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NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0711

Gourgeist

GhostGrass

Singing in eerie voices, they wander town streets on the night of the new moon. Anyone who hears their song is cursed.

Category
Pumpkin Pokémon
Height
0.9 m
Weight
12.5 kg
Generation
VI
Abilities
Pickup

Picks up other Pokémon's used and Flung held items. May also pick up an item after battle.

Frisk

Reveals an opponent's held item upon entering battle.

Insomnia Hidden ability

Prevents sleep.

GourgeistPumpkin Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
65
AttackStrength of physical moves.
90
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
122
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
58
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
75
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
84
Base stat total 494

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Fire
×2
Ice
×2
Flying
×2
Ghost
×2
Dark
×2

Resists

Water
×0.5
Electric
×0.5
Grass
×0.5
Ground
×0.5

Immune to

Normal
×0
Fighting
×0

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

DisableStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Disables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
FlamethrowerSpecial · FirePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Hyper BeamSpecial · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Leech SeedStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Seeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 20
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 20
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 20
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
  • Champions · Train
Razor LeafPhysical · GrassPower 55Accuracy 95%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 16
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 16
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 16
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 16
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Solar BeamSpecial · GrassPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Requires a turn to charge before attacking.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
PsychicSpecial · PsychicPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
HypnosisStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy 60%Details +

Puts the target to sleep.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Confuse RayStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Confuses the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Light ScreenStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Self-DestructPhysical · NormalPower 200Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Fire BlastSpecial · FirePower 110Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Dream EaterSpecial · PsychicPower 100Accuracy 100%Details +

Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FlashStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
ExplosionPhysical · NormalPower 250Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 75
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 75
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 70
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 70
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock SlidePhysical · RockPower 75Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ThiefPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Takes the target’s item.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
SpiteStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Scary FaceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 4
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 4
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sludge BombSpecial · PoisonPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to poison the target.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Destiny BondStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

If the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Champions · Train
Giga DrainSpecial · GrassPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
SafeguardStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Protects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Pain SplitStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Sets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 42
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 42
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 42
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 42
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 44
  • Champions · Train
SynthesisStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy —Details +

Heals the user by half its max HP. Affected by weather.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shadow BallSpecial · GhostPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 36
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 70
  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 36
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 70
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 36
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 36
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Will-O-WispStatus · FirePower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Burns the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Nature PowerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
TrickStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

User and target swap items.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 40
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Role PlayStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s ability.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Magic CoatStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Skill SwapStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User and target swap abilities.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
ImprisonStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
AstonishPhysical · GhostPower 30Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Bullet SeedPhysical · GrassPower 25Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 26
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 26
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 26
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 26
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Gyro BallPhysical · SteelPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Worry SeedStatus · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Changes the target’s ability to Insomnia.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 11
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 11
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 11
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 11
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 28
  • Champions · Train
Dark PulseSpecial · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Seed BombPhysical · GrassPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 48
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 48
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 48
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 48
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 32
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Focus BlastSpecial · FightingPower 120Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Energy BallSpecial · GrassPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Giga ImpactPhysical · NormalPower 150Accuracy 90%Details +

User foregoes its next turn to recharge.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Nasty PlotStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Shadow SneakPhysical · GhostPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 30
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 30
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 30
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 30
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
Trick RoomStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Power WhipPhysical · GrassPower 120Accuracy 85%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Grass KnotSpecial · GrassPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Charge BeamSpecial · ElectricPower 50Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
TelekinesisStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Flame ChargePhysical · FirePower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Foul PlayPhysical · DarkPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Calculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Ally SwitchStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
HexSpecial · GhostPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if the target has a major status ailment.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
IncinerateSpecial · FirePower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys the target’s held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Phantom ForcePhysical · GhostPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

User vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 57
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 57
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 57
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 57
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 48
  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Trick-or-TreatStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Adds Ghost to the target’s types.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Level Up · Level 6
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 23
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 40
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 63
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 6
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 23
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 40
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 63
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 6
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 23
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 40
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 63
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 6
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 23
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 40
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 63
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36
  • Champions · Train
MoonblastSpecial · FairyPower 95Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Champions · Train
ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • X Y · Machine
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
  • Sun Moon · Machine
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Mystical FireSpecial · FirePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Brutal SwingPhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
  • Champions · Train
Grassy GlidePhysical · GrassPower 55Accuracy 100%Details +

If Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Champions · Train
Skitter SmackPhysical · BugPower 70Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Champions · Train
PoltergeistPhysical · GhostPower 110Accuracy 90%Details +

Fails if the target has no held item.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Tutor
  • Champions · Train

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

X · Omega Ruby

Singing in eerie voices, they wander town streets on the night of the new moon. Anyone who hears their song is cursed.

Y · 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.

POKÉMON TCG

Gourgeist trading cards

9 cards

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Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12