Gothorita Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Gothorita (#45) from the Emerging Powers set is an Uncommon Stage 1 Psychic Pokémon with 80 HP. Its attacks—Double Slap and Psybeam—lean into coin flips and status effects, making it a tidy, thematic pickup for both collectors and casual players.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Gothita)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Attacks:
• Double Slap: Flip 2 coins; does 20 damage per heads (cost: 1 Colorless)
• Psybeam: Deals 20 damage and Confuses the Defending Pokémon (cost: 1 Psychic, 1 Colorless)
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This printing appears in Emerging Powers as card 45. It is an Uncommon Psychic-type illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, with a moveset that emphasizes coin flips and status effects.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identify it by set code “bw2-45,” the Emerging Powers set symbol, Atsuko Nishida’s artwork, the Psychic type, and its Stage 1 evolution line.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its moderate HP and coin-flip-based attacks make it a tactical choice in casual play, especially for decks focusing on status conditions like Confusion.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a protective sleeve and store away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as an Uncommon, keeping edges and surfaces clean and sharp supports long-term collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Emerging Powers: Introduces Gothorita as a Stage 1 Psychic Pokémon centered on hypnotic and confusing attacks—echoing the set’s theme of emerging psychic strength and strategic play.