Gastly

🎯 Best Counters Against Gastly

Top Pokémon to use when battling Gastly in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
4	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
5	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
6	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
7	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
8	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
9	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
10	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041

📖 Complete Gastly Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Gastly (#092) is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,406 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Gastly has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Gastly in 2026.

📊 Gastly Stats Analysis

Gastly's Attack stat is 186 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Gastly to contribute meaningful damage.

With 67 Defense (Below Average) and 102 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 355. Trainers should be mindful of Gastly's limited bulk. Compared to other Ghost-type Pokémon, Gastly's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Gastly Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Gastly depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Lick (Fast) with Night Shade (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Gastly has 3 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Gastly has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Gastly PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Gastly can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ghost/Poison typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Poison, Bug-type threats while being weak to Ghost, Dark, Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Gastly faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Gastly Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Gastly's effectiveness depends on its typing and 186 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Gastly use Ghost, Dark-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Gastly in Pokémon GO

Gastly can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Gastly Evolution Guide

Gastly is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Gastly (#092) ← current
• Haunter (#093) — 25 Candy
• Gengar (#094) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Gastly in Pokémon GO

Shiny Gastly is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Gastly gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (812 - 878 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Gastly

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.