Gastly Pokemon GO — 1-Star Raids Raid, Catch CP 665-720

Q: Is Gastly good in Pokemon GO?

Gastly has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 1,390 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Q: What is the best moveset for Gastly in Pokemon GO?

Gastly has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Gastly's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Gastly is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Gastly, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Gastly resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass-type moves.

Q: What is Gastly's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Gastly's maximum CP is 1,390 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 1,229 at level 40. Its base stats are 186 Attack, 67 Defense, and 102 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 355. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Gastly?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Gastly has 702 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 878 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 1,390 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Gastly showing 702 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: Is Shadow Gastly better than regular Gastly?

Shadow Gastly deals 20% more damage than its regular counterpart but also takes 20% more damage. For raids, Shadow Gastly is generally the better investment due to higher DPS output. For PvP, it depends on the specific matchups — the extra damage taken can be a significant drawback in extended battles. Shadow Gastly comes with Frustration, which should be replaced using a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event.

Q: How do you get Gastly in Pokemon GO?

Gastly can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, defeating it as a 1-Star Raids raid boss, rescuing Shadow Gastly from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Gastly as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Gastly be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Gastly availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Lick Sludge Bomb

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Gastly takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Dark1.6× Ghost1.6× Ground1.6× Psychic1.6×

Resists

Fighting0.39× Bug0.39× Normal0.39× Poison0.39× Fairy0.625× Grass0.625×

Base stats

Attack 186

Defense 67

Stamina 102

Stat total: 355
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
Mega Energy (buddy): 15 per km
100% IV at Lv 20: 702 CP

Gastly moves

3 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Astonish STAB	Ghost	7	13	1.0s	7	13
Lick Best STAB	Ghost	5	6	0.5s	10	12
Sucker Punch Elite	Dark	5	6	0.5s	10	12

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	50	3.0s	26.7	1.60
Night Shade STAB	Ghost	60	50	2.5s	24	1.20
Sludge Bomb Best STAB	Poison	85	50	2.5s	34	1.70
Ominous Wind STAB Elite	Ghost	55	33	2.5s	22	1.67

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Astonish	Ghost	12	10	2	6.00	5.00
Lick	Ghost	3	3	—	—	—
Sucker Punch	Dark	8	7	1	8.00	7.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Dark Pulse	Dark	80	50	1.60	—
Night Shade	Ghost	70	45	1.56	—
Sludge Bomb	Poison	80	50	1.60	—
Ominous Wind	Ghost	45	45	1.00	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Lick (10 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Ominous Wind is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Gastly 25 Candy

Haunter 100 Candy

Gengar

Mega Evolution

Gengar

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Gengar

Family

Gastly This page

Haunter

Gengar

Mega Gengar Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Gastly Shadow Haunter Shadow Gengar

Raids

In raids now

Raid tier: 1-Star
Shiny: Can be shiny after the raid
Raid guide: Full Gastly raid guide

Best counters against Gastly

1

Shadow MewtwoShadow ConfusionPsystrike 104.4DPS 1,918TDO 2

Mega AlakazamMega ConfusionPsychic 100.0DPS 1,707TDO 3

Mega GengarMega LickShadow Ball 98.0DPS 1,706TDO 4

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 96.5DPS 3,190TDO 5

Shadow DarkraiShadow SnarlShadow Ball 89.3DPS 1,426TDO 6

Mega GardevoirMega ConfusionPsychic 88.9DPS 1,941TDO

Counters carrying Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic moves deal the most damage. See all 10 counters

How to get Gastly

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Raids: 1-Star raid boss
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Gastly knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Mega Evolution: 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	28	1,062
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	28	1,150
Raid Catch	Lv 20	665	720
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	828	895
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	665	720
Research Encounter	Lv 15	503	544
GO Battle League	Lv 20	665	720

Is Gastly good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Gastly has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

Attack is its highest stat (186), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Shadow Gastly deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	17
Lv 2	54
Lv 3	91
Lv 4	128
Lv 5	165
Lv 6	202
Lv 7	240
Lv 8	277
Lv 9	314
Lv 10	351
Lv 11	386
Lv 12	421
Lv 13	456

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	491
Lv 15	527
Lv 16	562
Lv 17	597
Lv 18	632
Lv 19	667
Lv 20	702
Lv 21	737
Lv 22	772
Lv 23	808
Lv 24	843
Lv 25	878
Lv 26	913

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	948
Lv 28	983
Lv 29	1,018
Lv 30	1,054
Lv 31	1,071
Lv 32	1,089
Lv 33	1,106
Lv 34	1,124
Lv 35	1,141
Lv 36	1,159
Lv 37	1,176
Lv 38	1,194
Lv 39	1,212

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,229
Lv 41	1,245
Lv 42	1,260
Lv 43	1,276
Lv 44	1,292
Lv 45	1,308
Lv 46	1,324
Lv 47	1,340
Lv 48	1,357
Lv 49	1,373
Lv 50	1,390

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0092
Height: 1.30 m
Weight: 0.10 kg
Buddy size: Flying
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0092_POKEMON_GASTLY

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Gastly in Pokemon GO?

Gastly's best moveset is Lick (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Gastly's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Gastly takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass, so avoid those types against it.

What is Gastly's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Gastly reaches 1,390 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,229 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Gastly?

A perfect 15/15/15 Gastly shows 702 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 878 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

Is Shadow Gastly better than regular Gastly?

Shadow Gastly deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.

How do you get Gastly in Pokemon GO?

Gastly spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.

Can Gastly be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Gastly depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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