Gimmighoul (Pokémon)

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Gimmighoul (Japanese: コレクレー Collecurei) is a introduced in Generation IX.
It evolves into when leveled up while the player has 999 Gimmighoul Coins. After the evolution, the Gimmighoul Coins disappear. Gimmighoul's evolution cannot be canceled with the B button.
Gimmighoul has two separate forms: Chest Form and Roaming Form. Chest Form Gimmighoul only appears in , in which is is the only form that can be natively d and , while Roaming Form Gimmighoul will flee when interacted with, leaving behind Gimmighoul Coins. Roaming Form appears in , where it can be caught; it can then be transferred to Scarlet or Violet via the GO Transporter.
==Biology==
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. 
Its antennae vibrate when detecting something it deems notable, and will point at objects of interest. When Gimmighoul gathers 999 Gimmighoul Coins, it evolves into .
===Forms===
Gimmighoul has two separate forms: Chest Form and Roaming Form. The two Forms are virtually identical to each other, with the only differences being their habits and personalities.
;Chest Form
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 the coins that it collects.
Chest Form Gimmighoul was born inside a chest 1,500 years ago. Jacq is the one who discovered the Chest Form and coined its name. Its treasure chest provides defense but makes it hard for it to move due to the its weight. Chest Form Gimmighoul are typically encountered in ancient Paldean buildings, such as watchtowers and fort ruins, and even secluded islands. 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 uses ghost energy to control its target and force them to collect coins for its chest. It tends to hide in less frequented places such as warehouses and shop corners to ambush people and Pokémon while pretending to be an old treasure chest. Its control has notable persistenceGimmighoul — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website; 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. 
;Roaming Form
Roaming Form Gimmighoul, unlike its counterpart, doesn't hide in a chest and instead carries an ancient coin on its back, being held by its tail. Without its chest, it is among the smallest and lightest of all Pokémon.
Roaming Form Gimmighoul was born from passion that seeped into a coin. Professor Willow is the one who discovered the Roaming Form and coined its name. Roaming Form Gimmighoul can be spotted in hiding places across Paldea, such as by signs, rocks, and bridges, as well as ancient ruins. It 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 in Paldea, no one has ever been able to capture this form of 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 where Professor Willow lives in, 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.https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/pokemon_go_gimmighoul/
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Chest Form
===Evolution===
Gimmighoul evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data ==
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===Form data===
Gimmighoul has two non-interchangeable forms: Chest Form and Roaming Form. Both can be found in Paldea's overworld, but only Chest Form can be d and caught, while Roaming Form will flee upon being interacted with, leaving behind Gimmighoul Coins, which are necessary for Gimmighoul to evolve. Roaming Form can only be obtained by transferring it from via the GO Transporter.
The forms differ in their , with Chest Form having and Roaming Form having , as well as their base stats, with Chest Form having higher and but lower compared to Roaming Form.
	
===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
====Minor appearances====
 Gimmighoul made its animated series debut in a bonus scene that aired with HZ042, under the ownership of Professor Willow. This bonus scene was not dubbed into English.
Two Gimmighoul appeared in The Terapagos I Don't Know, with one appearing its Roaming Form and the other one appearing in its , thus marking the debut of the latter form.
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
A Roaming Form Gimmighoul appeared in Breathe Out.
Three Gimmighoul appeared in Breathe Together, during Ohara, Aliquis, and Hohma's video presentation about Naranja Academy. Two of them were in their Roaming Form, and the last one was in its Chest Form.
===POKÉTOON===
A Roaming Form Gimmighoul appeared in PT16.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures ===
A Roaming Form Gimmighoul debuted in PASV05, when used her to grab its coin before it fled.
A Chest Form Gimmighoul appeared in PASV06, where it was defeated by Scarlet's to retrieve its coins.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia ==
* Gimmighoul's Chest Form was named by Jacq, while its Roaming Form was named by Professor Willow."Where are these mysterious coins coming from? 🤔 | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet." The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel. YouTube.
* Both forms of Gimmighoul are tied with and for having the lowest base stat of all Pokémon.
* Chest Form Gimmighoul has the lowest base stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
* Roaming Form Gimmighoul has the lowest base stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
* Roaming Form Gimmighoul is tied with and as the shortest Ghost-type Pokémon, and tied with and as the lightest Ghost-type Pokémon.
* Gimmighoul is the only Pokémon in that evolves without , even if it is not d.
* 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.
* Due to its Ghost type, Roaming Form Gimmighoul's Ability is redundant unless its type changes, such as via stallization or .
* Gimmighoul only learns 2 moves by level-up, the fewest of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
* It is not possible to flee from a Chest Form Gimmighoul; even if the player's Pokémon is a type or is faster. Attempting to flee via pressing the "Run" option or use a Pokémon with the Ability will give the "You can't escape!" message. Using the Poké Doll will give the same dialogue that a player would receive if they try to use certain Key Items such as the Shiny Charm. Using the moves or will fail.
===Pre-release teasers===
*Chest Form Gimmighoul was teased through a special websiteEarliest archive of https://chest.pokemon.com/ that went live on November 5, 2022 at 13:00 UTC. It showcased Gimmighoul's chest and a counter, which periodically ticked upwards every few hours as it was slowly filled with coins. The counter eventually capped out at 999 on November 6, 2022 at 14:00 UTC, and the site became a redirect to a new page on the website."Investigations into a Newly Discovered Pokémon Are Under Way!" — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website
*Roaming Form Gimmighoul was also teased on November 5, 2022, appearing in Pokémon GO after the Community Day Classic event ended. Golden PokéStops were added to the game, and spinning one would cause a Roaming Form Gimmighoul to show up and follow the player for a short time, although it could not be properly encountered or caught.
*Prior to the release of its teasers, an obscured Roaming Form Gimmighoul could be seen very briefly in the English version of the "Jump into a Paldean Journey" trailer for , posted on October 6, 2022."Jump into a Paldean Journey | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet." The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel. YouTube. It does not appear in the Japanese version of this trailer.
Two of the stages of Gimmighoul's Chest Form shown during the initial website teaser.Archive of https://chest.pokemon.com/
===Origin===
As indicated by its English name, Gimmighoul may be based on the , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , a tiny child who carries a coin. It may also be based on the (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 , equivalent to 24 karat gold.
Considering its evolution, Gimmighoul's design may also draw inspiration from , a legend now believed to originate in Spanish conception of rituals performed in pre-colonial . Its laminated body shape resembles s, 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.
====Name origin====
Gimmighoul may be a combination of gimme (informal pronunciation of "give me"), gimmick, mimic, and ghoul. Altogether, it sounds like the phrase "Give me gold."
Collecurei may be a combination of collect, 霊 rei (spirit), and a pun on the phrase これくれ kore kure ("Give me this").
==In other languages==
Chest Form
Roaming Form
==Related articles==
*List of Pokémon with form differences
*Gimmighoul Coin
==References==
==External links==
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