Type matchups
Damage Gourgeist takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost/Grass type, Gourgeist has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Ghost/Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 122
- Sp. Atk
- 58
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 84
- Total
- 494
Gourgeist has a base stat total of 494, higher than 61% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (122). With Attack (90) well above Sp. Atk (58), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 84 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 65 HP, 122 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Gourgeist can have the abilities Pickup, Frisk and Insomnia.
How to beat Gourgeist
Gourgeist takes 2× damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Grass moves. Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Grass moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Grass moves.
Evolution
Gourgeist is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Pumpkaboo → Gourgeist), evolving from Pumpkaboo.
Best counters to Gourgeist
Other Ghost/Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Gourgeist weak to?
As a Ghost/Grass type, Gourgeist takes super-effective damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves.
What is Gourgeist resistant to?
Gourgeist resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Gourgeist?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hydreigon and Zarude, which hit Gourgeist with super-effective attacks.