gourgeist-super #10032
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gourgeist-super
Generation VI · #10032 — Pumpkin Pokémon
Gourgeist (Super Form), known as the Jumbo Variety in modern nomenclature, is the largest and most imposing version of the Pumpkin Pokémon introduced in Generation VI. Standing at an impressive 1.7 meters tall and weighing 39.0 kilograms, this Ghost/Grass-type represents the apex of Gourgeist's size spectrum, dwarfing its smaller counterparts by a considerable margin. As a dual-type Pokémon, it inherits the unique combination of Ghost and Grass typings that grant it an interesting defensive profile and access to a diverse movepool. The Super Form maintains the same base stat total of 494 as all other Gourgeist varieties, though its individual stat distribution creates a distinctly different playstyle compared to the smaller forms. With its commanding presence and eerie nature, Gourgeist (Super Form) captures the essence of an ancient, malevolent spirit bound within a colossal autumn gourd.
Base Stats
Height
1.7m
Weight
39.0kg
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-super Biology & Physical Characteristics
The Super Form of Gourgeist exhibits the characteristic appearance of the evolutionary line while scaled up dramatically in proportion. Its body consists of a massive, dark brown pumpkin with a carved jack-o'-lantern face featuring two triangular eyes and a grinning mouth with a small triangular nose. Emerging from the top of this enormous gourd is a slender, brown-orange head crowned with bright yellow eyes and topped by a crescent-shaped stem-like tuft. Long, light pink tendrils resembling hair and arms frame its face, creating an ethereal and unsettling appearance. What distinguishes the Super Form from its smaller variants is not merely size but the proportional emphasis on its robust, bulky frame—the pumpkin body dominates its silhouette even more prominently than in smaller varieties. The increased mass and stature give this form a more imposing, heavy presence, perfectly reflecting its significantly higher Defense stat of 122, which remains constant across all Gourgeist forms. Like other members of its evolutionary line, the Super Form retains the ability to retract its upper body into the pumpkin shell, creating the traditional jack-o'-lantern appearance.
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Training
Breeding
Gourgeist-super Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Gourgeist (Super Form) maintains a perfect 50/50 gender ratio between males and females, with no significant visual or statistical differences between the genders in this form. As a member of the Amorphous Egg Group, the Super Form can breed with other Pokémon in this group, including creatures like Ditto, Haunter, Gengar, and many ghost-type Pokémon. When bred, a Pumpkaboo offspring will emerge from the egg, maintaining the same size variety as its parent—meaning breeding a Super Form Gourgeist will produce a Jumbo Variety Pumpkaboo. The egg hatching process requires 20 cycles, or approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps, making Gourgeist a moderately quick breeder in terms of time investment. The base happiness of 70 indicates that Gourgeist is reasonably friendly despite its sinister appearance and behavior, suggesting that while naturally eerie and potentially dangerous, it is not inherently hostile toward trainers who treat it well. This relatively high friendship level allows players to build strong bonds with their Super Form Gourgeist, potentially unlocking better performance in battle through friendship-based mechanics. The breeding mechanics create an interesting dynamic where players seeking the Super Form must specifically breed or catch Jumbo Variety Pumpkaboo to obtain the Jumbo Variety evolution.
Held Items
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Held Items
miracle-seed
type-enhancement
Held: Grass-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
miracle-seed
type-enhancement
Held: Grass-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
miracle-seed
type-enhancement
Held: Grass-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
miracle-seed
type-enhancement
Held: Grass-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
miracle-seed
type-enhancement
Held: Grass-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
miracle-seed
type-enhancement
Held: Grass-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
miracle-seed
type-enhancement
Held: Grass-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
miracle-seed
type-enhancement
Held: Grass-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
tm05
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-super's Evolution Chain
Gourgeist-super Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Gourgeist (Super Form) represents the final evolutionary stage achievable by trading a Pumpkaboo of the Jumbo Variety. The evolution from Pumpkaboo to Gourgeist is unique in the Pokémon franchise as it requires trade, a mechanism that emphasizes the social and connective nature of Pokémon evolution. Unlike most trade evolutions, however, Gourgeist's form is determined by the size variety of the Pumpkaboo being traded—a Jumbo Variety Pumpkaboo will evolve into a Jumbo Variety Gourgeist, making the Super Form specifically the result of trading a Jumbo Variety Pumpkaboo. This size determination occurs at the moment of trade completion, meaning the player must locate or breed a Jumbo Variety Pumpkaboo to obtain the Super Form. The evolutionary process itself likely represents the spiritual maturation and growth of the Pumpkin Pokémon, with the Gourgeist form embodying a fully realized, ancient ghost entity. The size-based form variants suggest that size itself may correlate with age, power level, or accumulated spiritual energy—the Super Form being the oldest, most potent manifestation. Notably, Gourgeist does not have a Mega Evolution, keeping it grounded in traditional evolutionary mechanics rather than the temporary power boosts offered by Mega Evolution.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Gourgeist-super Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to Pokédex accounts, Gourgeist in all forms, including the Super Form, exhibits deeply unsettling behavior tied to lunar cycles and supernatural phenomena. The Super Form, being the largest and potentially most powerful variant, is said to wander town streets on nights of the new moon while singing in eerie, haunting voices. Anyone unfortunate enough to hear the song of a Super Form Gourgeist is reportedly cursed, making these creatures objects of fear and superstition in regions where they inhabit. The X and Y entries describe their wandering behavior, while Sword and Shield entries add that eerie cries emanating from their bodies in the dead of night represent the wails of suffering spirits trapped in the afterlife. Shield's Pokédex entry presents perhaps the most ominous account: that a Super Form Gourgeist will come knocking on doors during new-moon nights, and whoever answers will be swept away to the afterlife. Their habitat appears to be urban and semi-urban environments, particularly places with strong supernatural presences or historical significance. The larger size of the Super Form may indicate it inhabits more established settlements rather than rural areas, drawn perhaps to places with accumulated spiritual energy.
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-super Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Gourgeist derives from 'gourd,' referencing its pumpkin-like appearance, combined with 'geist,' the German word for ghost or spirit, reflecting its spectral nature. The Japanese name, Pumpjin (パンプジン), more directly combines 'pumpkin' with a phonetic reference to demonic or supernatural elements. The design itself draws heavy inspiration from the jack-o'-lantern, the carved Halloween pumpkin tradition with its glowing face, though Gourgeist's version features a supernatural, menacing quality rather than the playful decoration associated with modern Halloween. The Super Form's massive size and imposing presence seem to reference tales of ancient, colossal spirits and demons from folklore traditions across various cultures—particularly the concept of a vengeful or dangerous entity that has grown in power over centuries. The pink tendrils resembling hair and arms may be inspired by the idea of a plant's vines or roots, bridging the gap between its Grass typing and its ghostly nature. The crescent-shaped stem atop its head could reference both a traditional pumpkin's stem and crescent moon imagery, fitting the lunar significance described in its Pokédex entries. The overall aesthetic positions Gourgeist as a bridge between autumn harvest imagery and supernatural horror, creating a uniquely unsettling character design.
Learnable Moves
Gourgeist-super 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-super Competitive Battle Guide
Gourgeist (Super Form) occupies a niche competitive role defined by its unique stat distribution within the Gourgeist line. With a base Attack of 100 and Defense of 122, the Super Form emphasizes physical bulk and offensive capabilities while retaining the same Special Attack of 58 shared across all Gourgeist variants. Its Speed of 54 is notably lower than the smaller forms, particularly the Small Variety's 99 Speed, meaning the Super Form functions as a slower, bulkier physical attacker. This stat distribution positions it well for physical Ghost-type moves like Shadow Claw and Phantom Force, while its Grass typing grants access to moves such as Seed Bomb, Leech Seed, and Wood Hammer. The ability Pickup allows Gourgeist to pick up items left by opponent's moves or held items after battle, providing utility outside of direct damage. Frisk reveals an opponent's held item upon entry, offering valuable information for team support. The hidden ability Insomnia grants immunity to sleep, a useful feature preventing status-induced strategy disruption. In competitive play, the Super Form's lower Speed means it typically fills a role as a physical tank rather than a sweeper, potentially utilizing Trick Room strategies to leverage its Speed disadvantage. Its dual Ghost/Grass typing provides several useful resistances to Water, Ground, and Grass attacks while granting immunities to Normal and Fighting moves, though it takes increased damage from Flying, Fire, and Dark-type attacks.
Commonly Asked Questions About Gourgeist-super
What type is Gourgeist-super?
Gourgeist-super is a ghost and grass type Pokemon.
What does Gourgeist-super evolve into?
Gourgeist-super does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Gourgeist-super's weaknesses?
Gourgeist-super is weak to ghost, dark, flying, fire and ice type moves.
Gourgeist-super Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Gourgeist, including the Super Form, has become iconic in Pokémon culture particularly during autumn and Halloween seasons, given its obvious thematic connection to pumpkins and supernatural elements. The Pumpkin Pokémon has achieved notable recognition in the anime series, most prominently through Jessie's Gourgeist, which served as a significant member of her team and demonstrated the species' capabilities in competitive trainer battles. The size-variant mechanics of Gourgeist sparked interest in the community regarding how form variations are determined and what significance size holds in Pokémon mythology. The Super Form specifically appeals to players seeking the most imposing version of the line, with its 1.7-meter stature making it one of the more visually impressive Pokémon available in Generation VI games. The haunting Pokédex entries describing Gourgeist's curse-inducing songs and its role as a psychopomp—a creature that guides souls to the afterlife—have made it a favorite among players interested in darker, more atmospheric Pokémon lore. Fan communities frequently discuss the eerie nature of the species and its fitting placement in October-themed events and Halloween celebrations within Pokémon media. The aesthetic appeal of the jack-o'-lantern design has made Gourgeist popular in fan art, cosplay, and custom merchandise, solidifying its place in the cultural consciousness of the franchise.
Where to Find Gourgeist-super in Every Pokémon Game
Gourgeist (Super Form) can be obtained primarily through trading a Jumbo Variety Pumpkaboo, which is available in the Kalos region of Pokémon X and Y. In these games, Pumpkaboo appears in various locations with different size varieties, and players must specifically catch or breed a Jumbo Variety to obtain the Super Form evolution upon trading. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Gourgeist is available through the Pokédex with standard encounter rates and can be found in various locations throughout the Galar region. For players seeking the Super Form specifically in Sword and Shield, obtaining a Jumbo Variety Pumpkaboo and trading it remains the primary method. Pokémon Legends: Z-A will feature Gourgeist with updated mechanics and availability. The catch rate of 60 indicates moderate difficulty in capturing Pumpkaboo in the wild, requiring standard Poké Ball tactics or status-condition softening for easier capture. The base experience yield of 173 provides reasonable experience gains when training Gourgeist. Players breeding for multiple Super Form Gourgeist can utilize the Amorphous Egg Group mechanics, breeding compatible Pokémon with a Gourgeist or breeding Pumpkaboo offspring until a Jumbo Variety emerges. Trading between players remains the most reliable method for ensuring specific size variants, as wild encounters may yield various sizes. The relatively accessible Capture Rate and availability across multiple game generations make obtaining a Super Form Gourgeist achievable for most dedicated players.