Ghost

Ghost Type Weakness

Ghost-type Pokémon are weak against Ghost, Dark — they take 2× (super-effective) damage from these. They resist Poison, Bug (½×), and take no damage from Normal, Fighting (0×).

The fastest way to beat a Ghost Pokémon is to attack with a type it is weak to (Ghost, Dark). See the best counters below, or drop your team into the builder to spot Ghost weaknesses on your own six.

Ghost-type Pokémon are…

Weak to (2×)

Ghost Dark

Resistant to (½×)

Poison Bug

Immune to (0×)

Normal Fighting

Ghost moves are…

Super-effective vs

Psychic Ghost

Not very effective vs

Dark

No effect on

Normal

Matchups shown for a pure Ghost-type; a second type changes the math — check any specific Pokémon’s page for its exact weaknesses.

Best counters to Ghost — what beats Ghost-type Pokémon

These Pokémon resist Ghost’s attacks and hit it super-effectively with Ghost, Dark moves. Tap one to scout it, or assemble them into a team below.

Roaring MoonDragonDark

GuzzlordDarkDragon

Build a team that beats Ghost

The team below is pre-loaded with the top counters to Ghost. Swap any slot and the weakness chart updates live — a balanced team wants no attacking type hitting three or more of your six. Prefer a blank slate? Open the full team builder.

Obstagoon

DarkNormal

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Yveltal

DarkFlying

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Tyranitar

RockDark

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Darkrai

Dark

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Hydreigon

DarkDragon

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Zarude

DarkGrass

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Team weakness analysis

Damage each attacking type deals to your team. Too much red in a row = that type wrecks you.

⚠ Unresolved weaknesses — no team member resists:

IceFightingBugRockDragonSteelFairy

Type							Weak
Normal			½				·
Fire			½		½	2×	1
Water			2×		½	½	1
Electric		2×			½	½	1
Grass		½	2×		½	½	1
Ice		2×			2×	2×	3
Fighting	4×		4×	2×	2×	2×	5
Poison			½			2×	1
Ground		0	2×			½	1
Flying			½			2×	1
Psychic	0	0	0	0	0	0	·
Bug	2×		2×	2×	2×	4×	5
Rock		2×					1
Ghost	0	½	½	½	½	½	·
Dragon					2×		1
Dark	½	½	½	½	½	½	·
Steel			2×				1
Fairy	2×	2×	2×	2×	4×	2×	6

Offensive coverage

Types your team hits super-effectively (STAB + selected moves).

Can’t hit super-effectively:

NormalElectricPoisonDarkSteelFairy

Frequently asked questions

What is Ghost weak against?

Ghost-type Pokémon are weak against Ghost, Dark — they take 2× (super-effective) damage from Ghost, Dark-type moves.

What beats Ghost-type Pokémon?

The best counters resist Ghost and hit it super-effectively with Ghost, Dark moves — for example Obstagoon, Yveltal, Tyranitar, Darkrai, Hydreigon, Zarude.

What is super effective against Ghost?

Ghost, Dark-type moves are super-effective against Ghost. Ghost Pokémon are, in turn, immune to Normal, Fighting.

What is Ghost strong against?

Ghost moves are super-effective against Psychic, Ghost, and have no effect on Normal.