Gourgeist (#0711) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk9085–156166–306

Def122114–191224–377

SpA5856–121108–236

SpD7572–139139–273

Spe8480–149155–293

Total494Higher than 67% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 84). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+149Max136No SP104Min93Scarf223Tailwind298

At max Speed, Gourgeist outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Fire2×Flying2×Ghost2×Ice2×

Resists

Electric½×Grass½×Ground½×Water½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

PoisonRockBugSteelPsychicDragonFairy

Abilities

Pickup
Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
Frisk
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
InsomniaHidden ability
Prevents sleep.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#256 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 3 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Choice Scarf (37.6%) · Frisk (88.1%) · Jolly (41%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (16.4%)

Moves Poltergeist, Trick-or-Treat, Will-O-Wisp, Trick

Singles

#257 of 262 used

▲ 2 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 2 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (17.3%) · Insomnia (61.7%) · Jolly (27.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (13.4%)

Moves Poltergeist, Will-O-Wisp, Power Whip, Shadow Sneak

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0710PumpkabooGhostGrass
1. Trade#0711GourgeistGhostGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 19

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

1ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

1MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

1Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

1Trick-or-TreatAdds Ghost to the target’s types.GhostStatus—100%20

12Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

12Trick-or-TreatAdds Ghost to the target’s types.GhostStatus—100%20

16Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

20Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

24Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

24Trick-or-TreatAdds Ghost to the target’s types.GhostStatus—100%20

28Worry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

32Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

36Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

36Trick-or-TreatAdds Ghost to the target’s types.GhostStatus—100%20

40TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

44Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

48Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

TM / HM / TR 44

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM17Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM19SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM26Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM44ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM50Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM70Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM77HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM86Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

TM92Mystical FireHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FireSpec75100%10

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TR02FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TR15Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR33Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TR38TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TR40Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TR52Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TR59Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR68Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TR72Power WhipInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys12085%10

TR77Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TR81Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

Tutor 3

TutorGrassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TutorPoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

TutorSkitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Pumpkin Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: —

About its forms: Forms have different stats. Gourgeist’s size is set as a Pumpkaboo, and cannot be changed.

Mountain Kalos#064Galar#192Lumiose#205

In the darkness of a new-moon night, Gourgeist will come knocking. Whoever answers the door will be swept off to the afterlife.
Shield
Eerie cries emanate from its body in the dead of night. The sounds are said to be the wails of spirits who are suffering in the afterlife.
Sword
It enwraps its prey in its hairlike arms. It sings joyfully as it observes the suffering of its prey.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
Singing in eerie voices, they wander town streets on the night of the new moon. Anyone who hears their song is cursed.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: パンプジン
Japanese (romaji): Pumpjin
Korean: 펌킨인
Chinese (Traditional): 南瓜怪人
Chinese (Simplified): 南瓜怪人
French: Banshitrouye
German: Pumpdjinn
Spanish: Gourgeist
Italian: Gourgeist

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 173
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Amorphous
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Shield 5 areas

Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Hammerlocke HillsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 6 areas

Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Hammerlocke HillsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60