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Pokédex Entry
Gas Pokémon
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.
Gastly in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Gastly is #92 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its ghost/poison typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 8 encounter locations.
Not hit by Ground attacks.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (8)
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (16)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC60 | PP20 | ||
| A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | ||||||
| LickLevel: 1Lick | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze. | ||||||
| SpiteLevel: 5Spite | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5. | ||||||
| Mean LookLevel: 8Mean Look | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | ||
| Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape. | ||||||
| CurseLevel: 12Curse | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | ||||||
| Night ShadeLevel: 15Night Shade | ghost | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | ||||||
| Confuse RayLevel: 19Confuse Ray | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 22Sucker Punch | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Strikes first if the foe is preparing Attack. | ||||||
| PaybackLevel: 26Payback | dark | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Attack that gains power if the user moves last. | ||||||
| Shadow BallLevel: 29Shadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Dream EaterLevel: 33Dream Eater | psychic | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe. | ||||||
| RolloutLevel: 34Rollout | rock | PWR30 | ACC90 | PP20 | ||
| Attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. | ||||||
| Dark PulseLevel: 36Dark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Destiny BondLevel: 40Destiny Bond | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | ||
| If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint. | ||||||
| HexLevel: 43Hex | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Does double damage if the foe has a status problem. | ||||||
| NightmareLevel: 47Nightmare | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Inflicts 1/4 damage on a sleeping foe every turn. | ||||||
Egg Moves (13)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PsywavePsywave | psychic | PWR1 | ACC0 | PP15 | |
| Attacks with a psychic wave of varying intensity. | |||||
| Perish SongPerish Song | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | |
| Any Pokémon hearing this song faints in 3 turns. | |||||
| HazeHaze | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |
| Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes. | |||||
| AstonishAstonish | ghost | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | |||||
| GrudgeGrudge | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | |
| If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move. | |||||
| Fire PunchFire Punch | fire | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| A fiery punch that may burn the foe. | |||||
| Ice PunchIce Punch | ice | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe. | |||||
| Thunder PunchThunder Punch | electric | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | |||||
| DisableDisable | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | |
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | |||||
| Scary FaceScary Face | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed. | |||||
| Clear SmogClear Smog | poison | PWR50 | ACC0 | PP15 | |
| Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes. | |||||
| SmogSmog | poison | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP20 | |
| An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison. | |||||
| Reflect TypeReflect Type | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | |
| The user reflects the foe's type, copying it. | |||||
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (9)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC60 | PP20 | ||
| A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | ||||||
| LickLevel: 1Lick | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze. | ||||||
| SpiteLevel: 8Spite | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5. | ||||||
| Mean LookLevel: 13Mean Look | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | ||
| Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape. | ||||||
| CurseLevel: 16Curse | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | ||||||
| Night ShadeLevel: 21Night Shade | ghost | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | ||||||
| Confuse RayLevel: 28Confuse Ray | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| Dream EaterLevel: 33Dream Eater | psychic | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe. | ||||||
| Destiny BondLevel: 36Destiny Bond | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | ||
| If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint. | ||||||
Egg Moves (7)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PsywavePsywave | psychic | PWR1 | ACC0 | PP15 | |
| Attacks with a psychic wave of varying intensity. | |||||
| Perish SongPerish Song | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | |
| Any Pokémon hearing this song faints in 3 turns. | |||||
| HazeHaze | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |
| Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes. | |||||
| AstonishAstonish | ghost | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Attack that may shock the foe into flinching. | |||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | |||||
| GrudgeGrudge | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | |
| If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move. | |||||
| ExplosionExplosion | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | |
| Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (39)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| CaptivateCaptivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM79TM79 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Dream EaterDream Eater | psychic | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM85TM85 | |
| Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe. | ||||||
| EmbargoEmbargo | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM63TM63 | |
| Prevents the foe from using any items. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| Energy BallEnergy Ball | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM53TM53 | |
| Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| ExplosionExplosion | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | TM64TM64 | |
| Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM19TM19 | |
| Attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| PaybackPayback | dark | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM66TM66 | |
| Attack that gains power if the user moves last. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM84TM84 | |
| A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Psych UpPsych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Skill SwapSkill Swap | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM48TM48 | |
| The user swaps special abilities with the target. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM36TM36 | |
| Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | ||||||
| SnatchSnatch | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM49TM49 | |
| Steals the effects of the move the target uses next. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM87TM87 | |
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| TormentTorment | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM41TM41 | |
| Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Trick RoomTrick Room | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM92TM92 | |
| Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | ||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Gastly. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Gastly resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Gastly, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.
See how Gastly differs across the games we cover →
gastly in 9 gamesPolished CrystalGhost GreyJohto LegendsAmbrosiaSoulGoldModern EmeraldSour CrystalEmerald LegacyPokémon OrangeghostpoisonSame typing and stats as this game
gastly in Red++ghostpoisonSp. Def 100 +65