Pumpkaboo is technically a pre-evolution of Gourgeist, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Normal and Fighting moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
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.
The pumpkin body is inhabited by a spirit trapped in this world. As the sun sets, it becomes restless and active.
It is said to carry wandering spirits to the place where they belong so they can move on.
Pumpkaboo Weakness
AvgType-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.
To get Gourgeist from Pumpkaboo, you need a trade. The evolution method matters here. Evolving adds up to 159 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Pumpkaboo easily from the Indeterminate egg group. Pass egg moves like Bestow, Destiny Bond, Disable to offspring.
Best Build
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates across 8 locations for Pumpkaboo in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations
8 walking encounters at Lv. 34-36 for Pumpkaboo across X and Y. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
At 335 BST, Pumpkaboo is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Gourgeist before bringing it to any serious fight.
Pumpkaboo evolves into Gourgeist by trading. Pumpkaboo is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Pickup is the go-to ability for Pumpkaboo. It picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. Its hidden ability Insomnia can work in specific setups. Frisk is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Pumpkaboo is a physical attacker with base 66 Attack. But the speed tells the real story — at base 51 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
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.
- 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