Lick + Sludge Bomb
The best Poison-type moveset for Gastly is Lick and Sludge Bomb (6.63 DPS, 33.4 TDO). In raids, Gastly ranks #178 among Poison-type attackers (F Tier).
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Gastly is a Ghost- and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Gastly has a maximum CP of 1,390. It is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Gastly is Lick and Sludge Bomb.
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Gastly takes increased damage from:
Dark160.0%
Ghost160.0%
Ground160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Gastly takes reduced damage from:
Fighting24.4%
Bug39.1%
Normal39.1%
Poison39.1%
Fairy62.5%
Grass62.5%
| 1. | Lick | Ominous Wind | 4.60 | 6.88 | 34.7 |
| 2. | Lick |  Dark Pulse | 4.44 | 6.63 | 33.4 |
| 3. | Lick | Sludge Bomb | 4.44 | 6.63 | 33.4 |
| 4. | Lick | Night Shade | 4.44 | 6.63 | 33.4 |
| 5. | Sucker Punch | Ominous Wind | 4.00 | 5.98 | 30.1 |
| 6. | Sucker Punch | Dark Pulse | 3.81 | 5.69 | 28.7 |
| 7. | Sucker Punch | Sludge Bomb | 3.81 | 5.69 | 28.7 |
| 8. | Sucker Punch | Night Shade | 3.81 | 5.69 | 28.7 |
Sucker Punch *
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0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.1s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Lick560.5s| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Astonish7131.0s| Damage | 7 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 12 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
Dark Pulse80503.0s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Night Shade60502.5s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.4s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Ominous Wind *55332.5s| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialOminous Wind has a 10.0% chance to:
Sludge Bomb85502.5s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Gastly's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Gastly's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Gastly has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
At level 50, Gastly can reach 1,390 CP. The raid CP range is 649 to 702 without a weather boost or 812 to 878 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 487 to 527 CP.
 Max CP | 1390 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 487 CP - 527 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 649 CP - 702 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 649 CP - 702 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 812 CP - 878 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Gastly Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 CP | 2 | 54 CP | 3 | 91 CP |
| 4 | 128 CP | 5 | 165 CP | 6 | 202 CP |
| 7 | 240 CP | 8 | 277 CP | 9 | 314 CP |
| 10 | 351 CP | 11 | 386 CP | 12 | 421 CP |
| 13 | 456 CP | 14 | 491 CP | 15 | 527 CP |
| 16 | 562 CP | 17 | 597 CP | 18 | 632 CP |
| 19 | 667 CP | 20 | 702 CP | 21 | 737 CP |
| 22 | 772 CP | 23 | 808 CP | 24 | 843 CP |
| 25 | 878 CP | 26 | 913 CP | 27 | 948 CP |
| 28 | 983 CP | 29 | 1018 CP | 30 | 1054 CP |
| 31 | 1071 CP | 32 | 1089 CP | 33 | 1106 CP |
| 34 | 1124 CP | 35 | 1141 CP | 36 | 1159 CP |
| 37 | 1176 CP | 38 | 1194 CP | 39 | 1212 CP |
| 40 | 1229 CP | 41 | 1245 CP | 42 | 1260 CP |
| 43 | 1276 CP | 44 | 1292 CP | 45 | 1308 CP |
| 46 | 1324 CP | 47 | 1340 CP | 48 | 1357 CP |
| 49 | 1373 CP | 50 | 1390 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Gastly's Ghost and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Gastly.
Ghost PoisonMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #92 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  15 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Gastly |
|  Haunter |
| Haunter |
|  Gengar |
| Gengar |
|  Mega Gengar |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Gastly in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Gastly
Haunter
Gengar
Dynamax Gastly
Dynamax Haunter
Dynamax Gengar
Gigantamax Gengar
Mega Gengar
Shadow Gastly
Shadow Haunter
Shadow GengarThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  | |
| 0.64 m | 0.65 m | 1.3 m | 1.95 m | 2.6 m |
Gastly's height ranges from 0.637 m to 2.6 m, with the average being 1.3 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.637 m2′01″ | 0.65 m2′02″ |
| XS | 0.65 m2′02″ | 0.975 m3′02″ |
| M | 0.975 m3′02″ | 1.625 m5′04″ |
| XL | 1.625 m5′04″ | 1.95 m6′05″ |
| XXL | 1.95 m6′05″ | 2.6 m8′06″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Gastly Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Gastly from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Gastly in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Gastly. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Almost invisible, this gaseous POKéMON cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice. |
| Yellow | Said to appear in decrepit, deserted buildings. It has no real shape as it appears to be made of a gas. |
| Gold | With its gas-like body, it can sneak into any place it desires. However, it can be blown away by wind. |
| Silver | Its thin body is made of gas. It can envelop an opponent of any size and cause suffocation. |
| Crystal | It wraps its op ponent in its gas- like body, slowly weakening its prey by poisoning it through the skin. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | GASTLY is largely composed of gaseous matter. When exposed to a strong wind, the gaseous body quickly dwindles away. Groups of this POKéMON cluster under the eaves of houses to escape the ravages of wind. |
| Emerald | When exposed to a strong wind, a GASTLY’s gaseous body quickly dwindles away. They cluster under the eaves of houses to escape the ravages of wind. |
| FireRed | A being that exists as a thin gas. It can topple an Indian elephant by enveloping the prey in two seconds. |
| LeafGreen | Almost invisible, this gaseous POKéMON cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice. |
| Diamond | This Pokémon’s body is 95% made up of gases, which are blown away by strong gusts of wind. |
| Pearl | A Pokémon born from poison gases. It defeats even the largest foes by enveloping them in gas. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison. |
| HeartGold | With its gas-like body, it can sneak into any place it desires. However, it can be blown away by wind. |
| SoulSilver | Its body is made of gas. Despite lacking substance, it can envelop an opponent of any size and cause suffocation. |
| X | Its body is made of gas. Despite lacking substance, it can envelop an opponent of any size and cause suffocation. |
| Y | Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | Gastly is largely composed of gaseous matter. When exposed to a strong wind, the gaseous body quickly dwindles away. Groups of this Pokémon cluster under the eaves of houses to escape the ravages of wind. |
| Sun | Should a strange light be seen flickering in an abandoned building, Gastly is lurking there. |
| Moon | Although Gastly is barely visible, when it’s near, a faint sweet smell lingers. |
| Ultra Sun | It’s said that gas emanating from a graveyard was possessed by the grievances of the deceased and thus became a Pokémon. |
| Ultra Moon | Poisonous gas comprises 95% of its body. It’s said that the remaining 5% is made up of the souls of those who died from the gas. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Said to appear in decrepit, deserted buildings. It has no real shape, as it appears to be made of a gas. |
| Sword | Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison. |
| Shield | With its gas-like body, it can sneak into any place it desires. However, it can be blown away by wind. |
| Legends: Arceus | Gaseous and completely impalpable. Also highly dangerous— inhaling part of its poisonous body will cause one to faint instantly. |
The best moves for Gastly in Pokémon GO are Lick and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.63 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 33.4.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fairy, Grass, Bug, Normal, Poison, and Fighting-type moves.
Gastly’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,229 CP and 1,390 CP at Level 50.
Gastly can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Gastly can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Gastly: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, Mega Chandelure, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Victreebel.
0 Candy if traded
Regular Gastly
Shiny Gastly
