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Gastly is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#92, Generation 1). With a max CP of 1,390 and base stats of 186/67/102 (Atk/Def/Sta), Gastly has a total stat product of 355.
Gastly is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass-type attacks. Gastly is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Lick (10 DPS), while Astonish generates energy the fastest (13 EPS). Note that Ominous Wind is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Gastly as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsGastly is not currently available as a raid boss. When Gastly returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Gastly from raids would have 702 CP at level 20, or 878 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Gastly
Gastly is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Gastly
Gastly can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Gastly is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Gastly knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Gastly as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km. It also earns 15 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
Gastly Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Gastly in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Gastly from raids or eggs will show 702 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Gastly is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 355. With its high Attack stat (186), Gastly is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves when using Gastly. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Gastly's performance.
Gastly's moves get a damage boost in Fog and Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Gastly much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Gastly?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Collector's Pick
Gastly is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon with base stats of 186/67/102 (Atk/Def/Sta) and a max CP of 1,390. While it doesn't currently rank among the top raid attackers or PvP contenders, every Pokemon has its place in a trainer's collection. Gastly may shine during specific events, in limited-format cups, or when new moves are added in future updates. For now, hold onto a good IV specimen but save your Stardust and Candy for more impactful investments unless you're a dedicated fan of this Pokemon.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Gastly deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.