Pumpkaboo-super (SM) - Competitive Movesets

Movesets for Singles

Looking for a competitive moveset for Pumpkaboo-super? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!

Discover Pumpkaboo-Super, a terrific Pokémon with Ghost and Grass attributes! Pumpkaboo-Super is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Dark, Fire, Flying, Ghost, and Ice-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Pumpkaboo-Super below and optimize your gameplay!

Species: Pumpkaboo-Super
Item: Grassium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Pickup
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 200 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 SpD
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Razor Leaf
- Shadow Sneak / Return
- Foul Play / Thief
- Rock Slide

Physical Sweeper Pumpkaboo-Super (Pickup)

Ready for single battles? Pumpkaboo is a brilliant Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using lethal physical moves. Focus Sash helps protect Pumpkaboo from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Pickup, if Pumpkaboo has no item it finds one used by an adjacent pokemon this turn. Shadow Sneak was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Pumpkaboo has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.

◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Razor Leaf is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Pumpkaboo has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).

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Movesets for Doubles

Need a strong doubles moveset for Pumpkaboo-super? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!

Species: Pumpkaboo-Super
Item: Grassium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Pickup
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 200 Hp / 252 Atk / 56 SpD
Moveset:
- Razor Leaf / Seed Bomb
- Rock Slide
- Shadow Sneak / Return
- Foul Play / Thief

Doubles Physical Sweeper Pumpkaboo-Super (Pickup)

For double battles, Pumpkaboo is a remarkable Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Pumpkaboo from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Pickup, if Pumpkaboo has no item it finds one used by an adjacent pokemon this turn. Shadow Sneak was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Pumpkaboo has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.

◆ Razor Leaf is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Pumpkaboo has no item, it steals the target's).

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Species: Pumpkaboo-Super
Item: Grassium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Pickup
Nature: Sassy (+SpD, -Spe)
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 68 Def / 188 SpD
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Razor Leaf
- Shadow Sneak / Return
- Foul Play / Thief
- Trick Room

Defensive Trick Room Pumpkaboo-Super (Pickup)

Ready for single battles? Pumpkaboo is an exceptional Defensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Pumpkaboo from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Pickup, if Pumpkaboo has no item it finds one used by an adjacent pokemon this turn. Shadow Sneak was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Pumpkaboo has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.

◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Razor Leaf is a physical STAB-boosted 55-base power Grass-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Pumpkaboo has no item, it steals the target's).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).

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Movepool

Want to know what moves Pumpkaboo-super can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.

Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Pumpkaboo-super.

Combo List

These are a list of several common move combinations Pumpkaboo-super can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.

Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Pumpkaboo-super

Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Swagger + Foul play
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
Moves: Pain split + Toxic
Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Magic Coat, Protect, Shadow Sneak
Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic

Moves that boost Pumpkaboo-super's stats

Charge Beam
Curse
Flame Charge

Most notable and possible best moves for Pumpkaboo-super

Destiny Bond
Light Screen
Protect
Rest
Toxic

Common Effort Values for Pumpkaboo-super in Sun and Moon

Optimize Pumpkaboo-super's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon

Usage Data

Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.

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Competitive Information for Pumpkaboo (Super) [Sun/Moon]

Movesets for Singles

Movesets for Doubles

Movepool

Combo List

Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Pumpkaboo-super

Moves that boost Pumpkaboo-super's stats

Most notable and possible best moves for Pumpkaboo-super

Common Effort Values for Pumpkaboo-super in Sun and Moon

Usage Data

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