Gimmighoul Best Moveset
Ghost at 75 Sp. Atk and 10 Speed. AbilityRattled boosts Speed when hit by Dark, Ghost, or Bug. The moveset goes last against everything and can't threaten. Evolve to Gholdengo for Steel/Ghost TermStab at 133 Sp. Atk and AbilityGood as Gold that makes it immune to all status moves.
Gimmighoul was a niche pick at best in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A), rarely seen in standard play. This was Gimmighoul's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Rattled with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Gimmighoul best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Power Gem
- Tera Blast
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Gimmighoul Weakness
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 |
What is Gimmighoul Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Gimmighoul
Gengar's Shadow Ball hits Gimmighoul for 81-95%. Tyranitar threatens a KO with Knock Off (133-157%).
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gimmighoul View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x81-95% Sludge Bomb23-26% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gimmighoul View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off 2x133-157%KO Stone Edge102-120%KO | ||
Evolution
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
Shiny Gimmighoul
Gimmighoul's shiny gives the coin-in-a-chest ghost a slightly different gold tint on its treasure. When the design is built around a single color already, making that color fractionally warmer doesn't move the needle. At least Gholdengo commits to the bit in a different way.
Shiny Gimmighoul Odds & Hunting Methods
2 of 2 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Gimmighoul
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.
How to Obtain Gimmighoul in SV
The line opens with Gimmighoul at Lv. 10-50 via fixed encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Gimmighoul ✓South Province (Area Three) - WatchtowerLv.10Interact with PokemonSouth Province (Area Two) - WatchtowerLv.10Interact with PokemonEast Province (Area Three) - WatchtowerLv.25Interact with PokemonGlaseado Mountain - WatchtowerLv.35Interact with PokemonSouth Province (Area Six) - Leaking TowerLv.40Interact with PokemonNorth Province (Area One) - WatchtowerLv.50Interact with PokemonCasseroya Lake - Watchtower No. 2Interact with PokemonEast Province (Area One) - WatchtowerInteract with PokemonWest Province (Area One) - WatchtowerInteract with Pokemon
Step 2Evolve into Gholdengo
Gimmighoul haunts Lumiose City's Wild Zones, appearing as a visible overworld encounter that ranges from level 62 up to level 64.
Where To Catch Gimmighoul in LZA
- Step 2Evolve into Gholdengo
Base Stats
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.
Gimmighoul Event Distributions
Gimmighoul is a one-time Mystery Gift event Pokemon rather than a repeat giveaway.
Gimmighoul GiftDec 2023 - Dec 2024ScarletVioletNot shiny
Gimmighoul Guide
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.
Game Availability
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Gimmighoul has appeared in 2 games across 1 generation. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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