve from?
Gothitelle evolved from gothorita that evolved from gothita.
What are Gothitelle's weaknesses?
Gothitelle is weak to bug, ghost and dark type moves.
Where can I find Gothitelle?
Gothitelle can be found in unova route 9 (unova).
Gothitelle Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Gothitelle has carved out a unique niche in Pokémon culture as one of the most philosophically interesting Psychic-type designs, embodying themes of mortality, fate, and cosmic awareness that resonate with mature audiences. Its pokedex entries describing its ability to perceive trainers' lifespans and weep accordingly created memorable moments in the Pokémon community, sparking discussions about the emotional lives of Pokémon and the weight of such knowledge. The species gained particular prominence in Pokémon Sword and Shield, where the Pokédex entry revealed the unsettling tale of a criminal shown his fate by a Gothitelle who subsequently vanished without trace—a genuinely haunting narrative that elevated the Pokémon beyond typical monster designs into something approaching modern creepypasta territory. Fan artists have consistently drawn inspiration from Gothitelle's Victorian gothic aesthetic, with numerous fan designs exploring its appearance in human-inspired clothing or applying alternative color schemes. The Pokémon's feminine-dominant population has made it a favorite among trainers seeking to build thematically cohesive teams around elegant, mysterious Pokémon. In the competitive community, Gothitelle's Shadow Tag ability has generated both praise and controversy, with some viewing it as a fair balancing mechanic while others criticized its potential for centralizing team building strategies in certain formats. Its appearance in various Pokémon media, including trading card games and animated adaptations, has maintained steady visibility despite not being among the most iconic Psychic-types.
Where to Find Gothitelle in Every Pokémon Game
Gothitelle's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon game generations and versions, reflecting its status as a Generation V-exclusive that required subsequent game releases for consistent representation. In the original Black and White versions, Gothitelle could be encountered as a wild Pokémon in specific postgame locations and held National Pokédex number 0082 in the regional classification system. Black 2 and White 2 continued this availability with slightly adjusted locations and classified it as National Pokédex 0138. The Kalos region games (X and Y) placed Gothitelle in Mountain Kalos locations as Pokédex 0128, making it accessible during the main storyline for trainers seeking a psychic-type companion. Later generations showed inconsistent availability, with Sword and Shield featuring it as Pokédex 0269, while Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee completely omitted the line. Scarlet and Violet included Gothitelle as Pokédex 0236 in the main game, with additional availability in the Crown Tundra DLC (Pokédex 0053) and The Indigo Disk DLC (Pokédex 0103), reflecting its integration into the modern Pokémon ecosystem. For trainers seeking to obtain Gothitelle through evolution rather than wild encounters, catching a Gothita at lower levels and training it through Gothorita to Gothitelle at level 41 remains the most reliable method across nearly all games. The Pokémon's moderate catch rate of 50 (approximately 12.9% with a standard Poké Ball at full health) makes capture neither particularly difficult nor trivial, encouraging trainers to employ standard capture techniques rather than requiring specialized balls or status effects.