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List of Ghost-type Moves

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This is a list of all Ghost-type moves that are usable in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Sort all Grass moves by Power, PP, and Accuracy, and see how to use them competitively.

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List of Ghost-type Moves

Moves Type Power Acc. PP
Astonish Pokemon Ghost Image 30 100 15
Astral Barrage Pokemon Ghost Image 120 100 5
Confuse Ray Pokemon Ghost Image - 100 10
Curse Pokemon Ghost Image - - 10
Destiny Bond Pokemon Ghost Image - - 5
G-Max Terror Pokemon Ghost Image - - -
Grudge Pokemon Ghost Image - - 5
Hex Pokemon Ghost Image 65 100 10
Lick Pokemon Ghost Image 30 100 30
Max Phantasm Pokemon Ghost Image - - -
Moongeist Beam Pokemon Ghost Image 100 100 5
Night Shade Pokemon Ghost Image - 100 15
Phantom Force Pokemon Ghost Image 90 100 10
Poltergeist Pokemon Ghost Image 110 90 5
Shadow Ball Pokemon Ghost Image 80 100 15
Shadow Bone Pokemon Ghost Image 85 100 10
Shadow Claw Pokemon Ghost Image 70 100 15
Shadow Force Pokemon Ghost Image 120 100 5
Shadow Punch Pokemon Ghost Image 60 - 20
Shadow Sneak Pokemon Ghost Image 40 100 30
Spectral Thief Pokemon Ghost Image 90 100 10
Spirit Shackle Pokemon Ghost Image 80 100 10
Spite Pokemon Ghost Image - 100 10
Trick-or-Treat Pokemon Ghost Image - 100 20

Ghost-type Effectiveness

Damage Dealt Type
2x Pokemon Psychic Image Pokemon Ghost Image
1/2x Pokemon Dark Image
No Effect Pokemon Normal Image

Ghost-type Moves in Competitive Play

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Ghost-type moves enjoy general usage in competitive battles as many staple or meta Pokemon are Ghost-type Pokemon or are weak to the attacking move.

Many non-Ghost Pokemon also use them as filler moves due to their secondary effects, which often inflict status conditions such as the moves Curse and Confuse Ray.

List of Ghost-type Pokemon

Ghost-type Utility Moves

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Most Ghost-type moves are used for their general utility and often employ unique mechanics. Good examples include Phantom Force and Shadow Force - both of which bypass protection moves.

Another example is the move Hex, which doubles in power when used against a Pokemon with a status condition and is often used by and against stall teams.

Ghost-type Dynamax Moves

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With the introduction of Dynamax and Max Moves, Ghost-type Moves become Max Phantasm which has the secondary effect of lowering the opponent's Defense by one stage, offering a niche in offensive teams.

Gigantamax Gengar on the other hand has access to G-Max Terror, which has the effect of preventing the target from escaping or switching out, which sees usage in offensive teams.

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List of Moves
List of All New Moves (Crown Tundra Updated)
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PoisonPoison GroundGround FlyingFlying
PsychicPsychic BugBug RockRock
GhostGhost DragonDragon DarkDark
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Multi-Target Moves Moves that Restore HP Redirection Moves
Multi-Hit Moves One-Hit Knockout Moves Trapping Moves
Moves that Make Contact Moves that Do Not Make Contact Moves that Block Attacks
Status Restoring Moves Moves that Forces a Switch Sound-Based Moves
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