Nothing fancy in Pumpkaboo's spread. It leans physical with Defense out front. And you'll get 1 Defense EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Supersized Pumpkaboo are very partial to the spirits of people who were of similarly superior proportions.
Massive Pumpkaboo are said to be the product of areas where a great number of lost souls lingered.
Type-wise, Pumpkaboo takes extra damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. The Ghost/Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Chi-Yu can KO Pumpkaboo with Overheat (156-184%). Kyurem's Draco Meteor hits Pumpkaboo for 76-90%. Sinistcha deals 73-86% with Shadow Ball.
 Chi-Yu DarkFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeadsofruin ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pumpkaboo View Chi-Yu builds →Heat Wave 2x115-135%KO Dark Pulse 2x97-114%KO Snarl 2x67-78% Overheat 2x156-184%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pumpkaboo View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x13-16% Draco Meteor76-90% | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Pumpkaboo View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball 2x73-86% | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Pumpkaboo View Braviary builds →U Turn15-18% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Pumpkaboo View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x96-113%KO Psyshock43-51% | ||
To get Gourgeist from Pumpkaboo, you need a trade. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 159 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Pumpkaboo easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
The 50% bulk from Eviolite is no joke. Pumpkaboo takes hits that fully evolved Pokemon can't, especially with max HP and Defense EVs pushing the physical wall side. Trickortreat gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Pumpkaboo best EVs are HP and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Or Treat
- Curse
- Destiny Bond
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 7.
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Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Pumpkaboo learns Power Whip and Energy Ball naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Dark coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Curse and Destiny Bond give Pumpkaboo options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Poltergeist. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Bestow and Curse give Pumpkaboo options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Energy Ball. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Bestow and Destiny Bond give Pumpkaboo options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Solar Beam and Energy Ball. The egg moves push it further.
Pumpkaboo doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from X or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Pumpkaboo is available from early-game routes onward at decent spawn rates. 88 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Pumpkaboo in Sword & Shield
88 walking encounters at Lv. 14-31 for Pumpkaboo across Sword and Shield. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Pumpkaboo can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from X or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Pumpkaboo evolves into Gourgeist by trading. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 335 BST.
For a casual playthrough, Pumpkaboo works as a placeholder. Ghost/Grass coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Gourgeist. That's where the stats start mattering.
Pumpkaboo is catchable across 6 games. Debuted in Legends: Z-A and most recently available in X & Y and Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Pumpkaboo appears in 6 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since X & Y, Pumpkaboo has been obtainable in 6 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Pumpkaboo has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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 6XYDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves