Ghost Gem is a one-time use held item in the Pokémon series that boosts the power of a Ghost-type move by 50% when the move is used. The item is consumed after its activation, meaning it can only be used once per battle.
Ghost Gem was introduced in Generation V (Pokémon Black and White), along with other similar Gems for different types. It became particularly useful in single battles where a powerful Ghost-type move could significantly change the battle's outcome. The 50% power increase can be strategically employed to secure crucial knockouts or large amounts of damage.
One of the key points about Ghost Gem is its synergy with Ghost-type Pokémon, such as Gengar, Chandelure, or Aegislash, enabling them to hit even harder with moves like Shadow Ball or Shadow Claw. Its utility, however, was somewhat diminished in the competitive scene in later generations as other items, move mechanics, and the introduction of Z-Moves in Generation VII took precedence.
Held : When the holder uses a damaging ghost-type move, the move has 1.5× power and this item is consumed.
Short Effect: Held: When the holder uses a damaging ghost-type move, the move has 1.5× power and this item is consumed.
Held : When the holder uses a damaging ghost-type move, the move has 1.5× power and this item is consumed.
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation V | 560 |
| Generation VI | 560 |
| Generation VII | 560 |
| Generation VIII | 560 |