Competitive Information for Gastly [Scarlet/Violet]
Ghost / Poison
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Smack Down/Iron Ball nullify it.
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Note: Pokemon with the Levitate ability are immune to Ground attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Gastly? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Gastly, an awesome Pokémon that excels with Ghost and Poison typing! Gastly is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Gastly's strategies.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Energy Ball
For those intense single battles, Gastly is an incredible Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to overwhelm foes with destructive special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Gastly? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play
Gastly shows an interesting Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. It is designed to overwhelm foes with destructive special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Item: Focus Sash / Poison Barb
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 136 Hp / 80 Def / 252 SpA / 40 SpD
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Trick Room
Gastly thrives as an exceptional Offensive Trick Room perfect for single battles. Focus Sash helps protect Gastly from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect. With a Poison Barb equipped to it, Gastly's poison-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
Psychic moves are bad against Dark.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Gastly is: Electric or Dark
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Ghost or Poison ) could also prove advantageous.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Gastly is an outstanding Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Energy Ball
Gastly is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Dark Pulse is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Gastly is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Thunderbolt / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Gastly is an awesome Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Dazzling Gleam / Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Gastly is an extraordinary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Gastly is a remarkable Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Gastly is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Gastly is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Shadow Ball
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Energy Ball
Gastly is a sensational Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Energy Ball / Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Gastly is a decent Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Gastly is an extraordinary Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Gastly is an outstanding Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Gastly is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Tera Blast
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Energy Ball
Gastly is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Energy Ball is a special 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Tera Blast
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
Gastly is an interesting Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Gastly is an outstanding Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Gastly is an astounding Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Teratype Water moveset for Gastly
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Bomb / Venoshock
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Tera Blast
- Foul Play
Gastly is a marvelous Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gastly's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gastly's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Levitate, Gastly is immune to damaging Ground-typed moves (except Thousand Arrows). Levitate also makes Gastly unaffected by the effects of Spikes, Arena Trap, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, Rototiller or terrain effects. Keep in mind that Ingrain, Gravity, Smack down and the Iron ball item will nullify Levitate's effect.
◆ Venoshock is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Gastly can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Gastly.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Gastly can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Gastly
- Moves: Psych up + Haze
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
- Ability: Levitate + Terastral Type: Electric
Moves that boost Gastly's stats
- Curse
- Nasty Plot
Most notable and possible best moves for Gastly
- Destiny Bond
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Gastly in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Gastly's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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