Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Small Pumpkaboo

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Small Pumpkaboo.

GhostGrass
Small Pumpkaboo Pokémon sprite

Small Pumpkaboo

#0710

Quick answer

Small Pumpkaboo is best pressured by Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fire×2Ice×2Flying×2Ghost×2

Top weaknesses (5)

Fire×2Ice×2Flying×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire2x
Ice type iconIce2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Ghost type iconGhost2x
Dark type iconDark2x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Ground type iconGround0.5x
Normal type iconNormal0x
Fighting type iconFighting0x

Recommended practical counters

Unfezant Pokémon sprite

Unfezant

#0521

Resists both STABsBudget option
NormalFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Ghost 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Ghost 0x, Grass 0.5x

115 offense · 93 Speed

Baxcalibur Pokémon sprite

Baxcalibur

#0998

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attacker
DragonIce
  • Deals 2x damage with Ice-type attacks
  • Has STAB Ice-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeIce×2

Safe into Grass 0.5x

145 offense · 87 Speed

Dragonite Pokémon sprite

Dragonite

#0149

Bulky switch-inStrong physical attacker
DragonFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Flying-type attacks
  • Has STAB Flying-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Grass 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFlying×2

Safe into Grass 0.25x

134 offense · 80 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×2Ice×2Flying×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Fire type pageIce type pageFlying type pageGhost type pageDark type page

Counter notes for Small Pumpkaboo

  • Small Pumpkaboo is a Ghost / Grass Pokémon with 56 base Speed and stronger physical attack (66 Attack). Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Small Pumpkaboo has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Ghost / Grass STAB.
  • Known abilities include Pickup, Frisk, and Insomnia. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Ghost / Grass unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Small Pumpkaboo has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Ghost / Grass matchup.

What not to use

Normal×0Fighting×0Water×0.5Electric×0.5Grass×0.5Ground×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Small Pumpkaboo weakness chartSmall Pumpkaboo PokédexGhost / Grass countersFire type pageIce type pageFlying type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Small Pumpkaboo?

Small Pumpkaboo is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Ghost / Grass STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Small Pumpkaboo?

Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark are the strongest attacking types against Small Pumpkaboo, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Small Pumpkaboo super-effectively?

Small Pumpkaboo has 5 super-effective attacking options: Fire, Ice, Flying, Ghost, and Dark. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Ghost / Grass STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Small Pumpkaboo counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Small Pumpkaboo?

Avoid relying on Normal, Fighting, Water, Electric, and Grass attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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