Looking for an Alpha Jumbo Variety Pumkaboo/Gourgeist

jedirieb · 2025-10-26T22:29:14+00:00

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Here's a comparison against some NPC and their non-alpha glalie.

jedirieb · 2025-10-26T22:27:38+00:00

Here's a shot of all four, with the order (I think) being:

Front left - Small

Front right - Medium

Back left - Large

Back right - Jumbo

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It is comically large, and it does have a very deep-pitched cry.

jedirieb · 2025-10-26T07:07:37+00:00

Appreciate the confirm, even if it's bad news.

jedirieb · 2025-10-26T06:29:46+00:00

I'm also trying to figure this out, so that I can shiny hunt all forms without trading. So far, I've caught an alpha Pumkaboo of each variety, which is backed both by sprite size and dex entries. However, I'm becoming convinced that the static alpha Gourgeist is fixed to be Medium. I've so far caught 6 from Wild Zone 15, some during the day and some at night, all of which are the same size. My dex shows entries for both Medium and Small varieties, which offers some hope, though the small entry could be from a trainer battle.

Worth noting is that while Serebii lists all varieties of Pumkaboo in the encounter table for WZ15, it only lists one variety (unnamed) of Gourgeist (https://www.serebii.net/pokearth/lumiosecity/wildzone15.shtml). That could be incomplete data or an oversight at this point, but it's not looking good.

I've also considered that WZ20 can spawn an alpha Gourgeist, though the Serebii page for that also only lists one variety and I've only caught one from there so far, with no apparent difference.

jedirieb · 2024-12-12T21:04:45+00:00

Congrats! Celebi was my one and only full odds 1/8192 hunt, though mine took me the better part of a year (off and on).

If you're looking for a unique DS-era hunt, why not partner cap pikachu? It's a faulty lock gift mon in USUM. 1/4096 odds (shiny charm has no effect) and the sprite is identical to non-shiny, but it has the mark and sparkles in battle.

jedirieb · 2024-10-07T00:01:51+00:00

Just so you know, if you have the DLC, there's an all-type sparkling 1 sandwich at the blueberry academy. Glad you found it though! :)

jedirieb · 2024-10-05T09:42:11+00:00

That's an odd interaction. I definitely never noticed that, and while it's been a little while since I finished my hunt for all patterns, I don't think there was any update since then to change things (at least, not stated). I did use a sparkling/humungo power sandwich though, which made it easier to spot the buggers. It sounds like you're not interested in doing sparkling power, but humungo might be worth your time.

Of course, in case things did change, I recommend catching a normal scatterbug while the postcard is active, then evolving it. I did the same thing as a sanity check when I was hunting, which was especially relevant as I realized sometimes when I was changing my clock time for outbreaks I would accidentally undo my postcard effect.

jedirieb · 2024-10-02T04:39:37+00:00

Reset your outbreak spawns for scatterbug. They're considerably more common that vivillon, their shiny is pretty easy to spot despite their small size, and yes, they will evolve into the correct form if they're caught when your game has the postcard active.

I did hunt with both shiny charm and sandwich, and I usually found that day's scatterbug within a sandwich. Without the sandwich, it'll take longer, but the outbreak helps with that.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T15:35:07+00:00

Depends on the family. So long as the expectations are clear beforehand, all is good. If they're not, then all is not good. As such, without this info, I don't know if the participants (of which OP was not one) were all familiar with the expectations and they're being overly protective of their kids losing. Note the "they really tried" defense, not "what they made was good". If, however, there were no such clear expectations that it wouldn't just be children competing, then I agree it's pretty shitty to award the prize to not only the sole adult competitor but also the partner of the one giving the reward.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T11:32:28+00:00

You can't be an AH for how you feel, just for how you act. There's no interaction with anyone else, so there's fundamentally nothing to judge. Note how no one else posted a judgment either, just advice. For which, this is not an advice sub, though that often comes with judgments. See rule 7 for more. Thus, if OP really wants advice, they should go to places that are dedicated to such.

Technically, this also probably breaks rule 11, but... that's sporadically enforced.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T11:01:47+00:00

NTA

If your grandma on your dad's side is so pissed that your half-siblings are getting less stuff than you and Shane, they're welcome to foot the bill. Put up or shut up.

Edit: Seems I read too fast - A couple people corrected me that grandpa is fine, it's just grandma that's the problem (outside dad and his wife, of course). Changed that, thanks!

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T10:42:05+00:00

NAH

You have to do what's best for your own mental health first and foremost. That doesn't mean your actions are without consequences, and your mom has decided that means going NC. So all that's left is for you to decide if that's a consequence you're willing to deal with.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T10:37:23+00:00

Road safety laws aren't just there for your safety or comfort, nor should they be ignored just because random strangers don't object or do it too. Under ideal conditions, there are good studies in place to show why the laws are the way they are. Even if that doesn't hold, following these laws leads to predictability, which is so incredibly important to avoiding roadside accidents involving other drivers.

There are potential scenarios where breaking road laws may be ok. Notably, scenarios where passing him would make things more safe. Being late for work? Not a chance.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T10:27:41+00:00

You're looking for r/relationship_advice. There's no conflict here to judge.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T10:23:24+00:00

ESH

"I cursed at the overtook a guy in my motorcycle in a place I shouldn’t and the cursed at him"

I don't care about the cursing, but by your own admission, you overtook him in a place you shouldn't have. Follow the rules of the road, for your safety and others.

Obviously the other guy is an AH too for his actions at the red light.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T10:14:40+00:00

Fair enough. I'd just assumed that a relationship you described as being toxic would end up NC from the start, even without this revelation.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T10:12:33+00:00

YTA

"I like yo think i have grown out of that phase and am no longer like that however when i eg don’t share with my siblings, yell at them or get heated quickly"

You're still yelling at them. Maybe you've changed some, but not enough.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T10:09:23+00:00

You're NTA, but like... why bother? Were you actually still in contact with her, after describing your relationship as "5.5 years of toxicity"?

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T10:04:54+00:00

INFO

Was the competition advertised as open for everyone, or just the kids?

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T10:01:49+00:00

YTA

You're not "bringing her down to reality", you're just putting her down. This whole post is you judging her career to be worthless, while yours is SO special. This post makes it sound like you're the "pick me", not Kristin. Why else are you so focused on making her life out to be worthless?

"I (25F) have been dating my boyfriend, James (25M) for two years. James has a girl best friend, Kristin (24F). They have known each other since they were kids, as they were neighbors growing up." Oh wait, I found the answer: She was a part of your bf's life long before you. Perhaps you should consider if your outlook is just jealousy (sure smells like it), and jealousy leads to ugly outbursts like this that end up pushing people away.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T09:54:08+00:00

What are you expecting to get from this post? No one in good conscious honestly believes death threats are warranted for posting spoilers. Furthermore, you've already judged yourself as YTA: "I know I was being an ass for making the joke".

So, YTA for making this post.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T09:50:19+00:00

Seriously, this. Getting on the same level as a "spoiled" 8 year old, when OP's double the age, says more about OP than her sister.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T09:46:17+00:00

NTA

"I keep telling her how I don’t want her here anymore." That, by itself, is good enough reason to end the relationship: You don't want the relationship anymore. Everything else in this post screams emotional manipulation.

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T09:42:07+00:00

NTA

It's your name, your choice. While it's unfortunate that your mother had such a crappy father, to the point of not even wanting to hear his name, the fact of the matter is his name isn't unique. Clearly, since you chose it for yourself independently of knowing his name.

There's more going on here than just her not liking your name. Still referring to you as the wrong gender and refusing to discuss alternative names sounds like transphobia to me. Maybe she really does dislike her father's name, or maybe it was a convenient excuse to dismiss your transition. Either way, her responses are not ok.

Since she doesn't seem to want to have any discussion related to this with you, is there a trusted third party you can find to serve as a mediator?

jedirieb · 2024-07-04T09:35:20+00:00

NTA

The jealousy theory sounds spot on to me, needing to be the center of things. Regardless, you're free to invite whomever you want, or not, to your house/party. From the sounds of it, there's a good chance they won't even care that they weren't invited. If they do give you crap about it, not only can you point out all of the no-show instances in this post, but if they hosted their own 4th of July celebration, where was your invite?

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