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Where to find and catch Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go

Ghost-type Pokémon are difficult to find.

Ghost-type Pokémon can be extremely elusive in Pokémon Go. They usually prefer to remain in the shadows, making tracking them down a challenge you might not be ready to tackle. However, you can do a few things to find them, potentially earning you candy to evolve your favorite Ghost-types or to complete any Timed and Special Research tasks. Here’s what you need to know about where to find and catch Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go.

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How to get Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Go

You may want to visit a few locations in your local area when you’re trying to hunt down Ghost-type Pokémon, such as graveyards, darker areas, or cities. However, the best time to find Ghost-type Pokémon is to wait until the sun goes down in the mobile game and it’s nighttime. When night arrives, Ghost-type Pokémon have a better chance of appearing in the wild, and it’s a good opportunity for you to see what’s appearing in your local area.

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Although it helps to look for Ghost-type Pokémon at night, it can be troublesome to track them down. Another good way is to await an event in Pokémon where they boost Ghost-types, or particular Ghost-type Pokémon have a chance to appear for a set amount of time. You may want to investigate the Pokémon Go blog to double-check what will be spawning during particular events and when it will go live in your local area.

Ghost-type Pokémon are tricky to find. Unfortunately, you do not have any specific Ghost-type lures that will draw them to you that you can place on a PokéStop. If Ghost-types have an increased chance to appear during an event, placing incense on your character while you walk around is a good idea.


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Zack Palm is the Senior Writer of Gamepur and has spent over five years covering video games, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Oregon State University. He spends his free time biking, running tabletop campaigns, and listening to heavy metal. His primary game beats are Pokémon Go, Destiny 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and any newly released title, and he finds it difficult to pull away from any Star Wars game.