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Gastly in Pokémon Black & White

#92 in the National Pokédex • Gas Pokémon

Gastly in the National Pokédex
Gastly sprite

Normal

Shiny Gastly sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.

Pokémon White

Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.

Pokémon details

Types

GhostPoison

Category

Gas Pokémon

Abilities

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

0.1 kg (0.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0092

Gastly in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

30

170

264

Attack

35

67

185

Defense

30

58

174

Sp. Atk

100

184

328

Sp. Def

35

67

185

Speed

80

148

284

Total

310

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Gastly, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
62

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Gastly

Gastly

#92

Level 25

Haunter

Haunter

#93

Haunter

Haunter

#93

Trade

Gengar

Gengar

#94

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Spooky Manor transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Spooky Manor catalog; Levitate ability

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

White Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave5-

Requires the corresponding resident and available grass or water in White Forest; the population changes through Entralink

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Spooky Manor transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Spooky Manor catalog; Levitate ability

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartHypnosis

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

Psychic-6020
StartLick

The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Ghost2010030
5Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010
8Mean Look

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Normal--5
12Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
15Night Shade

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.

Ghost-10015
19Confuse Ray

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

Ghost-10010
22Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

Dark801005
26Payback

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
29Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
33Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

Psychic10010015
36Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015
40Destiny Bond

When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.

Ghost--5
43Hex

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems.

Ghost5010010
47Nightmare

A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

Ghost-10015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM09Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM19Telekinesis

The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.

Psychic--15
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9510015
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

Dark4010010
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass8010010
TM61Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-7515
TM63Embargo

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
TM64Explosion

The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2501005
TM66Payback

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

Psychic10010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM92Trick Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

Psychic--5

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Astonish

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

Ghost3010015
Clear Smog

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal.

Poison50-15
Disable

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Normal-10020
Fire Punch

The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire7510015
Grudge

If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out.

Ghost--5
Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice--30
Ice Punch

The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.

Ice7510015
Perish Song

Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.

Normal--5
Psywave

The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.

Psychic-8015
Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
Smog

The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.

Poison207020
Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

Dark9510015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Ice559515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Dark2010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Pain Split

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Normal--20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Skill Swap

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

Psychic--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sludge Wave

It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.

Poison9510010

Historical Dream World: Spooky Manor

Snatch

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.

Dark--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wonder Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Psychic--10

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Levitate

Ability Slot 1

Gives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.

Evades Ground moves.

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