Gourgeist's Ghost/Grass typing gives it an immunity to Normal and Fighting. The 5 weaknesses are the tradeoff, but that immunity creates real opportunities. Been around since Gen 6. Needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
Gourgeist's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Sp. Atk trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Defense EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Supersized Gourgeist aren’t picky. They will forcefully drag anyone off to the afterlife.
A supersized Pumpkaboo evolves into a supersized Gourgeist. Its bodily proportions also get passed on to its descendants.
Gourgeist Weakness
AvgGourgeist's Ghost/Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark moves. It shrugs off Normal and Fighting-type attacks completely. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Gourgeist's physical bulk (base 122 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Gourgeist doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need a trade to get here from Pumpkaboo's line. Breed this form to get Pumpkaboo eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Pumpkaboo gave Gourgeist the biggest boost in Defense (+52), bringing the total to 494 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Gourgeist to get Pumpkaboo eggs easily using 43 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Curse, Destiny Bond, Disable.
Frisk isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Weakness Policy for a massive attack boost after eating a super-effective hit and max Attack and Speed EVs, Gourgeist fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Jolly nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Gourgeist Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Trick Or Treat
- Phantom Force
- Flame Charge
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Gourgeist won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Power Whip and Solar Beam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Gourgeist's 2-stage line starts with Pumpkaboo, which appears at decent rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Gourgeist in Sword & Shield
Pumpkaboo is your first catch on the way to Gourgeist. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-31 across 88 total spots in the chain.
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HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-315%MidSnowingMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-315%MidHeavy FogMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-315%MidThunderstormMODERATEHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-315%MidHeavy FogMODERATEHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-315%MidSnowstormCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-313%MidSnowstormCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-313%MidSandstormCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-313%MidOvercastCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-313%MidSandstormCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-313%MidIntense SunCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-313%MidOvercastCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-313%MidRainingCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-313%MidIntense SunCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-313%MidNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-313%MidRainingCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-313%MidSnowingCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-313%MidNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-313%MidHeavy FogCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-313%MidSnowingCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-313%MidHeavy FogCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-313%MidSnowstormCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-312%MidSandstormCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-312%MidOvercastCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-312%MidIntense SunCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-312%MidOvercastCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-312%MidRainingCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-312%MidIntense SunCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-312%MidNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-312%MidRainingCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-312%MidSnowingCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-312%MidNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-312%MidHeavy FogCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-312%MidSnowingCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-312%MidSnowstormCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-312%MidHeavy FogCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-312%MidSnowstormCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-312%MidSandstormHARDGiant's MirrorShieldOverworldLv.28-301%MidNormal WeatherHARDGiant's MirrorSwordOverworldLv.28-301%MidNormal WeatherHARDHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-311%MidOvercastHARDHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-311%MidIntense SunHARDHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-311%MidRainingHARDHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-311%MidIntense SunHARDHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-311%MidNormal WeatherHARDHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-311%MidRainingHARDHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-311%MidSnowingHARDHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-311%MidNormal WeatherHARDHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-311%MidHeavy FogHARDHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-311%MidSnowingHARDHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-311%MidSnowstormHARDHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-311%MidHeavy FogHARDHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-311%MidThunderstormHARDHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-311%MidThunderstormHARDHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-311%MidSnowstormHARDHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-311%MidSandstormHARDHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-311%MidSandstormHARDHammerlocke HillsSwordOverworldLv.29-311%MidOvercast
Step 2Gourgeist ✓
Gourgeist has a 494 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a balanced. Base 122 Defense is where it shines.
Watch for Arcanine (Fire), Walrein (Ice), and Talonflame (Flying) when using Gourgeist. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Pumpkaboo evolves into Gourgeist by trading. Gourgeist is the fully evolved form. At 494 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Pickup picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items — that's the one you want on Gourgeist. Insomnia is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Frisk works too if your team needs something different.
Gourgeist fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Base 84 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Gourgeist appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in X & Y, Gourgeist has appeared in 6 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A