078/182 Gourgeist (Paradox Rift) Pokémon card (English)

Gourgeist is an Uncommon Psychic-type Pokémon from Pokémon TCG – Scarlet & Violet: Paradox Rift. This Stage 1 Pokémon evolves from Pumpkaboo and features 110 HP, with an unusual ability that can disrupt your opponent's hand when Gourgeist is Knocked Out.

Its Startling Pumpkin ability forces your opponent to discard two random cards from their hand if Gourgeist is Knocked Out by damage from an attack. This can punish opponents for removing it from the battlefield, potentially disrupting their strategy and reducing their available resources.

Its Shadow Bind attack deals 100 damage and prevents the opponent's Active Pokémon from retreating during their next turn. This provides additional control over the opponent's battlefield and can make it harder for them to switch out a vulnerable Pokémon.

Combining hand disruption and retreat prevention, Gourgeist offers interesting utility for Psychic-type decks and players who enjoy disruptive strategies.

Card Details

• Card Name: Gourgeist
• Collector Number: 078/182
• Set: Paradox Rift
• Set Code: PAR
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Card Type: Pokémon
• Pokémon Species: Gourgeist
• Stage: Stage 1
• Evolves From: Pumpkaboo
• HP: 110
• Type: Psychic
• Language: English
• Finish: Non-Holo
• Artist: nisimono
• Release Date: 3 November 2023
• Ability: Startling Pumpkin — If this Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent's Pokémon, discard 2 random cards from your opponent's hand.
• Attack: Shadow Bind — 100 damage.
• Attack Effect: During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: Fighting −30
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Pokédex Description: In the darkness of a new-moon night, Gourgeist will come knocking. Whoever answers the door will be swept off to the afterlife.