Pumpkaboo
TL;DR. Pumpkaboo 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.
The pumpkin body is inhabited by a spirit trapped in this world. As the sun sets, it becomes restless and active.
Stat spread.
Total of 335. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Pumpkaboo 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 reaches 1,244 CP at level 40 and 1,423 CP as a best buddy.
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Pumpkaboo in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Pumpkaboo across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #514 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Pumpkaboo.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Pumpkaboo, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Pumpkaboo?
Pumpkaboo is a Ghost/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Pumpkaboo weak to?
Pumpkaboo takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Pumpkaboo resistant to?
Pumpkaboo is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground.
How does Pumpkaboo evolve?
Pumpkaboo evolves into Gourgeist (Trade).
What generation is Pumpkaboo from?
Pumpkaboo was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0710.
What are Pumpkaboo's base stats?
Pumpkaboo has HP 49, Attack 66, Defense 70, Special Attack 44, Special Defense 55, and Speed 51. Total base stat total: 335.
What are Pumpkaboo's abilities?
Pumpkaboo can have the abilities Pickup, Frisk, plus the Hidden Ability Insomnia.
Is Pumpkaboo legendary or mythical?
No. Pumpkaboo is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Pumpkaboo's best stat?
Pumpkaboo's highest base stat is Defense at 70, which ranks 86th of 182 Ghost-type Pokémon.
Is Pumpkaboo good?
Pumpkaboo 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.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Pumpkaboo as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Pumpkaboo is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Pumpkaboo vs. the average Ghost-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 182 Ghost-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Pumpkaboo | Ghost avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 49 | 66 | -17 |
| Attack | 66 | 75 | -9 |
| Defense | 70 | 74 | -4 |
| Special Attack | 44 | 75 | -31 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 75 | -20 |
| Speed | 51 | 62 | -11 |
| Total | 335 | 427 | -92 |
Pumpkaboo appears in 8 games.
Every mainline release where Pumpkaboo is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Pumpkaboo in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 2 games have a known habitat.
Pumpkaboo appears in 41 episodes.
From XY011 (2013-12-19) through JN091 (2021-12-17).
- XY011 The Bamboozling Forest! XY 2014-03-29
- XY013 Kindergarten Chaos! XY 2014-04-12
- XY014 Seeking Shelter From the Storm! XY 2014-04-19
- XY019 A Conspiracy to Conquer! XY 2014-05-24
- XY021 A PokéVision of Things to Come! XY 2014-06-14
- XY022 Going for the Gold! XY 2014-06-21
- XY027 The Bonds of Evolution! XY 2014-07-26
- XY029 Mega Revelations! XY 2014-08-09
- XY030 The Cave of Trials! XY 2014-08-16
- XY033 The Bonds of Mega Evolution! XY 2014-09-06
- XY034 The Forest Champion! XY 2014-09-13
- XY036 The Cave of Mirrors! XY 2014-09-27
+ 29 more episodes
- XY037 Forging Forest Friendships! XY 2014-10-04
- XY038 Summer of Discovery! XY 2014-10-11
- XY039 Day Three Block Busters! XY 2014-10-18
- XY042 Origins of Mega Evolution! XY 2014-11-08
- XY043 Showdown at the Shalour Gym! XY 2014-11-15
- XY044 Splitting Heirs! XY 2014-11-22
- XY046 Dreaming a Performer's Dream! XY 2014-12-06
- XY047 A Campus Reunion! XY 2014-12-13
- XY048 Bonnie for the Defense! XY 2014-12-20
- XY049 Pathways to Performance Partnering! XY 2015-02-07
- XY050 An Undersea Place to Call Home! XY 2015-02-07
- XY051 When Light and Dark Collide! XY 2015-02-07
- XY053 A Race for Home! XY 2015-03-07
- XY055 A Slippery Encounter! XY 2015-03-21
- XY056 One for the Goomy! XY 2015-03-28
- XY059 Under the Pledging Tree! XY 2015-04-18
- XY060 A Showcase Debut! XY 2015-04-25
- XY061 An Oasis of Hope! XY 2015-05-02
- XY062 The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination! XY 2015-05-09
- XY063 A Fork in the Road! A Parting of the Ways! XY 2015-05-16
- XY065 Good Friends, Great Training! XY 2015-05-30
- XY070 Beyond the Rainbow! XY 2015-07-04
- XY071 So You're Having a Bad Day! XY 2015-07-11
- XY075 Rivals: Today and Tomorrow! XY 2015-08-08
- XY076 A Not-So-Flying Start! XY 2015-08-22
- XY077 A Relay in the Sky! XY 2015-08-29
- XY079 A Frenzied Factory Fiasco! XY 2015-09-05
- XY082 A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell? XY 2015-09-26
- JN091 The Spectral Express! Journeys 2022-10-21
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Pumpkaboo has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Pumpkaboo sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Pumpkaboo card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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