Gastly
National Pokédex Cloyster - Gastly (#092) - Haunter Johto Pokédex Quagsire - Gastly (#058) - Haunter Sinnoh Pokédex Mimilop - Gastly (#069) - Haunter
Japanese name	Ghost
Evolves from	None
Evolves into	Haunter
Generation	First
Species	Gas Pokémon
Type	Ghost / Poison
Height	4 ft 3 in (1.3 m)
Weight	0.2 lb (0.1 kg)
Ability	Levitate

Gastly (ゴース, Gōsu^?, Ghos in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. Gastly's name comes from the word ghastly, meaning horrible to behold, intentionally corrupted by the word gas, which is prominent in Gastly's anatomy. Its Japanese name is either a misspelling of ghost or possibly a combination of the words ghost, gas and ghastly . In the English translation, Gastly was originally going to be called "Spirit". Image of Pokémon #92, Gastly. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Cloyster (パルシェン Parshen in Japanese, Austos in German and Crustabri in French) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Quagsire ) is one of the 493   fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Mimilop , Mimilop in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media, created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... The official Pokémon logo. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... // Pokémon types are special attributes which determine the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon species. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre, or meter (U.S.), is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... It has been suggested that Shiny Pokémon be merged into this article or section. ... Japanese  ) is a language spoken by over 130 million people, mainly in Japan, but also by Japanese emigrant communities around the world. ... The official Pokémon logo. ...

Biological characteristics

Gastly consists of a dark sphere (its "head") surrounded by a light purple gas. A Gastly has two large eyes with tiny pupils and two vampire teeth. Its design is based on the Hitodama. Vampires (or vampyres) are mythological or folkloric creatures believed to be the reanimated corpses of human beings who subsist on human and/or animal blood. ... Hitodama (人魂) is the term for a ghost-like creature in Japanese mythology. ...

Gastly's appearance is likely based on the Japanese concept of hitodama. It is made of a very thin, gas-like substance. Some say it is an other-dimensional lifeform, while others believe it is formed from toxic gas. This grants it certain powers and weaknesses. It can sneak into any place if it so wishes thanks to the invasive properties of gas molecules. It can render itself nearly invisible and approach enemies undetected. It can envelop said enemies regardless of their size and induce sleepiness, slow poisoning through the skin, or even suffocation. Hitodama (人魂) is the term for a ghost-like creature in Japanese mythology. ... An example of how an object could appear to be invisible through the use of mirrors Invisibility is the state of an object which cannot be seen. ... Suffocation can mean two things: Suffocation, or Asphyxia, is a medical condition where the body is depraved of oxygen. ...

On the other hand, Gastly's negligible weight and gaseous nature make it very easy for it to be blown off or even scattered to nothingness (although it is presumed the molecules can regroup later) under a strong wind. A Gastly will not appear in windy weather if it can help it, but when it finds itself threatened by a strong wind, it clusters in groups under the eaves of houses to protect itself.

Gastly is said to frequent decrepit, deserted buildings. It is perhaps worth noting that even though Gastly and the rest of the Ghost-type Pokémon fit some stereotypes attributed to ghosts, it has a measurable weight, can faint in battle and breed with other Pokémon, all unusual traits for a supposedly dead entity. Type Chart Pokémon types represent the strengths and weaknesses of different Pokémon. ... A ghostly woman coming down the stairs. ...

In the video games

In Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed and LeafGreen Gastly is found in the Pokémon Tower. In the last two games, Gastly is further found in the Lost Cave. Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue were the first Pokémon games released for the Game Boy in the United States. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996. ... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are games in the world famous Pokémon video game series. ... Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are games in the world famous Pokémon video game series. ...

In Pokémon Gold and Silver, it is found in the Sprout Tower and the Tin Tower at night. In Crystal, it is additionally found in Routes 31, 32 and 36, also during the night. In the Game Boy video games Pokémon Gold and Silver, players must become Pokémon Trainers by exploring Johto, collecting the eight regional gym badges, and capturing Pokémon. ... In the Game Boy video games Pokémon Gold and Silver, players must become Pokémon Trainers by exploring Johto, collecting the eight regional gym badges, and capturing Pokémon. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Gastly has excellent speed and Special attack stats, rather ironic considering Ghost and Poison-type attacks rely on its attack stat, which is low. However, with the coming of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, all attacks will be divided into physical and special attacks; many good ghost attacks will be reassigned to "Special" which will make Gastly and its evolutions much more useful. It can learn a number of useful moves and powerful special attacks through Technical Machines. It also has the Levitate ability, which nullifies the weakness its Poison type has to Ground-type attacks. However, since its evolved forms, Haunter and Gengar, are more powerful without any drawbacks, Gastly is used in battle only until it evolves. This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Gengar , Gangar) are one of the 493   fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

Like Haunter and Gengar, in Pokemon Ranger, Gastly can abduct your Pokemon if they are caught in its trance. Pokémon Ranger is the ninth Pokémon movie, set to be released in Japan in 2006. ...

In the anime

Gastly has had two major appearances in the animé. The first was in episode #20 (The Ghost at Maiden's Peak). According to legend, a young lady was said to have leaped to her death from there after waiting several long years for her true love to return (In the dub, it was said she was turned into stone instead). The legend turns out to be true, however it is not the Maiden that haunts the Peak, but a talking Gastly.

Each year, during a local celebration, Gastly takes the form of the Maiden's spirit and entices males into falling in love with it, whereupon it captures them. It seems that the Gastly's purpose for this is not sinister, but merely an effort to keep the Maiden's legend alive. This supposedly means that its capture is meant to be short-lived.

The Gastly's benevolent nature is further seen when it promises the real Maiden's ghost to look for the spirit of her true love to tell him she is still waiting for him. This Gastly is also extremely notable in that it is the only Pokémon other than Team Rocket's Meowth which can talk naturally, not excluding Slowking from Pokémon The Movie 2000 and Lucario from the eighth film. The few other Pokémon that can communicate in human language, such as Mewtwo and Lugia, are Legendary and speak through telepathy. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Meowth and Team Rocket. ... Slowking (Yadoking ヤドキング Yadokingu in Japanese, Laschoking in German and Roigada in French) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ... ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Mewtwo ) is one of the 493 Pokémon fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Lugia ) is a fictional character in the Pokémon franchise. ... Legendary Pokémon ) are characters in the Pokémon franchise. ... (this article is about the parapsychological phenomenon. ...

This Gastly is also strangely powerful for a Basic Pokémon. It fought by scaring its enemy. For example, it became a fire extinguisher to scare Charmander. When Bulbasaur and Squirtle teamed up against it, it combined their final evolutions into one, calling the product "Venustoise." Gastly creates an actual mongoose to take out Jessie's Ekans, the third time an actual animal was ever depicted on the show (The other two times are the fish in Cerulean City and the lobster served aboard the St. Anne). Subfamiles Herpestinae A mongoose is a member of the family of small cat-like carnivores. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Ekans , Arbo) is one of the 416 fictional species of Pokémon in the Pokémon franchise. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ...

The second appearance is in episode #23 (The Tower of Terror). A Gastly, along with a Haunter and Gengar, are seen haunting the Lavender Town Pokémon Tower, which Ash visits when trying to capture a Ghost-type Pokémon. The Gastly puts its vanishing ability to good use playing pranks on Jessie, James and Meowth of Team Rocket. This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Gengar , Gangar) are one of the 493   fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Lavender Town , Shion Town) is a fictional town in the eastern part of the Kanto region of the Pokémon universe mainly characterised by the Pokémon Tower. ... Ash Ketchum is a fictional character in the Pokémon line of game products. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

There is also another role played by a Gastly. In episode #86 (Pikachu Re-Volts), Officer Jenny uses a Gastly to stop Butch and Cassidy's Drowzee, which hypnotized all of the local Pokémon (including Ash's Pikachu). Gasty was immune to Drowzee's Hypnosis and fought off an armada of hypnotized Pokémon using Night Shade, allowing Ash to lure his Pikachu near the machine. Pikachu falls for it and shocks the machine that Drowzee was using to control the Pokémon, causing it to explode.

Gastly also functions as one of Morty's battling Pokémon, fitting in with his Ghost-type specialty. A group of other Gastly whom Morty is good friends with appear to assist Morty in his lessons to the local children about Pokémon battling. This same group, however, also played a trick on Team Rocket, making them think that they were chasing a banquet laden table, only to have it turn into a monster. The trio's resulting panic gave the group much glee.

In other media

Gastly in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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References

• The following games and their instruction manuals: Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue; Pokémon Yellow; Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2; Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal; Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald; Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen; Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

Publications

• Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
• Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
• Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
• Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Gastly as a species
• Gastly’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry on Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke - Gastly Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Gastly Previously hosted by Wikibooks