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TL;DR. Pumpkaboo (Large Size) is a ghost/grass-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 335. The pumpkin body is inhabited by a spirit trapped in this world. As the sun sets, it becomes restless and active.
Ghost Grass
The pumpkin body is inhabited by a spirit trapped in this world. As the sun sets, it becomes restless and active.
Height0.5 m
Weight7.5 kg
AbilitiesPickup, Frisk
HiddenInsomnia
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 335. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 54
Attack 66
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 44
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 46
Total335
335 base stat total, the 731st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 127th among Ghost-types.
70 base Defense, Pumpkaboo (Large Size)'s strongest stat, ranking 86th of 182 Ghost-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) on Daily Pokémon
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Pumpkaboo (Large Size) in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Pumpkaboo (Large Size) reaches 1,244 CP at level 40 and 1,423 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack120
GO Defense122
GO Stamina144
Max CP (L40)1,244
Max CP (L50)1,406
Best buddy (L51)1,423
Raid catch CP 661–711 (L20). Weather boosted 826–888 (L25).
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Shiny release
Shiny Pumpkaboo first appeared on November 1, 2022, during After Halloween 2022.
Competitive
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Pumpkaboo (Large Size) across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #514 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #514 75.6 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Pumpkaboo (Large Size).
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Pumpkaboo (Large Size), each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Pumpkaboo (Large Size)?
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) is a Ghost/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Pumpkaboo (Large Size) weak to?
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Pumpkaboo (Large Size) resistant to?
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground.
Does Pumpkaboo (Large Size) evolve?
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Pumpkaboo (Large Size) from?
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #10028.
What are Pumpkaboo (Large Size)'s base stats?
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) has HP 54, Attack 66, Defense 70, Special Attack 44, Special Defense 55, and Speed 46. Total base stat total: 335.
What are Pumpkaboo (Large Size)'s abilities?
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) can have the abilities Pickup, Frisk, plus the Hidden Ability Insomnia.
Is Pumpkaboo (Large Size) legendary or mythical?
No. Pumpkaboo (Large Size) is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Pumpkaboo (Large Size)'s best stat?
Pumpkaboo (Large Size)'s highest base stat is Defense at 70, which ranks 86th of 182 Ghost-type Pokémon.
Is Pumpkaboo (Large Size) good?
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) has a base stat total of 335, the 731st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 127th among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Other Pumpkaboo forms
Pumpkaboo variants.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Pumpkaboo (Large Size) is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fire Ice Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Water Grass Electric Ground
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting
Comparison
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) vs. the average Ghost-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 182 Ghost-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Pumpkaboo (Large Size) | Ghost avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 54 | 66 | -12 |
| Attack | 66 | 75 | -9 |
| Defense | 70 | 74 | -4 |
| Special Attack | 44 | 75 | -31 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 75 | -20 |
| Speed | 46 | 62 | -16 |
| Total | 335 | 427 | -92 |
Game appearances
Pumpkaboo appears in 8 games.
Every mainline release where Pumpkaboo is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
Gen IX
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Pumpkaboo (Large Size).
Every main-series game Pumpkaboo (Large Size) is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
These rows are for Pumpkaboo. Pumpkaboo (Large Size) is one of its forms.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildJaune District: Wild Zone 15 (Medium/Small Varieties (day), Large/Jumbo Varieties (night))
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ & 4★ Ghost-type wild zones, 4★ Grass-type wild zones) (All Sizes) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- WildRoute 4, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills (All Sizes)
- RaidDappled Grove, Giant's Mirror (Max Raid Battle) (All Sizes)
- RaidSouth Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) (Average Size)
- ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 4, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills (All Sizes)
- RaidDappled Grove, Giant's Mirror (Max Raid Battle) (All Sizes)
- RaidWatchtower Ruins, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) (Average Size)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 16 (All Sizes)
- WildFriend Safari (Ghost) (Average Size) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Pumpkaboo appears in 42 episodes.
From XY011 (2013-12-19) through HZ143 (2026-07-17).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Pumpkaboo (Large Size) sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Pumpkaboo (Large Size) in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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