Gastly

Gastly is a Ghost/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Gastly artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0092
Type Ghost Poison
Species Gas Pokémon
Height 1.3 m (4′03″)
Weight 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs)
Abilities 1. Levitate
Local № 0092 (Yellow/Red/Blue)
0058 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0092 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0069 (Diamond/Pearl)
0069 (Platinum)
0058 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0030 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)
0061 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0073 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0092 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0141 (Sword/Shield)
0069 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0136 (Legends: Arceus)
0068 (Scarlet/Violet)
0118 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 1 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 62
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Gastly.

Evolution chart

Gastly#0092
Gastly
Ghost · Poison
(Level 25)
Haunter#0093
Haunter
Ghost · Poison
(Trade)
Gengar#0094
Gengar
Ghost · Poison

Gastly changes

Pokédex entries

Red
Blue
Almost invisible, this gaseous POKéMON cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice.
Yellow Said to appear in decrepit, deserted buildings. It has no real shape as it appears to be made of a gas.
Gold With its gas-like body, it can sneak into any place it desires. However, it can be blown away by wind.
Silver Its thin body is made of gas. It can envelop an opponent of any size and cause suffocation.
Crystal It wraps its opponent in its gas-like body, slowly weakening its prey by poisoning it through the skin.
Ruby
Sapphire
GASTLY is largely composed of gaseous matter. When exposed to a strong wind, the gaseous body quickly dwindles away. Groups of this POKéMON cluster under the eaves of houses to escape the ravages of wind.
FireRed A being that exists as a thin gas. It can topple an Indian elephant by enveloping the prey in two seconds.
LeafGreen Almost invisible, this gaseous POKéMON cloaks the target and puts it to sleep without notice.
Emerald When exposed to a strong wind, a GASTLY’s gaseous body quickly dwindles away. They cluster under the eaves of houses to escape the ravages of wind.
Diamond This Pokémon’s body is 95% made up of gases, which are blown away by strong gusts of wind.
Pearl A Pokémon born from poison gases. It defeats even the largest foes by enveloping them in gas.
Platinum Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.
HeartGold With its gas-like body, it can sneak into any place it desires. However, it can be blown away by wind.
SoulSilver Its body is made of gas. Despite lacking substance, it can envelop an opponent of any size and cause suffocation.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.
X Its body is made of gas. Despite lacking substance, it can envelop an opponent of any size and cause suffocation.
Y Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Gastly is largely composed of gaseous matter. When exposed to a strong wind, the gaseous body quickly dwindles away. Groups of this Pokémon cluster under the eaves of houses to escape the ravages of wind.
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.
Ultra Sun It’s said that gas emanating from a graveyard was possessed by the grievances of the deceased and thus became a Pokémon.
Ultra Moon Poisonous gas comprises 95% of its body. It’s said that the remaining 5% is made up of the souls of those who died from the gas.
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Said to appear in decrepit, deserted buildings. It has no real shape, as it appears to be made of a gas.
Sword Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.
Shield With its gas-like body, it can sneak into any place it desires. However, it can be blown away by wind.
Brilliant Diamond This Pokémon’s body is 95 percent made up of gases. The Pokémon can be blown away by strong gusts of wind.
Shining Pearl It’s a Pokémon born from poison gases. It defeats even the largest foes by enveloping them in gas.
Legends: Arceus Gaseous and completely impalpable. Also highly dangerous— inhaling part of its poisonous body will cause one to faint instantly.
Scarlet It wraps its opponent in its gas-like body, slowly weakening its prey by poisoning it through the skin.
Violet Its body is made of gas. Despite lacking substance, it can envelop an opponent of any size and cause suffocation.

Moves learned by Gastly

Moves learnt by level up

Gastly learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
1LickGhostPhysical 30 100
4HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
8Mean LookNormalStatus
12PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
16SpiteGhostStatus 100
20CurseGhostStatus
24HexGhostSpecial 65 100
28Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
32Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
36Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
40Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
44Destiny BondGhostStatus
48Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100

Egg moves

Gastly learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gastly gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
Clear SmogPoisonSpecial 50
DisableNormalStatus 100
HazeIceStatus
Perish SongNormalStatus
Reflect TypeNormalStatus
SmogPoisonSpecial 30 70
ToxicPoisonStatus 90

Moves learnt by TM

Gastly is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
13Acid SprayPoisonSpecial 40 100
17Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
29HexGhostSpecial 65 100
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
42Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
45VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
47EndureNormalStatus
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
62Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
67Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
79Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus
87TauntDarkStatus 100
92ImprisonPsychicStatus
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
98Skill SwapPsychicStatus
102Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 80
103SubstituteNormalStatus
107Will-O-WispFireStatus 85
109TrickPsychicStatus 100
111Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
114Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
119Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
120PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
140Nasty PlotDarkStatus
148Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
161Trick RoomPsychicStatus
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
174HazeIceStatus
175ToxicPoisonStatus 90
177SpiteGhostStatus 100
198PoltergeistGhostPhysical 110 90
202Pain SplitNormalStatus
203Psych UpNormalStatus
214Sludge WavePoisonSpecial 95 100
219Skitter SmackBugPhysical 70 90
224CurseGhostStatus

Moves learnt by level up

Gastly learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
6Poison GasPoisonStatus 90
11HexGhostSpecial 65 100
18VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
25HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
34Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
43Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100

Move Tutor moves

Gastly can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
RestPsychicStatus
Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100

Gastly sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Gastly sprite from Red & Blue Gastly sprite from Silver Gastly sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Gastly sprite from Diamond & Pearl Gastly sprite from Black & White Gastly sprite from X & Y Gastly sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Gastly sprite from Sword & Shield Gastly sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Gastly Shiny sprite from Silver Gastly Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Gastly Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Gastly Shiny sprite from Black & White Gastly Shiny sprite from X & Y Gastly Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Gastly

Red
Blue
Yellow
Pokémon Tower
Gold
Silver
Sprout Tower, Tin Tower
Crystal Route 31, 32, 36, Sprout Tower, Tin Tower
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen
Lost Cave, Pokémon Tower
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Route 209, Lost Tower, Old Chateau
Platinum Eterna Forest, Lost Tower, Old Chateau, Turnback Cave
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Bell Tower, Sprout Tower
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White White Forest
Black 2
White 2
Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Breed Haunter/Gengar
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Hau'oli Cemetery, Memorial Hill, Poké Pelago
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Route 1, Hau'oli Cemetery, Memorial Hill
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Pokémon Tower
Sword
Shield
Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, North Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 209, Lost Tower, Old Chateau, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern
Legends: Arceus Bolderoll Ravine, Celestica Ruins, Gapejaw Bog, Golden Lowlands, Sacred Plaza, Scarlet Bog, Shrouded Ruins
Scarlet
Violet
Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Three), Glaseado Mountain

Answers to Gastly questions

Other languages

English Gastly
Japanese ゴース (Ghos)
German Nebulak
French Fantominus
Italian Gastly
Spanish Gastly
Korean 고오스 (gooseu)
Chinese (Simplified) 鬼斯
Chinese (Traditional) 鬼斯

 

English Gas Pokémon
Japanese ガスじょうポケモン
German Gas-Pokémon
French Pokémon Gaz
Italian Pokémon Gas
Spanish Pokémon Gas
Korean 가스포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 气体状宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 氣體狀寶可夢

Name origin

gas
air-like fluid substance
ghastly
horrifying