Gogoat (Pokémon)


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Gogoat (Japanese: ゴーゴート Gogoat) is a  introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves from starting at level 32.

Biology
Gogoat are quadruped, hoofed Pokémon similar to goats. They are covered in fluffy, brown fur that is dark across the back and light around the belly and legs. Around their neck, they have a thick, green leafy mane that extends down their spine and ends in a short tail. The fur on their face is white with fluffier fur on their chin. They have a black nose and red eyes with white pupils. The eyes are surrounded by a black marking. The top of their head is dark brown and has two long, curving, black horns that extend over their back. The fur on their legs is shorter than the rest of their body, dark brown on the upper leg, and white around the feet. Each foot ends in a cloven, brownish-orange hoof.

Gogoat are known to have empathic abilities being able to sense the feelings of whoever grips its horns; this ability is so acute that it can move as if it and its rider were one being. Wild Gogoat live in mountainous regions and choose their leader by locking horns.

Alexa's Gogoat
Gogoat debuted in The Journalist from Another Region!, under the ownership of Alexa. In Go, Go Gogoat!, it was revealed that Gogoat was Alexa's first Pokémon; she caught it after it helped her climb up a cliff to her campsite. This episode also focused on its ability to sense the feelings of an individual who touches its horns.

Other
A Gogoat appeared in Thawing an Icy Panic!, under the ownership of Ramos. It reappeared in The Green, Green Grass Types of Home! during a Gym against, where it was defeated by. Gogoat reappeared again in Rocking Kalos Defenses! and Forming a More Perfect Union!, where it participated in the fight against the Giant Rock.

A Gogoat appeared during a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!, under the ownership of. It was used as his method of transportation.

Minor appearances
Multiple Gogoat appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

Multiple Gogoat appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as residents of Allearth Forest.

Multiple Gogoat appeared in A Race for Home!.

Multiple Gogoat appeared in A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways!.

A Gogoat appeared in Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad. It was among the Pokémon residing in a forest.

A Gogoat appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

A Gogoat appeared in I Choose You!.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Two Gogoat were first seen in Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change, when and Professor Sycamore were riding two from the Gogoat Shuttle service when they went to meet up with, , , and.

Ramos also owns a Gogoat that first appeared in Pyroar Breathes. It was first used to try and stop the ultimate weapon from activating.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Gogoat appears as a Poké Ball summon. When summoned, it charges around the stage with, and can be mounted by anyone.

Trophy information
''Lots of people in Lumiose City get around by riding on the backs of these Grass-type Pokémon. If you summon one during a fight, it'll run around the stage and charge at your opponents using Take Down. If you like, you can even jump on its back and get a lift around the stage from it!''

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Gogoat returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining the same behavior from the previous game.

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Trivia

 * Gogoat is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 531.
 * Gogoat has the highest base of all  Pokémon.
 * In pre-release footage shown in the E3 developer roundtable, Gogoat's form was shown. However, in the final release, its Shiny colors were changed drastically.

Origin
Gogoat is based on a, possibly a , , , or ibex due to its horns, though they also resemble the horns of various s and s. It is also based on a , as it can be ridden and has -like horns. The grass that grows upon it may originate from or, gods of nature who are half-goat, half-human. The grass could also be a reference to the traditional figures in northern Europe made of hay.

Name origin
Gogoat may be derived from go, 轟轟 gōgō (rumbling), and goat.

Related articles

 * Alexa's Gogoat