All Ghost-type Pokemon weaknesses & resistances
The Pokemon CompanyThe quality and quantity of Ghost-type Pokemon has increased steadily over the years and they can now help you take down a ton of powerful opponents. To help you catch these spooky Pokemon though, here’s a rundown of all Ghost-type Pokemon weaknesses, strengths, and resistances.
Ghost is the only Pokemon type to have two immunities, and it is a no-brainer to use them in battles against Psychic opponents. However, most of these Pokemon have dual typing which can make things a little complex.
From Chandelure and Gengar to Dragapult and Aegislash, there are many amazing Ghost-type Pokemon worth catching, but for that, you’ll require a proper understanding of their type-based counters.
On that note, here are all the Ghost-type Pokemon weaknesses, resistances, and strengths.
- What are Ghost-type Pokemon?
- All Ghost-type Pokemon weaknesses
- All Ghost-type Pokemon resistances
- Best counters for Ghost-type Pokemon
What are Ghost-type Pokemon?
Ghost-type Pokemon have been in the franchise since its beginnings and usually have the creepiest descriptions of the entire Pokedex. While some of them share characteristics with Dark-type Pokemon, they can usually be found only at night in different Pokemon games.
In addition to being the only Pokemon type with more than one immunity, Ghost-type Pokemon are also immune to being trapped by all trapping moves and Abilities, according to Bulbapedia. Ghost-type attacks are the least resisted type alongside Dragon.
Last but not least, Ghost-type Pokemon have a type-specific status with Curse. That attack, available in every game as a TM, has a different effect when used by any other Pokemon type.
All Ghost-type Pokemon weaknesses
Niantic/The Pokemon CompanyGhost-type Pokemon are weak to Dark and Ghost-type attacks, so make sure the Pokemon you choose for battle belong to those groups. As you can see, Ghost-type Pokemon are weak against other Ghost-type moves, so you should probably rely on Dark-type Pokemon to limit your risk-taking.
Keep in mind that there are currently less than 20 pure Ghost-type Pokemon. This means most Ghost-types are dual types, so you should acknowledge that when picking counters.
All Ghost-type Pokemon resistances
Ghost-type Pokemon are resistant to Bug and Poison-type attacks, so avoid any Pokemon in that category when facing them.
More importantly, Ghost is the only type with more than one immunity. Pure Ghost-type Pokemon are immune to Fighting and Normal-type attacks, so refrain from using those in battle.
Best counters for Ghost-types in Pokemon Go
Dark-type Pokemon are arguably the best counters for Ghost-type creatures as they also resist their attacks. Here’s a list of such Pokemon and the ideal moves in Pokemon Go:
| Pokemon | Move |
|---|---|
| Tyranitar | Bite & Brutal Swing |
| Hydreigon | Bite & Brutal Swing |
| Gholdengo | Hex & Shadow Ball |
| Darkrai | Snarl & Shadow Ball |
| Yveltal | Snarl & Dark Pulse |
| Absol | Snarl & Dark Pulse |
This list should be accessible for most players as it only includes the best non-Legendary, non-Mega, and non-Shadow counters to Ghost-type Pokemon in Pokemon Go.
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