What are the bestghost Pokémon in Pokémon Go? These creatures make the monsters under your bed seem like cuddle buddies. Nonetheless, you need a ghost Pokémon in your party; they’re incredibly efficient in battle and can cause all sorts of problems against the right foe. So, let’s dive in and take a look at what spooky pals are worth your time.
If ghosts aren’t for you, and you want to scram like Scooby and Shaggy, perhaps these electric Pokémon can light the way as you run down dark alleys. Alternatively, maybe you can discover if you can actually burn a ghost with the best fire Pokémon, freeze ’em with these ice Pokémon, or get as far away as possible with the best flying Pokémon in Pokémon Go.
Here are the best ghost Pokémon:
Mega Gengar
Fast attack: Lick
Charged attack: Shadow ball
Mega Gengar is one of the best ghost Pokémon in Pokémon Go by a considerable margin, boasting a max CP of 4902 and an attack stat of 349, meaning it hits like a freight train. Mega Gengar’s defense and stamina aren’t too shabby either, coming in at 199 and 155, respectively. Regarding its attacks, lick is undoubtedly the best fast attack, while shadow ball deals high damage if you have it as your charged maneuver.
Giratina
Fast attack: Shadow claw
Charged attack: Shadow ball
We discuss Giratina in our dragon Pokémon list, and that’s because this legendary beast is powerful in every sense of the word and just happens to be so evil that Arceus banished it from our realms. Even if you choose to take the ghost approach with its build, we guarantee this Pokémon is going to cause some problems for your rivals. However, with that said, Giratina can be incredibly difficult to get your hands on, for this legendary creature isn’t just wandering down the street. So, you might want to read our Pokémon Go Giratina guide, where we explain how to catch, use, and counter it.
This legendary creature takes the number 487 spot in the Pokédex, debuting as part of the Sinnoh lineup. If you ever encounter this beast, it might be wise to run, given Arceus banished it to the Distortion World due to its violence. Giratina is one evil Pokémon, do with that information what you will.
Mismagius
Fast attack: Hex
Charged attack: Shadow ball
Now, this is a ghost Pokémon with some oomph. Mismagius is one of the best ghost-types for a reason, and that’s because it has access to some powerful moves that can decimate the health bar of a range of opponents. Getting your hands on one can be daunting, regardless of which region you’re in, so make sure you read our Misdreavus evolution guide to learn how to get the gen 4 Pokémon.
Allow us to give you a little bit more information on Mismagius. This ghostly being is number 429 in the Pokédex and is unfortunately known for being known to torment people who can hear its cries. However, on rare occasions, you might find that the Mismagius is actually trying to give you happiness. It’s like a game of chance if you hear the incantations of this creature, though most people do lose.
Trevenant
Fast attack: Shadow claw
Charged attack: Shadow ball
Trees are dangerous, and you should stay away from them, especially if it’s an opposing Trevenant. However, if this grass and ghost-type hybrid is on your team, it’s a different story, as its unique blend can lend itself to some powerful combinations that result in a lot of damage to your foe thanks to its slightly higher attack stat. Still, we suggest you lean into its ghostly powers instead of giving it grass attacks – trust us.
However, we do need to point out that with a speed stat of 56, Trevenant is considerably slower than some of the other Pokémon on this list, meaning that it might not land the first strike. We also feel the need to give you a word of caution about Trevenant; it despises people who harm forests and is likely to trap you within one and never let you leave should you be one of those people.
Shadow Chandelure
Fast attack: Hex
Charged attack: Shadow ball
Shadow Chandelure can reach 3695 CP and boasts an attack stat of 271, making it a good offensive Pokémon, while the 182 defense stat helps to keep it in the fight a little bit longer – though there are some other entries on this list that have better defenses. In terms of moves, the best fast attack is actually fire spin, but if you want Shadow Chandelure to go all in on ghost-type attacks, use hex. As for its charged attack, shadow ball is the best option.
To learn how to put out the flames, take a look at our fire Pokémon weakness guide.
Drifblim
Fast attack: Hex
Charged attack: Shadow ball
What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s… Drifblim, an annoying hot air balloon type thing that’s actually pretty good to have on your team. Admittedly, this ‘mon isn’t one of our favorites, and we’d certainly choose other members on this list over it, but we can’t deny its merits, and we know that many of you can likely benefit from having this airhead on your team.
Plus, while we might not much care for Drifblim, we know many of you do, and people especially appreciate its first form, Drifloon. Speaking of which, we can tell you all about Pokémon BDSP’s Drifloon, as it takes more than you think to get your hands on one.
Dusknoir
Fast attack: Hex
Charged attack: Shadow ball
This isn’t the nicest mon to look at, what with its one soul-piercing eye and the fact that it’s essentially the grim reaper of this world, but we can’t deny that Dusknoir is a solid ghost-type that can bring
