Ominous Wind

Ghost

Ominous Wind is a Charged Attack of type Ghost in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 55 damage and it costs 33 energy. In GO Battle League, Ominous Wind deals 45 damage and costs 45 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Ominous Wind effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Ghost×0.4×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×0.6×1.0

Ominous Wind Adventure Effects

Ominous Wind has no Adventure Effects.

Ominous Wind in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeGhost
Power55
Energy33
Animation Duration2.5s
Damage Window2.0s - 2.3s
DPS22 Damage per second
DPE1.67 Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

GhostShadow Sneak50333.0s16.67
GhostShadow Punch35331.5s23.33
GhostOminous Wind55332.5s22
GhostShadow Ball100503.0s33.33
GhostNight Shade60502.5s24
GhostShadow Bone85503.0s28.33
GhostShadow Force1401002.0s70
GhostPoltergeist1401003.5s40
GhostSpirit Shackle70332.5s28
GhostMoongeist Beam2301003.0s76.67

Ominous Wind in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypeGhost
Power45
Energy45
DPE1 Damage per Energy
TagsGeneralBoost

Special effects

Special effectsSpecial

Ominous Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
  • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

GhostShadow SneakGeneral1.57550
GhostShadow PunchSpam / Bait1.575535
GhostOminous WindGeneralBoost
Special effectsSpecial

Ominous Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

  • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
  • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
14545
GhostShadow BallGeneral1.89050
GhostNight ShadeGeneral1.567045
GhostShadow BoneGeneralDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Shadow Bone has a 20.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
1.788045
GhostShadow ForceNuke1.8512065
GhostPoltergeistNuke215075
GhostSpirit ShackleSpam / BaitDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Spirit Shackle has a 33.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
1.255040
GhostMoongeist BeamNuke2.0813565

Strongest Pokémon with Ominous Wind

1.Giratina (Origin Forme) (Origin)Giratina (Origin Forme)DragonDragon TailGhostOminous Wind11.9813.06344.521,219s42
2.Shadow Drifblim (Shadow)Shadow DrifblimGhostHexGhostOminous Wind10.0411.86159.151,466s90
3.Shadow Dusknoir (Shadow)Shadow DusknoirGhostHexGhostOminous Wind9.4211.07154.521,561s93
4.Hisuian Braviary (Hisuian)Hisuian BraviaryFlyingAir SlashGhostOminous Wind9.0210.4166.271,627s87
5.DrifblimDrifblimGhostHexGhostOminous Wind8.7410.06162.021,680s89
6.Shadow Xatu (Shadow)Shadow XatuFlyingAir SlashGhostOminous Wind8.4810.63103.441,744s139
7.Fan Rotom (Fan)Fan RotomFlyingAir SlashGhostOminous Wind8.419.71152.371,747s94
8.DusknoirDusknoirGhostHexGhostOminous Wind8.189.37157.041,794s92
9.Shadow Misdreavus (Shadow)Shadow MisdreavusGhostHexGhostOminous Wind8.1610.09104.931,810s137
10.SpiritombSpiritombDarkSucker PunchGhostOminous Wind8.119.43141.661,811s102

Best Great League Pokémon with Ominous Wind

Great League

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Ominous Wind

Ultra League
533.Fan Rotom (Fan)Fan Rotom71.4GhostAstonishElectricThunderboltGhostOminous Wind
706.RotomRotom62.7GhostAstonishElectricThunderboltGhostOminous Wind

Best Master League Pokémon with Ominous Wind

Master League
111.Giratina (Origin Forme) (Origin)Giratina (Origin Forme)75.4DragonDragon TailGhostShadow BallGhostOminous Wind

Mega and Primal Pokémon that boost Ominous Wind

All Pokémon that can learn Ominous Wind

42GolbatGolbatGhostOminous WindReleasedLegacy
42Shadow Golbat (Shadow)Shadow GolbatGhostOminous WindReleasedLegacy
92GastlyGastlyGhostOminous WindReleasedLegacy
92Shadow Gastly (Shadow)Shadow GastlyGhostOminous WindReleasedLegacy
178XatuXatuGhostOminous WindReleasedStandard learnset
178Shadow Xatu (Shadow)Shadow XatuGhostOminous WindReleasedStandard learnset
200MisdreavusMisdreavusGhostOminous WindReleasedStandard learnset
200Shadow Misdreavus (Shadow)Shadow MisdreavusGhostOminous WindReleasedStandard learnset
284MasquerainMasquerainGhostOminous WindReleasedStandard learnset
353ShuppetShuppetGhostOminous WindReleasedStandard learnset

Ominous Wind FAQ

How does Ominous Wind compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Ominous Wind has lower move-only DPS compared with Moongeist Beam: 22 versus 76.67. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Ominous Wind deals less damage per energy compared with Moongeist Beam (1 versus 2.08 DPE), and costs less energy (45 versus 65). Higher DPE uses energy more efficiently; a lower cost lets you reach the attack sooner.

Alternatives have the same type and attack category and at least one released Pokémon that learns them. The raid comparison uses the alternative with the highest move-only DPS; the PvP comparison uses the highest DPT for Fast Attacks or DPE for Charged Attacks. Stats alone do not account for buffs, debuffs, typing, or the other moves a Pokémon can learn.

How are the best PvP users selected?

These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

How are the strongest Pokémon with Ominous Wind ranked?

Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

How are tiers assigned?

Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Ominous Wind?

The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Ominous Wind damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

What does the complete learnset list include?

It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Ominous Wind, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.