Type matchups
Damage Gimmighoul takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost type, Gimmighoul has 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 18 other Pokémon share the Ghost typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 30
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 75
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 10
- Total
- 300
Gimmighoul has a base stat total of 300, higher than 13% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (75) well above Attack (30), it works best as a special attacker. At 10 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 70 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is frail.
Gimmighoul's only ability is Rattled.
How to beat Gimmighoul
Gimmighoul takes 2× damage from Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison and Bug moves are resisted.
Good counters: Obstagoon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Gimmighoul's Ghost moves. Hisuian Zoroark hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Gimmighoul's Ghost moves. Galarian Linoone hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Gimmighoul's Ghost moves.
Evolution
Gimmighoul is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Gimmighoul → Gholdengo) and evolves into Gholdengo.
Best counters to Gimmighoul
Other Ghost Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Gimmighoul weak to?
As a Ghost type, Gimmighoul takes super-effective damage from Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Gimmighoul resistant to?
Gimmighoul resists Poison and Bug moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Gimmighoul?
Strong type-based picks include Obstagoon, Hisuian Zoroark and Galarian Linoone, which hit Gimmighoul with super-effective attacks.