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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.
- 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
Large 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.
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 7.5 kg 16.5 lbs
- Base stat total
- 335 Higher than 28% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VI X & Y
Super 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.
- Height
- 0.8 m 2′07″
- Weight
- 15 kg 33.1 lbs
- Base stat total
- 335 Higher than 28% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen VI X & Y
The light that streams out from the holes in the pumpkin can hypnotize and control the people and Pokémon that see it.
Base stats
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.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
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.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
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.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
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.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Colors show what this Pokémon takes
GhostGrassshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 7 types
Colors show what this Pokémon takes
GhostGrassshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 7 types
Colors show what this Pokémon takes
GhostGrassshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 7 types
Colors show what this Pokémon takes
GhostGrassshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 7 types
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 51); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Pumpkaboo outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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.
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); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Small Pumpkaboo outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC 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.
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 46); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Large Pumpkaboo outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC 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.
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 41); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Super Pumpkaboo outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC 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
- Pickup
If this Pokémon has no item, it finds one used by an adjacent Pokémon this turn.
- Frisk
On switch-in, this Pokémon identifies the held items of all opposing Pokémon.
- Insomnia, hidden ability Hidden ability
This Pokémon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
Competitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Evolution
Moves
Level up 16
| 1 | Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch. | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trick-or-TreatAdds Ghost to the target's type(s). | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 4 | Shadow SneakUsually goes first. | Ghost | Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 8 | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 12 | Razor LeafHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes. | Grass | Physical | 55 | 95% | 25 |
| 12 | Trick-or-TreatAdds Ghost to the target's type(s). | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 16 | Leech Seed1/8 of target's HP is restored to user every turn. | Grass | Status | — | 90% | 10 |
| 20 | Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| 24 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 24 | Trick-or-TreatAdds Ghost to the target's type(s). | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Worry SeedThe target's Ability becomes Insomnia. | Grass | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 32 | Seed BombNo additional effect. | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Trick-or-TreatAdds Ghost to the target's type(s). | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 40 | TrickUser switches its held item with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 44 | Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
TM / HM / TR 37
| TM11 | Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight. | Grass | Special | 120 | 100% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM17 | Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM19 | SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status. | Normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| TM21 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM22 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM23 | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM24 | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM26 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM28 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM34 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM38 | Will-O-WispBurns the target. | Fire | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM39 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM44 | ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM50 | Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Grass | Physical | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| TM70 | Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM76 | RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn. | Normal | Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM77 | HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment. | Ghost | Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM92 | Mystical Fire100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Fire | Special | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TR02 | Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR11 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR15 | Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Special | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TR20 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR22 | Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR26 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR38 | TrickUser switches its held item with the target's. | Psychic | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR40 | Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR52 | Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target. | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch. | Dark | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR59 | Seed BombNo additional effect. | Grass | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR65 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR77 | Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target. | Grass | Special | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR81 | Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation. | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| TR83 | Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
Egg moves 3
| Egg | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 5 |
| Egg | DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
Tutor 3
| Tutor | Grassy GlideUser on Grassy Terrain: +1 priority. | Grass | Physical | 55 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutor | PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item. | Ghost | Physical | 110 | 90% | 5 |
| Tutor | Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1. | Bug | Physical | 70 | 90% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
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
- Official worldwide votePumpkaboo: #24 in Kalos in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 9,162 votesThe Pokémon Company International
- Official vote, JapanPumpkaboo: #362 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
About its forms: Forms have different stats. Pumpkaboo’s size is set when it is encountered, and cannot be changed.
The light that streams out from the holes in the pumpkin can hypnotize and control the people and Pokémon that see it.
ShieldSpirits that wander this world are placed into Pumpkaboo’s body. They’re then moved on to the afterlife.
SwordIt is said to carry wandering spirits to the place where they belong so they can move on.
Y · Alpha SapphireThe 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
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Artwork and 3D models
Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI
Training
- EV yield
- 1 Def
- Catch rate
- 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Amorphous
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield 7 areas
- Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- 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 15–30
- Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
- Route 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–16
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
- Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Sword 8 areas
- Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
- 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 15–50
- Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
- Route 4Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–16
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
- Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Y 2 areas
- Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Road 16Walking on rough terrain · Lv 34–35
X 2 areas
- Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Road 16Walking on rough terrain · Lv 34–35
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.
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.
Shield 5 areas
- Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
- 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 25–30
- 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 25–30
- 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 25–30
- 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 36
X 1 area
- Road 16Walking on rough terrain · Lv 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.
Shield 5 areas
- Dappled Grove (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- 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 55–60
- 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 55–60
- 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 55–60
- 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 36
X 1 area
- Road 16Walking on rough terrain · Lv 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.
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Magearna; only the winner's vote count was published.