# Gastly - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gastly in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Gastly)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Gastly
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 100.000%
- **Shadow Ball**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 94.268%
- **Trick Room**: 94.268%
- **Other**: 11.464%

## Common Abilities
- **Levitate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 94.268%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.732%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Gengar**: 94.268%
- **Hariyama**: 94.268%
- **Pheromosa**: 94.268%
- **Haunter**: 94.267%
- **Snorlax**: 80.055%
- **Torkoal**: 14.212%

## FAQ for Gastly in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Gastly?
The most common moves for Gastly are Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Protect, Trick Room. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gastly?
Gastly is frequently paired with Gengar, Hariyama, Pheromosa, Haunter. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Gastly?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gastly?
The top build for Gastly features a **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 94.268% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastly?
Gastly is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (94.268%).

### What is the most common role for Gastly?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Gastly often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gastly?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 30 |
| Attack | 35 |
| Defense | 30 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 35 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **310** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Gastly on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Gastly) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Gastly
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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