The Pokemon Video Game Championships (VGC) encourage different battle strategies and Pokemon team choices to use in tournaments. Ghost-types can fill many roles in competitive Pokemon, and Ghost-types’ Super Effective power over Psychic is one of their most significant assets. Before Dark-types, they were one of the few that could handle the Special Attack abusers. Here are the best Ghost-type Pokemon for the Pokemon VGC.

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Mimikyu

HP: 55

Attack: 90

Defense: 80

Sp. Atk: 50

Sp. Def: 105

Speed: 96

Mimikyu may look like Pikachu, but the two are very different. Mimikyu was introduced in Gen VII as a dual Ghost/Fairy-type with two forms, Disguised and Busted. It’s Busted when it is hit with an Attack in battle, but it starts the match with its ability Disguise, which makes it immune to damage for one attack. Players can take advantage of the free substitute and set up any offensive moves they want to throw.

Its dual typing is a bonus players don’t see in the game very much since Fairy-types and Ghost-types are the rarest in-game, let alone Pokemon, who have both. Mimikyu’s movepool is unique, with Pain Split, Wood Hammer, and Shadow Claw coming from the same Pokemon. It can also learn Dazzling Gleam by TM to get in an excellent Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) move.

Froslass

HP: 70

Attack: 80

Defense: 70

Sp. Atk: 80

Sp. Def: 70

Speed: 110

The Snow Land Pokemon, Froslass, is a Gen IV dual Ice/Ghost. It’s a rather delicate-looking Pokemon, but its Speed makes it a strong choice on any team. For example, Froslass on Hail teams can be fast and elusive when a Hailstorm on the field can activate its ability Snow Cloak. It also is a champion of entry hazards with the move Spikes so players can draw in passive damage from those and the Hail in tandem.

Destiny Bond is another way players can have Froslass give damage without having to overextend itself. However, more direct damage is an option with STAB moves like Blizzard and Shadow Ball. Except for Speed, its stats are balanced but lackluster, so players would be better off leading with this Pokemon and letting it set up as much damage as possible. Potential partner Pokemon include faster Sweepers that can account for Froslass’s weaknesses. So, Incineroar or Infernape can take care of its Steel and Ice opponents.

Aegislash

Shield Form

HP: 60

Attack: 50

Defense: 150

Sp. Atk: 50

Sp. Def: 150

Speed: 60

Sword Form

HP: 60

Attack: 150

Defense: 50

Sp. Atk: 150

Sp. Def: 50

Speed: 60

Aegislash is a dual Steel/Ghost-type Pokemon from Generation VI. Its versatility is what makes it a popular Ghost choice in Pokemon. Aegislash has two forms - Shield Or Blade. Shield, of course, boosts its Defense, and Sp. Def while Sword form increases Attack and Sp. Atk. Shield form might better compensate for its Fire and Ground weaknesses and a Ground or Water-type ally on the field.

Aegislash does have a lower Speed, so players should try and alleviate this as much as possible with the move Automize. However, iron Head is one of its best attack moves, so if it lands in Sword form, its power is hard to withstand.

Gengar

HP: 60

Attack: 65

Defense: 60

Sp. Atk: 130

Sp. Def: 75

Speed: 110

Gengar is a solid dual Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon. While it does have a somewhat low defense stat, it is still immune to Normal and Fighting-types. Its ability Levitate also grants it an additional immunity to Ground-type Pokemon. Offensively it can’t be ignored as a Special attacker, and Shadow Ball and Sludge Wave are excellent STAB options. Players can use it as a Glass Cannon to take out bulkier foes.

It can also play a surprising support role with moves like Will-O-Wisp, Taunt, and Disable. Since Gengar is almost always moving first, it poses a serious problem for virtually any challenger. Levitate means that entry hazards like Spikes and Sticky Web don’t affect it, so it stands strong whenever it enters the field.

Lunala

HP: 137

Attack: 113

Defense: 89

Sp. Atk: 137

Sp. Def: 107

Speed: 97

Lunala is a Psychic/Ghost legendary Moon Pokemon. Its high HP and Sp. Def means that it will not be easy to take out already, but its ability Shadow Shield doubles down on this and halves all damage thrown at it when its HP is full. Players can maintain this with Roost, an easy and efficient recovery move. Additionally, Lunala can use this time to execute the other support moves available, like Calm Mind and Cosmic Powers, for stat boosts.

Regardless, it does not struggle offensively with all of its first-class Attack stats. Moves like its STAB options Moongeist Beam and Psyshock dish out impressive amounts of damage. Players can also use Thunderbolt and Ice Beam to get more type coverage and take advantage of its high Sp. Atk.

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