Shadow Gastly
Ghost/Poison-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 355.
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 Shadow Gastly takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 355
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 702 CP
Shadow 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
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Gastly
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Gastly knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- 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 |
Is Shadow Gastly good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- 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_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Gastly in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Gastly's best moveset is Lick (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Gastly's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Gastly's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Gastly?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Gastly in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Gastly spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Gastly be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.