Brambleghast
TL;DR. Brambleghast is a grass/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 480. It will open the branches of its head to envelop its prey. Once it absorbs all the life energy it needs, it expels the prey and discards it.
It will open the branches of its head to envelop its prey. Once it absorbs all the life energy it needs, it expels the prey and discards it.
Stat spread.
Total of 480. 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.
Brambleghast 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, Brambleghast reaches 2,428 CP at level 40 and 2,778 CP as a best buddy.
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Brambleghast in competitive play.
Brambleghast is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Brambleghast.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Brambleghast, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Brambleghast?
Brambleghast is a Grass/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Brambleghast weak to?
Brambleghast takes 2× damage from Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Brambleghast resistant to?
Brambleghast is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Water, Grass, Electric, Ground.
How does Brambleghast evolve?
Brambleghast evolves from Bramblin (Level up). Brambleghast is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Brambleghast from?
Brambleghast was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0947.
What are Brambleghast's base stats?
Brambleghast has HP 55, Attack 115, Defense 70, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 70, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 480.
What are Brambleghast's abilities?
Brambleghast can have the ability Wind Rider, plus the Hidden Ability Infiltrator.
Is Brambleghast legendary or mythical?
No. Brambleghast is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Brambleghast's best stat?
Brambleghast's highest base stat is Attack at 115, which ranks 16th of 182 Grass-type Pokémon.
Is Brambleghast good?
Brambleghast has a base stat total of 480, the 405th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 72nd among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Brambleghast 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 Brambleghast is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Brambleghast vs. the average Grass-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 182 Grass-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Brambleghast | Grass avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 55 | 66 | -11 |
| Attack | 115 | 75 | +40 |
| Defense | 70 | 74 | -4 |
| Special Attack | 80 | 75 | +5 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 75 | -5 |
| Speed | 90 | 62 | +28 |
| Total | 480 | 427 | +53 |
Brambleghast appears in 3 games.
Every mainline release where Brambleghast is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Brambleghast isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Brambleghast is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Brambleghast appears in 1 episode.
From HZ035 (2024-01-12) through HZ035 (2024-01-12).
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Brambleghast cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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