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

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

Gastly's best moveset is Lick with Sludge Bomb. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

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

Gastly reaches 1,390 CP at level 50 and 1,229 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Gastly?

A 15/15/15 Gastly shows 702 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 878 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 527 CP.

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

Raids: 1-Star raid boss
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Gastly arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

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

Gastly in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Pokémon Night Out 2026 - London	10 Nov 2026	Wild spawn	Yes
Gastly Spotlight Hour	29 Oct 2026	Wild spawn	Yes

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-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

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 with Sludge Bomb. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Gastly's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Gastly takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic. It resists Fairy, Grass. Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Gastly's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Gastly reaches 1,390 CP at level 50 and 1,229 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Gastly?

A 15/15/15 Gastly shows 702 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 878 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 527 CP.

How do you get Gastly in Pokemon GO?

It is a 1-Star raid boss right now (counters). Its most recent event was Pokémon Night Out 2026 - London (November 2026).

Can Gastly be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Gastly is in the game — right now from its current raid. It could be shiny in Pokémon Night Out 2026 - London (November 2026).

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