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Best Ghost-type move in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

What are the best moves to spook opponents in battle?

There are many great options for Ghost-type moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Some of the most powerful options are Shadow Force, Shadow Ball, and Shadow Claw. These are great moves for Pokémon to have in their arsenal when in battle, and will perform especially well against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon.

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Other Ghost-type moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Move NameCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffects?
Shadow ForcePhysical1201005Will disappear and attack
the following turn
Shadow BallSpecial8010015Chance to lower opponent's
Special Defense stat
Shadow ClawPhysical7010015Increased chance of critical
hit
Bitter MaliceSpecial6010015Might give opponent frostbite
Power doubled if opponent has
status condition
HexSpecial6510010Does more damage if opponent
has status condition
Infernal ParadeSpecial6010015Might burn opponent
Power doubled if opponent has
status condition
Ominous WindSpecial601005Might raise all of the users
stats at once
AstonishPhysical3010015Might cause opponents
to flinch
Shadow SneakPhysical4010030User will attack first

Related: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Type Effectiveness Guide

Players should be sure to keep a move's category and typing in mind. Whether a move is a Special or Physical attack may have an effect on how well a Pokémon can perform that move in battle.

Interested in reading more about Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus? Check out Best Ghost Type Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus on Pro Game Guides!


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CJ Kuzdal
CJ is a freelance writer with a passion for modern and retro video games, with an emphasis on RPGs and Pokemon games. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his cat and drinking way too much coffee.