gastly

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

Type: Ghost/Poison

Abilities:

• Levitate: Grants immunity to Ground-type moves

Physical Characteristics:

• Gastly is a gaseous Pokémon, appearing as a floating black sphere surrounded by a purple, fog-like gas.
• It has large, white eyes with small pupils and a wide, mischievous smile.
• Its body is mostly incorporeal, composed primarily of the poisonous gas surrounding its core.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Gastly is known to inhabit old buildings, graveyards, and caves, often shrouded in darkness where it can blend in with ease.
• It is a nocturnal Pokémon, becoming more active at night when it uses its gaseous body to envelop and suffocate its prey.
• Despite its eerie appearance, Gastly is known to be playful, often using its abilities to spook people and Pokémon for fun.

In Battle:

• Gastly is a fast special attacker with access to a wide array of status and damage-dealing Ghost and Poison-type moves.
• Signature moves include Lick, Confuse Ray, and the powerful Shadow Ball.
• It can effectively counter Psychic and Fairy types, but is vulnerable to Dark, Ground, Ghost, and Psychic-type moves.
• Strategies often involve using its speed to inflict status conditions like sleep or confusion on opponents.

Evolution:

• Gastly evolves into Haunter starting at level 25.
• Haunter evolves into Gengar when traded. In some games, Gengar can also be obtained via special means such as using a Linking Cord.

Interesting Facts:

• Gastly's gaseous body can disperse in strong winds, making it vulnerable in open, breezy areas.
• It is part of the original trio of Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue, alongside Haunter and Gengar.
• Gastly's design is inspired by traditional ghostly apparitions, with its gaseous form reflecting the ethereal nature of spirits.
• In the Pokémon anime, Gastly has been portrayed as both a prankster and a helpful guide, depending on the episode context.
• Its name is derived from "ghastly," reflecting its spooky appearance and ghostly nature.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Almost invisible, this gaseous Pokémon cloaksthe target and puts it to sleep without notice.
• 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 op­ ponent in its gas- like body, slowlyweakening its prey by poisoning it through the skin.
• Ruby: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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: Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.
• White: Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.
• Black-2: Born from gases, anyone would faint if engulfed by its gaseous body, which contains poison.
• 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: 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.
• 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Said to appear in decrepit, deserted buildings. It has no real shape, as it appears to be made of a gas.
• Lets-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.
• Legends-Arceus: Gaseous and completely impalpable. Also highly dangerous— inhaling part of its poisonous body will cause one to faint instantly.