Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Pumpkaboo
Say it: PU-mpk-aboo
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Pumpkaboo is the Pumpkin Pokémon — Ghost and Grass before Gourgeist (size forms share typing). In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Gourgeist — not a finished raid attacker. Ghost/Grass hits Water, Ground, Ghost, and Psychic well; Fire, Ice, Flying, Dark, and Ghost punish it. Catch Pumpkaboo from the wild, eggs, or events, then trade-evolve (confirm live).
Say it: PU-mpk-aboo
Pumpkaboo (#710) is a Ghost / Grass Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the baby stage of Gourgeist. Trainers almost never power Pumpkaboo for raids; the value is candy and IVs for Gourgeist. Against Pumpkaboo, lead with Fire, Ice, Flying, Dark, or Ghost. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Pumpkaboo is a Ghost / Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0710. Grass picks spike during Sunny weather and certain Community Days.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Pumpkaboo. Keep high-IV copies for Gourgeist. Shadow Pumpkaboo is the same — evolve toward Shadow Gourgeist.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Grass moves hit Water, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Pumpkaboo is your opponent, Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 118
- Defense
- 120
- Stamina
- 153
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Pumpkaboo’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Gourgeist — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Astonish · Standard
Ghost energy
- Razor Leaf · Standard
Grass damage
Charged
- Grass Knot · Standard
Grass nuke
- Foul Play · Standard
Dark coverage
- Shadow Sneak · Standard
Ghost / bait
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- astonish
- razor leaf
Charged
- grass knot
- shadow sneak
- foul play
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #612 of 954 · CP 1414
Razor Leaf + Grass Knot
- Ultra League · rank #733 of 747 · CP 1414
Razor Leaf + Grass Knot
- Master League · rank #876 of 1023 · CP 1414
Razor Leaf + Grass Knot
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.