#Ghost type weakness series

However, from a total damage output perspective (the total amount of damage dealt before fainting), Giratina is probably going to be the top choice. Its attack stat is outclassed by Gengar and Chandelure, and that means it will not be as effective from a time to win perspective. It has very good defense and stamina stats, which make it a bulkier Ghost type Pokémon. Giratina is also a pretty interesting Pokémon. It has a slightly higher defense stat than Gengar, but it will probably be a glass cannon regardless.

#Ghost type weakness series

One of the main problems is that it is not able to learn Shadow Claw in the main series games, and it will probably learn Hex as the only fast move with STAB. With a legendary-tier attack stat that is even one point higher than Groudon and Kyogre’s, Chandelure is arguably one of the best non-legendary Ghost type attackers from all generations. The next non-legendary or mythical contender, Chandelure, is an interesting Pokémon to look for. However, it’s still a very good option from a time to win perspective, dealing a significant amount of damage while it remains in the battle field. The problem is that its current fast move options (Hex and Sucker Punch) are either too slow or non-STAB attacks respectively, a fact that makes Gengar even more vulnerable. Since its defense and stamina stats make it a very fragile DPS monster, using a moveset that allows Gengar to dodge easily is a must.

Using Gengar without the Shadow Claw/Shadow Ball moveset is even more risky. Its best fast move, Shadow Claw, cannot be obtained anymore in the game as it is a legacy move on Gengar.

Gengar is the best Ghost type Pokémon in the game as of now, and this guide explains why it is often called the very definition (or epitome) of a glass cannon, as well as its viability and place in the current metagame. As it was previously said, the list of useful Ghost type Pokémon currently released in the game is not very extensive.