Gastly Pokémon Violet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Gastly in Pokémon Violet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 70 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Violet
PaldeaGastly Pokemon Violet Pokedex Entry
Gaseous and completely impalpable. Also highly dangerous— inhaling part of its poisonous body will cause one to faint instantly.
Pokemon Violet Gastly Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Violet Gastly Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Gastly via various methods in Pokémon Violet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Confuse Ray | ghost | Lv. 1 |
| Lick | ghost | Lv. 1 |
| Hypnosis | psychic | Lv. 4 |
| Mean Look | normal | Lv. 8 |
| Payback | dark | Lv. 12 |
| Spite | ghost | Lv. 16 |
| Curse | ghost | Lv. 20 |
| Hex | ghost | Lv. 24 |
| Night Shade | ghost | Lv. 28 |
| Sucker Punch | dark | Lv. 32 |
| Dark Pulse | dark | Lv. 36 |
| Shadow Ball | ghost | Lv. 40 |
| Destiny Bond | ghost | Lv. 44 |
| Dream Eater | psychic | Lv. 48 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Violet Gastly Locations
Gastly can be caught in 14 locations across Pokémon Violet, including Paradise Barrens and Apple Hills. The most reliable spawn is at Paradise Barrens, where you'll find it between Lv. 19 and 22 by land with a spawn weight of 250.
South Province Area One
1 encounter- overlandLv. 4-7Ruins15Weight
South Province Area Two
2 encounters- overlandLv. 7-1250 wtWild Encounters · Mountain
- overlandLv. 7-10Wild Encounters · Ruins15Weight
South Province Area Three
1 encounter- overlandLv. 9-14Ruins15Weight
South Province Area Four
2 encounters- overlandLv. 16-2350 wtMountain
- overlandLv. 20-23Ruins15Weight
South Province Area Five
2 encounters- overlandLv. 16-2350 wtMountain
- overlandLv. 20-23Ruins15Weight
East Province Area One
1 encounter- overlandLv. 16-2350 wtMountain
East Province Area Two
1 encounter- overlandLv. 20-24Ruins15Weight
East Province Area Three
1 encounter- overlandLv. 22-2430 wtMine
West Province Area One
2 encounters- overlandLv. 13-2050 wtMountain
- overlandLv. 14-18Ruins15Weight
Asado Desert
1 encounter- overlandLv. 22-24Ruins15Weight
Apple Hills
Teal Mask1 encounter- landLv. 7-15 → Lv. 52-60 (post-story)100 wtCave
Paradise Barrens
Teal Mask3 encounters- landLv. 19-22100 wtPrairie
- landLv. 19-22250 wtDesert
- landLv. 19-22100 wtRocky Area
Infernal Pass
Teal Mask2 encounters- landLv. 21-27 → Lv. 63-69 (post-story)100 wtWest Cave · Cave
- landLv. 20-25 → Lv. 63-68 (post-story)100 wtNorth Cave · Cave
Mossfell Confluence
Teal Mask2 encounters- landLv. 19-25100 wtPrairie
- landLv. 19-25100 wtRocky Area