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No. 0947 · Generation IX · Paldea

Brambleghast

The Tumbleweed Pokémon
Grass Ghost
Weak to Fire Ice Flying Ghost Dark
All matchups
Brambleghast
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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.

Grass Ghost

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.

Height1.2 m
Weight6.0 kg
AbilitiesWind Rider
HiddenInfiltrator
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 480. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55
Attack 115
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 80
Sp. Defense 70
Speed 90
Total480
480 base stat total, the 405th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 72nd among Grass-types.
115 base Attack, Brambleghast's strongest stat, ranking 16th of 182 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack228
GO Defense144
GO Stamina146
Max CP (L40)2,428
Max CP (L50)2,745
Best buddy (L51)2,778
Raid catch CP 1,316–1,387 (L20). Weather boosted 1,645–1,734 (L25).

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Competitive

Brambleghast in competitive play.

Brambleghast is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #822 in the Great League.

NU
Offensive Utility
Poltergeist / Power Whip / Rapid Spin / Strength Sap
  • ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraFairy, Ghost
Choice Band
Poltergeist / Power Whip / Shadow Sneak / Rapid Spin
  • ItemChoice Band
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraGhost
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #822 66.6 score
Ultra League #557 70.1 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

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.

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Sprites · Sound

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.

Brambleghast 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Brambleghast is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fire Ice Flying Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Water Grass Electric Ground
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting
Comparison

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
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Game appearances

Brambleghast appears in 3 games.

Every mainline release where Brambleghast is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Brambleghast.

Every main-series game Brambleghast is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildNorth Province: Area One, Socarrat Trail
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (5★)
  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Brambleghast appears in 1 episode.

In HZ035 (2024-01-12).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Brambleghast in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Brambleghast TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Brambleghast
◆◆◆ Rare
Brambleghast TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Brambleghast
◆◆◆ Rare
Brambleghast TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Brambleghast
◆◆◆ Rare
Brambleghast TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Brambleghast
☆ Full Art
Brambleghast TCG Pocket card from Paldean Wonders
Brambleghast
◆◆ Uncommon