Gastly
TL;DR. Gastly is a ghost/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 310. Almost invisible, this gaseous POKéMON cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice.
Almost invisible, this gaseous POKéMON cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice.
Stat spread.
Total of 310. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Gastly in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Gastly reaches 1,229 CP at level 40 and 1,406 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Common questions about Gastly.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Gastly, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Gastly?
Gastly is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Gastly weak to?
Gastly takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Gastly resistant to?
Gastly is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Grass, Fairy, Poison, Bug.
How does Gastly evolve?
Gastly evolves into Haunter (Level 25).
What generation is Gastly from?
Gastly was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0092.
What are Gastly's base stats?
Gastly has HP 30, Attack 35, Defense 30, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 35, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 310.
What are Gastly's abilities?
Gastly can have the ability Levitate.
Is Gastly legendary or mythical?
No. Gastly is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Gastly's best stat?
Gastly's highest base stat is Special Attack at 100, which ranks 26th of 144 Ghost-type Pokémon.
Is Gastly good?
Gastly has a base stat total of 310, the 804th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 113th among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Gastly as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Gastly is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Gastly vs. the average Ghost-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 144 Ghost-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Gastly | Ghost avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 30 | 66 | -36 |
| Attack | 35 | 75 | -40 |
| Defense | 30 | 71 | -41 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 75 | +25 |
| Special Defense | 35 | 74 | -39 |
| Speed | 80 | 67 | +13 |
| Total | 310 | 428 | -118 |
Gastly appears in 39 games.
Every mainline release where Gastly is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Gastly in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 21 games have a known habitat.
Gastly appears in 15 episodes.
From EP020 (1997-08-12) through JN091 (2021-12-17).
- EP020 The Ghost of Maiden's Peak Original 1998-10-02
- EP023 The Tower of Terror Original 1998-10-07
- HZ061 Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme! Horizons 2025-02-17
- EP086 The Lost Lapras Original 2000-01-22
- EP095 Navel Maneuvers Original 2000-03-11
- EP181 The Apple Corp Original 2001-12-01
- EP182 Houndoom's Special Delivery Original 2001-12-01
- AG146 Fear Factor Phony Advanced Generation 2006-09-09
- AG160 Harley Rides Again Advanced Generation 2006-10-28
- DP028 Drifloon on the Wind! Diamond & Pearl 2007-09-15
- DP090 Ghoul Daze! Diamond & Pearl 2009-01-17
- XY072 Scary Hospitality! XY 2015-07-18
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Gastly partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Gastly partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Gastly has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Gastly sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
8 Gastly cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Gastly
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.