Type matchups
Damage Phantump takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost/Grass type, Phantump has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 9 other Pokémon share the Ghost/Grass typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 43
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 48
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 38
- Total
- 309
Phantump has a base stat total of 309, higher than 17% of Pokémon. With Attack (70) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. At 38 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 43 HP, 48 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Phantump can have the abilities Natural Cure, Frisk and Harvest.
How to beat Phantump
Phantump takes 2× damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Grass moves. Hydreigon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Grass moves. Zarude hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Grass moves.
Evolution
Phantump is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Phantump → Trevenant) and evolves into Trevenant.
Best counters to Phantump
Other Ghost/Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Phantump weak to?
As a Ghost/Grass type, Phantump takes super-effective damage from Flying, Ghost, Fire, Ice and Dark moves.
What is Phantump resistant to?
Phantump resists Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Phantump?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hydreigon and Zarude, which hit Phantump with super-effective attacks.