Pumpkaboo

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Pumpkaboo is a Ghost/Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.

Pumpkaboo are said to carry wandering spirits to the place where they belong so they can move on.

Average Size Small Size Large Size Super Size

Pumpkaboo (Average Size)

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0710
Type	Ghost Grass
Species	Pumpkin Pokémon
Height	0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight	5.0 kg (11.0 lbs)
Abilities	1. Pickup 2. Frisk Insomnia (hidden ability)
Local №	0063 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0191 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	1 Defense
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	67
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	49	208	302
Attack	66	123	254
Defense	70	130	262
Sp. Atk	44	83	205
Sp. Def	55	103	229
Speed	51	96	221
Total	335	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Pumpkaboo.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0	2	½	½	½	2	0		½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2				2		2

Pumpkaboo (Small Size)

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0710
Type	Ghost Grass
Species	Pumpkin Pokémon
Height	0.3 m (1′00″)
Weight	3.5 kg (7.7 lbs)
Abilities	1. Pickup 2. Frisk Insomnia (hidden ability)
Local №	0063 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0191 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	1 Defense
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	67
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	44	198	292
Attack	66	123	254
Defense	70	130	262
Sp. Atk	44	83	205
Sp. Def	55	103	229
Speed	56	105	232
Total	335	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Pumpkaboo.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0	2	½	½	½	2	0		½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2				2		2

Pumpkaboo (Large Size)

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0710
Type	Ghost Grass
Species	Pumpkin Pokémon
Height	0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight	7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)
Abilities	1. Pickup 2. Frisk Insomnia (hidden ability)
Local №	0063 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0191 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	1 Defense
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	67
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	54	218	312
Attack	66	123	254
Defense	70	130	262
Sp. Atk	44	83	205
Sp. Def	55	103	229
Speed	46	87	210
Total	335	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Pumpkaboo.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0	2	½	½	½	2	0		½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2				2		2

Pumpkaboo (Super Size)

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0710
Type	Ghost Grass
Species	Pumpkin Pokémon
Height	0.8 m (2′07″)
Weight	15.0 kg (33.1 lbs)
Abilities	1. Pickup 2. Frisk Insomnia (hidden ability)
Local №	0063 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0191 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	1 Defense
Catch rate	120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	67
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	59	228	322
Attack	66	123	254
Defense	70	130	262
Sp. Atk	44	83	205
Sp. Def	55	103	229
Speed	41	78	199
Total	335	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Pumpkaboo.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0	2	½	½	½	2	0		½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2				2		2

Evolution chart

#0710
Pumpkaboo
Ghost · Grass

(Trade)

#0711
Gourgeist
Ghost · Grass

Pumpkaboo changes

In Generations 6-7, Pumpkaboo (Average Size) has a base Friendship value of 70.
In Generations 6-7, Pumpkaboo (Small Size) has a base Friendship value of 70.
In Generations 6-7, Pumpkaboo (Large Size) has a base Friendship value of 70.
In Generations 6-7, Pumpkaboo (Super Size) has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Pumpkaboo

X Omega Ruby	The pumpkin body is inhabited by a spirit trapped in this world. As the sun sets, it becomes restless and active.
Y Alpha Sapphire	It is said to carry wandering spirits to the place where they belong so they can move on.

Average Size

Sword	Spirits that wander this world are placed into Pumpkaboo’s body. They’re then moved on to the afterlife.
Shield	The light that streams out from the holes in the pumpkin can hypnotize and control the people and Pokémon that see it.

Small Size

Sword	When taking spirits to the afterlife, small Pumpkaboo prefer the spirits of children to those of adults.
Shield	Small Pumpkaboo are said to be the product of areas where few lost souls lingered.

Large Size

Sword	When taking spirits to the afterlife, large Pumpkaboo prefer the spirits of adults to those of children.
Shield	Large Pumpkaboo are said to be the product of areas where many lost souls lingered.

Super Size

Sword	Supersized Pumpkaboo are very partial to the spirits of people who were of similarly superior proportions.
Shield	Massive Pumpkaboo are said to be the product of areas where a great number of lost souls lingered.

Moves learned by Pumpkaboo

In other generations
6
7
8
9

Sword/Shield Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Pumpkaboo learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Astonish	Ghost	30	100
1	Trick-or-Treat	Ghost	—	100
4	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	40	100
8	Confuse Ray	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	—	—

Egg moves

Pumpkaboo learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pumpkaboo gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Destiny Bond	Ghost	—	—
Disable	Normal	—	100

Move Tutor moves

Pumpkaboo can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Grassy Glide	Grass	55	100
Poltergeist	Ghost	110	90
Skitter Smack	Bug	70	90

Moves learnt by TM

Pumpkaboo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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
92	Mystical Fire	Fire	75	100

Moves learnt by TR

Pumpkaboo is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	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
65	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
77	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
81	Foul Play	Dark	95	100
83	Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—

Moves learnt by level up

Pumpkaboo learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Astonish	Ghost	30	100
1	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
1	Trick	Psychic	—	100
4	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
6	Trick-or-Treat	Ghost	—	100
11	Worry Seed	Grass	—	100
16	Razor Leaf	Grass	55	95
20	Leech Seed	Grass	—	90
23	Trick-or-Treat	Ghost	—	100
26	Bullet Seed	Grass	25	100
30	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	40	100
36	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
40	Trick-or-Treat	Ghost	—	100
42	Pain Split	Normal	—	—
48	Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100

Egg moves

Pumpkaboo learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pumpkaboo gen 7 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bestow	Normal	—	—
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Destiny Bond	Ghost	—	—
Disable	Normal	—	100

Move Tutor moves

Pumpkaboo can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
Foul Play	Dark	95	100
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
Magic Coat	Psychic	—	—
Pain Split	Normal	—	—
Role Play	Psychic	—	—
Seed Bomb	Grass	80	100
Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
Spite	Ghost	—	100
Synthesis	Grass	—	—
Telekinesis	Psychic	—	—
Trick	Psychic	—	100
Worry Seed	Grass	—	100

Moves learnt by TM

Pumpkaboo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
20	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	50	90
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
64	Explosion	Normal	250	100
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
85	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
86	Grass Knot	Grass	—	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
92	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
96	Nature Power	Normal	—	—
97	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Pumpkaboo can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Incinerate	Fire	60	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM

In other generations
6
7
8
9

Pumpkaboo sprites

Type	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal		—		—
Shiny		—	—	—

See all Pumpkaboo sprites

Where to find Pumpkaboo

X Y	Route 16
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	Route 4, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
Scarlet Violet	Location data not yet available

Answers to Pumpkaboo questions

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Other languages

English	Pumpkaboo
Japanese	バケッチャ (Bakeccha)
German	Irrbis
French	Pitrouille
Italian	Pumpkaboo
Spanish	Pumpkaboo
Korean	호바귀 (hobagwi)
Chinese (Simplified)	南瓜精
Chinese (Traditional)	南瓜精

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

pumpkin: large orange fruit, often used at Halloween
peek-a-boo: childish game involving hiding and suddenly reappearing