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gourgeist-large
Generation VI · #10031 — Pumpkin Pokémon
Gourgeist is a Ghost/Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI, classified as the Pumpkin Pokémon and designated as National Pokédex #711. The Large Variety form of Gourgeist stands 1.1 meters tall and weighs 14.0 kilograms, representing one of four distinct size variants that distinguish this species from others. As the evolved form of Pumpkaboo, Gourgeist undergoes this transformation when traded with another trainer, a mechanic that emphasizes the social and communal nature of Pokémon evolution. With a base stat total of 494, the Large Variety form boasts notably enhanced HP (75) and Attack (95) compared to its pre-evolved form, while maintaining the exceptional Defense stat of 122 that characterizes all Gourgeist varieties. The Large Variety's stat distribution makes it a balanced special attacker and physical sweeper, offering trainers a versatile option for competitive battling.
Base Stats
Height
1.1m
Weight
14.0kg
Category
Pumpkin Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
blob
Abilities
Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Prevents sleep.
Gourgeist-large Biology & Physical Characteristics
The Large Variety Gourgeist maintains the distinctive ghostly gourd-like appearance characteristic of its species, featuring a dark brown pumpkin body with a carved, glowing yellow-orange face consisting of two triangular eyes and a grinning mouth with a triangular nose cutout. Protruding from the top of its pumpkin body is a slender head adorned with bright yellow eyes and distinctive long, light pink hair with arm-like tendrils that frame its face and bangs typically covering one eye. A crescent-shaped tuft that resembles a pumpkin's stem crowns the top of its head, with the tuft being brown on top and lighter underneath. As the mid-sized form between Small and Jumbo varieties, the Large Variety Gourgeist represents a distinct biological expression shaped by the size of its Pumpkaboo pre-evolution, though the fundamental structure and spectral composition remain consistent across all forms. According to animated depictions, Gourgeist possesses the remarkable ability to retract its upper body entirely into its pumpkin exterior, creating the appearance of a traditional jack-o'-lantern.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Gourgeist-large Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Gourgeist's Large Variety maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, allowing equal breeding opportunities regardless of which individual a trainer selects as their breeding partner. The species belongs to the Amorphous Egg Group, a classification shared with many Ghost, Blob, and amorphous Pokémon such as Ditto, Grimer, and Haunter, enabling it to breed with a relatively diverse array of compatible species. The breeding process requires 20 egg cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps in standard gameplay conditions, which is considered a moderate incubation period. Gourgeist is not a Baby Pokémon, meaning no pre-evolved form exists that could be obtained through breeding, and it does not have any evolutionary descendants, making it the terminal form of its line in terms of progression. Base Happiness is set at 70, indicating that freshly caught or hatched Gourgeist will have moderate loyalty to their trainer initially, though this friendship can be increased through bonding activities, leveling up, and strategic item usage.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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yellow
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gold silver
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red blue
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crystal
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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diamond pearl
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platinum
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ruby sapphire
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colosseum
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black 2 white 2
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xd
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black white
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heartgold soulsilver
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ultra sun ultra moon
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sun moon
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gourgeist-large's Evolution Chain
Gourgeist-large Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Gourgeist evolves from Pumpkaboo exclusively through trade, a mechanic that reflects the ghost Pokémon's need for a spiritual connection or transference between trainers to achieve its evolved form. The Large Variety specifically evolves from a Large Variety Pumpkaboo, maintaining size correspondence throughout the evolutionary process—Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist sizes are determined by the Pumpkaboo's size at the time of evolution, meaning trainers who caught a large-sized Pumpkaboo will obtain a Large Variety Gourgeist upon trading. Compared to the base form Pumpkaboo, the Large Variety Gourgeist gains 10 HP, 5 Attack, and loses 15 Speed, representing a trade-off toward greater bulk and offensive power at the cost of mobility. This evolution is permanent and cannot be reversed, and unlike many Pokémon, Gourgeist does not have a Mega Evolution, remaining in its evolved state as the final form of its evolutionary line. The trade requirement has made Gourgeist particularly valued in multiplayer communities where trading occurs, as obtaining all four size varieties requires specific trading interactions with other players.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Gourgeist-large Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Gourgeist's behavioral patterns are deeply rooted in spectral and nocturnal activity, with Pokédex entries describing how the species wanders town streets on new moon nights while singing in eerie, haunting voices. Those unfortunate enough to hear the Gourgeist's song are said to become cursed, a supernatural consequence that reflects the Pokémon's inherently ghostly nature and malevolent intent. The species exhibits predatory behavior, using its hair-like arm tendrils to ensnare prey while singing joyfully as it observes the suffering of its victims, suggesting a sadistic streak common to Ghost-type Pokémon. More recent Pokédex entries from Sword and Shield suggest that the eerie cries emanating from Gourgeist's body during the dead of night represent the wails of suffering spirits trapped in the afterlife, adding layers of existential horror to the species' presence. The Large Variety's increased Attack stat of 95 compared to other forms suggests a more aggressive hunting approach, making it a formidable predator among nocturnal Pokémon.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
Singing in eerie voices, they wander town streets on the night of the new moon. Anyone who hears their song is cursed.
It enwraps its prey in its hairlike arms. It sings joyfully as it observes the suffering of its prey.
Singing in eerie voices, they wander town streets on the night of the new moon. Anyone who hears their song is cursed.
It enwraps its prey in its hairlike arms. It sings joyfully as it observes the suffering of its prey.
Generation VIII
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.
In the darkness of a new-moon night, Gourgeist will come knocking. Whoever answers the door will be swept off to the afterlife.
Gourgeist-large Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Gourgeist's name is a straightforward portmanteau of 'gourd' and 'poltergeist,' directly referencing its pumpkin-like body structure and its ghostly, mischievous nature. The Japanese name 'Pumpjin' similarly combines 'pumpkin' with 'jin' (a term for ghosts or spirits in Japanese folklore), reinforcing the dual concept of a haunted fruit. The design itself draws inspiration from the Jack-o'-lantern, the carved pumpkin associated with Halloween, Samhain, and autumn celebrations—a connection made explicit through the species' behavioral patterns tied to new moon nights when spirits are traditionally believed to be most active. The four distinct size varieties of Gourgeist reflect a unique design philosophy allowing the same species to inhabit different ecological niches and power levels within the game's progression system. The Large Variety's positioning as neither the smallest nor the largest represents a middle ground, visually comparable to a naturally large pumpkin from a harvest, making it thematically appropriate as the form most trainers will encounter in standard gameplay.
Learnable Moves
Gourgeist-large can learn 77 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grassy glide | grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| moonblast | fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| phantom force | ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| poltergeist | ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 |
| power whip | grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| razor leaf | grass | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow sneak | ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| synthesis | grass | Status | — | — | 5 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| trick or treat | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| worry seed | grass | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
Gourgeist-large Competitive Battle Guide
The Large Variety Gourgeist presents a unique competitive niche with its 122 Defense stat—tied for the highest among all Gourgeist forms—combined with modest HP of 75, resulting in strong physical durability that enables it to reliably tank physical attacks. Its Attack stat of 95 provides respectable offensive pressure, though its Special Attack remains limited at 58, making it unsuitable for special-based movesets despite its Ghost/Grass typing. The 69 Speed stat falls into an awkward middling range where the Large Variety is slower than many competitive threats, making it vulnerable to being outsped and knocked out before attacking; this contrasts notably with the Small Variety's superior 99 Speed, highlighting the trade-offs inherent to the size variants. Competitive viability is enhanced through its ability options: Pickup can occasionally recover held items after battle, providing economic benefits in longer formats, while Frisk reveals an opponent's held item upon entry, offering crucial information for strategic decision-making. The hidden ability Insomnia prevents sleep-inducing moves and abilities, a useful defensive trait that immunizes Gourgeist against Spore, Sleep Powder, and Trick Room setups that rely on speed control. Move pool diversity from physical attacks like Shadow Claw, Power Whip, and Trick-or-Treat compensate for lower special stats, though Gourgeist's overall competitive usage remains primarily in casual and lower-tier formats rather than official tournament play.
Commonly Asked Questions About Gourgeist-large
What type is Gourgeist-large?
Gourgeist-large is a ghost and grass type Pokemon.
What does Gourgeist-large evolve into?
Gourgeist-large does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Gourgeist-large's weaknesses?
Gourgeist-large is weak to ghost, dark, flying, fire and ice type moves.
Gourgeist-large Cultural Impact & Franchise History
While Gourgeist has not achieved the mainstream cultural prominence of flagship Pokémon like Pikachu or Charizard, it occupies a meaningful niche within the franchise's Halloween and autumn-themed merchandise and media. The Pokémon's design as a sentient jack-o'-lantern made it an instant favorite among fans who appreciate thematically appropriate creatures, leading to consistent representation in seasonal events and promotional materials during October and autumnal periods. Jessie of Team Rocket captured a Gourgeist in the animated series, providing the species with notable television exposure and demonstrating its viability as a competitive battle Pokémon within the show's narrative. The competitive Pokémon community has shown moderate interest in Gourgeist as a budget-friendly defensive option for team building, particularly in formats that allow lower-tier Pokémon or in casual competitive environments. Internet culture and fan communities have developed fondness for Gourgeist's distinctive appearance and behavior, with fan art frequently depicting its haunting nocturnal wanderings and the supernatural horror elements of its Pokédex entries, contributing to a dedicated if niche fan following.
Where to Find Gourgeist-large in Every Pokémon Game
Gourgeist in its Large Variety form can be obtained in Pokémon X and Y by trading a Large Variety Pumpkaboo, which appears in the mountainous regions of Kalos region during autumn months, then trading it to receive the evolved form. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Gourgeist becomes available in the Pokédex as a returning species, with locations and encounter methods reflecting the game's expanded wild area and den system. The species will also appear in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, continuing its availability throughout modern generation titles, with the Large Variety form being obtainable through standard gameplay progression and trading mechanics. Trainers seeking to obtain all four size variants must engage in deliberate trading interactions, as the size of the Pumpkaboo at the time of trade evolution directly determines the Pumpkaboo's evolved form's size. The capture rate of 60 indicates that Gourgeist is moderately difficult to catch when encountered in the wild, requiring strategic use of Ultra Balls or status conditions to reliably capture it without excessive loss of health. Gourgeist can also be obtained through breeding when paired with compatible Egg Group partners, allowing trainers to produce their own Large Variety individuals with desired nature and IV distributions through selective breeding practices.