Ghost type

Ghost is one of the 15 types in Pokémon Red. Ghost moves are physical (they use Attack and Defense) and are super effective against Ghost. Ghost-type Pokémon are weak to Ghost. There are 3 Ghost-type Pokémon and 3 Ghost-type moves.

Ghost attacking

Effect	Against
Super effective (2×)	Ghost
Not very effective (½×)	—
No effect (0×)	Normal Psychic

Ghost defending

Effect	From
Weak to (2×)	Ghost
Resists (½×)	Poison Bug
Immune (0×)	Normal Fighting

A famous Generation I bug: Ghost moves have no effect on Psychic Pokémon (they were meant to be super effective), and the only damaging Ghost moves are LICK and NIGHT SHADE.

Ghost-type Pokémon

Ghost-type moves

Move	Power	Accuracy	PP
Lick	20	100%	30
Night Shade	—	100%	15
Confuse Ray	—	100%	10

Frequently asked questions

What is Ghost weak to in Pokémon Red?

Ghost-type Pokémon take double damage from Ghost.

What is Ghost strong against in Pokémon Red?

Ghost moves are super effective against Ghost.

What is the strongest Ghost move in Pokémon Red?

Lick, with 20 power.