Pokémon GO Harvest Festival is here, bringing many exciting features and surprises for the game’s fans. One of the most anticipated features is the introduction of Pumpkaboo, the Pumpkin Pokémon, and its evolution, Gourgeist, the Halloween Pokémon. These two Pokémon are Grass and Ghost types, and they have a unique characteristic: they come in four different sizes!

This blog post will tell you everything you need to know about Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist, from how to catch and evolve them. We will also give you some tips and tricks on making the most of the Harvest Festival event. Let’s get started!

How to Catch Pumpkaboo in Pokémon GO

Pumpkaboo is a featured Pokémon in the Harvest Festival event from October 12 to October 17, 2023. During this event, you will have more chances to encounter Pumpkaboo in the wild and in event-exclusive field research tasks.

Pumpkaboo can appear in four sizes: small, average, large, and super. The size of Pumpkaboo affects its stats, such as CP, HP, weight, and height. The smaller the Pumpkaboo, the higher its speed stat. The larger the Pumpkaboo, the higher its attack and defence stats.

You can tell the size of Pumpkaboo by looking at its appearance and name. The smaller Pumpkaboo have smaller eyes and mouths, while the larger Pumpkaboo have bigger eyes and mouths. The name of Pumpkaboo also indicates its size with a suffix: S for small, A for average, L for large, and XL for super.

To catch Pumpkaboo, you will need Poké Balls, Berries, and some luck. You can use different types of Poké Balls to increase your chances of catching Pumpkaboo, such as Great Balls or Ultra Balls. You can also use different types of Berries to make Pumpkaboo easier to catch or give you more rewards, such as Razz Berries or Pinap Berries.

You will also need some luck to encounter the size of Pumpkaboo you want. The size of Pumpkaboo is randomly determined when it spawns in the wild or when you complete a field research task. However, there are some ways to increase your chances of finding a specific size of Pumpkaboo:

• Use a Mossy Lure Module. Mossy Lure Modules are unique items that attract Grass-type Pokémon to a PokéStop for 30 minutes. During the Harvest Festival event, Mossy Lure Modules will last two hours instead. Mossy Lure Modules will also have a higher chance of attracting Pumpkaboo than other Grass-type Pokémon.
• Use a Ticket of Treats. Ticket of Treats is a paid item that gives you access to event-exclusive Timed Research tasks. These tasks will reward you with encounters with Pumpkaboo of different sizes. You can purchase the Ticket of Treats in the in-game shop for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).*
• Trade with other players. Trading is a feature that allows you to exchange Pokémon with other players nearby and your friends in the game. Trading can help you get the size of Pumpkaboo you are missing or want more of. You can also reduce the amount of Candy required to evolve Pumpkaboo by trading it with another player.

How to Evolve Pumpkaboo into Gourgeist in Pokémon GO

Once you have caught enough pumpkaboos of the same size, you can evolve them into Gourgeist. Gourgeist is the evolved form of Pumpkaboo, and it also comes in four different sizes: small, average, large, and super. The size of Gourgeist matches the size of Pumpkaboo that it evolved from.

To evolve Pumpkaboo into Gourgeist, you will need 200 Pumpkaboo Candy. You can get Pumpkaboo Candy by catching or hatching Pumpkaboo, transferring Pumpkaboo to Professor Willow, or walking with Pumpkaboo as your Buddy Pokémon. You can also get extra Pumpkaboo Candy by catching Pumpkaboo during the Harvest Festival event.

However, trade evolution is another way to evolve Pumpkaboo into Gourgeist without using 200 Pumpkaboo Candy. Trade evolution is a feature that allows you to evolve certain Pokémon by trading them with another player. Trade evolution reduces the amount of Candy required to evolve the Pokémon to zero.

To use trade evolution, you must trade a Pumpkaboo of the same size with another player with a Pumpkaboo of the same size. For example, if you want to evolve a small Pumpkaboo, you must trade it with another player with a small Pumpkaboo. After the trade, both players can evolve their Pumpkaboo into Gourgeist without using any Candy.

Trade evolution is a great way to save your Pumpkaboo Candy and to get more Gourgeist of different sizes. However, there are some things to keep in mind when using trade evolution:

• You can only use trade evolution once per Pokémon. If you trade a Pumpkaboo that has already been traded before, you will still need 200 Pumpkaboo Candy to evolve it.
• You can only trade with players within 100 meters of you and your friends in the game. You will also need Stardust to initiate a trade, and the amount of Stardust depends on your friendship level and the rarity of the Pokémon.
• You can only trade up to 100 Pokémon per day. This limit applies to both sending and receiving Pokémon.

Tips and Tricks for the Harvest Festival Event in Pokémon GO

The Harvest Festival event in Pokémon GO is an excellent opportunity to catch and evolve Pumpkaboo, Gourgeist, and other Grass-type Pokémon. Here are some tips and tricks to help you make the most of the event:

• Complete the Harvest Festival Collection Challenges. Collection Challenges require you to catch specific Pokémon during an event. The Harvest Festival event has two Collection Challenges: one for Pumpkaboo and one for Smoliv, another new Pokémon that debuts in the event. Completing these challenges will reward you with XP, Stardust, and Mossy Lure Modules.
• Participate in the PokéStop Showcases. PokéStop Showcases are competitions that allow you to enter your Pokémon into themed categories at select PokéStops during an event. The Harvest Festival event has three PokéStop Showcases: one for Smoliv, one for Pumpkaboo, and one for Gourgeist. Entering your Pokémon into these showcases will earn you medals and bragging rights.
• Use the Ticket of Treats Paid Timed Research. The Ticket of Treats is a paid item that gives you access to event-exclusive Timed Research tasks. These tasks will reward you with encounters with Pumpkaboo of different sizes and a Mossy Lure Module. You can purchase the Ticket of Treats in the in-game shop for US$5.00 (or the equivalent pricing tier in your local currency).*
• Use Mossy Lure Modules. Mossy Lure Modules are unique items that attract Grass-type Pokémon to a PokéStop for 30 minutes. During the Harvest Festival event, Mossy Lure Modules will last two hours instead. Mossy Lure Modules will also have a higher chance of attracting Pumpkaboo than other Grass-type Pokémon. You can get Mossy Lure Modules by completing Collection Challenges or buying them in the in-game shop.
• Trade with other players. Trading is a feature that allows you to exchange Pokémon with other players nearby and your friends in the game. Trading can help you get the size of Pumpkaboo you are missing or want more of. You can also reduce the amount of Candy required to evolve Pumpkaboo by trading it with another player.

Conclusion

The Harvest Festival event in Pokémon GO is a fun and festive event that celebrates the changing seasons with new Pokémon and features. You can catch and evolve Pumpkaboo, Gourgeist, and other Grass-type Pokémon. You can also complete Collection Challenges, participate in PokéStop Showcases, use Ticket of Treats Paid Timed Research, use Mossy Lure Modules, and trade with other players.

We hope this blog post has helped you learn more about Pumpkaboo and Gourgeist and how to catch and evolve them in Pokémon GO. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to comment below. Thank you for reading this blog post, and have fun playing Pokémon GO!