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The ''' | The '''Ghost type''' (Japanese: '''ゴーストタイプ''' ''Ghost type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. 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. | ||
==Statistical averages== | ==Statistical averages== | ||
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==Battle properties== | ==Battle properties== | ||
===Generation I=== | ===Generation I=== | ||
Ghost-type Pokémon cannot be [[Paralysis|paralyzed]] by {{m|Lick}}. | |||
Ghost-type Pokémon are affected by {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Seismic Toss}}, {{m|SonicBoom}}, and {{m|Super Fang}} despite type immunity. | |||
{{typebattle | {{typebattle | ||
|type=Ghost | |type=Ghost | ||
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===Generations II to V=== | ===Generations II to V=== | ||
In [[Generation II|generation II]] and [[Generation III|III]] only, | In [[Generation II|generation II]] and [[Generation III|III]] only, Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to {{m|Glare}}. | ||
{{typebattle | {{typebattle | ||
|type=Ghost | |type=Ghost | ||
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===Generation VI onwards=== | ===Generation VI onwards=== | ||
Ghost-type Pokémon are now 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 Speed. | |||
{{typebattle | {{typebattle | ||
|type=Ghost | |type=Ghost | ||
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==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
===Defense=== | ===Defense=== | ||
Ghost is the only type with more than one immunity. However, these immunities can be removed by {{m|Foresight}}, {{m|Odor Sleuth}}, or {{a|Scrappy}}. As of [[Generation VI]], Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to being trapped by all {{cat|trapping moves}} and [[Ability|Abilities]], including the binding effect of {{cat|binding moves|moves}} such as {{m|Infestation}}. Ghost types are also guaranteed to [[escape|run]] from wild battles regardless of Speed. Most Ghost-type Pokémon can learn {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} and other [[status condition]]-inducing moves. | |||
Ghost types are also unique in the fact that they have a type-specific attack: {{m|Curse}}, which works differently for Ghost-type Pokémon than it does for other Pokémon. The move {{m|Trick-or-Treat}} adds the Ghost type to the target's types. | |||
===Offense=== | ===Offense=== | ||
Since Steel-type Pokémon no longer resist | Since Steel-type Pokémon no longer resist Ghost-type attacks in Generation VI, Ghost is tied with {{t|Dragon}} for the least resisted type, being resisted by {{t|Dark}} and ineffective against {{t|Normal}}. Consequently, no Pokémon currently resists a combination of {{t|Fighting}} and Ghost-type attacks, as the only type combination capable of this (Normal/Ghost) has never materialized (except when Trick-or-Treat is considered). | ||
===Contest properties=== | ===Contest properties=== | ||
In {{pkmn|Contest}}s, | In {{pkmn|Contest}}s, Ghost-type moves are typically {{OBP|Clever|condition}} moves, but some may be any of the other Contest conditions. | ||
==Pokémon== | ==Pokémon== | ||
As of [[Generation VIII]], there are {{PAGESINCATEGORY: | As of [[Generation VIII]], there are {{PAGESINCATEGORY:Ghost-type Pokémon|pages}} Ghost-type Pokémon or {{#expr: ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Ghost-type Pokémon|pages}}/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}% of all Pokémon (counting those that are Ghost-type in at least one of their [[List of Pokémon with form differences|forms]], including {{rf|Alolan|Form}}s and {{rf|Galarian|Form}}s), making it the second rarest type after {{t|Ice}}. | ||
===Pure | ===Pure Ghost-type Pokémon=== | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ghost color light}}; border:5px solid #{{ghost color}}" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ghost color light}}; border:5px solid #{{ghost color}}" | ||
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===Half | ===Half Ghost-type Pokémon=== | ||
====Primary | ====Primary Ghost-type Pokémon==== | ||
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====Secondary | ====Secondary Ghost-type Pokémon==== | ||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ghost color light}}; border:5px solid #{{ghost color}};" | {| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ghost color light}}; border:5px solid #{{ghost color}};" | ||
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*Prior to [[Generation V]], all of {{p|Rotom}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Rotom|forms]] were part | *Prior to [[Generation V]], all of {{p|Rotom}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Rotom|forms]] were part Ghost-type like its base form. | ||
==[[Pokéstar Studios]] opponents== | ==[[Pokéstar Studios]] opponents== | ||
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{{movelist/battle-head|Ghost}} | {{movelist/battle-head|Ghost}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|3|Astonish|Physical|Cute|30|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.}} | {{movelist/battle|3|Astonish|Physical|Cute|30|100|15|anyadjacent|The user attacks the target while shouting 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 | {{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|1|Confuse Ray|Status|Clever|—|100|10|anyadjacent|The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.}} | {{movelist/battle|1|Confuse Ray|Status|Clever|—|100|10|anyadjacent|The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|2|Curse|Status|Tough|—|—|10|self|A move that works differently for the | {{movelist/battle|2|Curse|Status|Tough|—|—|10|self|A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|2|Destiny Bond|Status|Clever|—|—|5|self|After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}} | {{movelist/battle|2|Destiny Bond|Status|Clever|—|—|5|self|After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|8|G-Max Terror|Physical||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|A | {{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 | {{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|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|5|Hex|Special|Clever|65|100|10|anyadjacent|This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|1|Lick|Physical|Cute|30|100|30|anyadjacent|The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}} | {{movelist/battle|1|Lick|Physical|Cute|30|100|30|anyadjacent|The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.}} | ||
{{movelist/battle|8|Max Phantasm|Physical||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|This is a | {{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 | {{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|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 Abilities.}} | {{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 Abilities.}} | ||
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{{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 escaping.}} | {{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 escaping.}} | ||
{{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|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 | {{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}} | {{movelist/battle-foot|Ghost}} | ||
==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
===Interacting with the | ===Interacting with the Ghost type=== | ||
A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a | A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a Ghost-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Ghost-type move, uses 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, | 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}}" | {| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{ghost color}}; border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}" | ||
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! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | V | ! width="30px" style="background:#{{unova color}}; border:1px solid #{{unova color dark}}" | V | ||
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Rattled|000}} | | width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Rattled|000}} | ||
| style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, | | style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move. | ||
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! width="30px" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border:1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | IV | ! width="30px" style="background:#{{sinnoh color}}; border:1px solid #{{sinnoh color dark}}" | IV | ||
| width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Scrappy|000}} | | width="100px" style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Scrappy|000}} | ||
| style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Enables Normal- and Fighting-type moves to hit | | style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Enables Normal- and Fighting-type moves to hit Ghost-type Pokémon. | ||
|- | |- | ||
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small> | ! colspan="3" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small> | ||
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===Exclusive Abilities=== | ===Exclusive Abilities=== | ||
Only | Only Ghost-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]]. | ||
{| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{ghost color}}; border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}" | {| width="70%" class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{ghost color}}; border:2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}" | ||
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| {{bag3|Ghost Gem}} | | {{bag3|Ghost Gem}} | ||
| [[Ghost Gem]] | | [[Ghost Gem]] | ||
| A gem with a spectral essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a | | A gem with a spectral essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Ghost-type move one time. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{bag3|Ghost Memory}} | | {{bag3|Ghost Memory}} | ||
| [[Ghost Memory]] | | [[Ghost Memory]] | ||
| A memory disc that contains | | A memory disc that contains Ghost-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{bag3|Ghostium Z}} | | {{bag3|Ghostium Z}} | ||
| [[Ghostium Z]] | | [[Ghostium Z]] | ||
| It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade | | It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Ghost-type moves to Ghost-type Z-Moves. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{bag3|Griseous Orb}} | | {{bag3|Griseous Orb}} | ||
| [[Griseous Orb]] | | [[Griseous Orb]] | ||
| A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and | | A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves when it is held. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{bag3|Kasib Berry}} | | {{bag3|Kasib Berry}} | ||
| [[Kasib Berry]] | | [[Kasib Berry]] | ||
| If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective | | If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Ghost-type attack. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{bag3|Spell Tag}} | | {{bag3|Spell Tag}} | ||
| [[Spell Tag]] | | [[Spell Tag]] | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of | | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF" | |- style="background:#FFF" | ||
| {{bag3|Spooky Plate}} | | {{bag3|Spooky Plate}} | ||
| [[Spooky Plate]] | | [[Spooky Plate]] | ||
| An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of | | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. | ||
|- class="unsortable" | |- class="unsortable" | ||
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.</small> | ! colspan=3 style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.</small> | ||
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==Notable | ==Notable Ghost-type Trainers== | ||
{{main|:Category: | {{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 | {| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Ghost color}}; border:3px solid #{{Ghost color dark}}" width=700px | ||
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| 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}} | | 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}} | ||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}} | | Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen}} | ||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000| | | Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}} | ||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}} | | Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}} | ||
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VI}} | | Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VI}} | ||
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==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
{{main|Psychic (TCG)}} | {{main|Psychic (TCG)}} | ||
Due to the decreased amount of types in the TCG compared to game series, | Due to the decreased amount of types in the TCG compared to game series, Ghost 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. | 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. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Totem Trevenant present.png|thumb|250px|A deceased {{pkmn2|Totem}} Trevenant in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Totem Trevenant present.png|thumb|250px|A deceased {{pkmn2|Totem}} Trevenant in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
* [[Generation VII]] introduced the most | * [[Generation VII]] introduced the most Ghost-type Pokémon of any [[generation]], with eleven. [[Generation II]] introduced the fewest Ghost-type Pokémon, with only one, {{p|Misdreavus}}. | ||
* Generation VII introduced the most | * 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}}. | ||
* In [[Generation I]], | * 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 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. | ||
* While the | * While the Ghost type has an immunity to {{type|Normal}} moves, several damaging moves that display as Normal can affect them, including {{m|Hidden Power}} (whose actual type varies) and {{m|Struggle}} (Generation II onward). | ||
* From [[Generation VI]] onward, it is not possible for any Pokémon to possess a double resistance to | * From [[Generation VI]] onward, it is not possible for any Pokémon to possess a double resistance to Ghost. The only Pokémon to possess a double resistance in previous generations are {{p|Pawniard}} and {{p|Bisharp}}, both of which are {{t|Dark}}/{{t|Steel}}. | ||
* The | * The Ghost type is the only type immune to two types: Normal and {{t|Fighting}}. | ||
** It is also the only type to have ever been ineffective against two types: Normal and Psychic in Generation I. | ** 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. | ||
* [[Kalos]] is the only region without a notable | * [[Kalos]] is the only region without a notable Ghost-type [[Type expert|specialist]]. | ||
* Every odd-numbered generation has introduced a female [[Elite Four]] member specializing in the | * Every odd-numbered generation has introduced a female [[Elite Four]] member specializing in the Ghost-type Pokémon. | ||
* In [[Pokémon Conquest]], | * In [[Pokémon Conquest]], Ghost-type Pokémon which are not part-{{t|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 types 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 while Ghost-type moves do not affect Normal Pokémon. | ||
* As shown in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', | * As shown in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', Ghost-type Pokémon, despite their name, can still 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 the 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 appears that Ghost-type Pokémon's lifespan is in fact indefinite; a {{p|Yamask}} shown in ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'' was told to be millennia old, suggesting that while Ghost-type Pokémon can still be killed, they aren't subject to the ravages of time and can live indefinitely. | ||
* All | * All Ghost-type moves are eligible to be used in [[Sky Battle]]s. | ||
* | * Ghost and {{t|Dragon}} share some qualities. They both; | ||
** originally had three Pokémon in Generation I, then gained only one more in Generation II. | ** originally had three Pokémon in Generation I, then gained only one more in Generation II. | ||
** are the only types that are weak to themselves. | ** are the only types that are weak to themselves. | ||
** have one type immune to them and one type resistant to them. | ** have one type immune to them and one type resistant to them. | ||
* The | * 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!]]''. | ||
* Despite being introduced in [[Generation I]], there were no pure | * Despite being introduced in [[Generation I]], there were no pure Ghost-type Pokémon until [[Generation II]], with only {{p|Misdreavus}}. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{langtable|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color light}} | {{langtable|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color light}} | ||
|ja=ゴースト '' | |ja=ゴースト ''Ghost'' | ||
|bg=Призрачни ''Prizrachni'' | |bg=Призрачни ''Prizrachni'' | ||
|zh_yue=幽靈 ''{{tt|Yāulìhng| | |zh_yue=幽靈 ''{{tt|Yāulìhng|Ghost}}'' | ||
|zh_cmn=幽靈 / 幽灵 ''{{tt|Yōulíng| | |zh_cmn=幽靈 / 幽灵 ''{{tt|Yōulíng|Ghost}}'' | ||
|cs=Duchový | |cs=Duchový | ||
|da=Spøgelse | |da=Spøgelse | ||
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|id=Hantu | |id=Hantu | ||
|it=Spettro | |it=Spettro | ||
|ko=고스트 '' | |ko=고스트 ''Ghost'' | ||
|ms=Hantu | |ms=Hantu | ||
|no=Spøkelse | |no=Spøkelse |
Revision as of 17:32, 7 June 2021
The Ghost type (Japanese: ゴーストタイプ Ghost type) is one of the eighteen types. Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Ghost-type moves were physical, but they may now also be special depending on the attack.
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Battle properties
Generation I
Ghost-type Pokémon cannot be paralyzed by Lick.
Ghost-type Pokémon are affected by Bide, Counter, Seismic Toss, SonicBoom, and Super Fang despite type immunity.
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Generations II to V
In generation II and III only, Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to Glare.
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Generation VI onwards
Ghost-type Pokémon are now 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.
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Characteristics
Defense
Ghost is the only type with more than one immunity. However, these immunities can be removed by Foresight, Odor Sleuth, or Scrappy. As of Generation VI, Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to being trapped by all trapping moves and Abilities, including the binding effect of moves such as Infestation. Ghost types are also guaranteed to run from wild battles regardless of Speed. Most Ghost-type Pokémon can learn Will-O-Wisp and other status condition-inducing moves.
Ghost types are also unique in the fact that they have a type-specific attack: Curse, which works differently for Ghost-type Pokémon than it does for other Pokémon. The move Trick-or-Treat adds the Ghost type to the target's types.
Offense
Since Steel-type Pokémon no longer resist Ghost-type attacks in Generation VI, Ghost is tied with Dragon for the least resisted type, being resisted by Dark and ineffective against Normal. Consequently, no Pokémon currently resists a combination of Fighting and Ghost-type attacks, as the only type combination capable of this (Normal/Ghost) has never materialized (except when Trick-or-Treat is considered).
Contest properties
In Contests, Ghost-type moves are typically Clever moves, but some may be any of the other Contest conditions.
Pokémon
As of Generation VIII, there are 73 Ghost-type Pokémon or 7.12% of all Pokémon (counting those that are Ghost-type in at least one of their forms, including Alolan Forms and Galarian Forms), making it the second rarest type after Ice.
Pure Ghost-type Pokémon
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Half Ghost-type Pokémon
Primary Ghost-type Pokémon
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Secondary Ghost-type Pokémon
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- Prior to Generation V, all of Rotom's forms were part Ghost-type like its base form.
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Moves
Gen | Move | Category | Contest | Power | Accuracy | PP | Target | Description | |||||||||
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III | Astonish | Physical | Cute | 30 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. | |||||||||
VIII | Astral Barrage | Special | 120 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user attacks by sending a frightful amount of small ghosts at opposing Pokémon. | ||||||||||
I | Confuse Ray | Status | Clever | — | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. | |||||||||
II | Curse | Status | Tough | — | —% | 10 (max 16) |
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A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. | |||||||||
II | Destiny Bond | Status | Clever | — | —% | 5 (max 8) |
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After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | |||||||||
VIII | G-Max Terror | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. | |||||||||
I | Lick | Physical | Cute | 30 | 100% | 30 (max 48) |
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The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | |||||||||
VIII | Max Phantasm | Physical | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat. | ||||||||||
VIII | Max Phantasm | Special | — | —% | 3 (max 4) |
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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) |
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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) |
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The user emits a sinister ray to attack the target. This move can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities. | ||||||||||
VII | Never-Ending Nightmare | Physical | — | —% | 1 (max 1) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. | |||||||||
IV | Ominous Wind | Special | Beautiful | 60 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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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) |
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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) |
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The user attacks the target by controlling the target's item. The move fails if the target doesn't have an item. | ||||||||||
II | Shadow Ball | Special | Clever | 80 | 100% | 15 (max 24) |
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The user hurls 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) |
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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) |
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The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. | |||||||||
IV | Shadow Force | Physical | Cool | 120 | 100% | 5 (max 8) |
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The user disappears, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself. | |||||||||
III | Shadow Punch | Physical | Clever | 60 | —% | 20 (max 32) |
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The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses. | |||||||||
IV | Shadow Sneak | Physical | Clever | 40 | 100% | 30 (max 48) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from escaping. | ||||||||||
II | Spite | Status | Tough | — | 100% | 10 (max 16) |
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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) |
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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. |
Abilities
Interacting with the Ghost type
A Pokémon with Color Change, Protean, Imposter, RKS System, or Multitype will become a Ghost-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Ghost-type move, uses 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.
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V | Rattled | Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move. |
IV | Scrappy | Enables Normal- and Fighting-type moves to hit Ghost-type Pokémon. |
All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page. |
Exclusive Abilities
Only Ghost-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.
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V | Cursed Body | Has a 30% chance of disabling any move that hits the Pokémon. |
All details are accurate to Generation VI games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page. |
Items
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Ghost Gem | A gem with a spectral essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Ghost-type move one time. | |
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. | |
Ghostium Z | It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Ghost-type moves to Ghost-type Z-Moves. | |
Griseous Orb | A glowing orb to be held by Giratina. It boosts the power of Dragon- and Ghost-type moves when it is held. | |
Kasib Berry | If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Ghost-type attack. | |
Spell Tag | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. | |
Spooky Plate | An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. | |
All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page. |
Cram-o-matic
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Notable Ghost-type Trainers
- Main article: Category:Ghost-type Trainers
Icons
Core series
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Icon from 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 Generation VIII |
Symbol icon from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! onward |
Spin-off games
Symbol icon from Pokémon Battrio |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Tretta |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX |
Symbol icon from Pokémon GO |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Masters EX |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Rumble Rush |
Symbol icon from Pokémon Mezastar |
In the TCG
- Main article: Psychic (TCG)
Due to the decreased amount of types in the TCG compared to game series, Ghost 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.
Trivia
- Generation VII introduced the most Ghost-type Pokémon of any generation, with eleven. Generation II introduced the fewest Ghost-type Pokémon, with only one, 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 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.
- While the Ghost type has an immunity to Normal-type moves, several damaging moves that display as Normal can affect them, including Hidden Power (whose actual type varies) and Struggle (Generation II onward).
- From Generation VI onward, it is not possible for any Pokémon to possess a double resistance to Ghost. The only Pokémon to possess a double resistance in previous generations are Pawniard and Bisharp, both of which are Dark/Steel.
- The Ghost type is the only type 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.
- Kalos is the only region without a notable Ghost-type specialist.
- Every odd-numbered generation has introduced a female Elite Four member specializing in the Ghost-type Pokémon.
- In Pokémon Conquest, Ghost-type Pokémon which are not part-Flying 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 types 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 while Ghost-type moves do not affect Normal Pokémon.
- As shown in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, 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 the 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 appears that Ghost-type Pokémon's lifespan is in fact indefinite; a Yamask shown in A Night in the Nacrene City Museum! was told to be millennia old, suggesting that while Ghost-type Pokémon can still be killed, they aren't subject to the ravages of time and can live indefinitely.
- All Ghost-type moves are eligible to be used in Sky Battles.
- Ghost and Dragon share some qualities. 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.
- 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!.
- Despite being introduced in Generation I, there were no pure Ghost-type Pokémon until Generation II, with only Misdreavus.
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