Partner ideas
for Gourgeist (small variety)
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Gourgeist: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Spicy Tech (9)

Tyranitar
RockDarkFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
Resists FireResists FlyingResists GhostResists DarkResists Gourgeist's Brutal SwingResists Gourgeist's Explosion
Greninja
WaterDarkFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
Resists FireResists IceResists GhostResists DarkResists Gourgeist's Brutal SwingGourgeist resists its Surf
Kingambit
DarkSteelFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
Resists IceResists FlyingResists GhostResists DarkResists Gourgeist's Brutal SwingResists Gourgeist's Explosion
Krookodile
GroundDarkFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
Resists GhostResists DarkResists Gourgeist's Brutal SwingGourgeist resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Close Combat
Sharpedo
WaterDarkFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
Resists FireResists IceResists GhostResists DarkResists Gourgeist's Brutal SwingHits Fire super-effectively with Liquidation
Samurotthisuian
WaterDarkFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
Resists FireResists IceResists GhostResists DarkResists Gourgeist's Brutal SwingHits Fire super-effectively with Razor Shell
Houndoom
DarkFireFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
Immune to Fire via Flash FireResists IceResists GhostResists DarkResists Gourgeist's Brutal SwingHits Ice super-effectively with Heat Wave
Incineroar
FireDarkFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
Resists FireResists IceResists GhostResists DarkResists Gourgeist's Brutal SwingHits Ice super-effectively with Flare Blitz
Absol
DarkFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
Resists GhostResists DarkResists Gourgeist's Brutal SwingHits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Flying super-effectively with Stone Edge
Defensive glue (15)

Avalugghisuian
IceRockCovers its Ice and Flying weaknesses
Resists Gourgeist's ExplosionResists Gourgeist's Self-DestructGourgeist resists its BulldozeGourgeist resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone Edge
Bastiodon
RockSteelCovers its Ice and Flying weaknesses
Resists Gourgeist's ExplosionResists Gourgeist's Self-DestructHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul Play
Garganacl
RockCovers its Fire, Flying and Ghost weaknesses
Resists Gourgeist's ExplosionResists Gourgeist's Self-DestructHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Dark super-effectively with Body Press
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Ice, Flying and Dark weaknesses
Resists Gourgeist's Brutal SwingResists Gourgeist's ExplosionResists Gourgeist's Self-DestructHits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeCovers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Resists Gourgeist's ExplosionResists Gourgeist's Self-DestructHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combatalso: Lycanroc

Rampardos
RockCovers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Resists Gourgeist's ExplosionResists Gourgeist's Self-DestructGourgeist resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock Slide
Barbaracle
RockWaterCovers its Fire, Ice and Flying weaknesses
Resists Gourgeist's ExplosionResists Gourgeist's Self-DestructHits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat
Aggron
SteelRockCovers its Ice and Flying weaknesses
Resists Gourgeist's ExplosionResists Gourgeist's Self-DestructGourgeist resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Head SmashHits Ice super-effectively with Head SmashHits Flying super-effectively with Head Smash
Samurott
WaterCovers its Fire and Ice weaknesses
Gourgeist resists its BulldozeGourgeist resists its SurfHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Ice super-effectively with SuperpowerHits Flying super-effectively with BlizzardHits Ghost super-effectively with Fling
Empoleon
WaterSteelCovers its Ice and Flying weaknesses
Resists Gourgeist's ExplosionResists Gourgeist's Self-DestructGourgeist resists its SurfHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Flying super-effectively with Ice BeamCovers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Resists Gourgeist's ExplosionResists Gourgeist's Self-DestructHits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat
Tauros
NormalSpread-safe together for Bulldoze, Earthquake and Surf
Immune to GhostHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Flying super-effectively with BlizzardHits Ghost super-effectively with Shadow BallHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat
Arcaninehisuian
FireRockCovers its Fire, Ice and Flying weaknesses
Resists Gourgeist's ExplosionResists Gourgeist's Self-DestructHits Fire super-effectively with Head SmashHits Ice super-effectively with Head SmashHits Flying super-effectively with Head Smash
Crabominable
FightingIceCovers its Ice and Dark weaknesses
Resists Gourgeist's Brutal SwingGourgeist resists its BulldozeGourgeist resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with CrabhammerHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Flying super-effectively with Blizzard