gourgeist-super

gourgeist-super

Attributes

  • Species: Gourgeist
  • Base Experience: 173
  • Height: 17
  • Weight: 390
  • Is Default: False
  • Order: 851
  • Base Happiness: 70
  • Capture Rate: 60
  • Color: Brown
  • Egg Groups: Indeterminate
  • Gender Rate: 4
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 20
  • Habitat:
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Blob

Stats

  • HP
    85
  • Attack
    100
  • Defense
    122
  • Special Attack
    58
  • Special Defense
    75
  • Speed
    54

Abilities

Held items

  • Miracle-Seed

Summary

Gourgeist Super is a dual-type Ghost/Grass Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Type: Ghost / Grass

Abilities:

  • Pickup: May collect items after battle.
  • Frisk: Reveals the opponent's held item upon entering battle.
  • Insomnia (Hidden Ability): Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Gourgeist Super is the largest form of Gourgeist, with a height of 1.7 meters (5'7") and a weight of 39.0 kilograms (86.0 lbs).
  • It has a pumpkin-like body with a glowing face carved into its front, reminiscent of a jack-o'-lantern.
  • The upper part of its body is black with a pinkish hue and long, flowing hair-like tendrils that resemble arms.
  • Its eyes are round and yellow, with a small, smiling mouth.

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Gourgeist Super is known to wander through towns and cities during Halloween nights, singing an eerie song that can cause fear in people and Pokémon.
  • It is often found in dark forests and graveyards, locations that complement its ghostly nature.
  • Gourgeist is known to enjoy playing tricks, a behavior that ties into its ghostly and mischievous characteristics.

In Battle:

  • Gourgeist Super is known for its impressive physical defense, making it a sturdy wall in battles.
  • It uses moves like Shadow Sneak, Seed Bomb, and Phantom Force to exploit its Ghost and Grass typing.
  • Its signature move, Trick-or-Treat, adds the Ghost type to the target, providing strategic advantages.
  • It is strong against Water, Ground, and Psychic types but vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Flying, and Dark types.

Evolution:

  • Gourgeist evolves from Pumpkaboo when traded.
  • The size of the Pumpkaboo determines the size of the Gourgeist, with the Super Size being the largest form.

Interesting Facts:

  • The size of Gourgeist affects its stats, with the Super Size form having the highest HP but the lowest speed compared to other forms.
  • Gourgeist is based on Halloween themes, with its appearance and behavior reminiscent of the holiday's traditions.
  • Its Trick-or-Treat move is unique and thematic, adding extra lore and strategy to its character.
  • Gourgeist's singing, believed to be a form of communication or intimidation, adds depth to its ghostly persona.

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Front Shiny

Evolution Chain

Pumpkaboo - 710
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Gourgeist - 711
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Flavor Text Entries

  • X: Singing in eerie voices, they wander town streets on the night of the new moon. Anyone who hears their song is cursed.
  • Y: It enwraps its prey in its hairlike arms. It sings joyfully as it observes the suffering of its prey.
  • Omega-Ruby: Singing in eerie voices, they wander town streets on the night of the new moon. Anyone who hears their song is cursed.
  • Alpha-Sapphire: It enwraps its prey in its hairlike arms. It sings joyfully as it observes the suffering of its prey.
  • Sword: 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.
  • Shield: In the darkness of a new-moon night, Gourgeist will come knocking. Whoever answers the door will be swept off to the afterlife.