Alex "Raoom" Sukhanov Welcome, Trainer! Since you've arrived here, it's time to talk about Ghost type Pokémon. The vast expanse of the game world is home to a variety of creatures. Some are so popular and straightforward that they are perceived as domestic pets. Others are very rare, so trainers chase after them for years.
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However, there are monsters whose study sparks genuine interest. Ghosts Pokémon can confidently be called one of the most ambiguous and at the same time fascinating kinds. They have earned such a reputation thanks to a fine balance between advantages and disadvantages. Inexperienced players are terrified when they encounter Banette or Giratina, but professionals know exactly how to beat them.
In our guide, we will tell you about all Ghost type Pokémon, their weaknesses and strengths, and how to use them against the enemy or in battle with other fighters.
Advantages
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For a newcomer, encountering such a creature on the battlefield can be a real stress. Imagine you have a Meowth — a Normal type Pokémon. The opponent uses, for example, Gastly.
Meowth casts an ability and… nothing! The enemy takes no damage! Panic starts, Gastly wins the fight, and the player doesn't understand what's happening! This is one of the Ghost classes' tricks — immunity to Normal and Fighting attacks. It seems that the balance is being upset, but that's not all.
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Such Pokémon have a powerful immunity against poison and all Bug class. This is because most fighters from the specified family also possess poison. So, don't be surprised if in a fight with Bug, Ghost takes four times less damage.
To all this, add strong damage and poisoning. In the end, you get a frightening and strong enemy, which is difficult to fight. Is type really that strong?! No. Let's move on to the downsides.
Disadvantages
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Let's start with a trick that Normal/Fighting fighters can use. They have a chance to inflict damage on a ghost with the ability Odor Sleuth. Such a feature appears in most such creatures in the early stages of the game.
While Meowth is terribly afraid of Gastly, the latter is terrified of any Dark type. Attacks from these monsters will inflict double damage on ghosts, so it's better to avoid encounters with them. And there's no way to defend against it. Darkness is the main weakness for Gastly and all its kin.
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Another weakness will be other fighters of the same kind. For example, Fire is resistant to other fire attacks. With Ghost, it's the opposite — their kin's attacks will be twice as painful.
What's the result? Ghost type Pokémon have a fine balance, and playing with them is very interesting. Such pets are incredibly dangerous for Normal, Fighting, Bug, and all poisonous heroes. At the same time, Dark class monsters pose a huge threat.
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