Pumpkaboo (Pokémon)


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Pumpkaboo (Japanese: バケッチャ Bakeccha) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves into when traded.

Pumpkaboo comes in four different variations: Small Size, Average Size, Large Size, and Super Size.

Biology
Pumpkaboo is a bipedal Pokémon that resembles a pinkish pumpkin. It comes in four different sizes: small, average, large, and super sized. The pumpkin body has a pair of circular holes carved out of its rind that resemble eyes. The ghostly body that lives in the pumpkin is black with a pointy collar, yellowish eyes with no visible pupils, a pair of fangs, curved ears and a curled stem. Pumpkaboo can release light from the holes on its body, making it similar to a flashlight.

The spirit residing in the pumpkin is trapped in this world. Pumpkaboo can carry wandering spirits to where they belong, so they can move on. It and its evolution are the only known Pokémon that can learn.

Jessie's Pumpkaboo
debuted in The Bamboozling Forest!, where Jessie tripped over a Super Size Pumpkaboo in a forest. When it came out of the ground, she threw a Poké Ball at it and successfully caught it. It later evolved after being traded in A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?.

Other
A Small Size Pumpkaboo named Prince Pumpkaboo appeared in A Festival Trade! A Festival Farewell?, under the ownership of Count Pumpka. He fell in love with Jessie's Pumpkaboo and a trade was agreed on. However, when the trade caused Jessie's Pumpkaboo to evolve into Gourgeist, Prince Pumpkaboo rejected her.

Minor appearances
A 's Pumpkaboo appeared during a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.

In the Pokémon Adventures Manga
's Average Size Pumpkaboo appeared in Pinsir Glares, where he was with Diantha underneath some rubble to hide from the Ultimate weapon's beam.

Aliana's Pumpkaboo first appeared in Mewtwo Angered.

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Trivia

 * A Super Size Pumpkaboo has a different cry from its other three forms, where it is pitched lower.
 * Only Average Size and Super Size Pumpkaboo can have its Hidden Ability . Average Size can be obtained with its Hidden Ability from the Friend Safari; Super Size can be obtained with its Hidden Ability as the Spooky 2014 Super Size Pumpkaboo.

Origin
Pumpkaboo is based on a, specifically the ones carved into s for. Pumpkins are also known for their variety of sizes, possibly contributing to the four sizes Pumpkaboo comes in. Considering its fangs, black upper body, and affiliation with Halloween, it may also be based on bats, which are also associated with the holiday.

Name origin
Pumpkaboo may be a combination of pumpkin and boo (a common word used to startle people) or .

Bakeccha may be a combination of お化け obake (ghost) and 南瓜 kabocha (pumpkin).

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 * Jessie's Pumpkaboo