There are over 30 Ghost-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO. So how will one know which are the best among them all? What is Ghost-type pokemon anyway? In this blog, we will discuss some of the 10 best Ghost-type Pokemon from Pokemon GO. Ghost-type Pokemon are one of the eighteen types and have more than one immunity. Pokemon GO is an augmented reality mobile game which released in 2016 for Android and iOS. The game is a collaboration from Niantic, Nintendo, and The Pokemon Company. Pokemon GO works with the GPS of mobile phones to work.
Pokemon GO earlier development started in 2014. The game was released with 150 species of Pokemon, but by 2021, it increased to 700 species. The game is a free-to-play title and uses local advertising and in-app purchases for game items like Pokeballs, potions, Luck Egg, etc. Pokemon GO popularized Augmented Reality usage and location-based technology in video games. It became a huge success during its release reaching 10 million users within the week. By the end of the first month of release, Pokemon GO downloads exceeded 100 million. Pokemon GO has generated over one billion dollars as of writing this blog.
Top 10 Best Ghost-Type Pokemon in Pokemon GO
Here are some of the 10 best Ghost-type Pokemon from Pokemon Go. Do not worry the list will contain their base and combat stats, along with their brief description, if you want to know more about any one of the Pokemon.
10) Froslass
Introduced in Generation IV, Froslass can do some pretty chilly and icy attacks, where the foes will faint. This Pokemon only comes from female Snorunts and with a Sinnoh Stone. It is one of the final evolution of Snorunt. The Froslass does best against Psychic-type and Flying-type Pokemon.
Froslass’ base stat is 171 in Attack and 150 in Defense. Its combat stats at level 50 is 2306 in CP and 157 in HP.
Froslass came to be when a woman met her demise on a snowy night, and her regrets lingered on, giving birth to Froslass.
9) Runerigus
The most recent addition in the Pokemon, Runerigus, is Ground and Ghost-type Pokemon. Runerigus evolves from Yamask when given 50 candies and won 10 raids as a buddy Pokemon. This Pokemon will work best defensively.
Runerigus’ base stat is 163 in Attack and 237 in Defense. Its combat stats at level 50 is 2570 in CP and 139 in HP.
When an ancient painting got a powerful curse, it moved after absorbing the spirit of Yamask. When you touch the painting, though you should not, the horrific memory carved on it will come to you.
8) Drifblim
This balloony Pokemon works and attacks best when flying. Drifblim evolves from Drifloon when given 50 candies. Drifblim made its first appearance in Generation IV. Though weaker in Attack and Defense, Drifblim shines best for its Stamina, which is 312.
Drfblim’s base stat is 180 in Attack and 102 in Defense. Its combat stats at level 50 is 2693 in CP and 274 in HP.
Driflim carries the souls who are burdened with regrets.
7) Cofagrigus
If you thought that Runerigus looks horrifying, then Cofagrigus is not that behind either. Cofagrigus has some creepy and terrifying designs. This Pokemon made its first appearance in Generation V and evolves from Yamask after 50 candies. This Pokemon is strictly a Ghost-type Pokemon and comes with a variety of moves during combat.
Cofagrigus’ base stat is 163 in Attack and 237 in Defense. Its combat stats at level 50 is 2570 in CP and 139 in HP.
The body of sparkling gold, Cofagrigus forgot that once it was a human.
6) Mismagius
Mismagius is also a strictly Ghost-type Pokemon. Introduced in Generation IV, Mismagius evolves from Misdreavus after feeding it with 100 candies and a Sinnoh Stone. With many varieties of unique attacks, it is said that Mismagius’ weakest attack will shut the enemy.
Mismagius’ base stat is 211 in Attack and 187 in Defense. Its combat stats at level 50 is 2957 in CP and 142 in HP.
Mismagius has a fearful reputation for its curses and wraith, but sometimes on a whim, it helps people with spells.
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5) Dusknoir
Dusknoir is a bodied Pokemon who boasts a high defense. Do not undermine it for its body, it can attack just fine, or better than just fine. Introduced in Generation IV, it evolves from Duskull after feeding it 100 candies and a Sinnoh Stone. This Pokemon is also the final stage of evolution for Duskull.
Dusknoir’s base stat is 180 in Attack and 254 in Defense. Its combat stats at level 50 is 2700 in CP and 120 in HP.
Receiving transmission from the spirit world, Dusknoir steals people and Pokemon away. Many wonder if Dusknoir has its own will or not.
4) Golurk
If a Pokemon has a huge golem appearance, then understand that the attack it brings is also huge and terrifying. Though a Ghost-type, its attacks are Ground-type moves. Introduced in Generation V, this Pokemon evolves from Golett after feeding it 50 candies.
Golurk’s base stat is 222 in Attack and 154 in Defense. Its combat stats at level 50 is 4336 in CP and 1384 in HP.
On the walls of ancient castles were built artillery which served perches for Golurk. From there, it could fire energy beams.
3) Chandelure
Considered the best in all of the Ghost-type Pokemons, Chandelure comes as a Ghost-type and Fire-type pokemon. This dual status brings some real and serious damage to the enemy. It is said that with Chandelure, patience is best till its best and highest levels. Introduced in Generation V, Chandelure evolves from Lampent after feeding it 100 candies and an Unova Stone.
Chandelure’s base stat is 271 in Attack and 182 in Defense. Its combat stats at level 50 is 3695 in CP and 142 in HP.
It is said that Chandelure haunts the mansions, which have been a target of neglect. With its dancing flames, it hypnotizes its opponent.
2) Gengar
One of the OG Pokemon, Gengar, came with the Generation I of Pokemon. With some of the devastating moveset, Gengar’s attack is second to none on this list. Gengar evolves from Haunter at the cost of 100 candies and is the final evolution of Gastly. To Mega Evolve Gengar, it must receive 200 Mega Energy.
Gengar’s base stat is 261 in Attack and 149 in Defense. Its combat stats at level 50 is 3254 in CP and 142 in HP.
If the shadow moves in the darkness and laughs on a full moon night, then know there is Gengar.
1) Giratina
To no one’s surprise is Giratina, whose look is terrifying with a dragony look and at that being a Ghost-type and Dragon-type Pokemon. Giratina was introduced in Generation IV. It is a legendary Pokemon in the game.
Giratina’s base stat is 187 in Attack and 225 in Defense. Its combat stats at level 50 is 3,820 in CP and 251 in HP.
It is said about Giratina that it lived on the reverse side of our planet, where everything is distorted and strange.
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