Type matchups
Damage Pumpkaboo takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost/Grass type, Pumpkaboo 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
- 49
- Attack
- 66
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 44
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 51
- Total
- 335
Pumpkaboo has a base stat total of 335, higher than 25% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (70). With Attack (66) well above Sp. Atk (44), it works best as a physical attacker. At 51 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 49 HP, 70 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Pumpkaboo can have the abilities Pickup, Frisk and Insomnia.
How to beat Pumpkaboo
Pumpkaboo 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
Pumpkaboo is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Pumpkaboo → Gourgeist) and evolves into Gourgeist.
Best counters to Pumpkaboo
Other Ghost/Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Pumpkaboo weak to?
As a Ghost/Grass type, Pumpkaboo takes super-effective damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves.
What is Pumpkaboo resistant to?
Pumpkaboo resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Pumpkaboo?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hydreigon and Zarude, which hit Pumpkaboo with super-effective attacks.