Gholdengo
A#1000 · Gen 9 · BST 550
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 162 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 80 | 115 | 153 | 111 | 104 |
| Lonely | 88 ▲ | 103 ▼ | 153 | 111 | 104 |
| Brave | 88 ▲ | 115 | 153 | 111 | 93 ▼ |
| Adamant | 88 ▲ | 115 | 137 ▼ | 111 | 104 |
| Naughty | 88 ▲ | 115 | 153 | 99 ▼ | 104 |
| Bold | 72 ▼ | 126 ▲ | 153 | 111 | 104 |
| Docile(neutral) | 80 | 115 | 153 | 111 | 104 |
| Relaxed | 80 | 126 ▲ | 153 | 111 | 93 ▼ |
| Impish | 80 | 126 ▲ | 137 ▼ | 111 | 104 |
| Lax | 80 | 126 ▲ | 153 | 99 ▼ | 104 |
| Timid | 72 ▼ | 115 | 153 | 111 | 114 ▲ |
| Hasty | 80 | 103 ▼ | 153 | 111 | 114 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 80 | 115 | 153 | 111 | 104 |
| Jolly | 80 | 115 | 137 ▼ | 111 | 114 ▲ |
| Naive | 80 | 115 | 153 | 99 ▼ | 114 ▲ |
| Modest | 72 ▼ | 115 | 168 ▲ | 111 | 104 |
| Mild | 80 | 103 ▼ | 168 ▲ | 111 | 104 |
| Quiet | 80 | 115 | 168 ▲ | 111 | 93 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 80 | 115 | 153 | 111 | 104 |
| Rash | 80 | 115 | 168 ▲ | 99 ▼ | 104 |
| Calm | 72 ▼ | 115 | 153 | 122 ▲ | 104 |
| Gentle | 80 | 103 ▼ | 153 | 122 ▲ | 104 |
| Sassy | 80 | 115 | 153 | 122 ▲ | 93 ▼ |
| Careful | 80 | 115 | 137 ▼ | 122 ▲ | 104 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 80 | 115 | 153 | 111 | 104 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Gholdengo blocks status and Prankster moves with Good as Gold while firing strong Make It Rain spread damage. It is a flexible special pivot with great defensive typing.
Strengths
- + Good as Gold immunity
- + Make It Rain spread
- + Excellent typing
Weaknesses
- − Ground and Fire weak
- − Make It Rain SpA drop
- − Low Speed
Common builds & options
Moves
SpecialSpecial Ghost STAB; may lower Sp. Def.
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SpecialConsistent Electric STAB.
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Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
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SpecialSpecial Rock STAB.
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Partners · Counters · Checks
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Gholdengo good in ChampionsVGC?
Gholdengo currently trends as a A-tier pick (Special Attacker, Status Absorber). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
＋What is the best build for Gholdengo in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Choice Specs with moves like Make It Rain, Shadow Ball, Thunderbolt. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
＋What counters Gholdengo?
Frequent answers include urshifu-rapid-strike, groudon. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.