Ghost-type Pokémon aren't numerous, but they are memorable. As the second-rarest type in the franchise after Ice, Ghosts rank as some of the most inaccessible Pokémon in the games. Despite this, they're well represented, with a Ghost-type specialist present in nearly every region, whether as a Gym Leader of Elite Four Member.
They can be cute and sweet, like any other Pokémon type, but they can also be fierce, scary, and absolutely cool in both premise and execution. Ghosts generally share the same color scheme of dark and neutral colors, though some dare to step out of it. With unique and often disturbing inspirations behind them, these creatures haunt the Pokémon world with singular glee, enjoying the mayhem they provoke.
10 Mismagius
Introduced in Generation IV as an evolution for Gen II's forgotten and underrated Misdreavus, Mismagius quickly made a name for itself. It seems to be inspired by the concepts of witches and wizards, as indicated by its pointy hat.
Mismagius is said to cause misery or happiness to others, depending on its own mood and power. People that hear its cries will suffer headaches or hallucinations, indicating a possible connection to the banshee. A Special Attacker, Mismagius is fast but quite frail.
9 Dusknoir
Another evolution introduced in Generation IV, Dusknoir is the final stage of Gen III's Duskull. Dusknoir seems to be based on the mythological Cyclops.
In the Pokémon world, Dusknoir functions as a Grim Reaper figure, guiding Pokémon to the spirit world based on indications transmitted to its antennae. Its belly mouth is capable of swallowing its target whole. Like Mismagius, it is extremely frail and slow, although its high defenses - both Physical and Special - make it the ideal tank.
8 Banette
First appearing in the Hoenn games, Banette is a pure Ghost-type that evolves from Shuppet at level 37. A former doll possessed by pure hatred, Banette is brought to life by a powerful grudge, an enduring concept that inspired horror movies like The Ring and The Grudge.
The zipper on its mouth keeps its life force safely hidden within. It uses its own body as a voodoo doll and inflicts powerful curses on others. It lives in garbage dumps and dark alleys, searching for the person that discarded. It is said that if its trainer treats it with enough respect and care, it will turn back to being a lifeless toy. Capable of Mega Evolving, Banette becomes such a vindictive force, it will even curse its own trainer.
7 Mimikyu
Mimikyu's true appearance is unknown and it is said that anyone who sees it will be inflicted by a mysterious illness and die. A lonely Pokémon, Mimikyu is starved for care and attention, leading it to disguise itself as a Pikachu in an attempt to seem more appealing to others. It backfires, however, as the disguise makes it look even creepier.
Should anyone attempt to remove its disguise, Mimikyu will react savagely and viciously. Thanks to its unique Ghost/Fairy typing, Mimikyu has only two weaknesses and three immunities. Its signature move, Let's Snuggle Forever, is an upgraded version of the powerful Fairy move, Play Rough.
6 Decidueye
Alola's Grass starter, Decidueye is the final form of Rowlet. Cool and cautious by nature, it will overreact when surprised. The most capable archer in the Pokémon world, Decidueye's signature move, Spirit Shackle, can be enhanced via a Z-crystal, becoming the Z-Move Sinister Arrow Raid.
Decidueye is based on an owl and an archer, including some depictions of the classic English hero of legend, Robin Hood. Its Grass/Ghost typing gives it five different weaknesses, but also provides two immunities and four resistances, creating a nice balance.
5 Dragapult
One of the newest additions to the type, Dragapult is Galar's Pseudo-Legendary, as well as the first Pseudo with Ghost as a secondary typing. Dragapult and its pre-evolutions, Dreepy and Drakloak, are ghosts of prehistoric aquatic Pokémon. Dragpult carries a pair of Dreepy inside its horns, which it will fire like missiles.
Dragapult's design incorporates elements of a Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit, a stealth bomber aircraft that explains its incredibly high Speed stat. It may also be based on a Diplocaulus, an extinct amphibian that lived roughly 300 million years ago. Dragapult also shares similarities with catapults and trebuchets.
4 Spitiritomb
One of Sinnoh's most inspired Pokémon designs, Spiritomb is a dual-type Ghost/Dark Pokémon that's formed by a collection of 108 spirits trapped inside an Odd Keystone. Some of the spirits inside are evil, making Spirtomb a tough Pokémon to train.
Before the introduction of the Fairy-type, Spiritomb had no weaknesses, boasted three immunities, and had one resistance. It has incredibly high Defenses but is also incredibly slow.
3 Aegislash
In the pantheon of overpowered Pokémon, Aegislash holds a place of honor. A dual-type Steel/Ghost creature introduced in Generation VI, Aegislash has the ability to change forms during battle, depending on the moves it is using. Its stats will change along, with its Shield Form boasting ridiculously high Defense and Special Defense, while its Blade form grants it ridiculously high Attack and Special Attack.
Weak to four types, Aegislash is immune to three and resistant to a whopping nine, making it one of the strongest Pokémon in the games. Perceptive and in possession of incredible spectral powers, Aegislash has attended and served generations of Kings.
2 Gengar
The original Ghost-type Pokémon, Gengar used to be the strongest and coolest Ghost in the franchise. Mischievous and malicious, Gengar enjoys playing practical jokes and casting curses. Because of its immense popularity, Gengar is one of the few Pokémon to have both Mega Evolutions and Gigantamax forms.
In its Gintamax form, its enlarged mouth is said to lead into the afterlife itself. Indeed, if someone steps close enough to the mouth of a Gigantamax Gengar, they will hear the voices of their loved ones calling out for them. A dual-type Ghost/Poison mon, Gengar hits extremely hard and extremely fast, but its other stats are quite average.
1 Giratina
The first Ghost-type Legendary Pokémon, Giratina is the representation of antimatter within the Pokémon world. A spectral centipede-like creature, Giratina seems to be based on the idea of a fallen angel. It rules over its own dimension, the Distortion World, a place where the laws of physics don't apply. Giratina may also be based on common portrayals of the Beasts of Revelation.
Like other Legendary Pokémon, Giratina is absurdly powerful, with extremely high HP and high Attack and Defense, both Special and Physical. Fans anxiously await to see it in the upcoming Sinnoh remakes, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
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March 18, 2021 at 05:30AM
