Pumpkaboo (#0710) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP49109–156208–302

Atk6663–129123–254

Def7067–134130–262

SpA4444–10583–205

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe5150–11396–221

Total335Higher than 28% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 51). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+113Max103No SP71Min63Scarf169Tailwind226

At max Speed, Pumpkaboo outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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 DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0710PumpkabooGhostGrass
1. Trade#0711GourgeistGhostGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

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

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

4Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

8Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

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

TM / HM / TR 37

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

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

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

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

Egg moves 3

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggDestiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

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. Pumpkaboo’s size is set when it is encountered, and cannot be changed.

Mountain Kalos#063Galar#191Lumiose#204

The light that streams out from the holes in the pumpkin can hypnotize and control the people and Pokémon that see it.
Shield
Spirits that wander this world are placed into Pumpkaboo’s body. They’re then moved on to the afterlife.
Sword
It is said to carry wandering spirits to the place where they belong so they can move on.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
The pumpkin body is inhabited by a spirit trapped in this world. As the sun sets, it becomes restless and active.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: バケッチャ
Japanese (romaji): Bakeccha
Korean: 호바귀
Chinese (Traditional): 南瓜精
Chinese (Simplified): 南瓜精
French: Pitrouille
German: Irrbis
Spanish: Pumpkaboo
Italian: Pumpkaboo

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 67
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 7 areas

Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Route 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–16
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 8 areas

Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–50
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Route 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–16
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 16Walking on rough terrain · Lv 34–35

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 16Walking on rough terrain · Lv 34–35