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No. 0999 · Generation IX · Paldea

Gimmighoul

The Coin Chest Pokémon

TL;DR. Gimmighoul is a pure ghost-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 300. This Pokémon was born inside a treasure chest about 1,500 years ago. It sucks the life-force out of scoundrels who try to steal the treasure.

Ghost

This Pokémon was born inside a treasure chest about 1,500 years ago. It sucks the life-force out of scoundrels who try to steal the treasure.

Height0.3 m
Weight5.0 kg
AbilitiesRattled
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 45
Attack 30
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 75
Sp. Defense 70
Speed 10
Total300
300 base stat total, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Ghost-types.
75 base Special Attack, Gimmighoul's strongest stat, ranking 34th of 65 Ghost-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Gimmighoul 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, Gimmighoul reaches 1,104 CP at level 40 and 1,263 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack140
GO Defense76
GO Stamina128
Max CP (L40)1,104
Max CP (L50)1,248
Best buddy (L51)1,263
Raid catch CP 583–631 (L20). Weather boosted 729–788 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Gimmighoul.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Gimmighoul, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Gimmighoul?

Gimmighoul is a pure Ghost-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Gimmighoul weak to?

Gimmighoul takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Gimmighoul resistant to?

Gimmighoul is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Poison, Bug.

How does Gimmighoul evolve?

Gimmighoul evolves into Gholdengo (Gimmighoul coins).

What generation is Gimmighoul from?

Gimmighoul was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0999.

What are Gimmighoul's base stats?

Gimmighoul has HP 45, Attack 30, Defense 70, Special Attack 75, Special Defense 70, and Speed 10. Total base stat total: 300.

What are Gimmighoul's abilities?

Gimmighoul can have the ability Rattled.

Is Gimmighoul legendary or mythical?

No. Gimmighoul is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Gimmighoul's best stat?

Gimmighoul's highest base stat is Special Attack at 75, which ranks 34th of 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Is Gimmighoul good?

Gimmighoul has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Gimmighoul as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Gimmighoul 3D render in Pokémon HOME
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Type matchups

In battle.

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

2× Weak to
Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Poison Bug
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting
Comparison

Gimmighoul vs. the average Ghost-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Stat Gimmighoul Ghost avg Difference
HP 45 66 -21
Attack 30 77 -47
Defense 70 77 -7
Special Attack 75 82 -7
Special Defense 70 79 -9
Speed 10 66 -56
Total 300 447 -147
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Game appearances

Gimmighoul appears in 4 games.

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

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Gimmighoul isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Gimmighoul is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Gimmighoul appears in 7 episodes.

From HZ105 (2025-08-08) through HZ120 (2025-12-05).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Gimmighoul partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Gimmighoul partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

4 Gimmighoul cards across TCG Pocket.

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