Gourgeist Super
#192 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Pumpkin Pokémon
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.
Pokédexes
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Pumpkaboo #191 | Trade | ![]() Gourgeist #192 |
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from





Resistances
Takes 0× from


Takes 0.5× from




| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| Start | Explosion | ![]() | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| Start | Astonish | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Start | Shadow Sneak | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first. |
| Start | Trick-or-Treat | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user takes the target trick-or-treating. This adds Ghost type to the target’s type. |
| Start | Moonblast | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| 12 | Razor Leaf | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 95 | 25 | Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 12 | Trick-or-Treat | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user takes the target trick-or-treating. This adds Ghost type to the target’s type. |
| 16 | Leech Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn. |
| 20 | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row. |
| 24 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| 24 | Trick-or-Treat | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user takes the target trick-or-treating. This adds Ghost type to the target’s type. |
| 28 | Worry Seed | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia. |
| 32 | Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| 36 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 36 | Trick-or-Treat | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user takes the target trick-or-treating. This adds Ghost type to the target’s type. |
| 40 | Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| 44 | Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| 48 | Phantom Force | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM08 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM09 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM11 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. |
| TM17 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM19 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM23 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM26 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| TM28 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM38 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Imprison | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| TM50 | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row. |
| TM70 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM77 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| TM86 | Phantom Force | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself. |
| TM92 | Mystical Fire | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM97 | Brutal Swing | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. |
| TR02 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TR11 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR15 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR22 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR38 | Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| TR40 | Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| TR52 | Gyro Ball | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TR59 | Seed Bomb | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above. |
| TR64 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR65 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR68 | Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TR72 | Power Whip | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | The user violently whirls its vines, tentacles, or the like to harshly lash the target. |
| TR77 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TR81 | Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals. |
| TR83 | Ally Switch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassy Glide | ![]() | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 | Gliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain. |
| Poltergeist | ![]() | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks the target by controlling the target’s item. The move fails if the target doesn’t have an item. |
| Skitter Smack | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Pickup
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon may pick up the item an opposing Pokémon used during a battle. It may pick up items outside of battle, too.
Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.
Frisk
Ability Slot 2
When it enters a battle, the Pokémon can check an opposing Pokémon’s held item.
Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.
Insomnia
Hidden Ability
The Pokémon's insomnia prevents it from falling asleep.
Prevents sleep.
























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