Pumpkaboo in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Pumpkaboo’s X/Y locations, Ghost/Grass typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Pumpkaboo is Kalos Mountain #063 and National #710. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Ghost / Grass.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 49 |
| Attack | 66 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 44 |
| Sp. Def | 55 |
| Speed | 51 |
| Total | 335 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist come in four sizes with different stats; the size carries through evolution.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 16 | X and Y | Rough terrain | 34–35 | — |
| Friend Safari — Ghost | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 2 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkaboo | Gourgeist | Trade; the size is inherited from Pumpkaboo |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Amorphous |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium |
| Base capture rate | 120 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Defense +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.4 m / 5 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Astonish |
| 1 / start | Confuse Ray |
| 1 / start | Trick |
| 4 | Scary Face |
| 6 | Trick-or-Treat |
| 11 | Worry Seed |
| 16 | Razor Leaf |
| 20 | Leech Seed |
| 23 | Trick-or-Treat |
| 26 | Bullet Seed |
| 30 | Shadow Sneak |
| 36 | Shadow Ball |
| 40 | Trick-or-Treat |
| 42 | Pain Split |
| 48 | Seed Bomb |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM43 | Flame Charge | Fire | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special |
| TM57 | Charge Beam | Electric | Special |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Status |
| TM64 | Explosion | Normal | Physical |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM92 | Trick Room | Psychic | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM96 | Nature Power | Normal | Status |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Bestow, Destiny Bond, Disable.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Pumpkaboo’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.