Ghost-type Pokemon weaknesses, resistances & best counters
If you're looking to take down a ghoulish Ghost-type Pokemon, we've got all the tips you need including their weaknesses, resistances, and best counters.
Ghost-type Pokemon are some of the creepiest creatures you can come across, but knowing their weaknesses and resistances can make them seem a lot less scary.
There are plenty of ghoulish Ghost-types in the Pokedex, and they’re not the easiest to take down in battle, as their weaknesses and resistances aren’t immediately obvious like Grass-types or Fire-types are.
So whether you’re up against a classic like Gengar or a newcomer like Houndstone, here’s everything you need to know to take down these mischievous menaces in the Pokemon games.
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What are Ghost-type Pokemon's weaknesses?
Ghost-type Pokemon are typically weak to Dark-type and Ghost-type attacks.
Because Ghost-types are vulnerable to other Ghost-types, it’s definitely a good idea to focus on Dark-type Pokemon when heading into battle as you’ll have an immediate advantage.
Remember that dual-type Pokemon might not have these same weaknesses. For example, the Fighting/Ghost-type Marshadow is weak to Fairy, Flying, Ghost, and Psychic-type attacks.
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Resistances for Ghost-type Pokemon
Ghost-type Pokemon are usually resistant to Bug-type and Poison-type attacks.
They’re also completely immune to Fighting-type and Normal-type attacks, so don’t even try to use those in battle as they’ll have zero impact.
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What are Ghost-types super effective against?
Ghost-type Pokemon with Ghost-type attacks will be super effective against Psychic-type Pokemon as well as other Ghost-type Pokemon.
As we mentioned earlier, though, be wary when using Ghost-types against other Ghost-types as it's a bit of a double-edged sword. You'll both be vulnerable to each other's attacks.
What are Ghost-types not effective against?
Ghost-type Pokemon are not very effective against Dark-type Pokemon and will have no effect whatsoever on Normal-type Pokemon.
All of these weaknesses, resistances, and type matchups certainly make Ghost-type Pokemon interesting (and often unpredictable!) opponents in battle, so it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with their properties.
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Best counters to defeat Ghost-type Pokemon
Some of the best counters you can use when battling Ghost-type opponents are Tyranitar, Yveltal, Houndoom, Hydreigon, and Weavile. Remember, they'll need to have Dark-type movesets to really be effective.
The best counter to use will always depend on the specific opponent you're up against, so it's a good idea to look them up specifically. Having said that, focusing on Dark-type Pokemon will usually be a safe option.
Hopefully, we’ve helped you take down whichever mischievous Ghost-type you’ve been battling! Make sure you check out our Pokemon homepage for more guides like this one.
About The Author
Daniel Megarry
Daniel is GGRecon’s Deputy Guides Editor. He graduated from university with a degree in Journalism & English Language before covering video games and LGBTQ+ culture at publications including Gay Times and Dexerto. His favourite games include Pokemon, Kingdom Hearts, Resident Evil, and anything Nintendo. You can reach him on [email protected].
