Gastly
#61 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Gas Pokémon
Pokédex entries
Sun
Should a strange light be seen flickering in an abandoned building, Gastly is lurking there.
Moon
Although Gastly is barely visible, when it’s near, a faint sweet smell lingers.
Details
Types


Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Alola #61Melemele #61Akala #23Ula'ula #32 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 SpA |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 62 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Gastly #61 | Level 25 | ![]() Haunter #62 |
![]() Haunter #62 | Trade | ![]() Gengar #63 |
Encounters
Moon| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hau’oli Cemetery | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7-10 | 50% | Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock. |
Hau’oli Cemetery | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7-10 | 50% | Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock. |
Memorial Hill | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20-23 | 50% | - |
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens | Poké Pelago visitor recruitment | 11-17 | - | After Kiawe’s trial, before first reaching Ula’ula Island, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 13.04%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance. |
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens | Poké Pelago visitor recruitment | 21-27 | - | Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.56%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance., After first reaching Ula’ula Island, before Poni Island |
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens | Poké Pelago visitor recruitment | 37-43 | - | After first reaching Poni Island, before becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.26%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance. |
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens | Poké Pelago visitor recruitment | 49-55 | - | After becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 4.44%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance. |
Sun| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hau’oli Cemetery | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7-10 | 50% | Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock. |
Memorial Hill | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 20-23 | 50% | - |
Hau’oli Cemetery | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7-10 | 50% | Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock. |
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens | Poké Pelago visitor recruitment | 11-17 | - | After Kiawe’s trial, before first reaching Ula’ula Island, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 13.04%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance. |
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens | Poké Pelago visitor recruitment | 21-27 | - | Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.56%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance., After first reaching Ula’ula Island, before Poni Island |
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens | Poké Pelago visitor recruitment | 37-43 | - | After first reaching Poni Island, before becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.26%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance. |
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens | Poké Pelago visitor recruitment | 49-55 | - | After becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 4.35%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance. |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Hypnosis | ![]() | Status | - | 60 | 20 | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. |
| Start | Lick | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 5 | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| 8 | Mean Look | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
| 12 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| 15 | Night Shade | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 15 | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| 19 | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| 22 | Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| 26 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| 29 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 33 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP. |
| 36 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 40 | Destiny Bond | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 43 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| 47 | Nightmare | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM63 | Embargo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| TM64 | Explosion | ![]() | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM83 | Infestation | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM92 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Clear Smog | ![]() | Special | 50 | - | 15 | The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal. |
| Disable | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Grudge | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out. |
| Haze | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| Perish Song | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle. |
| Psywave | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 15 | The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity. |
| Reflect Type | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user reflects the target’s type, making it the same type as the target. |
| Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| Smog | ![]() | Special | 30 | 70 | 20 | The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |
| Bide | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. |
| Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| Mega Drain | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. |
| Ominous Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| Rage | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle. |
| Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. |
| Self-Destruct | ![]() | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| Sludge Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit. |
| Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. |
| Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Telekinesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns. |
| Telekinesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns. |
| Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| Wonder Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns. |
| Wonder Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns. |
| Zap Cannon | ![]() | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 | 3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available | The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis. |
Traits
Levitate
Ability Slot 1
By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
Evades Ground moves.











































Status
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