Gimmighoul's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Pokémon was born from passion that seeped into a coin. It wanders, apparently seeking to return to the treasure chest it once inhabited.
It wanders around, carrying an old coin on its back. It survives by draining the life-force from humans who try to pick up its coin.
Gimmighoul's Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Ghost and Dark. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Lokix's Sucker Punch hits Gimmighoul for 79-94%. Gengar deals 81-95% with Shadow Ball.
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves View Annihilape builds →
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 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gimmighoul View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x74-87% U Turn19-23% Sucker Punch 2x79-94% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gimmighoul View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x81-95% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gimmighoul View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x133-157%KO Stone Edge102-120%KO Pursuit 2x83-97% Earthquake68-80% | ||
A Ghost type with 300 stats, Gimmighoul has a chain leading to Gholdengo. Breeding won't work. The evolved forms gain up to 250 total stats over Gimmighoul. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Nasty Plot, Gimmighoul threatens a wide range with spread EVs and Eviolite backing every hit.
Best Build
Gimmighoul best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Power Gem
- Tera Blast
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Gimmighoul's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Rock coverage on top of Shadow Ball and Hex for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Gimmighoul's options are limited here. You've got Shadow Ball for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Ghost hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Gimmighoul is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Casseroya Lake when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Gimmighoul in Scarlet & Violet
You'll get Gimmighoul through 18 set encounters at Lv. 10-50. The list below covers each fixed location with its requirements.
Gimmighoul doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Scarlet to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Gimmighoul is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Get Gimmighoul to Gholdengo through a special method. At 300 BST, Gimmighoul is just the starting point.
Gimmighoul does the job early-game if you need a Ghost type on your team. Evolve it into Gholdengo before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Limited availability for Gimmighoul. 2 games total. Debuted in Legends: Z-A. Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A are the most recent.
Gimmighoul can be found in Legends: Z-A and Scarlet & Violet.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Gimmighoul has appeared in 2 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves