Ghost-type moves
Every Ghost fast and charged move ranked by DPS, with power, energy, duration and the strongest Pokemon that learn them.
Fast moves
Ranked by DPS. EPS is how fast the move charges your charged attack.
| Move | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Claw | 6 | +4 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 8.0 |
| Lick | 5 | +6 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 12.0 |
| Hex | 8 | +13 | 1.0s | 8.0 | 13.0 |
| Astonish | 7 | +13 | 1.0s | 7.0 | 13.0 |
Charged moves
Ranked by DPS. DPE is damage per energy spent — the efficiency number.
| Move | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moongeist Beam | 230 | −100 | 3.0s | 76.7 | 2.30 |
| Shadow Force | 140 | −100 | 2.0s | 70.0 | 1.40 |
| Poltergeist | 140 | −100 | 3.5s | 40.0 | 1.40 |
| Shadow Ball | 100 | −50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Rage Fist Buff | 100 | −50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Shadow Bone Buff | 85 | −50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Spirit Shackle Buff | 70 | −33 | 2.5s | 28.0 | 2.12 |
| Night Shade | 60 | −50 | 2.5s | 24.0 | 1.20 |
| Shadow Punch | 35 | −33 | 1.5s | 23.3 | 1.06 |
| Ominous Wind Buff | 55 | −33 | 2.5s | 22.0 | 1.67 |
| Shadow Sneak | 50 | −33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
Strongest Ghost attackers
Released Pokemon that learn a Ghost move, by base attack.
Understanding move stats
Fast moves build the energy your charged move spends. The numbers below are PvE (raid and gym) values — GO Battle League uses a separate turn-based set of stats shown on each move page.
What PWR, EN, DUR, DPS, EPS and DPE mean
- PWR
- Base damage dealt per use, before type and stat multipliers.
- EN
- Energy generated by a fast move, or the energy a charged move costs to fire.
- DUR
- Animation time in seconds. You cannot dodge or attack during it.
- DPS
- Damage per second — power × 1000 / duration.
- EPS
- Energy per second on fast moves — energy × 1000 / duration. Often matters more than DPS, because the fast move’s job is to fuel the charged move.
- DPE
- Damage per energy on charged moves — power / energy cost. Above 1.5 is excellent.
FAQ
What is the best Ghost fast move?
Shadow Claw has the highest raid DPS of any Ghost fast move at 12.0 DPS and 8.0 EPS. If you need energy faster, Hex generates 13.0 energy per second.
What is the best Ghost charged move?
Moongeist Beam tops the DPS list at 76.7 DPS for 230 power.
Do these numbers apply to GO Battle League?
No. The table shows PvE values used in raids and gyms. PvP runs on 0.5-second turns with its own power and energy values, and some charged moves also change attack or defence stats. Open a move to see both sets side by side.