Shadow Ball
TM/TR Moves
Scarlet Violet
Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
PokemonLore Pokédex
#10263
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP45200–294
- Attack3058–174
- Defense2549–163
- Sp. Atk75139–273
- Sp. Def4585–207
- Speed80148–284
Total300
/ 720
BST300
14 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 9
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Brown
Shape
Blob
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #999 |
| Hyperspace | #35 |
| Paldea | #391 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
60
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level up
#1000
Gholdengo
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle StrategyGhost
Psychic
Offensive Coverage
Gimmighoul's Ghost typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Timid
+Speed−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 300, Gimmighoul plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Speed at 80, while Defense (25) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Ghost combination gives Gimmighoul 2 resistances, 2 immunities, and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 2 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Gimmighoul a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.1 m
Weight
1.0 kg
TypeGhost
Abilities
Ensures success fleeing from wild battles.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
12,750
Hatch Counter: 50
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
50
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Gimmighoul?
Gimmighoul is a Ghost type Pokémon.
What are Gimmighoul's weaknesses?
Gimmighoul takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark type moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting type moves.
How does Gimmighoul evolve?
Gimmighoul evolves into Gholdengo under specific conditions. Full evolution line: Gimmighoul → Gholdengo.
What are Gimmighoul's base stats?
Gimmighoul has a base stat total of 300: HP 45, Attack 30, Defense 25, Sp. Atk 75, Sp. Def 45, Speed 80. Its highest stat is Speed (80).
