Ghost Pokemon have been around ever since the release of the First Generation games, and while there were only three Pokemon of this type back then, they were very memorable and have become fan favorites over the years.
Nowadays, Ghost Pokemon have become much more widespread and are commonly used to battle against Psychic types so knowing which ones to use and when can often make a difference between victory and defeat.
With that being said, let’s take a look at some of our picks of the best Ghost type Pokemon out there, here’s our top 20 picks.
1. Gengar
It only seems appropriate to begin this list with one of the first Ghost type Pokemon players encountered on their Pokemon journeys, Gengar. This Ghost/Poison type Pokemon was introduced way back in Generation One and is a favorite of many fans out there.
Gengar comes with a total of 297 stats. Its most vital stat by far is its Speed at 110 with its other stats being spread out at around 60 points. An exception to this is its Special Attack and Special Defense which carry a value of 1.
Admittedly, Gengar doesn’t have the best stats, however, its main advantage is its type which makes it immune to Normal and Fighting moves and its Mega Evolution. Once Gengar Mega evolves, its Speed increases to 130 and its Special Attack goes up to 170 which is more than enough to land Gengar on our list.
2. Marshadow
Next up we have Marshadow, a Mythical Ghost/Fighting type that made its debut appearance in Generation Seven. Ghost Pokemon have a reputation for being scary, and rightfully so, however, if you take a look at Marshadow, you can’t help but think this little bundle of darkness is cute. Unfortunately, not many get to lay their eyes on Marshadow due to it spending most of its time hiding in the shadows.
Like many Mythical Pokemon, Marshadow has a total base stat value of 600, with its highest stats being Attack and Speed, each at 125 points respectively. The rest of its stats are more or less evenly spread with a value between 80 and 90 points.
Marshadow has a varied move set that it can utilize in combat, too varied to list here. That combined with its high Attack and Speed rating makes Marshadow one of the most powerful Ghost type Pokemon out there.
3. Chandelure
Chandelure is a Ghost/Fire type Pokemon that was added to the Pokedex in the Fifth Generation. True to its name and its type, this evolution of Lampent bears the appearance of a spooky chandelier with purple flames emitting from it.
When it comes to stats, Chandelure has a total base stat value of 520, its best stat being its Special Attack of 145, followed by Special Defense and Defense at 90. Its weakest stat by far is its Attack of 55, followed by its HP at 60.
Chandelure is capable of learning many moves with most notable among them being Flamethrower and Shadow Ball. Overall, Chandelure is an excellent offensive Pokemon with its only downside within that role being its less than average Speed. It is definitely an excellent sweeper Pokemon and a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
4. Cursola
Cursola is one of the relatively newer Pokemon to appear on our list, being introduced to the franchise in Generation Eight. This pure Ghost type Pokemon is an evolved form of Galarian Corsola and occurs once the Corsola reachers level 38.
Known as the coral Pokemon, Cursola comes with 510 base stats. Its best stat is by far its Special Attack with a value of 145, followed by Special Defense at 130. Its weakest stat is its Speed with a value of only 30.
Due to climate changes in Galar, most of its coral reef has been wiped out, along with the Corsola Pokemon. However, the souls of those Corsolas survived and took on a new shape, giving us the Cursola that we know today.
5. Mimikyu
Coming in at number five we have Mimikyu, a Ghost/Fairy type Pokemon introduced in Generation Seven. Mimikyu is usually seen in a form of an old ragdoll which it uses to attract its prey as well as a way to drive off potential predators, not many have seen its true form. However, it is widely believed that those who manage to glance at what hides under its disguise will meet their end in their sleep.
When it comes to stats, Mimikyu has a total base stats value of 476, with its most powerful stat being its Special Defense of 105, followed by its Speed at 96 and Attack at 90. Its lowest stat is its Special Attack with a value of 50.
Mimikyu doesn’t look like much at first glance, however, we all know that looks can be deceiving. Its main advantage comes from its dual type which allows it to learn a wide variety of moves that are effective on various other Pokemon types. Furthermore, its disguise allows it to absorb an attack at the cost of only one-eighth of its HP, regardless of the attack’s actual strength.
6. Shedinja
Shedinja is a Ghost/Bug type Pokemon that made its debut appearance in the Third Generation. It evolves from Nincada, however, in a rather specific way. Namely, Shedinja is born out of Nincada’s remains once the Nincada evolves into Ninjask.
In terms of stats, there is nothing really impressive that Shedinja brings to the table with an overall base stats score of 236, its best stat being Attack with a value of 90, and most of its other stats being distributed more or less equally at around 40 points.
Shedinja’s main advantage and the reason why it makes an appearance on this list is its unique ability called Wonder Guard. This ability allows Shedinja to negate any damage done to it unless it is a move that is Super Effective against it. However, this is counterbalanced by the fact that Shedinja only has 1 HP, so whatever attack does manage to go through, will end in a K.O.
7. Aegislash
Aegislash is a Ghost/Steel type Pokemon that was added to the Pokedex in Generation Six with the release of Pokemon X and Y back n 2013. This Royal Sword Pokemon is an evolved form of Doublade that occurs with the use of a Dusk Stone.
Aegislash comes with a total stats value of 322, however, its best stat depends on whether it assumes Blade Forme or Shield Forme. In Blade Forme, Aegislash sacrifices its defensive capabilities in order to raise its Attack and vice versa, making either Attack or Defense its strongest stat with a value of 150.
The ability to switch from attack to defense on the fly makes Aegislash a very dangerous opponent to tackle and a very strong Pokemon who excels in both offense and defense. This combined with its unique abilities such as King’s Shield makes it a Ghost type worthy of being included on this list.
8. Runerigus
Runerigus was introduced in Generation Eight and while it may not be the scariest entry on this list, it is probably the weirdest, at least in terms of appearance. This Ghost/Ground type Pokemon is an evolved form of Galarian Yamask. It is believed that Runerigus came to be when an evil spirit possed a stone slab that was engraved with magical runes and that the Pokemon is able to project whatever horrible images depicted on the slabs to anyone who comes in contact with it.
Runerigus brings a total of 483 base stats to the table, and its highest stats are Defense at 145 followed by Special Defense at 105, which makes it an excellent defensive choice. Its Attack of 95 is also nothing to sneeze at, however, it’s not just its stats alone that net it a spot on this list.
In terms of abilities, Runerigus comes with a wide variety, however, one that is definitely worth mentioning is called Wandering Spirit which allows it to swap its abilities with those of an opponent. This is an excellent way to throw a monkey wrench into your opponent’s strategy, and if used properly, it can make Runerigus a force to be reckoned with.
9. Dusknoir
Dusknoir made its debut appearance with the release of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, also known as the Fourth Generation. This pure Ghost type is an evolved form of Dusclops and is known as the gripper Pokemon due to it trapping humans and other Pokemon within itself in order to take them to the Spirit World, however, it is not known whether it acts on its own accord or is just following orders from the Spirit World.
Dusknoir has a total base stats value of 525 and is considered to be an excellent defender due to its highest stats being its Defense and Special Defense, each at 135 points respectively. Its other stats are nothing worth bragging about, especially its Speed, however, this works in Dusknoirs favor.
Dusknoir can use an ability called Trick Room, which allows the Pokemon with a lower Speed stat to make the first move. This paired with its decent attack and high defense can make it a tricky opponent to fight against if the player is caught off guard.
10. Hoopa
Hoopa is a Ghost/Psychic Mythical Pokemon that was first introduced in Generation Six. Hoopa already made appeared on our best Psychic Pokemon list so appearing here as well is a testimony of how powerful this Pokemon actually is.
Hoopa comes with a base stat value of 600 which can increase to 680 once it assumes its Hoopa Unbound Form which occurs when using the Prison Bottle. Its best stats are Sits Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed.
Hoopa can learn a wide variety of abilities among which are Confusion, Psybeam, Dark Pulse, and Psychic.
11. Palossand
With the release of the Seventh Generation Pokemon games, Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, we have gotten the first glance at Polassand, a Ghost/Ground type Pokemon and an evolved form of Sandygast that occurs once Sandygast reaches level 42.
Palossand bears the appearance of a sandcastle that has somehow sprung to life and is often referred to as the Beach Nightmare capable of capturing and consuming humans inside of its sandy body until nothing but bones remain.
When it comes to stats, Palossand has a total base stats value of 480. Its best stat is its Defense of 110, and most of its other stats are somewhat evenly distributed with Speed being the only exception, with a value of 35.
Overall, Pallosand is a decent all-around option with a wide variety of moves, especially useful against Fighting type Pokemon.
12. Froslass
Froslass is a Ghost/Ice Pokemon that was added to the Pokedex in the Fourth Generation and one of the final forms of Snorunt alongside Glalie. It is said that this Pokemon preys on young handsome men, and enjoys freezing them and putting them up for display. Froslass evolves from a female Snorunt once it is exposed to a Dawn Stone.
This Pokemon comes with a total base stat value of 480. Its Speed of 110 is its best stat, with other stats being more or less equally balanced which makes Froslass a well-rounded Pokemon across the board.
Due to its rare dual type, Froslass can learn a wide variety of abilities. Moves such as spikes can be used in advance to prepare the battlefield, Blizzard can target multiple opponents at once, and its Ghost-type moves such as Shadow Ball and Hex make it a very dangerous opponent to go up against.
13. Cofagrigus
Cofagrigus is an evolved form of Yamask that occurs once Yamask reaches level 34. This pure Ghost type Pokemon was introduced in Generation Five and according to ancient legends, Cofagrigus is capable of sealing humans in their bodies, turning them into mummies in the process.
Stats-wise, Cofargrigus has a total of 483 base stats points. Its strongest stat by far is its Defense at 145, followed by its Special Defense at 105 and Special Attack at 95. The rest of its stats are low in comparison.
Just like Dusknoir, Cofagrigus is capable of learning the Trick Room ability, which means that its low Speed stat works in its favor allowing it to almost always make the first move.
14. Polteageist
Polteageist is another pure Ghost type and an evolved form of Sinistea. This evolution only occurs when Sinistea is exposed to either a Cracked Pot or a Chipped pot, and depending on the item, the Polteageist can either have the Phony Form or the Antique Form.
When it comes to stats, Polteageist has a total of 508 base stat points. Its most vital stats are its SPecail Attack and Special Defense, with a value of 134 and 114 respectively. Its other stats are almost equally balanced across the board.
Polteageist can learn a wide variety of moves among which are Shadow Ball, Astonish, Shell Smash, and Curse.
15. Gastly
Coming in at number fifteen, we have another blast from the past, Gastly. This Ghost/Poison type was introduced back in Generation One and evolves into Haunter once it reaches level 25. Gastly bears the appearance of a black spherical Pokemon, however, more than 95% of its body consists of poisonous gas while the rest of it is believed to be made out of souls.
Compared to other entries on this list, Gastly has a low base stats value of only 310. Its strongest stats are its Special Attack at 100, followed by its Speed at 80 which makes Gastly a decent offensive Pokemon. The rest of its stats are low and equally valued at around 30.
Overall, Gastly isn’t really the best option out there if you are looking for pure power, however, it is such an iconic Pokemon from the First Generation that we felt we must include it.
16. Mismagius
Mismagius is a pure Ghost type Pokemon from Generation Four and an evolved form of Misdreavus. This evolution only occurs when Misdreavus is exposed to a Dusk Stone. This Pokemon bears the resemblance of a ghastly witch and is believed to be capable of causing happiness or utter chaos wherever it appears.
Mismagius has a total base stat value of 495. Its Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed all have the value of 105, while the rest of its stats carry the value of 60. With stats such as these and a wide variety of moves such as Aerial Ace, Dazzling Gleam, Dark Pulse, and Psychic, Mismagius is always a welcome addition to any team.
17. Haunter
Next up we have Haunter, a Ghost/Poison type Pokemon and one of the original three Ghosts who were introduced in Generation One alongside Gastly and Gengar.
Haunter is a Pokemon who is afraid of light so it can usually be found around dark places such as caves and is known to haunt people and beckon them to come closer in order to lick them with its poisonous tongue in an effort to deliver a painful death.
In terms of stats, Haunter has a total base value of 405 and its highest stats are its Special Attack and Speed valued at 115 and 95 points respectively.
Those two stats, combined with its Levitate ability make it an excellent addition to any team.
18. Dragapult
Dragapult is a Ghost/Dragon type pseudo-legendary Pokemon that made its first appearance in Generation Eight. Dragapult is an evolved form of Drakloak and a final evolution of Dreepy. Its type combination is so rare that it is only shared by a single other Pokemon, Giratina.
Similar to many legendary Pokemon, Dragapult comes with a base stat value of 600, and its Speed of 142, Attack of 120, and Special Attack of 100 can rarely be matched. This makes Dragapult an excellent offensive Pokemon, however, its Defense and other stats are nothing to sneeze at either.
Dragapult comes with a wide array of abilities among which are Psychic Fangs, Dragon Darts, and Sucker Punch which can be used to effectively take down enemies.
19. Giratina
Nearing the end of our list we have Giratina, a Ghost/Dragon type Legendary Pokemon and a favorite of many. Giratina was introduced in Generation Four and has access to two forms, Altered Forme and Origin Forme. Giratina is the only Ghost/Dragon type alongside Dragapult and a member of the creation trio of Sinnoh along with Dialga and Palkia.
As a Legendary Pokemon, Giratina has a base stats value of 680, however its stats are distributed differently depending on the form that Giratina assumes. In its Altered Forme, Giratina is a great defensive option, while its Origin FOrme is more of an Offensive option.
All in all, Giratina is an excellent Pokemon and a fierce opponent. With its two different forms, a wide variety of moves, great stats and let’s face it, awesome appearance, it is no wonder that it has managed to capture the hearts of so many trainers.
20. Shadow Rider Calyrex
Last but most certainly not least we have Shadow Rider Calyrex, a Ghost/Psychic Legendary Pokemon, and one of the forms of Calyrex alongside Ice Rider Calyrex.Shadow Rider Calyrex comes into existence only when Reins of Unity are used on Calyrex and Spectrier. It is worth noting that there is no way to possess Shadow Rider Calyrex and Ice Rider Calyrex at the same time.
Shadow Rider Calyrex comes with a total base stats value of 680. Its best stat by far is its Special Attack at 165, followed by its Speed at 150. Its other stats are also decent, however, it is the two that we already mentioned that make it a fearsome fighter on the battlefield.
Shadow Rider Calyrex can learn a wide variety of abilities such as Unnerve which prevents opponents from consuming berries, and Grim Neigh, which further increases the power of its Special Attack every time Shadow Rider Calyrex knocks out an enemy Pokemon.
