Pokémon Go is gaining popularity again, and it’s causing everyone to start investigating what type of Pokémon they should catch, train, and use in raids/battles. In this guide, we’re looking at Ghost Pokémon! We’re going to give you some quick stats about the type and the Pokémon to make sure you know what to look for and how to win.

Best Ghost Type Pokémon in Pokémon Go

Before we begin, we want to cover a few important things when reading over this list. Everything in the list below affects how we rank the best Pokémon, so you’ll want to glance over it at least once.

  • Pokémon Alterations: Some Pokémon can be altered into different versions, which significantly boosts them in such a way that it may put them at the top of a list, even if their standard version wouldn’t be there. Because of this, we’ve included a separate list with the best Altered Ghost-type Pokémon. Combination Types: Any Pokémon type can be mixed with any other type, which can cause some confusion in picking the best. These secondary types can change the recommended moveset, weaknesses, and other important stats like Max CP. Because of this, we have included a list of the best Ghost-exclusive Pokémon. The Algorithm: We determine our lists by getting the statistics of the ten Pokémon with the highest CP of their category. Then, we take the averages of their Max CP, Attack, Defense, and Stamina. The ranks are determined by which Pokémon has the best overall placement of those stats. We did it this way because it means you’re not just getting the highest CP, but instead, the strongest Pokémon ranked by balanced averages. The Lists for the Top Ghost Types: The list below provides you all the lists we’re providing in this guide for Ghost Pokémon. Top 10 Overall Ghost-type Top Three Exclusive Ghost-type Top Three Combination Ghost-type Strengths/Weaknesses: This list will provide you all weaknesses and strengths of Ghost-type Pokémon. Strong Weakness(es): None Weakness(es): Dark, Ghost Resistance(s): Bug, Poison Strong Resistance(s): Fighting, Normal

Top 10 Overall Ghost-type

  • #1: Giratina Max CP: 3820 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 187/225/284 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Shadow Claw Charge Attack: Dragon Claw #2: Chandelure Max CP: 4724 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 300/182/214 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Psycho Cut Charge Attack: Psystrike #3: Golurk Max CP: 3226 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 222/154/205 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Mud-Slap Charge Attack: Earth Power #4: Gengar Max CP: 3254 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 261/149/155 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Shadow Claw Charge Attack: Shadow Ball #5: Mismagius Max CP: 2957 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 211/187/155 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Hex Charge Attack: Shadow Ball #5: Dusknoir Max CP: 2700 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 180/254/128 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Hex Charge Attack: Psychic #7: Drifblim (Tied) Max CP: 2693 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 180/102/312 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Hex Charge Attack: Shadow Ball #7: Banette (Tied) Max CP: 2599 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 218/126/162 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Shadow Claw Charge Attack: Shadow Ball #9: Runergus (Tied) Max CP: 2570 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 163/237/151 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Astonish Charge Attack: Shadow Ball #9: Cofagrigus (Tied) Max CP: 2570 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 163/237/151 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Astonish Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

Top Three Exclusive Ghost-type

  • #1: Mismagius Max CP: 2957 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 211/187/155 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Hex Charge Attack: Shadow Ball #2: Dusknoir Max CP: 2700 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 180/254/128 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Hex Charge Attack: Psychic #3: Banette Max CP: 2599 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 218/126/162 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Shadow Claw Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

Top Three Altered Ghost-type

  • #1: Mega Gengar Max CP: 4902 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 349/155/199 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Lick Charge Attack: Shadow Ball #2: Origin Giratina Max CP: 4164 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 225/187/284 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Shadow Claw Charge Attack: Shadow Ball #2: Altered Giratina Max CP: 3820 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 187/225/284 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Shadow Calaw Charge Attack: Dragon Claw

If you have one of the Ghost Pokémon listed above, we suggest looking for raids and battles! Remember: with Ghost Pokémon, you want to avoid fighting their counters, primarily Ghost Pokémon. Check back for updates every season!

  • Top 10 Overall Ghost-type Top Three Exclusive Ghost-type Top Three Combination Ghost-type

  • Strong Weakness(es): None Weakness(es): Dark, Ghost Resistance(s): Bug, Poison Strong Resistance(s): Fighting, Normal

  • Max CP: 3820 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 187/225/284 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Shadow Claw Charge Attack: Dragon Claw

  • Fast Attack: Shadow Claw Charge Attack: Dragon Claw

  • Max CP: 4724 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 300/182/214 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Psycho Cut Charge Attack: Psystrike

  • Fast Attack: Psycho Cut Charge Attack: Psystrike

  • Max CP: 3226 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 222/154/205 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Mud-Slap Charge Attack: Earth Power

  • Fast Attack: Mud-Slap Charge Attack: Earth Power

  • Max CP: 3254 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 261/149/155 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Shadow Claw Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Fast Attack: Shadow Claw Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Max CP: 2957 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 211/187/155 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Hex Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Fast Attack: Hex Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Max CP: 2700 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 180/254/128 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Hex Charge Attack: Psychic

  • Fast Attack: Hex Charge Attack: Psychic

  • Max CP: 2693 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 180/102/312 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Hex Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Fast Attack: Hex Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Max CP: 2599 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 218/126/162 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Shadow Claw Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Fast Attack: Shadow Claw Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Max CP: 2570 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 163/237/151 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Astonish Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Fast Attack: Astonish Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Max CP: 4902 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 349/155/199 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Lick Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Fast Attack: Lick Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Max CP: 4164 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 225/187/284 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Shadow Claw Charge Attack: Shadow Ball

  • Max CP: 3820 Attack/Defense/Stamina: 187/225/284 Best Moveset Fast Attack: Shadow Calaw Charge Attack: Dragon Claw

  • Fast Attack: Shadow Calaw Charge Attack: Dragon Claw

Want to see the best of some other types? Check out our guides for the Best Grass Type Pokémon and Best Ice Type Pokemon!