Ghost (type)

The Ghost type (Japanese: ゴーストタイプ Ghost type) is one of the eighteen types. Ghost-type moves are super effective against Ghost- and , while Ghost-type Pokémon are weak to - and Ghost-type moves.
==Battle properties==
Note: Type effectiveness multipliers may vary in other outside the core series.
* In Generation I only, Ghost-type moves had no effect on Pokémon.
* and types were introduced in Generation II.
* In Generations II-, Ghost-type moves were not very effective against Pokémon.
===Additional effects===
If the user has the Ability or , or the target is under the effect of the moves or , - and moves will deal ×1 damage to Ghost-type .
The move , introduced in Generation II, functions differently when used by a Ghost-type Pokémon.
From Generation VI onwards, Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to effects that prevent recall or escape (such as and ), and they are also guaranteed to flee from any wild battle regardless of .
The move , introduced in Generation VI, adds the Ghost type to the target's types.
In Generation I only, Ghost-type Pokémon cannot be by , and are affected by , , , , and , despite these moves being Normal- and Fighting-type, which the Ghost type is normally immune to.
In Generations and only, Ghost-type Pokémon are immune to .
==Pokémon==
As of Generation IX, or % of all Pokémon are Ghost-type (counting those that are Ghost-type in at least one of their forms, including regional forms), making it the third rarest type among Pokémon after and before and .
The Pokémon below are listed by their current types. have had their types changed.
===Pure Ghost-type Pokémon===
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# 		Name
0200		
0222		Galarian Form
0353		
0354		
0354		Mega
0355		
0356		
0429		
0477		
0562		
0563		
0854		
0855		
0864		
0897		
0971		
0972		
0999		
0999		
===Half Ghost-type Pokémon===
====Primary Ghost-type Pokémon====
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# 		Name 	Type 1	Type 2
0092		 	 	
0093		 	 	
0094		 	 	
0094		Mega 	 	
0094		Gigantamax	 	
0425		 	 	
0426		 	 	
0442		 	 	
0487		 	 	
0487		 	 	
0607		 	 	
0608		 	 	
0609		 	 	
0708		 	 	
0709		 	 	
0710		 	 	
0711		 	 	
0741		 	 	
0769		 	 	
0770		 	 	
0778		 	 	
0781		 	 	
0987		 	 	
====Secondary Ghost-type Pokémon====
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# 		Name 	Type 1	Type 2
0105		Alolan form 	 	
0157		Hisuian Form 	 	
0292		 	 	
0302		 	 	
0302		Mega 	 	
0478		 	 	
0479		 	 	
0562		Galarian Form	 	
0570		Hisuian Form 	 	
0571		Hisuian Form 	 	
0592		 	 	
0593		 	 	
0622		 	 	
0623		 	 	
0679		 	 	
0680		 	 	
0681		 	 	
0681		 	 	
0720		 	 	
0724		 	 	
0792		 	 	
0800		 	 	
0802		 	 	
0806		 	 	
0867		 	 	
0885		 	 	
0886		 	 	
0887		 	 	
0898		 	 	
0902		 	 	
0911		 	 	
0937		 	 	
0946		 	 	
0947		 	 	
0979		 	 	
1000		 	 	
1012		 	 	
1013		 	 	
1025		 	 	
===Changed types===
These Ghost-type have had their types changed.
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# 		Name	Original types	Original types	Original types	New types	New types	New types
0479		 	Gen IV 	Electric 	Ghost 	Gen V+ 	 	
0479		 	Gen IV 	Electric 	Ghost 	Gen V+ 	 	
0479		 	Gen IV 	Electric 	Ghost 	Gen V+ 	 	
0479		 	Gen IV 	Electric 	Ghost 	Gen V+ 	 	
0479		 	Gen IV 	Electric 	Ghost 	Gen V+ 	 	
==Non-Pokémon opponents==
Some opponents featured in Pokéstar Studios in can be battled like Pokémon and they have designated Pokémon types.
==Moves==
As of Generation IX, there are 34 Ghost-type moves, which makes up 3.64% of all moves (excluding those that are Ghost-type only under certain circumstances), causing it to tie with as the 4th rarest type among moves after and before .
Prior to changes in Generation IV, all damaging Ghost-type moves were physical, but they may now also be special depending on the attack.
 have had their types changed.
===Changed types===
The following Ghost-type moves have had their types changed.
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Move	Original type	Original type	New type	New type
 	 	 	 	
==Abilities==
===Interacting with the Ghost type===
A Pokémon with or will become a Ghost-type Pokémon if it uses a Ghost-type move. A Pokémon with , , , or will become a Ghost-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Ghost-type move, is sent out against a Ghost-type opponent, is holding a Ghost Memory, or is holding a Spooky Plate or Ghostium Z.
Since Generation VI, Ghost-type Pokémon are also immune to , , and .
Gen 	Ability 	Description
 	 	The Pokémon ignores changes to opponents' evasiveness, its accuracy can't be lowered, and it can hit Ghost types with Normal- and Fighting-type moves.
 	 	The Pokémon's pure salt protects it from status conditions and halves the damage taken from Ghost-type moves.
 	 	The Pokémon gets scared when hit by a Dark-, Ghost-, or Bug-type attack or if intimidated, which boosts its Speed stat.
 	 	The Pokémon can hit Ghost-type Pokémon with Normal- and Fighting-type moves. It is also unaffected by Intimidate.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.	All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.	All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.
===Exclusive Abilities===
Only Ghost-type Pokémon have these Abilities. This does not include signature Abilities.
Gen 	Ability 	Description
 	 	When hit by a move that makes direct contact, the Pokémon and the attacker will faint after three turns unless they switch out of battle.
 	 	May disable a move that has dealt damage to the Pokémon.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.	All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.	All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.
==Items==
 	Name 	Description
 	Ghost Gem 	A gem with a spectral essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Ghost-type move one time.
 	Ghost Memory 	A memory disc that contains Ghost-type data. It changes the type of the holder if held by .
 	Ghost Tera Shard 	On rare occasions, these shards form when a Pokémon falls in battle and its Tera Jewel shatters.
 	Ghostium Z 	This is a crystallized form of Z-Power. It upgrades Ghost-type moves to Z-Moves.
 	Griseous Orb 	A shining gem to be held by . It boosts the power of Giratina’s - and Ghost-type moves.
 	Kasib Berry 	If a Pokémon holding this Berry is hit with a supereffective Ghost-type move, the power of that move will be weakened.
 	Spell Tag 	An item to be held by a Pokémon. It's a sinister, eerie tag that boosts the power of the holder's Ghost-type moves.
 	Spooky Plate 	An item to be held by a Pokémon. This stone tablet is imbued with the essence of ghosts and boosts the power of the holder’s Ghost-type moves.
All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.	All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.	All details are accurate to Generation IX games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.
===Cram-o-matic===
	Name
	Adrenaline Orb
	Cleanse Tag
	Custap Berry
	Dusk Stone
	Mago Berry
	Odd Incense
	Reaper Cloth
	
==Notable Ghost-type Trainers==
Gen	Trainer 	Title 	Location
 	Agatha 	Elite Four 	Indigo Plateau
 	Morty 	Gym Leader 	Ecruteak Gym
 	Phoebe 	Elite Four 	Hoenn Pokémon League
 	Fantina 	Gym Leader 	Hearthome Gym
 	Shauntal	Elite Four 	Unova Pokémon League
 	Acerola 	Trial CaptainElite Four	Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)Alola Pokémon League
 	Allister	Gym Leader 	Stow-on-Side Stadium
 	Ryme 	Gym Leader 	Montenevera Gym
==Icons==
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==Statistical averages==
===Overall===
===Fully evolved===
==In spin-off games==
===Pokémon Sleep===
Unlike in the core series games, in , each Pokémon can only have one type, which determines the kind of Berry that the Pokémon will gather for to feed on. Ghost-type Pokémon will gather Bluk Berries, and typically have the Dozing sleep type.
The following is a list of Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep.
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# 	Pokémon	Name	
0092	 	 	Dozing
0093	 	 	Dozing
0094	 	 	Dozing
0353	 	 	Dozing
0354	 	 	Dozing
0425	 	 	Dozing
0426	 	 	Dozing
0778	 	 	Dozing
0911	 	 	Dozing
==In the TCG==
Due to the decreased amount of types in the TCG compared to the game series, Ghost-type Pokémon fall under the .
Psychic-type Pokémon in the TCG are generally weak to and other Psychic Pokémon, with resistances to and . Psychic-type Pokémon are strong against (until ), and Pokémon, whilst , , and Pokémon can resist this type.
==Trivia==
* Generations VIII and IX introduced the most Ghost-type of any generation, with thirteen. Generation II introduced the fewest Ghost-type Pokémon, with only one, .
** Despite being introduced in Generation I, there were no pure Ghost-type Pokémon until Generation II introduced Misdreavus.
* Generation VII introduced the most Ghost-type moves of any generation, with eight. Generation V introduced the fewest Ghost-type moves, with only one, .
* In Generation I, Ghost-type moves have no effect on Pokémon, though an abundance of evidence suggests that this may have been an error. Multiple sources mention that Ghost-type moves are super effective on Psychic-type Pokémon: official strategy guides published by Nintendo, two episodes of (The Tower of Terror and Haunter versus Kadabra), and even the games themselves, where a Pokémon Trainer in the Saffron Gym mentions that Psychic-type Pokémon "only fear s and Ghosts" (though the reference to Ghost-type Pokémon was removed in ). This was corrected in Generation II to make Ghost-type moves actually be super effective against Psychic-type Pokémon.
* The Ghost type is the only type which is immune to two types: and .
** It is also the only type to have ever been ineffective against two types: Normal and Psychic in Generation I.
** Ghost and Normal are the only two types to be immune to each other.
* As of Generation VI, Ghost is tied with for being the least resisted type.
* While the Ghost-type has an immunity to moves, several damaging moves that display as Normal-type can affect them, including (whose actual type varies) and (which inflicts typeless damage from Generation II onward).
* In the games, most Ghost-type Pokémon can walk through "walls" (some dungeons have cliffs, holes, or other equivalents), although doing so rapidly depletes their Belly meter. This is a reference to how ghosts are often depicted as being able to phase through objects.
** Despite not being Ghost-type, is also able to walk through walls.
* Starting in Generation VI, it is not possible for any Pokémon to possess a double resistance to Ghost. However, the Ability, introduced in , simulates a resistance to the Ghost type and a Pokémon that obtained it would basically have a double resistance to Ghost-type moves.
**The only Pokémon to have ever possessed a double resistance to the Ghost-type naturally were and , both of which are dual-type /.
* Kalos is the only region without a notable Ghost-type specialist.
* In Pokémon Conquest, Ghost-type Pokémon which are not part- or have are shown with an animation of physically passing through enemies, referencing the common belief that real-life ghosts can pass through solid objects. They cannot, however, pass through any other obstacle on the field in-game.
* Ghost- and Dark-type moves are super effective against the same types. As of Generation VI, the only difference between them is that Dark-type moves are not very effective on - or Pokémon while Ghost-type moves do not affect Normal-type Pokémon.
* All types that Ghost is weak to are the only types to be resisted by the Dark-type. Said types are, ironically, Ghost and Dark themselves.
* As shown in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, some Ghost-type Pokémon, despite their name, can still die. However, it also appears that many Ghost-type Pokémon, particularly ones who are more similar to traditional ghosts, are indeed immune to the ravages of time and can live on indefinitely.
* All Ghost-type moves are eligible to be used in Sky Battles.
* The Ghost type was the last type to have at least one Pokémon officially owned by in the animated series, following his capture of a in A Chilling Curse!.
* is the only type that has yet to be paired with Ghost.
* Ghost and share some characteristics. They both:
** originally had three Pokémon in Generation I, then gained only one more in Generation II.
** are the only types that are weak to themselves.
** have one type immune to them and one type resistant to them.
* Until The Isle of Armor and the introduction of , every Ghost-type move had 100% accuracy or could not miss.
* In Japanese, the Ghost type shares its name with , whose Japanese name is ゴースト Ghost.
==In other languages==
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