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No. 0710

Small Pumpkaboo

Pumpkin Pokémon

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Small Pumpkaboo official artwork
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Small Pumpkaboo is a Ghost/Grass-type form of Pumpkaboo, 2× weak to Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 335. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

GhostGrass
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
3.5 kg 7.7 lbs
Base stat total
335 Higher than 28% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI X & Y
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
The light that streams out from the holes in the pumpkin can hypnotize and control the people and Pokémon that see it.
See all 4 entries

Base stats

HP44119–151198–292
Atk6677–129123–254
Def7081–134130–262
SpA4457–10583–205
SpD5567–117103–229
Spe5668–118105–232
Total335Higher than 28% of Pokémon
HP44Atk66Def70Spe56SpD55SpA44

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

GhostGrassshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dark (because of Ghost)Fire (because of Grass)Flying (because of Grass)Ghost (because of Ghost)Ice (because of Grass)

Resists

½×
Electric (because of Grass)Grass (because of Grass)Ground (because of Grass)Water (because of Grass)

Immune to

0×
Fighting (because of Ghost)Normal (because of Ghost)
Takes normal damage from 7 types
PoisonRockBugSteelPsychicDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 56); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+118Max108No SP76Min68Scarf177Tailwind236

At max Speed, Small Pumpkaboo outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Small Pumpkaboo against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
118Small Pumpkaboo · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
108Small Pumpkaboo · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
76Small Pumpkaboo · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0710Small PumpkabooGhostGrass
    1. Trade
      #0711Small GourgeistGhostGrass

Moves

Level up 16

1Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1Trick-or-TreatAdds Ghost to the target's type(s).GhostStatus—100%20
4Shadow SneakUsually goes first.GhostPhys40100%30
8Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
12Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.GrassPhys5595%25
12Trick-or-TreatAdds Ghost to the target's type(s).GhostStatus—100%20
16Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn.GrassStatus—90%10
20Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
24Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
24Trick-or-TreatAdds Ghost to the target's type(s).GhostStatus—100%20
28Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10
32Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
36Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
36Trick-or-TreatAdds Ghost to the target's type(s).GhostStatus—100%20
40TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
44Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 37

TM11Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM17Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM19SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25
TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM23ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM26Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM28Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM34Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM38Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM44ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM50Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM70Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM77HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM92Mystical Fire100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.FireSpec75100%10
TR02Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TR11Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TR15Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR22Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR33Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TR38TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TR40Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TR52Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5
TR58Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TR59Seed BombNo additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TR65Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TR77Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TR81Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TR83Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail.PsychicStatus——15

Egg moves 3

EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
EggDestiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.GhostStatus——5
EggDisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20

Tutor 3

TutorGrassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority.GrassPhys55100%20
TutorPoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5
TutorSkitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Biology

Pumpkaboo can be found in four different sizes.

Design & origin

Pumpkaboo is based on jack-o'-lanterns.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Pumpkin Pokémon
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Brown
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About its forms: Forms have different stats. Pumpkaboo’s size is set when it is encountered, and cannot be changed.

Mountain Kalos#063Galar#191Lumiose#204

  1. The light that streams out from the holes in the pumpkin can hypnotize and control the people and Pokémon that see it.

    Shield

  2. Spirits that wander this world are placed into Pumpkaboo’s body. They’re then moved on to the afterlife.

    Sword

  3. It is said to carry wandering spirits to the place where they belong so they can move on.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire

  4. The pumpkin body is inhabited by a spirit trapped in this world. As the sun sets, it becomes restless and active.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

1 Def
120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
67
Medium

Breeding

Amorphous
♂ 50%♀ 50%
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 5 areas
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
  • Route 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–16
Sword 5 areas
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
  • Route 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–16
Y 1 area
  • Road 16Walking on rough terrain · Lv 35–36
X 1 area
  • Road 16Walking on rough terrain · Lv 35–36

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.