Gourgeist
Gourgeist is a Ghost/Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0711 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ghost Grass |
| Species | Pumpkin Pokémon |
| Height | 0.9 m (2′11″) |
| Weight | 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Pickup 2. Frisk Insomnia (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0064 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0192 (Sword/Shield) 0205 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 173 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Defense | 122 | 224 | 377 | |
| Sp. Atk | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 84 | 155 | 293 | |
| Total | 494 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0711 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ghost Grass |
| Species | Pumpkin Pokémon |
| Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
| Weight | 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Pickup 2. Frisk Insomnia (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0064 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0192 (Sword/Shield) 0205 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 173 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Defense | 122 | 224 | 377 | |
| Sp. Atk | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 99 | 182 | 326 | |
| Total | 494 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0711 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ghost Grass |
| Species | Pumpkin Pokémon |
| Height | 1.1 m (3′07″) |
| Weight | 14.0 kg (30.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Pickup 2. Frisk Insomnia (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0064 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0192 (Sword/Shield) 0205 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 173 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Defense | 122 | 224 | 377 | |
| Sp. Atk | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 69 | 128 | 260 | |
| Total | 494 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0711 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ghost Grass |
| Species | Pumpkin Pokémon |
| Height | 1.7 m (5′07″) |
| Weight | 39.0 kg (86.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Pickup 2. Frisk Insomnia (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0064 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0192 (Sword/Shield) 0205 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 173 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 85 | 280 | 374 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Defense | 122 | 224 | 377 | |
| Sp. Atk | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 54 | 101 | 227 | |
| Total | 494 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Gourgeist changes
- In Generations 6-7, Gourgeist (Average Size) has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generations 6-7, Gourgeist (Small Size) has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generations 6-7, Gourgeist (Large Size) has a base Friendship value of 70.
- In Generations 6-7, Gourgeist (Super Size) has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Gourgeist
| X Omega Ruby |
Singing in eerie voices, they wander town streets on the night of the new moon. Anyone who hears their song is cursed. |
|---|---|
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It enwraps its prey in its hairlike arms. It sings joyfully as it observes the suffering of its prey. |
Average Size
| Sword | Eerie cries emanate from its body in the dead of night. The sounds are said to be the wails of spirits who are suffering in the afterlife. |
|---|---|
| Shield | In the darkness of a new-moon night, Gourgeist will come knocking. Whoever answers the door will be swept off to the afterlife. |
Small Size
| Sword | Small Gourgeist pretend to be children to fool adults. Anyone who falls for the act gets carried away to the hereafter. |
|---|---|
| Shield | A small-sized Pumpkaboo evolves into a small-sized Gourgeist. Its bodily proportions also get passed on to its descendants. |
Large Size
| Sword | Large Gourgeist put on the guise of adults, taking the hands of children to lead them to the afterlife. |
|---|---|
| Shield | A large-sized Pumpkaboo evolves into a large-sized Gourgeist. Its bodily proportions also get passed on to its descendants. |
Super Size
| Sword | Supersized Gourgeist aren’t picky. They will forcefully drag anyone off to the afterlife. |
|---|---|
| Shield | A supersized Pumpkaboo evolves into a supersized Gourgeist. Its bodily proportions also get passed on to its descendants. |
Moves learned by Gourgeist
Moves learnt by level up
Gourgeist learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moonblast | Fairy | 95 | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Trick-or-Treat | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 4 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95 | |
| 16 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| 20 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 24 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 27 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
| 36 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 40 | Mystical Fire | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 44 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
| 46 | Power Whip | Grass | 120 | 85 | |
| 52 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 |
Egg moves
Gourgeist does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Gourgeist is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 42 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 48 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 51 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 53 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 57 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 62 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 63 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 72 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 83 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 91 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Gourgeist learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| 1 | Moonblast | Fairy | 95 | 100 | |
| 1 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Trick-or-Treat | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 12 | Razor Leaf | Grass | 55 | 95 | |
| 12 | Trick-or-Treat | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
| 20 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 24 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 24 | Trick-or-Treat | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Worry Seed | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Trick-or-Treat | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 44 | Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| 48 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Gourgeist learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gourgeist gen 8 learnset page.
Move Tutor moves
Gourgeist can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassy Glide | Grass | 55 | 100 | |
| Poltergeist | Ghost | 110 | 90 | |
| Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Gourgeist is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 11 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 19 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 38 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 50 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 70 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 77 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 86 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
| 92 | Mystical Fire | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Gourgeist is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 15 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 38 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
| 52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 59 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 72 | Power Whip | Grass | 120 | 85 | |
| 77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 81 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — |
Gourgeist sprites
Where to find Gourgeist
| X Y |
Evolve Pumpkaboo (Average Size) |
|---|---|
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Evolve Pumpkaboo (Average Size) |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Gourgeist questions
- What is a good moveset for Gourgeist?
- How can I tell my Gourgeist's size?
- Is learning Trick or Treat worth it?
- How can you get Gourgeist's different sizes?
- What happens if you use Flying Press on Dhelmise/Trevenant/Gourgeist?
- Effectiveness of ghost attacks when trick or treated?
- What is Gourgeist singing about?
- Will Curse work if Trick Or Treated?
- What is the size of Diantha's Gourgeist? Small, Average, Large or Super?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Gourgeist |
|---|---|
| Japanese | パンプジン (Pumpjin) |
| German | Pumpdjinn |
| French | Banshitrouye |
| Italian | Gourgeist |
| Spanish | Gourgeist |
| Korean | 펌킨인 (peomkinin) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 南瓜怪人 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 南瓜怪人 |
| English |
Pumpkin Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | かぼちゃポケモン |
| German | Kürbis-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Citrouille |
| Italian | Pokémon Zucca |
| Spanish | Pokémon Calabaza |
| Korean | 호박포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 南瓜宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 南瓜寶可夢 |
Name origin
- gourd
- family to which pumpkins belong
- poltergeist
- a ghost


