Since the release ofPokemon Scarlet & Violet,players have had plenty of time to assemble their best teams. Given that the new games feature the franchise’s first entirely open-world region, discovering and catching new Pokemon has never been easier or more fun. However, finding one specific type of Pokemon in the open world can be tricky.
This is particularly the case with Ghost-type Pokemon, which are already few and far between in the Paldea region. Nevertheless, diligent fans will be able to find plenty of useful Ghost-types if they take their time exploring. UntilPokemon Homefunctionality debuts in 2023, players can hold off on using Hisuian Zoroark by searching these six areas.
6Artazon
If players are conquering each Gym Leader at their appropriate levels, they should encounter Artazon not long after departing on their Treasure Hunt. This town is where one of the eight gyms is located,along with its Grass-type Gym Leader Brassius. Nevertheless, the nearby area has many Ghost-type Pokemon in its vicinity.
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For players approaching from Area Three of the South Province, they should spotShuppetandOricorioon their route. While Oricorio may not appear to be a Ghost-type,giving it Purple Nectar can change its forminto its Ghost/Flying-type. For players wanting to put less effort into finding a Ghost/Flying-type,Driflooncan also be found around the area.
5Zapapico
This town is located north of Artazon and west of Levincia, though it does not contain a Pokemon Gym of its own. It serves as a temporary pit stop before players enter the desert landscape of Area Three of the East Province. However, there are also several Ghost-type Pokemon that lurk nearby, which may prove useful in future storyline battles.
Aside from the previously-mentionedShuppetandDrifloon, players can also encounterSinistea, the pre-evolved form of Polteageist. Zapapico also contains a trainer who will give the player the item needed toevolve Charcadet into the Fire/Ghost-type Ceruledge. He requires the player to gather 10 Sinistea materials to make the trade, though this is only doable inPokemon Violet.
4West Province (Area Two)
Players will get a lot of opportunities to explore Area Two of the West Province, as the Gym Trial for the Water-type Gym of Cascarrafa requires them to pass through here. The area is also quite close to the Asado Desert, which is where players can catch Ghost-types like the newBramblin, which is Grass/Ghost, a type previously exhibited by Trevenant and Dhelmise.
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Closer to the area surrounding Porto Marinada, players can encounter moreDrifloon, as well as its evolved formDrifblim. Players can also findRotomin this area, which is Electric/Ghost before changing forms. A beach nearby also contains the Ground/Ghost-type PokemonSandygast,which was introduced inPokemon Sun & Moon.
3West Province (Area Three)
Though it’s not too far from the previous area, players likely won’t roam Area Three of the West Province until much later in their journey. However, players may spend time there leveling up their team beforefacing the Normal-type Gym Leader, Larry, in the town of Medali. Though Ghost-types won’t help in this battle, there are some good ones to catch around here for later.
DrifloonandDrifblimmake appearances in this area, as doesGreavard, which evolves intoHoundstone. This new Ghost-type Pokemon has caused quite a stir in the competitive scene due to its overpowered signature move. While it may be a good member of players' in-game teams, more competitively viable Ghosts in the area includeMimikyuandDreepy.
2South Province (Area Six)
Ghost-type Pokemon will be very important for facing the Psychic-type Gym in Alfornada, located in Area Six of the South Province. Fortunately, there are plenty of good options to catch in this area, including previously mentioned Pokemon likeDrifloon, Drifblim, Sinistea,andHoundstone. However, there are others unique to this area, if players are willing to look.
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By exploring the system of caves below Alfornada, players will encounter Ghost-type Pokemon likeBanetteandSableye.There are even plenty of Fighting-type Pokemonin the area as well, which make for good opponents to level up new Ghost-types without having to make too many treks back to the nearby Pokemon Center.
1Glaseado Mountain
While this late-game area ismostly populated by Ice-type Pokemon, there are several Ghost-types that are common here as well.Houndstoneand its pre-evolution are frequently found hiding in the icy ground, visible by the candle on their heads. However, there are other Ghost-types found near Glaseado Mountain and its Gym town, Montenevera.
One such Pokemon isHaunter, the evolved form of Gastly and pre-evolved form of Gengar. Getting the Poison/Ghost-type Gengar would be a valuable addition to any team, though Haunter only evolves via trading with someone else. For those who don’t have access to other players to evolve their Haunters, they can also catchFroslassandSpiritombnearby.
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