Evolution
3 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Gastly is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark moves. Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it.
Gastly's Ghost moves are super effective against Psychic and Ghost types. Ghost moves have no effect on Normal types. Gastly's Poison moves are super effective against Grass and Fairy types. Poison moves have no effect on Steel types.
Pokédex entry
19 versionsGaseous and completely impalpable. Also highly dangerous— inhaling part of its poisonous body will cause one to faint instantly.
Gastly in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ゴースgoosu
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 鬼斯guǐ sī
- KoreanKorean
- 고오스gooseu
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 鬼斯guǐ sī
- FrenchFrench
- Fantominus
- GermanGerman
- Nebulak
- SpanishSpanish
- Gastly
- ItalianItalian
- Gastly
- EnglishEnglish
- Gastly
What Gastly’s name means
ghost in 3 languages3 languages build the name from ghost.
Japanese
ゴースgoosu
ゴーストgoosutoghost
Chinese
鬼斯guǐ sī
鬼guǐghost
斯sīsound only
French
Fantominus
fantômeghost
In the other languages
English
Gastly
gas
ghastly
German
Nebulak
nebulaLatinfog
Lakensheet
Spanish and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Gastly
17 gamesLegends: Z-A
- Wild Zone 4 In the overworld Lv. 9-10
- Vert Sector 1 In the overworld Lv. 14-17
- Vert Sector 5 In the overworld Lv. 14-16
- Vert Sector 7 In the overworld Lv. 14-17
- Vert Sector 9 In the overworld Lv. 14-16
- Bleu Sector 4 In the overworld Lv. 15-18
- Bleu Sector 5 In the overworld Lv. 15-17
- Bleu Sector 8 In the overworld Lv. 15-18
- Espace Vide In the overworld Lv. 15-18
- Hyperspace Lumiose In the overworld Lv. 15-24
- Jaune Sector 6 In the overworld Lv. 15-18
- Jaune Sector 9 In the overworld Lv. 15-18
- Rouge Sector 8 In the overworld Lv. 15-17
- Jaune Sector 4 In the overworld Lv. 16-18
- Jaune Sector 7 In the overworld Lv. 16-18
- Magenta Sector 1 In the overworld Lv. 16-19
- Magenta Sector 3 In the overworld Lv. 16-19
- Magenta Sector 4 In the overworld Lv. 16-18
- Magenta Sector 6 In the overworld Lv. 16-19
- Magenta Sector 9 In the overworld Lv. 16-18
- Wild Zone 4 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 21-22
- Hyperspace Lumiose Alpha Pokémon Lv. 24-33
- The Sewers In the overworld Lv. 34-35
- Wild Zone 18 In the overworld Lv. 40
- The Sewers Alpha Pokémon Lv. 45-46
- Old Building Fixed encounter Lv. 40
Scarlet · Violet
- South Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 4-7
- South Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 7-10
- South Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 9-15
- Apple Hills In the overworld Lv. 14-61 Night
- Oni Mountain In the overworld Lv. 14-68 Night
- West Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 14-18
- East Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 16-23 Night
- Mossfell Confluence In the overworld Lv. 19-68 Night
- Paradise Barrens In the overworld Lv. 19-65 Night
- South Province (Area Four) In the overworld Lv. 19-23
- Wistful Fields In the overworld Lv. 19-63 Night
- East Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 20-24
- South Province (Area Five) In the overworld Lv. 20-23
- Asado Desert In the overworld Lv. 22-24
- East Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 22-24 Night
- West Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 22-24
- Dalizapa Passage In the overworld Lv. 24-40 Night
- Glaseado Mountain In the overworld Lv. 34-42 Night
- West Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 35 Night
- Montenevera In the overworld Lv. 36-42 Night
- North Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 46-53 Night
- North Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 49-51 Night
- North Paldean Sea In the overworld Lv. 50 Night
- Paldea Tera Raid Battle Lv. 20
Legends: Arceus
- Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog In the overworld Lv. 17-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands In the overworld Lv. 17-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Mirelands Camp In the overworld Lv. 17-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Scarlet Bog In the overworld Lv. 17-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Shrouded Ruins In the overworld Lv. 17-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Solaceon Ruins In the overworld Lv. 17-20
- Crimson Mirelands: Holm of Trials In the overworld Lv. 19-24
- Alabaster Icelands: Arena’s Approach In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Alabaster Icelands: Avalugg’s Legacy In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Alabaster Icelands: Crevasse Passage In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Alabaster Icelands: Heart’s Crag In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Alabaster Icelands: Ice Rock In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Alabaster Icelands: Whiteout Valley In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Coronet Highlands: Bolderoll Ravine In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Coronet Highlands: Celestica Ruins In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Coronet Highlands: Celestica Trail In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Coronet Highlands: Clamberclaw Cliffs In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Coronet Highlands: Cloudcap Pass In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Coronet Highlands: Fabled Spring In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Coronet Highlands: Primeval Grotto In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Coronet Highlands: Sacred Plaza In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Coronet Highlands: Stonetooth Rows In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Coronet Highlands: Summit Camp In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Bogbound Camp In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Bolderoll Slope In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Cottonsedge Prairie In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Diamond Heath In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Droning Meadow In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Lake Valor In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Sludge Mound In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Ursa’s Ring In the overworld Lv. 21-24
- Alabaster Icelands Mass outbreak Lv. 22-39
- Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes Mass outbreak Lv. 22-24
- Coronet Highlands Mass outbreak Lv. 22-39
- Crimson Mirelands Mass outbreak Lv. 22-39
- Crimson Mirelands: Diamond Heath Mass outbreak Lv. 22-24
- Crimson Mirelands: Shrouded Ruins Mass outbreak Lv. 22-24
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Old Chateau Grass or cave Lv. 12-16
- Dazzling Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Route 209 Grass or cave Lv. 16-22
- Stargleam Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 33-63
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Watchtower Ruins Grass or cave Lv. 11-60 30% Certain weather Later in the story
- North Lake Miloch Grass or cave Lv. 14-60 10% Certain weather Later in the story
- Watchtower Ruins In the overworld Lv. 26-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Hammerlocke Hills In the overworld Lv. 29-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Giant's Seat In the overworld Lv. 33-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Giant's Cap Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Giant's Mirror Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Hammerlocke Hills Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Motostoke Riverbank Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- South Lake Miloch Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Stony Wilderness Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-30
- Watchtower Ruins Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee
- Pokémon Tower In the overworld Lv. 27-32
Every Pokémon in Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee →Route map →
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Memorial Hill Grass or cave Lv. 21-24 50%
- Hau’oli Cemetery Grass or cave Lv. 6-9 40%
- Route 1 Fixed encounter Lv. 19
- Trainers’ School Fixed encounter Lv. 19
Sun · Moon
- Hau’oli Cemetery Grass or cave Lv. 7-10 50%
- Memorial Hill Grass or cave Lv. 20-23 50%
- Poké Pelago Gift Lv. 21-55
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Sprout Tower Grass or cave Lv. 3-6 45% Night
- Bell Tower Grass or cave Lv. 20-22 40% Night
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 15-17 20% Night
Platinum
- Old Chateau Grass or cave Lv. 14-17 100%
- Lost Tower Grass or cave Lv. 17-22 45%
- Turnback Cave Grass or cave Lv. 15-17 30%
- Eterna Forest Grass or cave Lv. 13 4%
Diamond · Pearl
- Old Chateau Grass or cave Lv. 12-16 92%
- Lost Tower Grass or cave Lv. 16-22 40%
- Route 209 Grass or cave Lv. 16 10% Night
FireRed · LeafGreen
- Pokémon Tower Grass or cave Lv. 13-19 90%
- Lost Cave Grass or cave Lv. 38-40 25%
Crystal
- Sprout Tower Grass or cave Lv. 3-6 85% Night
- Bell Tower Grass or cave Lv. 20-22 80% Night
- Route 31 Grass or cave Lv. 5 5% Night
- Route 36 Grass or cave Lv. 5 5% Night
- Route 32 Grass or cave Lv. 7 5% Night
Gold · Silver
- Sprout Tower Grass or cave Lv. 3-6 85% Night
- Bell Tower Grass or cave Lv. 20-22 80% Night
Moves Gastly learns
61 movesLevel up · 14
TM · 48
TM006Scary Face◆TM007Protect◆TM013Acid Spray✦TM017Confuse Ray◆TM018Thief⚔TM025Facade⚔TM029Hex✦TM034Icy Wind✦TM042Night Shade✦TM045Venoshock✦TM047Endure◆TM049Sunny Day◆TM050Rain Dance◆TM062Foul Play⚔TM067Fire Punch⚔TM068Thunder Punch⚔TM069Ice Punch⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM079Dazzling Gleam✦TM083Poison Jab⚔TM085Rest◆TM087Taunt◆TM092Imprison◆TM094Dark Pulse✦TM098Skill Swap◆TM102Gunk Shot⚔TM103Substitute◆TM107Will-O-Wisp◆TM109Trick◆TM111Giga Drain✦TM114Shadow Ball✦TM119Energy Ball✦TM120Psychic✦TM126Thunderbolt✦TM140Nasty Plot◆TM148Sludge Bomb✦TM161Trick Room◆TM166Thunder✦TM171Tera Blast✦TM174Haze◆TM175Toxic◆TM177Spite◆TM198Poltergeist⚔TM202Pain Split◆TM203Psych Up◆TM214Sludge Wave✦TM219Skitter Smack⚔TM224Curse◆