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PVE Movesets Grades

Quick	Charge	ATK	DEF
Hex	Shadow Ball	A	C
Hex	Foul Play	B	B
Hex	Seed Bomb	C	A
Razor Leaf	Shadow Ball	C	B
Razor Leaf	Foul Play	C-	B
Razor Leaf	Seed Bomb	A-	A-

Quick	Charge	ATK	DEF
Hex	Fire Blast	X	X
Razor Leaf	Fire Blast	X	X

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

• Hex pairs with Shadow Ball to fulfill a Ghost-type attacker role.
• Razor Leaf pairs with Seed Bomb to fulfill a Grass-type attacker role.
• Foul Play is a downgrade due to lacking STAB.
• Fire Blast has no use. 

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

• Razor Leaf is a good choice for defense against opponents using Dark-type attackers like Tyranitar.
• Hex is just as good on defense due to its high energy delta, enabling it to spam its Charge Moves more often.
• Seed Bomb can be used frequently on defense as a 3-bar move, making it ideal. 
• Foul Play balances damage output and dodgability, and is decent overall. 
• Shadow Ball hits hard but is easier to dodge. 
• Fire Blast takes that one step further, which it less optimal for defense. 

PVE Overview

PVP Movesets Grades

Quick	Charge	ATK
Hex	Seed Bomb Shadow Ball	A

PvP Moveset Explanation

Hex or Razor Leaf + Seed Bomb and Shadow Ball

Hex primarily focuses on high energy generation to make use of Charge Moves more frequently, while Razor Leaf is the polar opposite and emphasizes high Grass-type damage output rather than energy gains. Either can be chosen. 

Seed Bomb is useful for its lesser energy cost, making it useful for baiting shields, while also providing valuable Grass-type coverage. Shadow Ball hits hard with STAB, and is largely unresisted across the overall meta. Foul Play costs a more moderate amount of energy, but lacking STAB is discouraging when considering the similar coverage. Fire Blast demands too much energy to be used consistently, but can surprise and potentially OHKO unexpecting opponents. 

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: 3 / 5

Gourgeist competes very closely with Trevenant as another Ghost/Grass Pokemon with an almost identical moveset. Gourgeist has good bulk for Great League, but lacking Shadow Claw is significant enough to drop its performance by a notable margin. The extra option of Fire Blast is a nice touch but its insane energy cost makes it difficult to be consistent. Overall consider Trevenant and leave this pumpkin to decorate your Pokedex. 

Ultra League: 2.5 / 5

Gourgeist needs XL Candy to reach the CP cap of Ultra League, but its unimpressive performance discourages this option. With Trevenant being released at the same time as Gourgeist, it's unfortunate for the pumpkin Pokemon that Trevenant has taken all the attention. 

Master League: 0 / 5

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Fast Moves

10

Hex

More Info

Ghost

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
1.20	0.20	13.33		8.33	10.42

13

Razor Leaf

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Grass

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
1.00	0.25	7.00		13.00	16.25

Charge Moves

55

Seed Bomb

3 Energy

More Info

Grass

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.10	0.70	0.00	1.67	26.19	32.74		43.65

100

Shadow Ball

2 Energy

More Info

Ghost

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
3.00	0.40	0.00	2.00	33.33	41.67		66.67

70

Foul Play

2 Energy

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Dark

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.00	0.20	0.00	1.40	35.00	43.75		49.00

140

Fire Blast

1 Energy

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Fire

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
4.20	0.80	0.00	1.40	33.33	41.67		46.67

140

Poltergeist

1 Energy

More Info

Ghost

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
3.60	0.20	0.00	1.40	38.89	48.61		54.44

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

	160% damage
	160% damage
	160% damage
	160% damage
	160% damage

Resistant

	62.5% damage
	39.1% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	39.1% damage
	62.5% damage

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