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In Pokemon Go, not only are there many Pokemon, but there are also many types of them, and each has its unique weaknesses and advantages. Having a basic understanding of all types, especially their weaknesses, can be quite useful. In the guide, you can learn what Ghost type’s weaknesses are and what the best Pokemon to use against them in Pokemon Go.

Ghost Type’s Weakness in Pokemon Go

Ghost-type is one of the 18 types of Pokemon in the Pokemon universe. This type of Pokemon is weak against Dark and Normal-type Pokemon. You can use any Dark or Normal-type Pokemon to deal quite significant damage against Ghost-type Pokemon.

Houndoom (Mega) is one of the best, if not the best, Dark-type Pokemon you must use against a Ghost-type. This Pokemon has a Max CP of 4344, an Attack of 289, a Defense of 194, and a Stamina of 181. It is also resistant towards Ghost-type up to 62.5%. The best moveset of this Pokemon is Snarl with Foul Play with a  DPS of 21.91.

On the other hand, Regigigas is the best Normal-type Pokemon you can use against a Ghost-type. This Pokemon has a Max CP of 4913, an Attack of 287, a Defense of 210, and a Stamina of 221. This Pokemon is also 39.1% resistant to Ghost-type. The best moveset you can use is Hidden Power with Giga Impact with a DPS of 17.56. Down below, you can find other Pokemon you can use against Ghost-type.

Dark-type:

• Gyarados (Mega) – Bite, Crunch
• Hydreigon – Bite, Brotal Swing
• Absol (Mega) – Snarl, Dark Pulse
• Tyranitar (Shadow) – Bite, Crunch
• Weavile (Shadow) – Snarl, Foul Play
• Honchkrow (Shadow) – Snarl, Dark Pulse
• Yveltal – Snarl, Dark Pulse

Normal-type:

• Lopunny (Mega) – Pound, Hyper Beam
• Meloetta (Pirouette) – Quick Attack, Hyper Beam
• Porygon-Z (Shadow) – Hidden Power, Tri Attack
• Meloetta – Quick Attack, Hyper Beam
• Bewear – Tackle, Stomp
• Slaking – Yawn, Body Slam
• Stantler (Shadow) – Tackle, Stomp

Pokemon Go is available for iOS and Android devices.