Gimmighoul Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,248, Base Stats & Evolution

Q: What is the best moveset for Gimmighoul in Pokemon GO?

Gimmighoul's best moveset is Astonish with Shadow Ball. Those are the only moves it learns, so there is nothing to TM.

Q: What is Gimmighoul's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Gimmighoul reaches 1,248 CP at level 50 and 1,104 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Gimmighoul?

A 15/15/15 Gimmighoul shows 631 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 788 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 473 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Astonish Shadow Ball

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Gimmighoul takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dark1.6× Ghost1.6×

Resists

Fighting0.39× Normal0.39× Bug0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 140

Defense 76

Stamina 128

Stat total: 344
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 631 CP

Gimmighoul moves

1 fast · 1 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Astonish Best STAB	Ghost	7	13	1.0s	7	13

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Shadow Ball Best STAB	Ghost	100	50	3.0s	33.3	2.00

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Astonish	Ghost	12	10	2	6.00	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	2.00	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Astonish (7 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).

Evolution

Gimmighoul Other Evolution Stone A

Gholdengo

Family

Gimmighoul This page

Gholdengo

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Gimmighoul is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Gimmighoul

1

Mega GengarMega LickShadow Ball 86.5DPS 2,002TDO 2

Shadow DarkraiShadow SnarlShadow Ball 79.0DPS 1,677TDO 3

Mega AbsolMega SnarlBrutal Swing 78.0DPS 1,237TDO 4

Shadow ChandelureShadow HexShadow Ball 77.6DPS 1,367TDO 5

Shadow GengarShadow LickShadow Ball 76.8DPS 1,108TDO 6

Mega BanetteMega HexShadow Ball 74.7DPS 1,458TDO

Counters carrying Dark, Ghost moves deal the most damage.

How to get Gimmighoul

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	25	954
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	25	1,033
Raid Catch	Lv 20	597	646
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	743	804
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	597	646
Research Encounter	Lv 15	452	489
GO Battle League	Lv 20	597	646

Gimmighoul in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
10th Anniversary Party	4 Jul 2026	Wild spawn	Yes

Is Gimmighoul good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Gimmighoul has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	15
Lv 2	48
Lv 3	82
Lv 4	115
Lv 5	148
Lv 6	182
Lv 7	215
Lv 8	248
Lv 9	282
Lv 10	315
Lv 11	347
Lv 12	378
Lv 13	410

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	441
Lv 15	473
Lv 16	504
Lv 17	536
Lv 18	567
Lv 19	599
Lv 20	631
Lv 21	662
Lv 22	694
Lv 23	725
Lv 24	757
Lv 25	788
Lv 26	820

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	851
Lv 28	883
Lv 29	915
Lv 30	946
Lv 31	962
Lv 32	978
Lv 33	993
Lv 34	1,009
Lv 35	1,025
Lv 36	1,041
Lv 37	1,057
Lv 38	1,072
Lv 39	1,088

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,104
Lv 41	1,118
Lv 42	1,132
Lv 43	1,146
Lv 44	1,160
Lv 45	1,175
Lv 46	1,189
Lv 47	1,204
Lv 48	1,218
Lv 49	1,233
Lv 50	1,248

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0999
Height: 0.10 m
Weight: 0.10 kg
Family forms: 2 released forms
Game ID: V0999_POKEMON_GIMMIGHOUL

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Gimmighoul in Pokemon GO?

Gimmighoul's best moveset is Astonish with Shadow Ball. Those are the only moves it learns, so there is nothing to TM.

What are Gimmighoul's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Gimmighoul takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost. It resists Bug, Poison. Fighting, Normal damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Gimmighoul's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Gimmighoul reaches 1,248 CP at level 50 and 1,104 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Gimmighoul?

A 15/15/15 Gimmighoul shows 631 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 788 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 473 CP.

How do you get Gimmighoul in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was 10th Anniversary Party (July 2026).

Can Gimmighoul be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Gimmighoul is in the game. It could be shiny in 10th Anniversary Party (July 2026).

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