Gothita Collectors Guide: Emerging Powers #43

Character Intro

Gothita is a Common Pokémon card from the Emerging Powers set, numbered 43. It has 60 HP and features the attacks Hypnotic Gaze and Double Slap. A straightforward, accessible pick for Psychic-type collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Hypnotic Gaze: Puts the Defending Pokémon to Sleep.
• Double Slap: Flip 2 coins; this attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
• Flavor Text: Their ribbonlike feelers increase their psychic power. They are always staring at something.
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This printing of Gothita appears in the Emerging Powers set as card number 43. It is a Common card illustrated by MAHOU. No alternate printings or special editions are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identifiers include set code “bw2” and card number 43. Its Psychic type and Basic stage further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers: Features Gothita as a Basic Psychic-type with a sleep-inducing move and a coin-flip damage attack, aligning with the set’s Psychic themes and simple, tactical play.