Is Gourgeist Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Ghost/Grass via trade. The Super Size form has the best stats. Immune to Normal and Fighting for Hala. Niche pick with trade barrier. Handles specific matchups but doesn't carry teams.
Ilima's Pokemon outpace and outclass Pumpkaboo here.
Hala's team hits Pumpkaboo's weaknesses hard.
Pumpkaboo trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Kiawe's team hits Pumpkaboo's weaknesses hard.
Pumpkaboo trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Pumpkaboo trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Pumpkaboo's weaknesses hard.
Pumpkaboo trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nanu's team hits Pumpkaboo's weaknesses hard.
Mina's typing presses Pumpkaboo's defenses.
Pumpkaboo has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Pumpkaboo's weaknesses hard.
Pumpkaboo trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Pumpkaboo trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's Pokemon outpace and outclass Pumpkaboo here.
Kukui's team hits Pumpkaboo's weaknesses hard.
Gourgeist cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Gourgeist in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Gourgeist can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Pumpkaboo from X & Y or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Gourgeist in USUM
Step 1Obtain PumpkabooLATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 16 · Tall grass only. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Giant's Mirror · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Gourgeist ✓
Gourgeist Weakness
Gourgeist's Ghost/Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
What is Gourgeist Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Gourgeist
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Salamence builds →Fly 2x84-100%KO Fire Fang 2x43-51% Bite 2x39-47% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Oricorio Fire | C | |
 Rufflet Normal | C | |
 Trumbeak Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Trumbeak builds →Pluck 2x43-53% Thief 2x29-35% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Salamence builds →Fly 2x79-94% Fire Fang 2x40-48% Bite 2x37-45% | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x76-90% Bite 2x22-27% | ||
 Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Fearow builds →Pluck 2x42-49% Thief 2x27-33% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x52-63% Bite 2x33-39% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Salamence builds →Fly 2x85-102%KO Fire Fang 2x44-52% Bite 2x40-48% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x82-97% Bite 2x24-29% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Fearow builds →Pluck 2x45-53% Thief 2x29-35% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Arcanine builds →Fire Fang 2x53-63% Bite 2x35-42% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x85-100%KO Thief 2x18-22% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Salamence builds →Fly 2x81-96% Fire Fang 2x39-47% Bite 2x38-44% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x78-92% Bite 2x21-25% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Fearow builds →Pluck 2x42-50% Assurance 2x28-33% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x82-98% Thief 2x34-41% Flame Charge 2x28-34% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x86-101%KO Thief 2x18-22% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Salamence builds →Fly 2x82-98% Crunch 2x48-58% Fire Fang 2x41-48% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x80-94% Bite 2x20-24% | ||
Fearow Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Fearow builds →Pluck 2x42-51% Assurance 2x28-34% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x67-80% Overheat 2x113-134%KO Shadow Claw 2x39-46% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x146-172%KO Shadow Ball 2x60-71% Snarl 2x62-74% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x83-98% Overheat 2x72-85% Thief 2x34-40% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Honchkrow builds →Fly 2x78-92% Sucker Punch 2x60-71% Shadow Ball 2x58-69% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x146-172%KO Shadow Claw 2x25-30% Thief 2x22-26% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x169-198%KO Hurricane 2x96-113%KO | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x65-77% Overheat 2x110-131%KO Shadow Claw 2x36-44% Acrobatics 2x28-34% | ||
Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x141-167%KO Shadow Ball 2x59-69% Snarl 2x61-73% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Honchkrow builds →Fly 2x73-87% Sucker Punch 2x59-70% Shadow Ball 2x57-68% | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x80-94% Overheat 2x69-82% Thief 2x32-39% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x125-148%KO Payback 2x23-27% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x168-198%KO Hurricane 2x95-112%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x180-212%KO Shadow Ball 2x112-132%KO Thief 2x18-21% | ||
 Pyroar FireNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Pyroar builds →Overheat 2x141-166%KO Snarl 2x41-48% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Flareon builds →Flare Blitz 2x102-120%KO Bite 2x35-41% Shadow Ball 2x52-61% | ||
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Braviary builds →Brave Bird 2x98-116%KO Shadow Claw 2x39-46% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x92-109%KO Darkest Lariat 2x66-79% Shadow Claw 2x37-44% Acrobatics 2x29-35% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x128-151%KO Payback 2x22-27% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x172-203%KO Hurricane 2x97-114%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x183-216%KO Shadow Ball 2x114-134%KO Dark Pulse 2x76-89% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Arcanine can KO Gourgeist with Flare Blitz (144-169%). Salamence's Outrage hits Gourgeist for 58-68%. Gengar's Shadow Ball also KOs at 113-133%.
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x144-169%KO Wild Charge18-21% | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemFlyiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Salamence builds →Earthquake16-19% Outrage58-68% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gourgeist View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x113-133%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves View Hitmonchan builds →
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Gourgeist Evolutions
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gourgeist to get Pumpkaboo eggs easily using 52 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Bestow, Curse, Destiny Bond and 1 more.
USUM Gourgeist Best Moveset
Super Size form reaches 122 Defense with Ghost/Grass typing and AbilityFrisk revealing items. 90 Attack at moderate power. But 84 Speed in the Small form or 54 in Super mean the moveset never finds the right balance of offense, Speed, and bulk. D-tier across all size variants.
Best Build
Gourgeist best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Seed Bomb
- Trick Or Treat
- Shadow Sneak
- Phantom Force
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The natural movepool does the job, but Bestow and Curse from the egg pool give Gourgeist something extra. Pair those with Solar Beam and Phantom Force for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Gourgeist Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gourgeist has a 494 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. It works best as a balanced. Seedbomb with Ghostiumz is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
No. Gourgeist is not catchable in the wild. It only comes from trade-evolving Pumpkaboo. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Pumpkaboo to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Gourgeist has appeared in 6 games across 5 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 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 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves