In the ninth generation with Scarlet and Violet, new Ghost types can be found by players to add to their ever-growing team of creatures. These are the best Ghost types that can be found and caught while exploring both editions of the game.
10 Brambleghast
Brambleghast may be the weakest Ghost-type Pokemon on this list; however, it still deserves a mention due to being a new addition to Generation 9 Pokemon. As its appearance may suggest, this Grass/Ghost -type is a tumbleweed with a sinister method of catching its prey.
Players will first need to evolve Brambleghast by allowing its pre-evolution, Bramblin, to walk 1000 steps using the Let’s Go feature. This allows a Pokemon to roam freely at their trainer’s side and attack at will. To let a Pokemon out to walk, simply place it in the first position in the party and press the ZR button.
9 Palossand
Palossand is the sand castle Pokemon that players got to meet for the first time in Pokemon Sun and Moon. It returned once more for Scarlet and Violet. This Ghost/Ground Pokemon seems to have possessed the sand on the beach. Ot first can be found as Sandygast, which can be seen as a heap of sand with a shovel in its head.
Palossand and its pre-evolution are the only Pokemon that can learn Shore Up. This signature move allows this sand mound creature to heal a percentage of its health depending on the weather.
8 Houndstone
Pure Ghost-types can be just as good as any dual-type Pokemon. Singular typings limit what can really do super effective damage to pure Ghost-type Pokemon like Houndstone. This ancient ghost dog may look ominous, but at heart it is still the adorable Greavard it once was.
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While not only being a worthy battling companion, the story of Houndstone’s creation is rather touching. Its Pokedex entry in Violet says it is the reincarnation of a most loved Pokemon, meaning it may live once more in its new ghostly form.
7 Ceruledge
Filled with resentment and grudges, this sneaky suit of armor Pokemon combines its once-fiery skills with that of its now dual-type ghostly abilities. Ceruledge is the only Pokemon capable of learning the move Bitter Blade, which not only damages a Pokemon but also heals its user.
Unfortunately, those that have Pokemon Scarlet will not be able to unlock this Fire/Ghost-type unless it is traded to them, as it is a Pokemon Violet exclusive evolution. Players will instead evolve their Charcadet into Armarouge, a Fire/Psychic-type Pokemon.
6 Skeledirge
Players that chose Fuecoco as their starter already have a powerful Fire/Ghost-type Pokemon in their hands. When evolving this tiny red crocodile to its final evolution at level 36, Skeledirge isn’t only a singing Pokemon, but also a ginormous fiery crocodile with a bird spirit that follows it on every adventure.
It may be surprising to some trainers that this does in fact class as a Ghost-type. This new secondary typing opens up avenues to further expand its move set. Skeledirge is also the only Pokemon that can learn the move Torch Song, which does damage as well as increasing its Special Attack.
5 Gholdengo
Made up entirely of coins, this peculiar Steel/Ghost-type Pokemon may not look like the franchise’s typical Ghost-type creature. Even its pre-evolution, the pure Ghost-type Gimmighoul, doesn’t quite appear that ghostly. It can only be evolved into Gholdengo once 999 Gimmighoul coins have been collected.
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Gholdengo continue the money theme with its signature move of Make It Rain. This move not only damages the enemy and lowers their Special Attack, but when the battle is over, the player also gets to keep the money that was dropped.
4 Hoopa
Any fans of the franchise will recognize that Hoopa isn’t a new Pokemon. This mischievous spirit was first added to the franchise in Gen 6. However, players can also find this incredibly powerful Pokemon while exploring Paldea.
Hoopa has two forms: confined and unbound. While in its confined form it has the dual-typing of Psychic/Ghost, which is arguably just as powerful as when it is unbound, where it takes on a Psychic/Dark typing instead. Although it may not be new, it is still a great Pokemon for players to consider catching.
3 Annihilape
With Gen 9, Game Freak also included new evolutions to already existing Pokemon, such as the newest evolution for Primeape: Annihilape. This Fighting/Ghost type cannot be evolved simply by leveling up. Instead, the player must use the move Rage Fist twenty times to cause the evolution.
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As Primeape’s power through rage grew, its body could no longer hold onto it all. As such, it evolved into Annihilape, a rage-filled monkey that is the only other Pokemon that can use Rage Fist.
2 Dragapult
Dragapult is a Dragon/Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Gen 8 with Pokemon Sword and Shield. In the newer generation, those that wish to find Dreepy and evolve it into Dragapult will only be able to do so in Pokemon Violet. Those that own Pokemon Scarlet will only be able to get their hands on this creature through trade.
Due to its three-evolution stage as well as possessing the powerful Dragon type, many fans of the franchise consider this powerful Ghost type one of the best. It is also a pseudo-legendary, meaning its combined stat total is a whopping 600.
1 Flutter Mane
While Misdreavus is exclusive to Pokemon Violet, those that bought Pokemon Scarlet instead have exclusive access to Flutter Mane. This ancient ancestor of Ghost-type Pokemon acts exactly like Misdreavus, with a slightly altered design.
As a paradox Pokemon, it is also incredibly rare while, being solely a Ghost-type. This therefore makes it a great addition to any team. It isn’t weak to as many types as a dual-type Pokemon may be (especially since Ghost-types have few weaknesses to begin with), while also being incredibly powerful against other ghosts.
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