Google Trends · 2004–2026
We tracked 65 Ghost-Type Pokémon across 23 years of Google search data (2004–2026). Gengar leads with an average normalized search score of 6.5, followed by Giratina (4.9) and Haunter (3.3). No single Pokémon dominates: 13 different Ghost-Type Pokémon have held the top spot month to month. Interest peaked in April 2026, 4.9× the category’s typical level, around Pokémon Champions launch.
All 65 Pokémon · Ranked by average search score (2004–2026)
What the data shows
Ghost-Type search interest hit 4.9× its typical level, coinciding with Pokémon Champions launch.
Gengar has led all Ghost-Type Pokémon in 35% of months on record, ahead of 12 other Pokémon that have reached #1.
Longest 5 of 8 distinct spells at #1.
Averaged 3.33 over the last 24 months, up from 1.42 in the 24 months before.
After removing the long-term trend, Ghost-Type Pokémon run 23% above average in October and 18% below in May.
Gengar alone scores 16.7× the median Ghost-Type Pokémon (0.39). 14% register almost no search interest at all.
Figures are computed from monthly Google Trends data, 2004–2026, normalized against a fixed anchor topic. Movement and regional figures are only shown where enough Pokémon in this category carry a reliable signal — see the methodology.
Data through · How this is measured