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{{Types}}
{{Types}}
The '''Ghosn type''' (Japanese: '''ゴーストタイプ''' ''Ghosn type'') is one of the eighteen [[type]]s. Prior to [[Generation IV#Advances in gameplay|changes in Generation IV]], all damaging Ghosn-type moves were [[physical move|physical]], but they may now also be [[special move|special]] depending on the attack.
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===
Ghosn-type Pokémon cannot be [[Paralysis|paralyzed]] by {{m|Lick}}.
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.


Ghosn-type Pokémon are affected by {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Counter}}, {{m|Seismic Toss}}, {{m|SonicBoom}} and {{m|Super Fang}} despite type immunity. Ghosn-type move {{m|Night Shade}} affects {{t|Psychic}} and {{t|Normal}}-type Pokémon despite their immunity.
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===Generations II to V===
===Generations II to V===
In [[Generation II|generation II]] and [[Generation III|III]] only, Ghosn-type Pokémon are immune to {{m|Glare}}.
In [[Generation II|generation II]] and [[Generation III|III]] only, Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to {{m|Glare}}.


Moves {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Odor Sleuth}} remove the immunity of the Ghosn Pokemon to {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Fighting}} moves until they [[Recall|switch out]]. Moves of Pokemon with the ability {{a|Scrappy}} ignore immunities of the Ghosn type.
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===Generation VI onwards===
===Generation VI onwards===
Ghosn-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.
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.


Moves {{m|Foresight}} and {{m|Odor Sleuth}} remove the immunity of the Ghosn Pokemon to {{t|Normal}} and {{t|Fighting}} moves until they [[Recall|switch out]]. Moves of Pokemon with the ability {{a|Scrappy}} ignore immunities of the Ghosn type.
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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
===Defense===
===Defense===
Ghosn 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]], Ghosn-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}}. Ghosn types are also guaranteed to [[escape|run]] from wild battles regardless of Speed. Most Ghosn-type Pokémon can learn {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} and other [[status condition]]-inducing moves.
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.


Ghosn types are also unique in the fact that they have a type-specific attack: {{m|Curse}}, which works differently for Ghosn-type Pokémon than it does for other Pokémon. The move {{m|Trick-or-Treat}} adds the Ghosn type to the target's types.
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 Ghosn-type attacks in Generation VI, Ghosn 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 Ghosn-type attacks, as the only type combination capable of this (Normal/Ghosn) has never materialized (except when Trick-or-Treat is considered).
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, Ghosn-type moves are typically {{OBP|Clever|condition}} moves, but some may be any of the other Contest conditions.
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:Ghosn-type Pokémon|pages}} Ghosn-type Pokémon or {{#expr: ({{PAGESINCATEGORY:Ghosn-type Pokémon|pages}}/{{numpkmn}}*100) round2}}% of all Pokémon (counting those that are Ghosn-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}}.
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 Ghosn-type Pokémon===
===Pure Ghost-type Pokémon===
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===Half Ghosn-type Pokémon===
===Half Ghost-type Pokémon===
====Primary Ghosn-type Pokémon====
====Primary Ghost-type Pokémon====
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====Secondary Ghosn-type Pokémon====
====Secondary Ghost-type Pokémon====
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*Prior to [[Generation V]], all of {{p|Rotom}}'s [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Rotom|forms]] were part Ghosn-type like its base form.
*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 ghosns at opposing Pokémon.}}
{{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 Ghosn type than for all other types.}}
{{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 Ghosn-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|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 Ghosn-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|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 Ghosn-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat.}}
{{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 Ghosn-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|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 Ghosn type to the target's type.}}
{{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 Ghosn type===
===Interacting with the Ghost type===
A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a Ghosn-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Ghosn-type move, uses a Ghosn-type move, is sent out against a Ghosn-type opponent, is holding a [[Ghost Memory]], or is holding a [[Spooky Plate]] or [[Ghostium Z]].
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, Ghosn-type Pokémon are also immune to {{a|Magnet Pull}}, {{a|Arena Trap}}, and {{a|Shadow Tag}}.
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, Ghosn, or Bug move.
| 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 Ghosn-type Pokémon.
| style="background:#FFF; border:1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Enables Normal- and Fighting-type moves to hit Ghost-type Pokémon.
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! 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 Ghosn-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]].
Only Ghost-type Pokémon can have these Abilities. This does not include [[Signature Ability|signature Abilities]].


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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 Ghosn-type move one time.
| 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 Ghosn-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by a certain species of Pokémon.
| 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 Ghosn-type moves to Ghosn-type Z-Moves.
| 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 Ghosn-type moves when it is held.
| 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 Ghosn-type attack.
| 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 Ghosn-type moves.
| 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 Ghosn-type moves.
| 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 Ghosn-type Trainers==
==Notable Ghost-type Trainers==
{{main|:Category:Ghosn-type Trainers|Category:Ghosn-type Trainers}}
{{main|:Category:Ghost-type Trainers|Category:Ghost-type Trainers}}


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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|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Platinum|Platinum}}
| 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, Ghosn Pokémon fall under the {{type|Psychic}}.
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 Ghosn-type Pokémon of any [[generation]], with eleven. [[Generation II]] introduced the fewest Ghosn-type Pokémon, with only one, {{p|Misdreavus}}.
* [[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 Ghosn-type [[move]]s of any generation, with eight. [[Generation V]] introduced the fewest Ghosn-type moves, with only one, {{m|Hex}}.
* 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]], Ghosn-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 Ghosn-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 Ghosns" (though the reference to Ghosn-type Pokémon was removed in {{game|Yellow}}). This was corrected in Generation II to make Ghosn-type moves actually be super effective against Psychic-type Pokémon.
* 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 Ghosn 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).
* 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 Ghosn. 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}}.
* 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 Ghosn type is the only type immune to two types: Normal and {{t|Fighting}}.
* 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.
** Ghosn and Normal are the only two types to be ineffective against each other.
** Ghost and Normal are the only two types to be ineffective against each other.
* [[Kalos]] is the only region without a notable Ghosn-type [[Type expert|specialist]].
* [[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 Ghosn-type Pokémon.
* Every odd-numbered generation has introduced a female [[Elite Four]] member specializing in the Ghost-type Pokémon.
* In [[Pokémon Conquest]], Ghosn 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 ghosns can pass through solid objects. They cannot, however, pass through any other obstacle on the field in-game.
* 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.
* Ghosn and Dark types are super effective against the same types. As of Generation VI, the only differences between them is that Dark-type moves are not very effective on Fighting or Fairy while Ghosn-type moves do not affect Normal Pokémon.
* 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]]'', Ghosn-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 ghosn 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 is has since died, its body now a regular tree, though the circumstances of the death weren't revealed. {{mov|Giratina}} is another Ghosn-type whose life has been in danger, in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. However, despite this, it appears that Ghosn-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 Ghosn-type Pokémon can still be killed, they aren't subject to the ravages of time and can live indefinitely.
* 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 Ghosn-type moves are eligible to be used in [[Sky Battle]]s.
* All Ghost-type moves are eligible to be used in [[Sky Battle]]s.
* Ghosn and {{t|Dragon}} share some qualities. They both;
* 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 Ghosn 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!]]''.
* 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 Ghosn-type Pokémon until [[Generation II]], with only {{p|Misdreavus}}.
* 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==
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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.

Statistical averages

Overall

Stat
HP: 63.54
Attack: 79.03
Defense: 80.04
Sp.Atk: 80.84
Sp.Def: 78.55
Speed: 63.21
Total: 445.21


Fully evolved

Stat
HP: 73.46
Attack: 92.44
Defense: 88.49
Sp.Atk: 94.66
Sp.Def: 90.80
Speed: 73.80
Total: 513.65


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.

Offensive Ghost Defensive
Power Types   Power Types
Ghost ½× Bug
Poison
½× None Ghost
Normal
Psychic
Normal
Fighting


Generations II to V

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

Offensive Ghost Defensive
Power Types   Power Types
Ghost
Psychic
½× Bug
Poison
½× Dark
Steel
Dark
Ghost
Normal Normal
Fighting


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.

Offensive Ghost Defensive
Power Types   Power Types
Ghost
Psychic
½× Bug
Poison
½× Dark Dark
Ghost
Normal Normal
Fighting


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

# Name
200 Misdreavus Misdreavus
222 Corsola Corsola
Galarian Form
353 Shuppet Shuppet
354 Banette Banette
Banette Mega
Banette
355 Duskull Duskull
356 Dusclops Dusclops
429 Mismagius Mismagius
477 Dusknoir Dusknoir
562 Yamask Yamask
563 Cofagrigus Cofagrigus
854 Sinistea Sinistea
855 Polteageist Polteageist
864 Cursola Cursola
897 Spectrier Spectrier

Half Ghost-type Pokémon

Primary Ghost-type Pokémon

# Name Type 1 Type 2
092 Gastly Gastly Ghost Poison
093 Haunter Haunter Ghost Poison
094 Gengar Gengar Ghost Poison
Gengar Mega
Gengar
Ghost Poison
Gengar Gigantamax
Gengar
Ghost Poison
425 Drifloon Drifloon Ghost Flying
426 Drifblim Drifblim Ghost Flying
442 Spiritomb Spiritomb Ghost Dark
487 Giratina Giratina
Altered Forme
Ghost Dragon
Giratina Giratina
Origin Forme
Ghost Dragon
607 Litwick Litwick Ghost Fire
608 Lampent Lampent Ghost Fire
609 Chandelure Chandelure Ghost Fire
708 Phantump Phantump Ghost Grass
709 Trevenant Trevenant Ghost Grass
710 Pumpkaboo Pumpkaboo Ghost Grass
711 Gourgeist Gourgeist Ghost Grass
741 Oricorio Oricorio
Sensu Style
Ghost Flying
769 Sandygast Sandygast Ghost Ground
770 Palossand Palossand Ghost Ground
778 Mimikyu Mimikyu Ghost Fairy
781 Dhelmise Dhelmise Ghost Grass

Secondary Ghost-type Pokémon

# Name Type 1 Type 2
105 Marowak Marowak
Alolan Form
Fire Ghost
292 Shedinja Shedinja Bug Ghost
302 Sableye Sableye Dark Ghost
Sableye Mega
Sableye
Dark Ghost
478 Froslass Froslass Ice Ghost
479 Rotom Rotom Electric Ghost
562 Yamask Yamask
Galarian Form
Ground Ghost
592 Frillish Frillish Water Ghost
593 Jellicent Jellicent Water Ghost
622 Golett Golett Ground Ghost
623 Golurk Golurk Ground Ghost
679 Honedge Honedge Steel Ghost
680 Doublade Doublade Steel Ghost
681 Aegislash Shield forme
Aegislash
Steel Ghost
Aegislash Blade forme
Aegislash
Steel Ghost
720 Hoopa Hoopa
Confined
Psychic Ghost
724 Decidueye Decidueye Grass Ghost
792 Lunala Lunala Psychic Ghost
800 Necrozma Dawn Wings
Necrozma
Psychic Ghost
802 Marshadow Marshadow Fighting Ghost
806 Blacephalon Blacephalon Fire Ghost
867 Runerigus Runerigus Ground Ghost
885 Dreepy Dreepy Dragon Ghost
886 Drakloak Drakloak Dragon Ghost
887 Dragapult Dragapult Dragon Ghost
898 Calyrex Shadow Rider
Calyrex
Psychic Ghost

Pokéstar Studios opponents

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Majin
 Dark  Ghost 
Wonder Guard
HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spd
100 100 100 100 100 100

Moves

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 while shouting 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.
I Confuse Ray Status Clever 100% 10 (max 16)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
II Curse Status Tough % 10 (max 16)
     
     
Self
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
II Destiny Bond Status Clever % 5 (max 8)
     
     
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.
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.
I Lick Physical Cute 30 100% 30 (max 48)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
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)
     
     
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 Abilities.
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 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)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
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)
     
     
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 slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
IV Shadow Force Physical Cool 120 100% 5 (max 8)
     
     
Any adjacent Pokémon
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)
     
     
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 escaping.
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.

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.

Gen Ability Description
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.

Gen Ability Description
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

Name Description
Ghost Gem Ghost Gem A gem with a spectral essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Ghost-type move one time.
Ghost Memory 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 Ghostium Z It converts Z-Power into crystals that upgrade Ghost-type moves to Ghost-type Z-Moves.
Griseous Orb 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 Kasib Berry If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Ghost-type attack.
Spell Tag 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 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

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 Ever Grande City
IV VSFantina.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

Icons

Core series

File:GhostIC.gif GhostIC FRLG.png GhostIC Big.png GhostIC BW.png File:Picross GhostIC.png GhostIC SM.png GhostIC.png Ghost icon SwSh.png
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

Battrio Ghost type.png Tretta Ghost type.png PMD DX Ghost type.png GO Ghost.png GhostIC Masters.png GhostIC RR.png Mezastar Ghost type.png
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

A deceased Totem Trevenant in the anime
  • 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.

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 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
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