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{{ElementalTypes}}
{{Types}}
{{TypeNotice|Ghost|ゴースト|Ghost}}
The '''Ghost type''' (Japanese: '''ゴーストタイプ''' ''Ghost type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Ghost-type [[move]]s are super effective against Ghost- and {{type|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, while Ghost-type Pokémon are weak to {{t|Dark}}- and Ghost-type moves.
Notable Pokémon Trainers that specialize in Ghost-type Pokémon are [[Agatha]] of the [[Kanto]] [[Elite Four]], [[Morty]] of [[Ecruteak City]],  [[Phoebe]] of the [[Hoenn]] Elite Four, [[Fantina]] of [[Hearthome City]], and [[Shikimi]] of the [[Unova]] Elite Four.
 
==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=ghost|
HP=41 |
Attack=68 |
Defense=64 |
SpAtk=76 |
SpDef=66 |
Speed=62 }}
 
===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat|
type=ghost|
HP=67.65 |
Attack=79.53 |
Defense=87.88 |
SpAtk=92.94 |
SpDef=90.41 |
Speed=78.88 }}
<!--out of 17 - Both of Giratina's forms and all 6 Rotom forms-->


==Battle properties==
==Battle properties==
''Note: Type effectiveness multipliers may vary in other {{pkmn|games}} outside the [[core series]].''
===Generation I===
===Generation I===
{{typebattle
{{Flexheader}}
{{TypeProperties
|type=Ghost
|type=Ghost
|weakto1=Ghost
|prop=Off
|weakto2=Psychic
|se={{TypeIcon|Ghost}}
|resist1=Poison
|immune={{TypeIcon|Normal}}{{TypeIcon|Psychic}}
|weaken1=Ghost
|unaffected1=Fighting
|unaffected2=Normal
|noeffect1=Normal
|noeffect2=Psychic
}}
}}
{{TypeProperties
|type=Ghost
|prop=Def
|se={{TypeIcon|Ghost}}
|nve={{TypeIcon|Poison}}{{TypeIcon|Bug}}
|immune={{TypeIcon|Normal}}{{TypeIcon|Fighting}}
}}
{{Flexfooter}}


===Generation II-onward===
===Generations II to V===
{{typebattle
{{Flexheader}}
{{TypeProperties
|type=Ghost
|type=Ghost
|weakto1=Dark
|prop=Off
|weakto2=Ghost
|se={{TypeIcon|Ghost}}{{TypeIcon|Psychic}}
|resist1=Bug
|nve={{TypeIcon|Steel}}{{TypeIcon|Dark}}
|resist2=Poison
|immune={{TypeIcon|Normal}}
|weaken1=Ghost
|weaken2=Psychic
|resisted1=Dark
|resisted2=Steel
|unaffected1=Fighting
|unaffected2=Normal
|noeffect1=Normal
}}
}}
{{TypeProperties
|type=Ghost
|prop=Def
|se={{TypeIcon|Ghost}}{{TypeIcon|Dark}}
|nve={{TypeIcon|Poison}}{{TypeIcon|Bug}}
|immune={{TypeIcon|Normal}}{{TypeIcon|Fighting}}
}}
{{Flexfooter}}


==Characteristics==
===Generation VI onwards===
The Ghost type is the smallest [[elemental types|elemental type]] in the game, with few additions in each new Pokémon game. They are also unique in the fact that they have a type-specific attack: {{m|Curse}}, which, other than being the only {{type2|???}} move{{tt|*|Changed to Ghost in Generation V}}, works differently for Ghost-types than it does for other Pokémon.
{{Flexheader}}
{{TypeProperties
|type=Ghost
|prop=Off
|se={{TypeIcon|Ghost}}{{TypeIcon|Psychic}}
|nve={{TypeIcon|Dark}}
|immune={{TypeIcon|Normal}}
}}
{{TypeProperties
|type=Ghost
|prop=Def
|se={{TypeIcon|Ghost}}{{TypeIcon|Dark}}
|nve={{TypeIcon|Poison}}{{TypeIcon|Bug}}
|immune={{TypeIcon|Normal}}{{TypeIcon|Fighting}}
}}
{{Flexfooter}}


Ghost Pokémon are used mainly to inflict status effects, like confusion or paralysis. Most Ghost-type moves cause some sort of effect or a [[status ailment]]. They are a good type to use in Pokémon battling, because of their possession of all-around good attacks, such as {{m|Hypnosis}} and {{m|Shadow Ball}}. Also the combination of {{t|Fighting}} and Ghost is unresisted by all possible type combinations, although a Normal/Ghost type combination would be immune to both.
===Additional effects===
If the user has the [[Ability]] {{a|Scrappy}} or {{a|Mind's Eye}}, or the target is under the effect of the [[move]]s {{m|Foresight}} or {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, {{t|Normal}}- and {{type|Fighting}} moves will deal ×1 damage to Ghost-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.


It is interesting to note that the weaknesses of the Ghost type are covered by the resistances of the {{t|Dark}} type, and vice-versa, so their combination, seen in the Pokémon {{p|Sableye}} and {{p|Spiritomb}}, has no weaknesses at all. What is to be remembered is that this does not make for a perfect Pokémon. There is always the possibility for the immunities of the Ghost- and Dark-types to be removed via certain moves, such as {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, creating a weakness.
In [[Generation I]] only, Ghost-type Pokémon cannot be [[Paralysis|paralyzed]] by {{m|Lick}}, and are affected by {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Seismic Toss}}, {{m|SonicBoom}}, and {{m|Super Fang}}, despite these moves being Normal- and Fighting-type, which the Ghost type is normally immune to.


When used in contests, Ghost-type moves typically become [[Smart Contest|Smart]] moves, but some may be [[Cute Contest|Cute]] or [[Tough Contest|Tough]] moves.
The move {{m|Curse}}, introduced in [[Generation II]], functions differently when used by a Ghost-type Pokémon.


In total, there are 27 Pokémon out of the 649 currently known with the Ghost type, and so it accounts for a small amount of the entire Pokédex, making it the rarest of all types to be had by a Pokémon.
In [[Generation]]s {{gen|II}} and {{gen|III}} only, Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to {{m|Glare}}.
 
From [[Generation VI]] onwards, Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to effects that prevent [[recall]] or [[escape]] (such as {{m|Mean Look}} and {{a|Shadow Tag}}), and they are also guaranteed to flee from any wild battle regardless of {{stat|Speed}}.
 
The move {{m|Trick-or-Treat}}, introduced in Generation VI, adds the Ghost type to the target's [[type]]s.


==Pokémon==
==Pokémon==
There are 27 Ghost-type Pokémon, making it the seventeenth most common (or the rarest) type.
As of [[Generation IX]], {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Ghost-type Pokémon|pages}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} or {{#expr: ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Ghost-type Pokémon|pages}}/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}% of all Pokémon are Ghost-type (counting those that are Ghost-type in at least one of their [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]], including [[regional form]]s), making it the third rarest type among Pokémon after {{t|Fairy}} and before {{t|Dragon}} and {{t|Electric}}.
 
The Pokémon below are listed by their current types. {{DL||Changed types|Some Pokémon}} have had their types changed.
 
===Pure Ghost-type Pokémon===
===Pure Ghost-type Pokémon===
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{ghost color}};"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ghost color light}}; border:5px solid #{{ghost color}}"
|-
|-
|
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background: #{{ghost color light}};"
|-style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! #
! #
!
!
! Name
! Name
|-
|-
|200
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0200
|{{MSP|200|Misdreavus}}
!{{ArtP|0200|Misdreavus}}
|{{p|Misdreavus}}
|{{p|Misdreavus}}
|-
|-
|353
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0222
|{{MSP|353|Shuppet}}
!{{ArtP|0222|Corsola|form=-Galar}}
|{{p|Corsola}}<br><small>[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]</small>
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0353
!{{ArtP|0353|Shuppet}}
|{{p|Shuppet}}
|{{p|Shuppet}}
|-
|-
|354
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0354
|{{MSP|354|Banette}}
!{{ArtP|0354|Banette}}
|{{p|Banette}}
|{{p|Banette}}
|-
|-
|355
!{{ArtP|0354|Banette|form=-Mega}}
|{{MSP|355|Duskull}}
|<small>[[Mega Evolution|Mega]]</small><br>{{p|Banette}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0355
!{{ArtP|0355|Duskull}}
|{{p|Duskull}}
|{{p|Duskull}}
|-
|-
|356
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0356
|{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}
!{{ArtP|0356|Dusclops}}
|{{p|Dusclops}}
|{{p|Dusclops}}
|-
|-
|429
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0429
|{{MSP|429|Mismagius}}
!{{ArtP|0429|Mismagius}}
|{{p|Mismagius}}
|{{p|Mismagius}}
|-
|-
|477
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0477
|{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}
!{{ArtP|0477|Dusknoir}}
|{{p|Dusknoir}}
|{{p|Dusknoir}}
|-
|-
|562
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0562
|{{MSP|562|Desumasu}}
!{{ArtP|0562|Yamask}}
|{{p|Desumasu}}
|{{p|Yamask}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0563
!{{ArtP|0563|Cofagrigus}}
|{{p|Cofagrigus}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0854
!{{ArtP|0854|Sinistea}}
|{{p|Sinistea}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0855
!{{ArtP|0855|Polteageist}}
|{{p|Polteageist}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0864
!{{ArtP|0864|Cursola}}
|{{p|Cursola}}
|-
|-
|563
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0897
|{{MSP|563|Desukaan}}
!{{ArtP|0897|Spectrier}}
|{{p|Desukaan}}
|{{p|Spectrier}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0971
!{{ArtP|0971|Greavard}}
|{{p|Greavard}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0972
!{{ArtP|0972|Houndstone}}
|{{p|Houndstone}}
|-
|rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0999
!{{ArtP|0999|Gimmighoul}}
|{{p|Gimmighoul}}<br><small>{{form|Chest}}</small>
|-
!{{ArtP|0999|Gimmighoul|form=-Roaming}}
|{{p|Gimmighoul}}<br><small>{{form|Roaming}}</small>
|}
|}
|}
|}


===Half Ghost-type Pokémon===
===Half Ghost-type Pokémon===
 
====Primary Ghost-type Pokémon====
''Primary Ghost-type Pokémon''
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ghost color light}}; border:5px solid #{{ghost color}}"
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{ghost color}};"
|-
|-
|
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background: #{{ghost color light}};"
|-style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! #
! #
!
!
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! Type 2
! Type 2
|-
|-
|092
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0092
|{{MSP|092|Gastly}}
!{{ArtP|0092|Gastly}}
|{{p|Gastly}}
|{{p|Gastly}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|-
|093
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0093
|{{MSP|093|Haunter}}
!{{ArtP|0093|Haunter}}
|{{p|Haunter}}
|{{p|Haunter}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|-
|094
| rowspan="3" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0094
|{{MSP|094|Gengar}}
!{{ArtP|0094|Gengar}}
|{{p|Gengar}}
|{{p|Gengar}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|-
|425
!{{ArtP|0094|Gengar|form=-Mega}}
|{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}
|<small>[[Mega Evolution|Mega]]</small><br>{{p|Gengar}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
!{{ArtP|0094|Gengar|form=-Gigantamax}}
|<small>[[Gigantamax]]</small><br>{{p|Gengar}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0425
!{{ArtP|0425|Drifloon}}
|{{p|Drifloon}}
|{{p|Drifloon}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|-
|426
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0426
|{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}
!{{ArtP|0426|Drifblim}}
|{{p|Drifblim}}
|{{p|Drifblim}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|-
|442
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0442
|{{MSP|442|Spiritomb}}
!{{ArtP|0442|Spiritomb}}
|{{p|Spiritomb}}
|{{p|Spiritomb}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |487
|rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0487
|{{MSP|487|Giratina}}
!{{ArtP|0487|Giratina}}
| rowspan="2" |{{p|Giratina}}
|{{p|Giratina}}<br><small>{{form|Giratina|Altered Forme}}</small>
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|-
|{{MSP|487O|Giratina}}
!{{ArtP|0487|Giratina|form=-Origin}}
|{{p|Giratina}}<br><small>{{form|Giratina|Origin Forme}}</small>
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
|-
|-
|607
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0607
|{{MSP|607|Hitomoshi}}
!{{ArtP|0607|Litwick}}
|{{p|Hitomoshi}}
|{{p|Litwick}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|-
|608
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0608
|{{MSP|608|Ranpuraa}}
!{{ArtP|0608|Lampent}}
|{{p|Ranpuraa}}
|{{p|Lampent}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|-
|609
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0609
|{{MSP|609|Shandera}}
!{{ArtP|0609|Chandelure}}
|{{p|Shandera}}
|{{p|Chandelure}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0708
!{{ArtP|0708|Phantump}}
|{{p|Phantump}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0709
!{{ArtP|0709|Trevenant}}
|{{p|Trevenant}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0710
!{{ArtP|0710|Pumpkaboo}}
|{{p|Pumpkaboo}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0711
!{{ArtP|0711|Gourgeist}}
|{{p|Gourgeist}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0741
!{{ArtP|0741|Oricorio|form=-Sensu}}
|{{p|Oricorio}}<br><small>{{form|Oricorio|Sensu Style}}</small>
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0769
!{{ArtP|0769|Sandygast}}
|{{p|Sandygast}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0770
!{{ArtP|0770|Palossand}}
|{{p|Palossand}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0778
!{{ArtP|0778|Mimikyu}}
|{{p|Mimikyu}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0781
!{{ArtP|0781|Dhelmise}}
|{{p|Dhelmise}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0987
!{{ArtP|0987|Flutter Mane}}
|{{p|Flutter Mane}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Fairy}}
|}
|}
|}
|}


''Secondary Ghost-type Pokémon''
====Secondary Ghost-type Pokémon====
{| {| align="center" style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{ghost color}};"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ghost color light}}; border:5px solid #{{ghost color}};"
|-
|-
|
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
|-style="background: #{{ghost color light}};"
|-style="background:#{{ghost color light}};"
! #
! #
!
!
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! Type 2
! Type 2
|-
|-
|292
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0105
|{{MSP|292|Shedinja}}
!{{ArtP|0105|Marowak|form=-Alola}}
|{{p|Marowak}}<br><small>[[Alolan form]]</small>
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0157
!{{ArtP|0157|Typhlosion|form=-Hisui}}
|{{p|Typhlosion}}<br><small>[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]</small>
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0292
!{{ArtP|0292|Shedinja}}
|{{p|Shedinja}}
|{{p|Shedinja}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Bug}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|-
|302
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0302
|{{MSP|302|Sableye}}
!{{ArtP|0302|Sableye}}
|{{p|Sableye}}
|{{p|Sableye}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|-
|478
!{{ArtP|0302|Sableye|form=-Mega}}
|{{MSP|478|Froslass}}
|<small>[[Mega Evolution|Mega]]</small><br>{{p|Sableye}}
{{typetable|Dark}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0478
!{{ArtP|0478|Froslass}}
|{{p|Froslass}}
|{{p|Froslass}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|-
|479
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0479
|{{MSP|479|Rotom}}
!{{ArtP|0479|Rotom}}
|{{p|Rotom}}{{tt|*|Only Normal form or prior to Generation V}}
|{{p|Rotom}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|-
|592
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0562
|{{MSP|592|Pururiru}}
!{{ArtP|0562|Yamask|form=-Galar}}
|{{p|Pururiru}}
|{{p|Yamask}}<br><small>[[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]</small>
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0570
!{{ArtP|0570|Zorua|form=-Hisui}}
|{{p|Zorua}}<br><small>[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]</small>
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0571
!{{ArtP|0571|Zoroark|form=-Hisui}}
|{{p|Zoroark}}<br><small>[[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]</small>
{{typetable|Normal}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0592
!{{ArtP|0592|Frillish}}
|{{p|Frillish}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|-
|593
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0593
|{{MSP|593|Burungel}}
!{{ArtP|0593|Jellicent}}
|{{p|Burungel}}
|{{p|Jellicent}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|-
|622
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0622
|{{MSP|622|Gobitto}}
!{{ArtP|0622|Golett}}
|{{p|Gobitto}}
|{{p|Golett}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|-
|623
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0623
|{{MSP|623|Goruggo}}
!{{ArtP|0623|Golurk}}
|{{p|Goruugu}}
|{{p|Golurk}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0679
!{{ArtP|0679|Honedge}}
|{{p|Honedge}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0680
!{{ArtP|0680|Doublade}}
|{{p|Doublade}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
| rowspan="2" style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0681
!{{ArtP|0681|Aegislash|form=-Shield}}
|<small>{{form|Aegislash|Shield forme}}</small><br>{{p|Aegislash}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
!{{ArtP|0681|Aegislash|form=-Blade}}
|<small>{{form|Aegislash|Blade forme}}</small><br>{{p|Aegislash}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0720
!{{ArtP|0720|Hoopa}}
|{{p|Hoopa}}<br><small>{{form|Hoopa|Confined}}</small>
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0724
!{{ArtP|0724|Decidueye}}
|{{p|Decidueye}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0792
!{{ArtP|0792|Lunala}}
|{{p|Lunala}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0800
!{{ArtP|0800|Necrozma|form=-Dawn Wings}}
|<small>{{form|Necrozma|Dawn Wings}}</small><br>{{p|Necrozma}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0802
!{{ArtP|0802|Marshadow}}
|{{p|Marshadow}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0806
!{{ArtP|0806|Blacephalon}}
|{{p|Blacephalon}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0867
!{{ArtP|0867|Runerigus}}
|{{p|Runerigus}}
{{typetable|Ground}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0885
!{{ArtP|0885|Dreepy}}
|{{p|Dreepy}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0886
!{{ArtP|0886|Drakloak}}
|{{p|Drakloak}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0887
!{{ArtP|0887|Dragapult}}
|{{p|Dragapult}}
{{typetable|Dragon}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0898
!{{ArtP|0898|Calyrex|form=-Shadow Rider}}
|<small>{{form|Calyrex|Shadow Rider}}</small><br>{{p|Calyrex}}
{{typetable|Psychic}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0902
!{{ArtP|0902|Basculegion}}
|{{p|Basculegion}}
{{typetable|Water}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0911
!{{ArtP|0911|Skeledirge}}
|{{p|Skeledirge}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0937
!{{ArtP|0937|Ceruledge}}
|{{p|Ceruledge}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0946
!{{ArtP|0946|Bramblin}}
|{{p|Bramblin}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0947
!{{ArtP|0947|Brambleghast}}
|{{p|Brambleghast}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0979
!{{ArtP|0979|Annihilape}}
|{{p|Annihilape}}
{{typetable|Fighting}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 1000
!{{ArtP|1000|Gholdengo}}
|{{p|Gholdengo}}
{{typetable|Steel}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 1012
!{{ArtP|1012|Poltchageist}}
|{{p|Poltchageist}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 1013
!{{ArtP|1013|Sinistcha}}
|{{p|Sinistcha}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|-
| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 1025
!{{ArtP|1025|Pecharunt}}
|{{p|Pecharunt}}
{{typetable|Poison}}
{{typetable|Ghost}}
|}
|}
===Changed types===
These Ghost-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} have had their [[type]]s changed.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ghost color light}}; border:5px solid #{{ghost color}}"
|-
|
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|-style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! #
!
! Name
! colspan="3" | Original types
! colspan="3" | New types
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0479
!{{ArtP|0479|Rotom|form=-Heat}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Heat}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
|Gen IV
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Electric color}}"|[[Electric (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Electric</span>]]
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Ghost color}}"|<span style="color:#FFF">Ghost</span>
|Gen V+
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Fire}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0479
!{{ArtP|0479|Rotom|form=-Wash}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Wash}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
|Gen IV
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Electric color}}"|[[Electric (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Electric</span>]]
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Ghost color}}"|<span style="color:#FFF">Ghost</span>
|Gen V+
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Water}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0479
!{{ArtP|0479|Rotom|form=-Frost}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Frost}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
|Gen IV
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Electric color}}"|[[Electric (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Electric</span>]]
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Ghost color}}"|<span style="color:#FFF">Ghost</span>
|Gen V+
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Ice}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0479
!{{ArtP|0479|Rotom|form=-Fan}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Fan}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
|Gen IV
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Electric color}}"|[[Electric (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Electric</span>]]
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Ghost color}}"|<span style="color:#FFF">Ghost</span>
|Gen V+
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Flying}}
|-
|style="font-family:monospace,monospace" | 0479
!{{ArtP|0479|Rotom|form=-Mow}}
|<small>{{form|Rotom|Mow}}</small><br>{{p|Rotom}}
|Gen IV
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Electric color}}"|[[Electric (type)|<span style="color:#FFF">Electric</span>]]
| style="text-align:center; background:#{{Ghost color}}"|<span style="color:#FFF">Ghost</span>
|Gen V+
{{typetable|Electric}}
{{typetable|Grass}}
|}
|}
|}
===[[Pokéstar Studios]] opponents===
{| align="center"
|- style="vertical-align:top"
| {{Compare|nickname={{color2|000|Pokéstar Studios opponents#Majin|Majin}}|type=Dark|type2=Ghost|image=Spr 5b2 Majin|ab=Wonder Guard|HP=100|Attack=100|Defense=100|SpAtk=100|SpDef=100|Speed=100|size=148}}
|}
|}


==Moves==
==Moves==
As of [[Generation IX]], there are 34 Ghost-type [[move]]s, which makes up 3.64% of all moves (excluding those that are Ghost-type only under certain circumstances), causing it to tie with {{t|Bug}} as the 4th rarest [[type]] among moves after {{t|Ice}} and before {{t|Poison}}.
Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]], all damaging Ghost-type moves were [[physical move|physical]], but they may now also be [[special move|special]] depending on the attack.
{{DL||Changed types 2|Some moves}} have had their types changed.


===Damage-dealing moves===
{{movelist/battle-head|Ghost}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Astonish|Physical|Cute|30|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Astral Barrage|Special||120|100|5|adjacentfoes|The user attacks by sending a frightful amount of small ghosts at opposing Pokémon.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Bitter Malice|Special||75|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target with spine-chilling resentment. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Confuse Ray|Status|Clever|—|100|10|anyadjacent|The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Curse|Status|Tough|—|—|10|self|A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Destiny Bond|Status|Clever|—|—|5|self|If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|G-Max Terror|Physical||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|A Ghost-type attack that Gigantamax Gengar use. This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon's shadow to prevent them from escaping.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|G-Max Terror|Special||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|A Ghost-type attack that Gigantamax Gengar use. This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon's shadow to prevent them from escaping.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Grudge|Status|Tough|—|—|5|self|If the user faints, the user's grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent's move that knocked it out.}}
{{movelist/battle|5|Hex|Special|Clever|65|100|10|anyadjacent|This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Infernal Parade|Special||60|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks with myriad fireballs. This may also leave the target with a burn. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.}}
{{movelist/battle|9|Last Respects|Physical||50|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks to avenge its allies. The more defeated allies there are in the user's party, the greater the move's power.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Lick|Physical|Cute|30|100|30|anyadjacent|The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Max Phantasm|Physical||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Max Phantasm|Special||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom|Special||200|—|1|anyadjacent|After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Lunala, attacks the target with full force. This move can ignore the effect of the target's Ability.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Moongeist Beam|Special||100|100|5|anyadjacent|The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Ability.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Never-Ending Nightmare|Physical||—|—|1|anyadjacent|Deep-seated grudges summoned by the user's Z-Power trap the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Never-Ending Nightmare|Special||—|—|1|anyadjacent|Deep-seated grudges summoned by the user's Z-Power trap the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.}}
{{movelist/battle|1|Night Shade|Special|Clever|—|100|15|anyadjacent|The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Nightmare|Status|Clever|—|100|15|anyadjacent|A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Ominous Wind|Special|Beautiful|60|100|5|anyadjacent|The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Phantom Force|Physical|Cool|90|100|10|anyadjacent|The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Poltergeist|Physical||110|90|5|anyadjacent|The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.}}
{{movelist/battle|9|Rage Fist|Physical||50|100|10|anyadjacent|The user converts its rage into energy to attack. The more times the user has been hit by attacks, the greater the move's power.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Shadow Ball|Special|Clever|80|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Shadow Bone|Physical||85|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks by beating the target with a bone that contains a spirit. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Shadow Claw|Physical|Cool|70|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Shadow Force|Physical|Cool|120|100|5|anyadjacent|The user disappears on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.}}
{{movelist/battle|3|Shadow Punch|Physical|Clever|60|—|20|anyadjacent|The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.}}
{{movelist/battle|4|Shadow Sneak|Physical|Clever|40|100|30|anyadjacent|The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Sinister Arrow Raid|Physical||180|—|1|anyadjacent|The user, Decidueye, creates countless arrows using its Z-Power and shoots the target with full force.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike|Physical||195|—|1|anyadjacent|After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Marshadow, punches and kicks the target consecutively with full force.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Spectral Thief|Physical||90|100|10|anyadjacent|The user hides in the target's shadow, steals the target's stat boosts, and then attacks.}}
{{movelist/battle|7|Spirit Shackle|Physical||80|100|10|anyadjacent|The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from fleeing.}}
{{movelist/battle|2|Spite|Status|Tough|—|100|10|anyadjacent|The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Trick-or-Treat|Status|Cute|—|100|20|anyadjacent|The user takes the target trick-or-treating. This adds Ghost type to the target's type.}}
{{movelist/battle-foot|Ghost}}


{| {| align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{ghost color}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{ghost color light}};"
===Changed types===
The following Ghost-type moves have had their [[type]]s changed.
 
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ghost color light}}; border:5px solid #{{ghost color}}"
|-
|-
|  
|
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
{| border=1 width="100%" class="sortable" style="margin:auto; background:#FFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color light}}; border-collapse:collapse"
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
|-style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! Name
! Move
! Category
! colspan="2" | Original type
! Contest
! colspan="2" | New type
! Power
! Accuracy
! PP
! Target
! Notes
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Astonish}}
| {{m|Curse}} || Gen II-IV |{{typetable|???}} || Gen V+ |{{typetable|Ghost}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
|}
| class="c" | 30
 
| class="c" | 100%
==Abilities==
| class="c" | 15
===Interacting with the Ghost type===
| class="c" | One foe
A Pokémon with {{a|Protean}} or {{a|Libero}} will become a Ghost-type Pokémon if it uses a Ghost-type move. A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a Ghost-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Ghost-type move, is sent out against a Ghost-type opponent, is holding a [[Ghost Memory]], or is holding a [[Spooky Plate]] or [[Ghostium Z]].
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of making the target {{status|Flinch|flinch}}.
 
Since Generation VI, Ghost-type Pokémon are also immune to {{a|Magnet Pull}}, {{a|Arena Trap}}, and {{a|Shadow Tag}}.
 
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{ghost color}}; border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Evil Eye}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen
{{Statustable|Special}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | Ability
{{Contesttable|???}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" class="unsortable" | Description
| class="c" | 50
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Does double damage to opponents with a status ailment.
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Lick}}
! width="30px" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; border:1px solid #{{paldea color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation IX|IX}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Mind's Eye|000}}
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left" | The Pokémon ignores changes to opponents' evasiveness, its accuracy can't be lowered, and it can hit Ghost types with Normal- and Fighting-type moves.
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 30% chance of {{status|Paralysis|paralyzing}} the opponent.
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Night Shade}}
! width="30px" style="background:#{{paldea color}}; border:1px solid #{{paldea color dark}}" data-sort-value="9" | {{color2|fff|Generation IX|IX}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Purifying Salt|000}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | The Pokémon's pure salt protects it from status conditions and halves the damage taken from Ghost-type moves.
| class="c" | Varies
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Inflicts damage matching the user's level.
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Ominous Wind}}
! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" data-sort-value="5" | {{color2|fff|Generation V|V}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Rattled|000}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | The Pokémon gets scared when hit by a Dark-, Ghost-, or Bug-type attack or if intimidated, which boosts its Speed stat.
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 10% chance of raising all the user's [[stats]] by one level.
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shadow Ball}}
! width="30px" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border:1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" data-sort-value="4" | {{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}
{{Statustable|Special}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Scrappy|000}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | The Pokémon can hit Ghost-type Pokémon with Normal- and Fighting-type moves. It is also unaffected by Intimidate.
| class="c" | 80
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 15
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Has a 20% chance of lowering the target's {{stat|Special Defense}}.
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shadow Claw}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small>
{{Statustable|Physical}}
|}
{{Contesttable|Cute}}
 
| class="c" | 70
===Exclusive Abilities===
| class="c" | 100%
Only Ghost-type Pokémon have these Abilities. This does not include [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]].
| class="c" | 15
 
| class="c" | One foe
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{ghost color}}; border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
| class="l" | Has a high critical hit ratio.
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shadow Force}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen
{{Statustable|Physical}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}};" | Ability
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" class="unsortable" | Description
| class="c" | 120
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | The user disappears on the first turn, strikes on the second turn. Hits through {{m|Protect}}.
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shadow Punch}}
! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation V|V}}
{{Statustable|Physical}}
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Cursed Body|000}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | May disable a move that has dealt damage to the Pokémon.
| class="c" | 60
| class="c" | &mdash;
| class="c" | 20
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Never Misses.
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Shadow Sneak}}
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small>
{{Statustable|Physical}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| class="c" | 40
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 30
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Always attacks first.
|}
|}
==Items==
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{ghost color}}; border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" class="unsortable" |
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" class="unsortable" | Description
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dream Ghost Gem Sprite.png|40px|link=Ghost Gem]]
| [[Ghost Gem]]
| A [[gem]] with a spectral essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Ghost-type move one time.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dream Ghost Memory Sprite.png|40px|link=Ghost Memory]]
| [[Ghost Memory]]
| A [[memory]] disc that contains Ghost-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by {{p|Silvally|a certain species of Pokémon}}.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Ghost Tera Shard|SV}}
| [[Ghost Tera Shard]]
| On rare occasions, these shards form when a {{Tera}} Pokémon falls in battle and its Tera Jewel shatters.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png|40px|link=Ghostium Z]]
| [[Ghostium Z]]
| This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades Ghost-type moves to [[Z-Move]]s.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Griseous Orb|SV}}
| [[Griseous Orb]]
| A shining gem to be held by {{p|Giratina}}. It boosts the power of Giratina’s {{t|Dragon}}- and Ghost-type moves.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Kasib Berry|SV}}
| [[Kasib Berry]]
| If a Pokémon holding this [[Berry]] is hit with a supereffective Ghost-type move, the power of that move will be weakened.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Spell Tag|SV}}
| [[Spell Tag]]
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of the holder's Ghost-type moves.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Spooky Plate|SV}}
| [[Spooky Plate]]
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stone tablet is imbued with the essence of ghosts and boosts the power of the holder’s Ghost-type moves.
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.</small>
|}
|}


===Non-damaging moves===
===[[Cram-o-matic]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{ghost color}}; border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" class="unsortable" |
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" | Name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Adrenaline Orb|SV}}
| [[Adrenaline Orb]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Cleanse Tag|SV}}
| [[Cleanse Tag]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Custap Berry|SV}}
| [[Custap Berry]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Dusk Stone|SV}}
| [[Dusk Stone]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Mago Berry|SV}}
| [[Mago Berry]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Odd Incense|SV}}
| [[Odd Incense]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{bag/s|Reaper Cloth|SV}}
| [[Reaper Cloth]]
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan=2 style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |
|}


{| {| align="center" width="100%" style="background: #{{ghost color}}; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 5px solid #{{ghost color light}};"
==Notable Ghost-type Trainers==
{{main|:Category:Ghost-type Trainers|Category:Ghost-type Trainers}}
 
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Ghost color}}; border:3px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}" width=700px
|-
! style="background:#{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen
! style="background:#{{Ghost color light}}" | Trainer
! style="background:#{{Ghost color light}}" | Title
! style="background:#{{Ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" | Location
|-
! style="background:#{{Kanto color}}; border:1px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation I|I}}
| [[File:VSAgatha PE.png|x64px|link=Agatha]]<br>[[Agatha]]
| [[Elite Four]]
| [[Indigo Plateau]]
|-
! style="background:#{{Johto color}}; border:1px solid #{{Johto color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation II|II}}
| [[File:VSMorty.png|x64px|link=Morty]]<br>[[Morty]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Ecruteak Gym]]
|-
|-
|
! style="background:#{{Hoenn color}}; border:1px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation III|III}}
{| border=1 width="100%" align="center" class="sortable" style="background: #FFFFFF; border:1px solid #{{ghost color}}; border-collapse:collapse;"
| [[File:VSPhoebe.png|x60px|link=Phoebe]]<br>[[Phoebe]]
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
| [[Elite Four]]
! Name
| [[Pokémon League (Hoenn)|Hoenn Pokémon League]]
! Category
|-
! Contest
! style="background:#{{Sinnoh color}}; border:1px solid #{{Sinnoh color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation IV|IV}}
! Power
| [[File:VSFantina BDSP.png|x64px|link=Fantina]]<br>[[Fantina]]
! Accuracy
| [[Gym Leader]]<br>{{pkmn|Coordinator}}
! PP
| [[Hearthome Gym]]
! Target
! Notes
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Confuse Ray}}
! style="background:#{{Unova color}}; border:1px solid #{{Unova color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation V|V}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
| [[File:VSShauntal.png|link=Shauntal]]<br>[[Shauntal]]
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| [[Elite Four]]
| class="c" | &mdash;
| [[Pokémon League (Unova)|Unova Pokémon League]]
| class="c" | 100%
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | {{status|Confusion|Confuses}} the foe.
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Curse}}{{tt|*|???-type prior to Generation V}}
! style="background:#{{Alola color}}; border:1px solid #{{Alola color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation VII|VII}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
| [[File:VSAcerola.png|x64px|link=Acerola]]<br>[[Acerola]]
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| [[Trial Captain]]<br>[[Elite Four]]
| class="c" | &mdash;
| [[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]]<br>[[Pokémon League (Alola)|Alola Pokémon League]]
| class="c" | &mdash;
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | Used by a Ghost-type: The user will lose half of its maximum [[HP]] and put a curse on the target.<br>
Used by a non-Ghost: The user's {{stat|Speed}} will drop one stage and its {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Defense}} will increase one stage each.
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Destiny Bond}}
! style="background:#{{Galar color}}; border:1px solid #{{Galar color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation VIII|VIII}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
| [[File:VSAllister.png|x64px|link=Allister]]<br>[[Allister]]{{sup/8|Sh}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| [[Gym Leader]]
| class="c" | &mdash;
| [[Stow-on-Side Stadium]]
| class="c" | &mdash;
| class="c" | 5
| class="c" | User
| class="l" | If the user faints, the foe that landed the knockout hit also faints.
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Grudge}}
! style="background:#{{Paldea color}}; border:1px solid #{{Paldea color dark}}" | {{color2|fff|Generation IX|IX}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
| [[File:VSRyme.png|x64px|link=Ryme]]<br>[[Ryme]]
{{Contesttable|Tough}}
| [[Gym Leader]]
| class="c" | &mdash;
| [[Montenevera Gym]]
| class="c" | &mdash;
|}
| class="c" | 5
 
| class="c" | User
==Icons==
| class="l" | Fully depletes the PP of the foe's move that knocked the user out.
===[[Core series]]===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#{{Ghost color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC RSE.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC FRLG.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC Big.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC BW.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC XY.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC SM.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC PE.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Ghost icon SwSh.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC BDSP.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Ghost icon SV.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC LA.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Ghost icon LA.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC SV.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC Tera.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:TeraGem Ghost.png]]
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Nightmare}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald|Emerald}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| class="c" | &mdash;
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
| class="c" | 100%
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VI}}
| class="c" | 15
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| class="c" | One foe
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!}}
| class="l" | Reduces {{status|Sleep|sleeping}} foe's health by 1/4 every turn until it awakens.
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!}}; {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}} (Gen VIII)
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet and Violet}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon HOME|HOME}} (Gen IX)
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
| Tera icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
| Tera symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
|}
 
===[[Side series]]===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#{{Ghost color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC Stad.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC Stad2.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC Colo.png|48px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC XD.png|48px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC PBR.png|48px]]
|-
|-
| class="l" | {{m|Spite}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium}}
{{Statustable|Status}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2}}
{{Contesttable|Smart}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Colosseum}}
| class="c" | &mdash;
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
| class="c" | 100%
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Battle Revolution}}
| class="c" | 10
| class="c" | One foe
| class="l" | Reduces up to 4PP the move last used by the foe.
|}
|}
===[[Spin-off games]]===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#{{Ghost color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Ghost Assist.png|48px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Battrio Ghost type.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Tretta Ghost type.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GO Ghost.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC RR.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC Masters.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:PMD DX Ghost type.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Mezastar Ghost type.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GhostIC NPSnap.png|48px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Ghost icon Sleep.png|64px]]
|-
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger (video game)|Pokémon Ranger}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Battrio}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Tretta}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Rumble Rush}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters EX}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Mezastar}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|New Pokémon Snap}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sleep}}
|}
|}
==In the TCG==
{{main|Psychic (TCG)}}
Due to the decreased amount of types in the TCG compared to the game series, Ghost-type Pokémon fall under the {{type|Psychic}}.
Psychic-type Pokémon in the TCG are generally weak to {{TCG|Darkness}} and other Psychic Pokémon, with resistances to {{TCG|Colorless}} and {{TCG|Fighting}}. Psychic-type Pokémon are strong against {{TCG|Grass}} (until {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}), {{TCG|Fighting}} and {{TCG|Psychic}} Pokémon, whilst {{TCG|Colorless}}, {{TCG|Darkness}}, and {{TCG|Metal}} Pokémon can resist this type.
==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
{{BaseStatNoCat
|type=ghost
|HP=66.66
|Attack=79.02
|Defense=78.95
|SpAtk=84.62
|SpDef=79.18
|Speed=68.63
|Total=457.06
}}
<!--As of Generation 9, including The Indigo Disk. 94 Pokémon total, including all forms separately.-->
===Fully evolved===
{{BaseStatNoCat
|type=ghost
|HP=77.02
|Attack=91.46
|Defense=88.02
|SpAtk=97.52
|SpDef=90.8
|Speed=79.31
|Total=524.13
}}
<!--As of Generation 9, including The Indigo Disk. 61 Pokémon total, including all forms separately.-->


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* There were no pure Ghost-type species in [[Generation I]].
[[File:Totem Trevenant present.png|thumb|250px|A deceased {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
* In Generation I, Ghost-type moves had no effect on Psychic-type Pokémon, though an abundance of evidence suggests that this may have been an error. Multiple sources mention that Ghost-type moves are super effective on Psychic-type Pokémon: official strategy guides published by Nintendo, two episodes of the {{pkmn|anime}} ([[EP023|''The Tower of Terror'']] and [[EP024|''Haunter versus Kadabra'']]), and even the games themselves, where a Trainer in the [[Saffron Gym]] mentions that Psychic-type Pokémon "only fear {{t|Bug}}s and Ghosts" (though the reference to Ghost-type Pokémon was removed in Yellow). From Generation II onwards, Ghost-type moves are indeed super effective on Psychic-type Pokémon and only 2 Psychic-type Pokémon, to date, are immune to Ghost ({{p|Girafarig}} and {{p|Meloetta}}'s Voice Forme) due to their combination {{t|Normal}}/Psychic typing.  
* [[Generation VIII|Generations VIII]] and [[IX]] introduced the most Ghost-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} of any [[generation]], with thirteen. [[Generation II]] introduced the fewest Ghost-type Pokémon, with only one, {{p|Misdreavus}}.
* There are no Ghost-type moves that have an {{stat|accuracy}} lower than 100%, as all of them have a 100% accuracy or never miss.
** Despite being introduced in [[Generation I]], there were no pure Ghost-type Pokémon until Generation II introduced Misdreavus.
* There has yet to be a Pokémon with a double weakness to Ghost, though multiple types are weak to it.
* [[Generation VII]] introduced the most Ghost-type [[move]]s of any generation, with eight. [[Generation V]] introduced the fewest Ghost-type moves, with only one, {{m|Hex}}.
* As of Generation II, the Ghost type (along with {{t|Normal}}) are one of only two pairs of different types to share the same interaction against each other (Normal is immune to Ghost and vice versa), not including matchups of regular effectiveness. The other pair is {{t|Bug}} and {{t|Fighting}} (Bug resists Fighting and vice versa).
* In [[Generation I]], Ghost-type moves have no effect on {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, though an abundance of evidence suggests that this may have been an error. Multiple sources mention that Ghost-type moves are super-effective on Psychic-type Pokémon: official strategy guides published by [[Nintendo]], two episodes of the {{pkmn|anime}} (''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'' and ''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]''), and even the games themselves, where a [[Pokémon Trainer]] in the [[Saffron Gym]] mentions that Psychic-type Pokémon "only fear {{t|Bug}}s and Ghosts" (though the reference to Ghost-type Pokémon was removed in {{game|Yellow}}). This was corrected in Generation II to make Ghost-type moves actually be super effective against Psychic-type Pokémon.
* There has been exactly one notable trainer in each Generation specializing in Ghost-types. Interestingly, all three [[Elite Four]] members ([[Agatha]], [[Phoebe]], and [[Shikimi]]) were introduced in odd-numbered Generations, and both [[Gym Leader]]s ([[Morty]] and [[Fantina]]) in even-numbered ones.
* The Ghost type is the only [[type]] who is immune to two types: {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Fighting}}.
* While the Ghost-type has an immunity to Normal-type moves, several damaging moves that display as Normal can affect them, most notably {{m|Struggle}}.
** It is also the only type to have ever been ineffective against two types: Normal and Psychic in Generation I.
* There are no pure Ghost-type Pokémon that evolve into a dual-type Pokémon.
** Ghost and Normal are the only two types to be ineffective against each other.
* In Generation V all Ghost types that were introduced can be affected by {{t|Ground}} type moves.
* As of [[Generation VI]], Ghost is tied with {{t|Dragon}} for being the least resisted type.
* Ghost-type is super-effective against itself; this trait is shared with Dragon-type.
* While the Ghost-type has an immunity to {{type|Normal}} moves, several damaging moves that display as Normal-type can affect them, including {{m|Hidden Power}} (whose actual type varies) and {{m|Struggle}} (which inflicts [[Type#Typeless|typeless]] damage from Generation II onward).
* In the {{g|Mystery Dungeon}} games, Ghost-type Pokémon can walk through "walls" (some dungeons have cliffs, holes, or other equivalents), although doing so rapidly depletes their [[Belly]] meter. This is a reference to how [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|ghosts]] are often depicted as being able to phase through objects.
** Despite not being Ghost-type, {{p|Darkrai}} is also able to walk through walls.
* From [[Generation VI]] to [[Generation VIII]], it was not possible for any Pokémon to possess a double resistance to Ghost. In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, it is now possible for a Pokémon to have a double resistance to Ghost-type moves if it has {{a|Purifying Salt}} and is {{type|Dark}}.
**The only Pokémon to have ever possessed a double resistance to the Ghost-type naturally were {{p|Pawniard}} and {{p|Bisharp}}, both of which are dual-type {{t|Dark}}/{{t|Steel}}.
* [[Kalos]] is the only region without a notable Ghost-type [[Type expert|specialist]].
* In [[Pokémon Conquest]], Ghost-type Pokémon which are not part-{{type|Flying}} or have {{a|Levitate}} are shown with an animation of physically passing through enemies, referencing the common belief that real-life ghosts can pass through solid objects. They cannot, however, pass through any other obstacle on the field in-game.
* Ghost- and Dark-type moves are super effective against the same types. As of Generation VI, the only difference between them is that Dark-type moves are not very effective on {{t|Fighting}}- or {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon while Ghost-type moves do not affect Normal-type Pokémon.
* As shown in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', some Ghost-type Pokémon, despite their name, can still [[Death in the Pokémon world|die]]. This was first mentioned in ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', where [[Acerola]] revealed that her {{shiny}} {{p|Mimikyu}}, Mimikins, is in fact the ghost of a deceased Mimikyu. Later, in ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]'', it is revealed that {{an|Professor Kukui}} had once befriended a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Trevenant}} that he [[nickname]]d Elder. It is later revealed that Elder has since died, its body now a regular tree, though the circumstances of its death weren't revealed. {{mov|Giratina}} is another Ghost-type whose life has been in danger, in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. However, despite this, it still appears that many Ghost-type Pokémon, particularly ones who are more similar to traditional ghosts, are indeed immune to the ravages of time and can live on indefinitely; for instance, a {{p|Yamask}} shown in ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'' was told to be millennia old.
* All Ghost-type moves are eligible to be used in [[Sky Battle]]s.
* The Ghost type was the last type to have at least one Pokémon officially owned by {{Ash}} in the anime, following his capture of a {{AP|Gengar}} in ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]''.
* {{t|Rock}} is the only type that has yet to be paired with Ghost.
* Ghost and {{t|Dragon}} share some characteristics. They both:
** originally had three Pokémon in Generation I, then gained only one more in Generation II.
** are the only types that are weak to themselves.
** have one type immune to them and one type resistant to them.
* Until [[The Isle of Armor]] and the introduction of {{m|Poltergeist}}, every Ghost-type move had 100% accuracy or could not miss.
* In Japanese, the Ghost type shares its name with {{p|Haunter}}, whose Japanese name is ゴースト ''Ghost''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{langtable
{{langtable|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color light}}
|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color light}}
|ja=ゴースト ''Ghost''
|ja='''ゴースト''' ''ghost''
|bg=Призрачни ''Prizrachni''
|zh_cmn='''幽靈''' ''yōulíng''
|zh_yue=幽靈 ''Yāulìhng''
|nl='''Geest''' / '''Spook'''
|zh_cmn=幽靈 / 幽灵 ''Yōulíng''
|fi='''Kummitus, Haamu'''
|cs=Duchový
|fr_ca='''Spectre'''
|da=Spøgelse
|fr_eu='''Spectre'''
|nl=Geest<br>Spook
|de='''Geist'''
|fi=Kummitus<br>Aave<br>Haamu
|el='''Πνεύμα''' - ''Pnevma'' / '''Τελώνιο''' - ''Telonio''
|fr=Spectre
|he='''רוח''' ''roach''
|de=Geist
|it='''Spettro'''
|el=Φάντασμα ''Fántasma''
|ko='''고스트''' ''ghost''
|he=רוח ''Ruakh''<br>רוח רפאים ''Ruakh Refa'eem''
|pl='''Duch'''
|hi=घोस्ट ''Ghost''<br>भूत ''Bhoot''{{tt|*|Pokémon Smile (prior to version 2.0.0)}}
|pt_br='''Fantasma'''
|hu=Szellem
|ru='''Призрачный''' ''prizrachnyi''
|id=Hantu
|es_la='''Fantasma'''
|it=Spettro
|es_eu='''Fantasma'''}}
|ko=고스트 ''Ghost''
 
|ms=Hantu
[[es:Tipo Fantasma]]
|no=Spøkelse
[[pt:Tipo Ghost]]
|pl=Duch
|pt=Fantasma
|ro=Fantomă
|ru=Привидение ''Privideniye''<br>Призрак ''Prizrak''
|es=Fantasma
|sv=Spöke
|th=ผี ''Phi''<br>วิญญาณ ''Winyan''
|vi=Ma
|tr=Hayalet
}}


[[de:Geist (Typ)]]
[[de:Geist]]
[[es:Tipo fantasma]]
[[fr:Spectre (type)]]
[[fr:Spectre (type)]]
[[it:Spettro]]
[[ja:ゴースト (タイプ)]]
[[ja:ゴースト (タイプ)]]
[[zh:幽灵（属性）]]

Latest revision as of 20:20, 13 April 2024

Types

The Ghost type (Japanese: ゴーストタイプ Ghost type) is one of the eighteen types. Ghost-type moves are super effective against Ghost- and Psychic-type Pokémon, while Ghost-type Pokémon are weak to Dark- and Ghost-type moves.

Battle properties

Note: Type effectiveness multipliers may vary in other games outside the core series.

Generation I

Offensive properties of Ghost icon.png Ghost-type moves
Super effective (×2): Not very effective (×½): No effect (×0):
Ghost icon.pngGhost None Normal icon.pngNormalPsychic icon.pngPsychic
Defensive properties of Ghost icon.png Ghost-type Pokémon
Weak to (×2): Resists (×½): Immune to (×0):
Ghost icon.pngGhost Poison icon.pngPoisonBug icon.pngBug Normal icon.pngNormalFighting icon.pngFighting

Generations II to V

Offensive properties of Ghost icon.png Ghost-type moves
Super effective (×2): Not very effective (×½): No effect (×0):
Ghost icon.pngGhostPsychic icon.pngPsychic Steel icon.pngSteelDark icon.pngDark Normal icon.pngNormal
Defensive properties of Ghost icon.png Ghost-type Pokémon
Weak to (×2): Resists (×½): Immune to (×0):
Ghost icon.pngGhostDark icon.pngDark Poison icon.pngPoisonBug icon.pngBug Normal icon.pngNormalFighting icon.pngFighting

Generation VI onwards

Offensive properties of Ghost icon.png Ghost-type moves
Super effective (×2): Not very effective (×½): No effect (×0):
Ghost icon.pngGhostPsychic icon.pngPsychic Dark icon.pngDark Normal icon.pngNormal
Defensive properties of Ghost icon.png Ghost-type Pokémon
Weak to (×2): Resists (×½): Immune to (×0):
Ghost icon.pngGhostDark icon.pngDark Poison icon.pngPoisonBug icon.pngBug Normal icon.pngNormalFighting icon.pngFighting

Additional effects

If the user has the Ability Scrappy or Mind's Eye, or the target is under the effect of the moves Foresight or Odor Sleuth, Normal- and Fighting-type moves will deal ×1 damage to Ghost-type Pokémon.

In Generation I only, Ghost-type Pokémon cannot be paralyzed by Lick, and are affected by Bide, Counter, Seismic Toss, SonicBoom, and Super Fang, despite these moves being Normal- and Fighting-type, which the Ghost type is normally immune to.

The move Curse, introduced in Generation II, functions differently when used by a Ghost-type Pokémon.

In Generations II and III only, Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to Glare.

From Generation VI onwards, Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to effects that prevent recall or escape (such as Mean Look and Shadow Tag), and they are also guaranteed to flee from any wild battle regardless of Speed.

The move Trick-or-Treat, introduced in Generation VI, adds the Ghost type to the target's types.

Pokémon

As of Generation IX, 73 Pokémon or 7.12% of all Pokémon are Ghost-type (counting those that are Ghost-type in at least one of their forms, including regional forms), making it the third rarest type among Pokémon after Fairy and before Dragon and Electric.

The Pokémon below are listed by their current types. Some Pokémon have had their types changed.

Pure Ghost-type Pokémon

# Name
0200 Misdreavus Misdreavus
0222 Corsola Corsola
Galarian Form
0353 Shuppet Shuppet
0354 Banette Banette
Banette Mega
Banette
0355 Duskull Duskull
0356 Dusclops Dusclops
0429 Mismagius Mismagius
0477 Dusknoir Dusknoir
0562 Yamask Yamask
0563 Cofagrigus Cofagrigus
0854 Sinistea Sinistea
0855 Polteageist Polteageist
0864 Cursola Cursola
0897 Spectrier Spectrier
0971 Greavard Greavard
0972 Houndstone Houndstone
0999 Gimmighoul Gimmighoul
Chest
Gimmighoul Gimmighoul
Roaming

Half Ghost-type Pokémon

Primary Ghost-type Pokémon

# Name Type 1 Type 2
0092 Gastly Gastly Ghost Poison
0093 Haunter Haunter Ghost Poison
0094 Gengar Gengar Ghost Poison
Gengar Mega
Gengar 		Ghost Poison
Gengar Gigantamax
Gengar 		Ghost Poison
0425 Drifloon Drifloon Ghost Flying
0426 Drifblim Drifblim Ghost Flying
0442 Spiritomb Spiritomb Ghost Dark
0487 Giratina Giratina
Altered Forme 		Ghost Dragon
Giratina Giratina
Origin Forme 		Ghost Dragon
0607 Litwick Litwick Ghost Fire
0608 Lampent Lampent Ghost Fire
0609 Chandelure Chandelure Ghost Fire
0708 Phantump Phantump Ghost Grass
0709 Trevenant Trevenant Ghost Grass
0710 Pumpkaboo Pumpkaboo Ghost Grass
0711 Gourgeist Gourgeist Ghost Grass
0741 Oricorio Oricorio
Sensu Style 		Ghost Flying
0769 Sandygast Sandygast Ghost Ground
0770 Palossand Palossand Ghost Ground
0778 Mimikyu Mimikyu Ghost Fairy
0781 Dhelmise Dhelmise Ghost Grass
0987 Flutter Mane Flutter Mane Ghost Fairy

Secondary Ghost-type Pokémon

# Name Type 1 Type 2
0105 Marowak Marowak
Alolan form 		Fire Ghost
0157 Typhlosion Typhlosion
Hisuian Form 		Fire Ghost
0292 Shedinja Shedinja Bug Ghost
0302 Sableye Sableye Dark Ghost
Sableye Mega
Sableye 		Dark Ghost
0478 Froslass Froslass Ice Ghost
0479 Rotom Rotom Electric Ghost
0562 Yamask Yamask
Galarian Form 		Ground Ghost
0570 Zorua Zorua
Hisuian Form 		Normal Ghost
0571 Zoroark Zoroark
Hisuian Form 		Normal Ghost
0592 Frillish Frillish Water Ghost
0593 Jellicent Jellicent Water Ghost
0622 Golett Golett Ground Ghost
0623 Golurk Golurk Ground Ghost
0679 Honedge Honedge Steel Ghost
0680 Doublade Doublade Steel Ghost
0681 Aegislash Shield forme
Aegislash 		Steel Ghost
Aegislash Blade forme
Aegislash 		Steel Ghost
0720 Hoopa Hoopa
Confined 		Psychic Ghost
0724 Decidueye Decidueye Grass Ghost
0792 Lunala Lunala Psychic Ghost
0800 Necrozma Dawn Wings
Necrozma 		Psychic Ghost
0802 Marshadow Marshadow Fighting Ghost
0806 Blacephalon Blacephalon Fire Ghost
0867 Runerigus Runerigus Ground Ghost
0885 Dreepy Dreepy Dragon Ghost
0886 Drakloak Drakloak Dragon Ghost
0887 Dragapult Dragapult Dragon Ghost
0898 Calyrex Shadow Rider
Calyrex 		Psychic Ghost
0902 Basculegion Basculegion Water Ghost
0911 Skeledirge Skeledirge Fire Ghost
0937 Ceruledge Ceruledge Fire Ghost
0946 Bramblin Bramblin Grass Ghost
0947 Brambleghast Brambleghast Grass Ghost
0979 Annihilape Annihilape Fighting Ghost
1000 Gholdengo Gholdengo Steel Ghost
1012 Poltchageist Poltchageist Grass Ghost
1013 Sinistcha Sinistcha Grass Ghost
1025 Pecharunt Pecharunt Poison Ghost

Changed types

These Ghost-type Pokémon have had their types changed.

# Name Original types New types
0479 Rotom Heat
Rotom 		Gen IV Electric Ghost Gen V+ Electric Fire
0479 Rotom Wash
Rotom 		Gen IV Electric Ghost Gen V+ Electric Water
0479 Rotom Frost
Rotom 		Gen IV Electric Ghost Gen V+ Electric Ice
0479 Rotom Fan
Rotom 		Gen IV Electric Ghost Gen V+ Electric Flying
0479 Rotom Mow
Rotom 		Gen IV Electric Ghost Gen V+ Electric Grass

Pokéstar Studios opponents

Spr 5b2 Majin.png
Majin
 Dark  Ghost 
Wonder Guard
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe
100 100 100 100 100 100

Moves

As of Generation IX, there are 34 Ghost-type moves, which makes up 3.64% of all moves (excluding those that are Ghost-type only under certain circumstances), causing it to tie with Bug as the 4th rarest type among moves after Ice and before Poison.

Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Ghost-type moves were physical, but they may now also be special depending on the attack.

Some moves have had their types changed.

Gen Move Category Contest Power Accuracy PP Target Description
III Astonish Physical Cute 30 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks the target by crying out in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
VIII Astral Barrage Special 120 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
All adjacent foes
The user attacks by sending a frightful amount of small ghosts at opposing Pokémon.
VIII Bitter Malice Special 75 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks the target with spine-chilling resentment. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.
I Confuse Ray Status Clever — 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
II Curse Status Tough — —% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Self
A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
II Destiny Bond Status Clever — —% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Self
If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
VIII G-Max Terror Physical — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
All adjacent foes
A Ghost-type attack that Gigantamax Gengar use. This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon's shadow to prevent them from escaping.
VIII G-Max Terror Special — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
All adjacent foes
A Ghost-type attack that Gigantamax Gengar use. This Pokémon steps on the opposing Pokémon's shadow to prevent them from escaping.
III Grudge Status Tough — —% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Self
If the user faints, the user's grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent's move that knocked it out.
V Hex Special Clever 65 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
VIII Infernal Parade Special 60 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks with myriad fireballs. This may also leave the target with a burn. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.
IX Last Respects Physical 50 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks to avenge its allies. The more defeated allies there are in the user's party, the greater the move's power.
I Lick Physical Cute 30 100% 30 (max 48)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
VIII Max Phantasm Physical — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
All adjacent foes
This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat.
VIII Max Phantasm Special — —% 3 (max 4)
     
     
All adjacent foes
This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat.
VII Menacing Moonraze Maelstrom Special 200 —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Lunala, attacks the target with full force. This move can ignore the effect of the target's Ability.
VII Moongeist Beam Special 100 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Ability.
VII Never-Ending Nightmare Physical — —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
Deep-seated grudges summoned by the user's Z-Power trap the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.
VII Never-Ending Nightmare Special — —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
Deep-seated grudges summoned by the user's Z-Power trap the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.
I Night Shade Special Clever — 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
II Nightmare Status Clever — 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.
IV Ominous Wind Special Beautiful 60 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user's stats at once.
VI Phantom Force Physical Cool 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
VIII Poltergeist Physical 110 90% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.
IX Rage Fist Physical 50 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user converts its rage into energy to attack. The more times the user has been hit by attacks, the greater the move's power.
II Shadow Ball Special Clever 80 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
VII Shadow Bone Physical 85 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks by beating the target with a bone that contains a spirit. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
IV Shadow Claw Physical Cool 70 100% 15 (max 24)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
IV Shadow Force Physical Cool 120 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user disappears on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
III Shadow Punch Physical Clever 60 —% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.
IV Shadow Sneak Physical Clever 40 100% 30 (max 48)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.
VII Sinister Arrow Raid Physical 180 —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user, Decidueye, creates countless arrows using its Z-Power and shoots the target with full force.
VII Soul-Stealing 7-Star Strike Physical 195 —% 1 (max 1)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Marshadow, punches and kicks the target consecutively with full force.
VII Spectral Thief Physical 90 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user hides in the target's shadow, steals the target's stat boosts, and then attacks.
VII Spirit Shackle Physical 80 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from fleeing.
II Spite Status Tough — 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
VI Trick-or-Treat Status Cute — 100% 20 (max 32)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The user takes the target trick-or-treating. This adds Ghost type to the target's type.
All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual move's page. Target data assumes user is in the lower left.

Changed types

The following Ghost-type moves have had their types changed.

Move Original type New type
Curse Gen II-IV ??? Gen V+ Ghost

Abilities

Interacting with the Ghost type

A Pokémon with Protean or Libero will become a Ghost-type Pokémon if it uses a Ghost-type move. A Pokémon with Color Change, Imposter, RKS System, or Multitype will become a Ghost-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Ghost-type move, is sent out against a Ghost-type opponent, is holding a Ghost Memory, or is holding a Spooky Plate or Ghostium Z.

Since Generation VI, Ghost-type Pokémon are also immune to Magnet Pull, Arena Trap, and Shadow Tag.

Gen Ability Description
IX Mind's Eye The Pokémon ignores changes to opponents' evasiveness, its accuracy can't be lowered, and it can hit Ghost types with Normal- and Fighting-type moves.
IX Purifying Salt The Pokémon's pure salt protects it from status conditions and halves the damage taken from Ghost-type moves.
V Rattled The Pokémon gets scared when hit by a Dark-, Ghost-, or Bug-type attack or if intimidated, which boosts its Speed stat.
IV Scrappy The Pokémon can hit Ghost-type Pokémon with Normal- and Fighting-type moves. It is also unaffected by Intimidate.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.

Exclusive Abilities

Only Ghost-type Pokémon have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.

Gen Ability Description
V Cursed Body May disable a move that has dealt damage to the Pokémon.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.

Items

Name Description
Dream Ghost Gem Sprite.png Ghost Gem A gem with a spectral essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Ghost-type move one time.
Dream Ghost Memory Sprite.png Ghost Memory A memory disc that contains Ghost-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon.
Ghost Tera Shard Ghost Tera Shard On rare occasions, these shards form when a Tera Pokémon falls in battle and its Tera Jewel shatters.
Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png Ghostium Z This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades Ghost-type moves to Z-Moves.
Griseous Orb Griseous Orb A shining gem to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Giratina’s Dragon- and Ghost-type moves.
Kasib Berry Kasib Berry If a Pokémon holding this Berry is hit with a supereffective Ghost-type move, the power of that move will be weakened.
Spell Tag Spell Tag An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of the holder's Ghost-type moves.
Spooky Plate Spooky Plate An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stone tablet is imbued with the essence of ghosts and boosts the power of the holder’s Ghost-type moves.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.

Cram-o-matic

Name
Adrenaline Orb Adrenaline Orb
Cleanse Tag Cleanse Tag
Custap Berry Custap Berry
Dusk Stone Dusk Stone
Mago Berry Mago Berry
Odd Incense Odd Incense
Reaper Cloth Reaper Cloth

Notable Ghost-type Trainers

Main article: Category:Ghost-type Trainers
Gen Trainer Title Location
I VSAgatha PE.png
Agatha 		Elite Four Indigo Plateau
II VSMorty.png
Morty 		Gym Leader Ecruteak Gym
III VSPhoebe.png
Phoebe 		Elite Four Hoenn Pokémon League
IV VSFantina BDSP.png
Fantina 		Gym Leader
Coordinator 		Hearthome Gym
V VSShauntal.png
Shauntal 		Elite Four Unova Pokémon League
VII VSAcerola.png
Acerola 		Trial Captain
Elite Four 		Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)
Alola Pokémon League
VIII VSAllister.png
AllisterSh 		Gym Leader Stow-on-Side Stadium
IX VSRyme.png
Ryme 		Gym Leader Montenevera Gym

Icons

Core series

GhostIC RSE.png GhostIC FRLG.png GhostIC Big.png GhostIC BW.png GhostIC XY.png GhostIC SM.png GhostIC PE.png GhostIC.png Ghost icon SwSh.png GhostIC BDSP.png Ghost icon SV.png GhostIC LA.png Ghost icon LA.png GhostIC SV.png GhostIC Tera.png TeraGem Ghost.png
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Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, HeartGold and SoulSilver 		Icon from
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen 		Icon from
Generation IV 		Icon from
Generation V 		Icon from
Generation VI 		Icon from
Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon 		Icon from
Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee! 		Icon from
Pokémon Sword and Shield 		Symbol icon from
Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword, Shield and HOME (Gen VIII) 		Icon from
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 		Symbol icon from
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet, and HOME (Gen IX) 		Icon from
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 		Symbol icon from
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 		Icon from
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 		Tera icon from
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 		Tera symbol icon from
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Side series

GhostIC Stad.png GhostIC Stad2.png GhostIC Colo.png GhostIC XD.png GhostIC PBR.png
Icon from
Pokémon Stadium 		Icon from
Pokémon Stadium 2 		Icon from
Pokémon Colosseum 		Icon from
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 		Icon from
Pokémon Battle Revolution

Spin-off games

Ghost Assist.png Battrio Ghost type.png Tretta Ghost type.png GO Ghost.png GhostIC RR.png GhostIC Masters.png PMD DX Ghost type.png Mezastar Ghost type.png GhostIC NPSnap.png Ghost icon Sleep.png
Symbol icon from
Pokémon Ranger 		Symbol icon from
Pokémon Battrio 		Symbol icon from
Pokémon Tretta 		Symbol icon from
Pokémon GO 		Symbol icon from
Pokémon Rumble Rush 		Symbol icon from
Pokémon Masters EX 		Symbol icon from
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX 		Symbol icon from
Pokémon Mezastar 		Symbol icon from
New Pokémon Snap 		Symbol icon from
Pokémon Sleep

In the TCG

Main article: Psychic (TCG)

Due to the decreased amount of types in the TCG compared to the game series, Ghost-type Pokémon fall under the Psychic-type.

Psychic-type Pokémon in the TCG are generally weak to Darkness and other Psychic Pokémon, with resistances to Colorless and Fighting. Psychic-type Pokémon are strong against Grass (until Diamond & Pearl), Fighting and Psychic Pokémon, whilst Colorless, Darkness, and Metal Pokémon can resist this type.

Statistical averages

Overall

Stat
HP: 66.66
Attack: 79.02
Defense: 78.95
Sp.Atk: 84.62
Sp.Def: 79.18
Speed: 68.63
Total: 457.06


Fully evolved

Stat
HP: 77.02
Attack: 91.46
Defense: 88.02
Sp.Atk: 97.52
Sp.Def: 90.8
Speed: 79.31
Total: 524.13



Trivia

A deceased Totem Trevenant in the anime
  • Generations VIII and IX introduced the most Ghost-type Pokémon of any generation, with thirteen. Generation II introduced the fewest Ghost-type Pokémon, with only one, Misdreavus.
    • Despite being introduced in Generation I, there were no pure Ghost-type Pokémon until Generation II introduced Misdreavus.
  • Generation VII introduced the most Ghost-type moves of any generation, with eight. Generation V introduced the fewest Ghost-type moves, with only one, Hex.
  • In Generation I, Ghost-type moves have no effect on Psychic-type Pokémon, though an abundance of evidence suggests that this may have been an error. Multiple sources mention that Ghost-type moves are super-effective on Psychic-type Pokémon: official strategy guides published by Nintendo, two episodes of the anime (The Tower of Terror and Haunter versus Kadabra), and even the games themselves, where a Pokémon Trainer in the Saffron Gym mentions that Psychic-type Pokémon "only fear Bugs and Ghosts" (though the reference to Ghost-type Pokémon was removed in Pokémon Yellow). This was corrected in Generation II to make Ghost-type moves actually be super effective against Psychic-type Pokémon.
  • The Ghost type is the only type who is immune to two types: Normal and Fighting.
    • It is also the only type to have ever been ineffective against two types: Normal and Psychic in Generation I.
    • Ghost and Normal are the only two types to be ineffective against each other.
  • As of Generation VI, Ghost is tied with Dragon for being the least resisted type.
  • While the Ghost-type has an immunity to Normal-type moves, several damaging moves that display as Normal-type can affect them, including Hidden Power (whose actual type varies) and Struggle (which inflicts typeless damage from Generation II onward).
  • In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games, Ghost-type Pokémon can walk through "walls" (some dungeons have cliffs, holes, or other equivalents), although doing so rapidly depletes their Belly meter. This is a reference to how ghosts are often depicted as being able to phase through objects.
    • Despite not being Ghost-type, Darkrai is also able to walk through walls.
  • From Generation VI to Generation VIII, it was not possible for any Pokémon to possess a double resistance to Ghost. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, it is now possible for a Pokémon to have a double resistance to Ghost-type moves if it has Purifying Salt and is Dark-type.
    • The only Pokémon to have ever possessed a double resistance to the Ghost-type naturally were Pawniard and Bisharp, both of which are dual-type Dark/Steel.
  • Kalos is the only region without a notable Ghost-type specialist.
  • In Pokémon Conquest, Ghost-type Pokémon which are not part-Flying-type or have Levitate are shown with an animation of physically passing through enemies, referencing the common belief that real-life ghosts can pass through solid objects. They cannot, however, pass through any other obstacle on the field in-game.
  • Ghost- and Dark-type moves are super effective against the same types. As of Generation VI, the only difference between them is that Dark-type moves are not very effective on Fighting- or Fairy-type Pokémon while Ghost-type moves do not affect Normal-type Pokémon.
  • As shown in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, some Ghost-type Pokémon, despite their name, can still die. This was first mentioned in Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, where Acerola revealed that her Shiny Mimikyu, Mimikins, is in fact the ghost of a deceased Mimikyu. Later, in A Timeless Encounter!, it is revealed that Professor Kukui had once befriended a Totem Trevenant that he nicknamed Elder. It is later revealed that Elder has since died, its body now a regular tree, though the circumstances of its death weren't revealed. Giratina is another Ghost-type whose life has been in danger, in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. However, despite this, it still appears that many Ghost-type Pokémon, particularly ones who are more similar to traditional ghosts, are indeed immune to the ravages of time and can live on indefinitely; for instance, a Yamask shown in A Night in the Nacrene City Museum! was told to be millennia old.
  • All Ghost-type moves are eligible to be used in Sky Battles.
  • The Ghost type was the last type to have at least one Pokémon officially owned by Ash in the anime, following his capture of a Gengar in A Chilling Curse!.
  • Rock is the only type that has yet to be paired with Ghost.
  • Ghost and Dragon share some characteristics. They both:
    • originally had three Pokémon in Generation I, then gained only one more in Generation II.
    • are the only types that are weak to themselves.
    • have one type immune to them and one type resistant to them.
  • Until The Isle of Armor and the introduction of Poltergeist, every Ghost-type move had 100% accuracy or could not miss.
  • In Japanese, the Ghost type shares its name with Haunter, whose Japanese name is ゴースト Ghost.

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ゴースト Ghost
Bulgaria Flag.png Bulgarian Призрачни Prizrachni
Chinese Cantonese 幽靈 Yāulìhng
Mandarin 幽靈 / 幽灵 Yōulíng
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Duchový
Denmark Flag.png Danish Spøgelse
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Geest
Spook
Finland Flag.png Finnish Kummitus
Aave
Haamu
France Flag.png French Spectre
Germany Flag.png German Geist
Greece Flag.png Greek Φάντασμα Fántasma
Israel Flag.png Hebrew רוח Ruakh
רוח רפאים Ruakh Refa'eem
India Flag.png Hindi घोस्ट Ghost
भूत Bhoot*
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Szellem
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Hantu
Italy Flag.png Italian Spettro
South Korea Flag.png Korean 고스트 Ghost
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Hantu
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Spøkelse
Poland Flag.png Polish Duch
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Fantasma
Romania Flag.png Romanian Fantomă
Russia Flag.png Russian Привидение Privideniye
Призрак Prizrak
Spain Flag.png Spanish Fantasma
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Spöke
Thailand Flag.png Thai ผี Phi
วิญญาณ Winyan
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Hayalet
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Ma
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