Gastly Overview

Gastly is a Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon that was introduced in the first generation of games. It is a small, gaseous Pokémon that resembles a skull with a long, flowing tongue. Gastly is a relatively common Pokémon, and it can be found in a variety of habitats, including forests, caves, and graveyards.

Type: Ghost/Poison
Category: Gas Pokémon
Height: 1’3"
Weight: 0.2 lbs.
Abilities: Levitate

Gastly Encounter Rate

The encounter rate for Gastly varies depending on the location and the time of day. However, it is generally more common at night. Gastly’s encounter rate is highest in the following locations:

Cemeteries
Forests
Caves
Foggy areas

How to Increase Gastly Encounter Rate

There are a few things that you can do to increase your chances of encountering Gastly:

Use a Lure Module at a PokéStop in a location where Gastly is known to spawn.
Use a Incense while walking in an area where Gastly is known to spawn.
Play at night. Gastly is more common at night, so you are more likely to encounter it if you play during this time.
Check the Nearby tab in the Pokémon GO app to see if there are any Gastly nearby.

Gastly Evolution

Gastly evolves into Haunter at level 25, and then into Gengar at level 50.

Gastly Moveset

Gastly has a variety of moves that it can learn, including:

Fast Moves:

Shadow Claw
Lick

Charge Moves:

Night Shade
Shadow Ball
Sludge Bomb

Gastly Stats

Gastly has the following base stats:

HP: 30
Attack: 35
Defense: 30
Special Attack: 80
Special Defense: 35
Speed: 80

Gastly Weaknesses

Gastly is weak to the following types of moves:

Ground
Psychic
Ghost
Dark

Gastly Resistances

Gastly is resistant to the following types of moves:

Poison
Bug
Fighting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where can I find Gastly?
A: Gastly can be found in forests, caves, cemeteries, and foggy areas.

Q: What is the best way to increase my chances of encountering Gastly?
A: You can increase your chances of encountering Gastly by using a Lure Module or Incense at a PokéStop in a location where Gastly is known to spawn. You can also play at night, when Gastly is more common.

Q: What are Gastly’s evolutions?
A: Gastly evolves into Haunter at level 25, and then into Gengar at level 50.

Q: What are Gastly’s best moves?
A: Gastly’s best moves are Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball.

Q: What are Gastly’s weaknesses?
A: Gastly is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark-type moves.

Pokémon GO Gastly Shiny Odds

The chances of encountering a shiny Gastly in Pokémon GO are 1 in 450. This rate is increased to 1 in 60 during certain events, such as Community Days and Raid Hours.

Pokémon GO Gastly Best Moveset

Gastly, the Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon, has two viable movesets in Pokémon GO:

Moveset 1 (Offensive):

Fast Attack: Lick (Ghost)
Charged Attack: Shadow Ball (Ghost)
Second Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb (Poison)

This moveset maximizes Gastly’s Ghost-type offensive capabilities, allowing it to deal significant damage to Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon.

Moveset 2 (Defensive):

Fast Attack: Lick (Ghost)
Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb (Poison)
Second Charged Attack: Energy Ball (Grass)

This moveset gives Gastly more defensive coverage against Water and Ground-type Pokémon. Energy Ball also provides it with a secondary attack option for super effective damage against Water-types.

Recommended Moveset:

The optimal moveset for Gastly depends on your team’s needs. If you need an offensive Ghost-type attacker, opt for Moveset 1. If you prioritize survivability and versatility, Moveset 2 is a better choice.

How to Evolve Gastly in Pokémon GO

Catch a Gastly: Find a Gaslty in the wild or hatch it from an egg.
Power Up Gastly: Collect enough Gastly Candy (25) by catching more Gastly or walking with it as your Buddy Pokémon.
Evolve Gastly into Haunter: Use the Gastly Candy to evolve it into Haunter.
Power Up Haunter: Collect 100 Haunter Candy by catching more Haunter or walking with it as your Buddy Pokémon.
Trade Haunter: Trade Haunter with another player to trigger its evolution into Gengar.
Receive Gengar: If the trade is successful, you will receive a Gengar in return.

Pokémon GO Gastly Weaknesses

Gastly, the Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon, has two main weaknesses in Pokémon GO:

Psychic: Psychic-type attacks deal 2x damage to Gastly, making them highly effective.
Ghost: Ghost-type attacks also deal 2x damage to Gastly, making it vulnerable to its own type.

Pokémon GO Gastly Evolution: Gastly

Gastly, the Ghost- and Poison-type Pokémon, evolves into two powerful forms in Pokémon GO:

Haunter:

Level 25 Evolution
Ghost- and Poison-type
Increased Attack, Defense, and Speed stats
Learns Shadow Claw and Dark Pulse moves

Gengar:

Level 50 Evolution (if traded) or Special Evolutions (with Ghost-type medal)
Ghost- and Poison-type
Further increased stats, including Special Attack and Special Defense
Learns powerful moves like Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, and Psychic

Pokémon GO: Gastly Evolution to Haunter

Gastly, the Ghost-type Pokémon, evolves into Haunter upon reaching level 25. Haunter retains Ghost-type but gains the Poison-type, making it Ghost/Poison.

Appearance:

Haunter resembles a cloud of purple gas with claw-like projections.
It has piercing red eyes and a malevolent grin.
Its tongue is long and thin, and it can spray it as a venomous projectile.

Abilities:

Shadow Claw: A Ghost-type fast move that deals more damage in low light conditions.
Shadow Ball: A Ghost-type charged move that deals high damage.
Dark Pulse: A Dark-type charged move that lowers the opponent’s Defense.
Sludge Bomb: A Poison-type charged move that deals damage and has a chance to poison the opponent.

Weaknesses:

Haunter is weak to Ghost-, Psychic-, and Dark-type moves.
Its Poison-type makes it weak to Ground-type moves.

Pokémon GO: Gastly Evolution to Gengar

Gastly, the Ghost-type Pokémon, can evolve into Haunter, a more powerful Ghost-type Pokémon. To evolve Gastly into Haunter, you need to acquire 25 Gastly Candy. Haunter can then be evolved into Gengar, the final evolution of the Gastly line. To evolve Haunter into Gengar, you need to acquire 100 Haunter Candy and expose it to a Ghost Stone. Gengar is a powerful Ghost- and Poison-type Pokémon with high attack and special attack stats.

Pokémon GO Gastly Moveset

Gastly, the Ghost-type Pokémon, has a diverse moveset in Pokémon GO. Here are its possible moves:

Fast Moves:

Shadow Claw (Ghost)
Lick (Ghost)

Charged Moves:

Dark Pulse (Dark)
Sludge Bomb (Poison)
Night Shade (Ghost)
Shadow Ball (Ghost)

Best Moveset:
For optimal performance in Raids and PvP, the recommended moveset is Shadow Claw as the Fast Move and Dark Pulse or Shadow Ball as the Charged Move. This combination provides high damage output and good coverage against various opponents.

Pokémon GO Gastly IVs

Gastly, the Ghost-type Pokémon, has the following individual values (IVs) in Pokémon GO:

Attack: 134-151
Defense: 80-96
Stamina: 104-122

Understanding the IVs of a Gastly is crucial for determining its effectiveness in battles and raids. IVs are fixed at the time of capture and cannot be changed. A Gastly with high IVs will have better overall stats and perform better in combat.

Gastly’s Attack IV significantly impacts its damage output, while Defense IV affects its ability to withstand attacks. Stamina IV is important for the Pokémon’s overall health and endurance in battles.

Trainers can appraise Gastly’s IVs by using the "Appraise" feature within the game. This provides a general evaluation of the Pokémon’s stats, with a higher rating indicating better IVs. Using external IV calculators is also possible to obtain more precise IV estimates.

Pokémon GO Gastly Stats

Type: Ghost/Poison
Base Stats:
- HP: 45
- Attack: 60
- Defense: 30
- Special Attack: 80
- Special Defense: 50
- Speed: 80
Max CP: 1145
Strong Against: Psychic, Ghost
Weak Against: Dark, Ground
Resistant To: Bug, Fighting, Poison, Grass, Fairy
Weaknesses: Psychic, Dark, Ghost, Ground
Moves:
- Fast Moves: Shadow Claw, Lick
- Charged Moves: Dark Pulse, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Night Shade