Pumpkaboo

Pumpkaboo is a Ghost and Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,202 CP and is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Astonish / Foul Play. It is boosted by Fog and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Pumpkaboo Stats and Max CP

122 ATK
124 DEF
127 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1359 CP
Lvl 40
1202 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
858 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
686 CP
Lvl 15 Research
515 CP

Pumpkaboo's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Pumpkaboo PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Pumpkaboo can be encountered in the wild in 4 different sizes. All sizes share the same moves, but have slightly different stats, with the largest variants being the strongest. Be aware that all forms have this same description.

Pumpkaboo is a Ghost and Grass-type Pokémon with a max CP of 1359. It is not useful for PvE, even with its best moveset of Astonish and Grass Knot.

⚔️ Raids – Pumpkaboo is not useful for raids.

🛡️ Gyms – Pumpkaboo is too small to work as a Gym defender.

Pumpkaboo PvP Analysis

Pumpkaboo’s best moveset for PvP is Astonish, Grass Knot, and Foul Play. If you want to use Pumpkaboo in PvP, you need an XXL size Pumpkaboo for the best rankings.

🧸 Little Cup – While Pumpkaboo fits in Little League, it does not rank well at all and isn't worthwhile using.

🔵 Great League – Pumpkaboo requires XL Candy investment to use in the Great League, and still gets nowhere near 1500 CP.

🟡 Ultra League – Pumpkaboo is much too small for the Ultra League.

🟣 Master League – Use Pumpkaboo in the Master League if you wish to make Pumpkaboo Pie.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GhostGhost-type
GrassGrass-type

Pumpkaboo Type Chart

Pumpkaboo takes increased damage from:Pumpkaboo takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
IceIce160.0%

Pumpkaboo takes reduced damage from:Pumpkaboo takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
ElectricElectric62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Pumpkaboo best moveset

Moves

Astonish + Foul Play

Pumpkaboo's best Ghost-type moveset is Astonish / Foul Play, with 5.55 DPS and 57.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Pumpkaboo ranks #242 (F Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.
1.GrassRazor LeafGrassGrass Knot5.757.1273.9
2.GhostAstonishGrassGrass Knot5.456.7670.1
3.GrassRazor LeafDarkFoul Play5.206.4566.9
4.GrassRazor LeafGhostShadow Sneak4.725.8560.6
5.GhostAstonishDarkFoul Play4.485.5557.6
6.GhostAstonishGhostShadow Sneak3.904.8350.1

Fast Attacks

  • GhostAstonish7131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Astonish
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage12
    Energy10

    Effects
    Astonish has no special effects.
    See Astonish details page ↗
  • GrassRazor Leaf1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Razor Leaf
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy4

    Effects
    Razor Leaf has no special effects.
    See Razor Leaf details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkFoul Play70502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Foul Play has no special effects.
    See Foul Play details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Sneak50333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Sneak
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.3s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Sneak has no special effects.
    See Shadow Sneak details page ↗
  • GrassGrass Knot90502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Grass Knot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Grass Knot has no special effects.
    See Grass Knot details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Pumpkaboo's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Pumpkaboo's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Pumpkaboo has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Pumpkaboo CP Chart

CP Chart

Pumpkaboo reaches a maximum of 1,202 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 638–686 CP, rising to 797–858 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 478–515 CP.

Max CPMax CP1202 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch478 CP - 515 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs638 CP - 686 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids638 CP - 686 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
797 CP - 858 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Pumpkaboo Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
117 CP253 CP389 CP
4125 CP5162 CP6198 CP
7234 CP8271 CP9307 CP
10343 CP11377 CP12412 CP
13446 CP14480 CP15515 CP
16549 CP17583 CP18618 CP
19652 CP20686 CP21721 CP
22755 CP23789 CP24824 CP
25858 CP26893 CP27927 CP
28961 CP29996 CP301030 CP
311047 CP321064 CP331081 CP
341099 CP351116 CP361133 CP
371150 CP381167 CP391184 CP
401202 CP411217 CP421232 CP
431248 CP441263 CP451279 CP
461295 CP471310 CP481326 CP
491342 CP501359 CP

Pokédex information

Kalos
Pokédex Number#710
Height0.3 m
Weight3.5 kg
RegionGeneration 6
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
PumpkabooPumpkaboo
  • 200 Candy200 Candy
  • Trade Icon0 Candy if traded
Gourgeist (Small size) (Small)Gourgeist (Small size)
  • Pumpkaboo evolves into Gourgeist (Small size) which costs 200 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Pumpkaboo

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Pumpkaboo's Ghost and Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Pumpkaboo.

Ghost Ghost

Grass Grass

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Pumpkaboo Candy296 Pumpkaboo Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Pumpkaboo Candy10 Pumpkaboo Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Pumpkaboo Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Pumpkaboo Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Pumpkaboo Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Pumpkaboo Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Pumpkaboo Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Pumpkaboo Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Pumpkaboo Candy-

Pumpkaboo Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Pumpkaboo from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Pumpkaboo in Pokémon GO.

Pumpkaboo family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Pumpkaboo in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

PumpkabooPumpkaboo
GourgeistGourgeist
Pumpkaboo (Average size) (Average)Pumpkaboo (Average size)
Gourgeist (Average size) (Average)Gourgeist (Average size)
Pumpkaboo (Large size) (Large)Pumpkaboo (Large size)
Gourgeist (Large size) (Large)Gourgeist (Large size)
Pumpkaboo (Small size) (Small)Pumpkaboo (Small size)
Gourgeist (Small size) (Small)Gourgeist (Small size)
Pumpkaboo (Super size) (Super)Pumpkaboo (Super size)
Gourgeist (Super size) (Super)Gourgeist (Super size)

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
PumpkabooPumpkabooPumpkabooScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPumpkabooPumpkaboo
0.3 m0.3 m0.4 m0.4 m0.4 m

Pumpkaboo's height ranges from 0.3 m to 0.4 m, with the average being 0.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Pumpkaboo in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.3 m0.3 m
0′12″0′12″
XS0.3 m0.4 m
0′12″1′04″
M0.4 m0.4 m
1′04″1′04″
XL0.4 m0.4 m
1′04″1′04″
XXL0.4 m0.4 m
1′04″1′04″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_PSYCHIC
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Pumpkaboo

Pumpkaboo high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Pumpkaboo. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Pumpkaboo Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Pumpkaboo Pokédex entries

Kalos
VersionsPokédex entry
X, Omega RubyThe pumpkin body is inhabited by a spirit trapped in this world. As the sun sets, it becomes restless and active.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt is said to carry wandering spirits to the place where they belong so they can move on.
SwordSpirits that wander this world are placed into Pumpkaboo’s body. They’re then moved on to the afterlife.
ShieldThe light that streams out from the holes in the pumpkin can hypnotize and control the people and Pokémon that see it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Pumpkaboo’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ghost and Grass-type Pokémon, Pumpkaboo is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice-type moves.

What are the best moves for Pumpkaboo in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Pumpkaboo in Pokémon GO are Razor Leaf and Grass Knot. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.122 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 73.873.

How does Pumpkaboo perform in Raids?

Pumpkaboo's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Pumpkaboo rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Pumpkaboo is an F-Tier Ghost-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

How does Pumpkaboo rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Pumpkaboo is an F-Tier Grass-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Pumpkaboo?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Pumpkaboo: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, and Mega Chesnaught.

What is Pumpkaboo’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Pumpkaboo’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1202 CP and 1359 CP at Level 50.

Can Pumpkaboo be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Pumpkaboo can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Pumpkaboo Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Pumpkaboo cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.