Gastly Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gastly in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gastly
Gastly is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 104.353 DPS.
Gastly can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Gastly is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Bug, Normal-type moves as Gastly resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Gastly is Shadow Mewtwo (104.353 DPS), Mega Alakazam (100.000 DPS), and Mega Gengar (98.000 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Gastly: After defeating Gastly, the catch encounter will have a CP between 665 and 720 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 828-895 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gastly from raids will have exactly 720 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Gastly?
The best counter for Gastly is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 104.353 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (100.000 DPS) and Mega Gengar (98.000 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gastly?
Gastly can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Gastly weak to?
Gastly is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gastly be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gastly's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gastly from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gastly from raids will have 720 CP at level 20, or 895 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 665. If you see 720 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gastly worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gastly is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Gastly?
For the best moveset for Gastly itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gastly stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Gastly without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gastly can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (88.000 DPS) and Mewtwo (86.706 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Gastly in raids?
Weather boost information for Gastly is not currently available. Ghost-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.