Gimmighoul

Gimmighoul
Baxcalibur
999
Gholdengo
Ability	Rattled
First game	Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022)
Creator	Game Freak

Gimmighoul <sup>(JPJapanese: コレクレー

Romaji: Korekurē)</sup> is a Ghost-type Pokémon in the franchise of the same name. It debuted in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Gimmighoul has two separate forms: Chest Form and Roaming Form. Only Chest Form Gimmighoul can be battled and caught, while Roaming Form Gimmighoul will flee when interacted with, leaving behind Gimmighoul Coins. Roaming Form can only be obtained by transferring it from Pokémon GO via the GO Transporter. It evolves into Gholdengo when leveled up while the player has 999 Gimmighoul Coins.

Physiology and Behavior

Gimmighoul is a small, blue-gray, metallic, bipedal Pokémon, with bands of two thin black stripes present around its torso and between its gold, circular eyes. It has a pair of thin black antennae and a tail, which are bent near the base and tipped with small gold circles. These antennae vibrate when detecting something it deems notable. In its Chest Form, Gimmighoul hides inside a red chest, decorated with black and golden accents and a silver buckle with an ornate oval pattern, resembling the number 1,000 when viewed from the side. The chest it resides in is full of Gimmighoul Coins. In its Roaming Form, Gimmighoul carries one of these coins on its back. Both forms of Gimmighoul have different personalities.

In its Chest Form, Gimmighoul's treasure chest provides defense but makes it hard for it to move due to its weight. Its disguise and low movement speed cause it to be commonly mistaken for an antique and get left behind or taken away. When Chest Form Gimmighoul senses an approaching person or Pokémon, it will use ghost energy to possess its target and force them to collect Gimmighoul Coins. It tends to hide in less frequented places such as warehouses and shop corners to ambush people and Pokémon, and its control has notable persistence; one old tale tells of a Gimmighoul who manipulated a young girl to gather 999 coins to fill its chest. It is also known to drain the life out of anyone who attempts to steal its coins. When Gimmighoul has gathered 999 of the coins, it is able to evolve into Gholdengo. Chest Form Gimmighoul was said to have been born inside its chest 1,500 years ago. Chest Form Gimmighoul can live in a variety of different areas in Paldea, such as ancient ruins, watchtowers, and secluded islands in the Paldean Sea.

Roaming Form Gimmighoul is among the smallest and lightest of all Pokémon, and is created from coins infused with passion. In its Roaming Form, Gimmighoul is extremely timid, running away and dropping its coin as soon as anyone approaches. It does not manipulate people and Pokémon to give it coins like its Chest Form counterpart; instead, it is able to gather coins by itself. Despite being found everywhere in Paldea, no one has apparently been able to capture Roaming Form Gimmighoul. It constantly wanders, believed to be searching for the chest it used to live in. For sustenance, it drains the life force of humans who try to steal its coin. This form of Gimmighoul has also been seen appearing in the world of Pokémon GO, where it tags along near Trainers who pick up Gimmighoul Coins. Gimmighoul has also been observed being lured over through the Coin Bag and Golden Lure Modules.

Origin & Inspiration

As indicated by its English name, Gimmighoul may be based on the ghoul, a mythical creature from Arabic folklore known for luring people into deserted places before preying on them, and stealing coins. The word ghoul (Arabic: غُول ghūl) stems from the Arabic word غَالَ ghāla, meaning "to seize". Gimmighoul's antennae and tail resemble dowsing rods, which are believed to be able to help people locate buried treasures. The association of a ghost with coins, as well as its eyes resembling coins, may also draw inspiration from Charon's obol, where the deceased are buried with coins as a preparation for the afterlife. The coins were frequently placed in the mouth or on the eyes.

Gimmighoul's Chest Form may be based on the mimic, a monster archetype commonly found in RPGs, known for disguising itself as treasure chests. Its Roaming Form may be based on the Catalan folktale of Patufet, a tiny child who carries a coin. It may also be based on the toyol (also known as tuyul), an infant-like spirit from Indonesian and Malay folklore invoked to steal riches from people. Gimmighoul's association with the number 999 may be a reference to 999 fine gold, equivalent to 24 karat gold.

Considering its evolution, Gimmighoul's design may also draw inspiration from El Dorado, a legend now believed to originate in Spanish conception of Muisca rituals performed in pre-colonial Colombia. Its laminated body shape resembles tunjos, Muisca figurines made of molded gold in the shape of divine humans or animals. Its Ghost-type could be based on the fact that tunjos are commonly found in burial places and places of worship.

Gimmighoul may be a combination of gimme (informal spelling of "give me"), gimmick or mimic, and ghoul. Altogether, it sounds like the phrase, "Give me gold."

In-game Information

Pokédex Entries

Title	Entry
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	This Pokémon was born inside a treasure chest about 1,500 years ago. It sucks the life-force out of scoundrels who try to steal the treasure.
Pokémon Violet	It lives inside an old treasure chest. Sometimes it gets left in shop corners since no one realizes it’s actually a Pokémon.

Roaming Form

Title	Entry
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	This Pokémon was born from passion that seeped into a coin. It wanders, apparently seeking to return to the treasure chest it once inhabited.
Pokémon Violet	It wanders around, carrying an old coin on its back. It survives by draining the life-force from humans who try to pick up its coin.

Game Locations

Title	Location(s)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	South Province: Area One: On cliff north of Poco Path Lighthouse; Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five: on Watchtowers & Leaking Tower of Paldea East Province: Area One: on Watchtower, and on plateau west of Area Two's southwestern Pokémon Center; Area Three: on Watchtower West Province: Area One: on Watchtower; Area Two: inside Colonnade Hollow; West Paldean Sea: on nearest island southwest of Porto Marinada; Asado Desert: on rock formation south of Watchtower, and in Ruins north of Watchtower North Province: Area One: on Watchtower, and in Ruins southwest of lake; Area Two: in center of shallow pond west of Firescourge Shrine; Casseroya Lake: on Watchtowers #1, #2, and #3, in Ruins between Watchtowers #1 & #2, and on northwest side of central rock formation in Socarrat Trail; Glaseado Mountain: on Watchtower, near top of waterfall west of Montenevera, and in Ruins west of Dalizapa Passage Transfer from Pokémon GO via Pokémon HOME (Roaming Form)
Pokémon Violet	South Province: Area One: On cliff north of Poco Path Lighthouse; Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five: on Watchtowers & Leaking Tower of Paldea East Province: Area One: on Watchtower, and on plateau west of Area Two's southwestern Pokémon Center; Area Three: on Watchtower West Province: Area One: on Watchtower; Area Two: inside Colonnade Hollow; West Paldean Sea: on nearest island southwest of Porto Marinada; Asado Desert: on rock formation south of Watchtower, and in Ruins north of Watchtower North Province: Area One: on Watchtower, and in Ruins southwest of lake; Area Two: in center of shallow pond west of Firescourge Shrine; Casseroya Lake: on Watchtowers #1, #2, and #3, in Ruins between Watchtowers #1 & #2, and on northwest side of central rock formation in Socarrat Trail; Glaseado Mountain: on Watchtower, near top of waterfall west of Montenevera, and in Ruins west of Dalizapa Passage Transfer from Pokémon GO via Pokémon HOME (Roaming Form)

Evolution

Gimmighoul	Collect 999 Gimmighoul Coins	Gholdengo

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	45
Attack	30
Defense	25
Sp. Attack	75
Sp. Defense	45
Speed	80
Total	300

Gallery

Paldean Pokédex image

Scarlet and Violet menu icon

Renders

Renders
Scarlet Violet

Trivia

• Gimmighoul's Chest Form was named by Jacq, while its Roaming Form was named by Professor Willow.
• Both forms of Gimmighoul are tied with Yamask and Litwick for having the lowest base Attack stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
• Chest Form Gimmighoul has the lowest base Speed stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
• Roaming Form Gimmighoul has the lowest base Defense stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
• Roaming Form Gimmighoul is tied with Sinistea and Poltchageist as the shortest Ghost-type Pokémon, and tied with Gastly and Haunter as the lightest Ghost-type Pokémon.
• Gimmighoul is the only Pokémon in Pokémon GO that evolves without Candy, even if it is not traded.
• Gimmighoul is heavily associated with the number 999:
  • Its National Pokédex number is #0999.
  • It evolves when leveled up while the player has 999 Gimmighoul Coins.
  • It was first teased through a website with a counter that periodically counted to 999.
  • A promotional video about Gimmighoul tells the tale of a Gimmighoul who manipulated a young girl to fill its chest with 999 coins.
• Gimmighoul only learns 2 moves by level-up, the fewest of all Ghost-type Pokémon.