Choosing your favorite type of Pokémon is easy, but choosing the best ghost-type Pokémon for you is most certainly not. So why not let your Chinese zodiac make that choice for you? Your Chinese zodiac can tell more about you than just the year you were born; it explores your personality, your goals, and how you got about achieving them. It can also tell you what character you’d be in your favorite TV show as well as what ghost-type Pokémon would be perfectly suited to you.

With 54 ghost-type Pokémon to choose from, finding the one that is perfect for you can be particularly challenging. Nevertheless, getting your hands on a ghost-type is a wonderful thing since some of them pack a punch and do a lot of damage in any fight you attempt. Due to this, it is vital that you pick the right Pokémon.

12 Year Of The Rat: Golurk

Those born in the year of the rat share this with Pokémon itself, with it being brought to our Game Boys in 1996. This generation of people would be perfect for Golurk, and not just because it is an awesome Pokémon.

Both Golurk and the typical personality traits that come with being born in the year of the rat line up perfectly as both are particularly loyal and hardworking. Both are smart and will try their best in everything they do, which is why this gladiator-like Pokémon is a perfect companion.

11 Year Of The Ox: Gengar

Just like Gengar, those born in the year of the Ox are often rather stubborn, but undeniably free-willed and loyal until the end.

Just like most ghost-type Pokémon, it is particularly difficult to hold you down or tell you what to do, but when you find that friend you respect among all else, they can count on your loyalty until the end. When it comes to Gengar, you can rely on him to cause damage in battle and stay loyal and kind until the end.

10 Year Of The Tiger: Trevenant

When you think of tigers you most likely think of either Tiger King or strong and deadly cats who are both aggressive and sneaky when it comes to hunting down their prey. This is why Trevenant is so perfect.

Not only is it rather vicious looking but it matches the personality traits that sometimes come with being born in the year of the tiger. Impulsive, hot-headed, and passionate. This Pokémon can help you achieve all you are passionate about, in whatever way you want them to.

9 Year Of The Rabbit: Shedinja

This special evolution of Nincada is a perfect match for those born in this year for more reasons than one. Firstly, if you’re born in the year of the rabbit there’s a chance that you are pretty kind and wise, but also a little possessive and rather docile.

It is well known that this Pokémon has a super strong defense, but because of its hard shell, it is incapable of movement, making it pretty docile. However, just like those born in the year of the rabbit, it is kind, wise, and will do everything it can to help you in your quest.

8 Year Of The Dragon: Dragapult

The fact that Dragapult is a dragon/ghost-type Pokémon is not the only reason as to why this choice is a perfect one. However, it certainly plays a big part, after all, it just makes sense.

Nevertheless, most born in the year of the dragon are rather arrogant but undeniably passionate and confident about their goals and the people around them. With this Pokémon at your side, you can achieve anything you desire, making Dragapult an ideal companion.

7 Year Of The Snake: Sableye

Unfortunately, the year of the snake probably has the most negative connotations behind it. However, beyond having the label of being sly and distrustful, they are insightful and subtle about the things they love.

During the anime, it’s well known that by looking into Sableye’s eyes it can steal your soul, forcing it to be rather deceptive, sly, and most certainly distrustful. However, it’s also a particularly reliable Pokémon who is undeniably a fan favorite and a wonderful companion, so long as it is on your side.

6 Year Of The Horse: Blacephalon

Being born in the year of the horse, the personality traits linked to you are cheerful, enduring, and independent, but also impatient and anxious which can bring you down on occasions. This is why you need a Pokémon as bright and colorful as you by your side to bring you back up.

Blacephalon is covered in wonderful colors and is extremely independent. They are enough to brighten up your day as you do to everyone around you.

5 Year Of The Goat: Gastly

Although this Pokémons final evolution has already been mentioned, it is impossible not to include the famous Gastly. Especially when it matches these personality traits so well.

Those born in the year of the goat are typically popular and sociable but can be ungrateful and insecure about the way they are. Gastly is known to be rather popular but is also pretty insecure about the way it looks, using pranks to distract from it. This is what makes this match ideal.

4 Year Of The Monkey: Driftblim

Just like a monkey, those born in this year are cheeky, free-willed, excitable, and extremely unpredictable. This is what makes Driftblim such a perfect companion.

Driftblim is famous for not being in control of where it goes, it just floats where the wind intends and is therefore extremely free-willed and unpredictable. A trait that perfectly combines the two.

3 Year Of The Rooster: Aegislash

A new Pokémon that highlights how proud and blunt those born in the year of the rooster can be.

The two have a considerable amount in common. Both are particularly proud and are clearly perfectionists, they pride themselves on how they look and make sure everything in their life is how it should be. Sometimes using whatever means necessary to make sure that happens.

2 Year Of The Dog: Chandelure

Just like dogs, those born in this year are loyal, excitable, and often stubborn. This is so similar to Chandelure that their match can’t be seen as anything but great.

Chandelure is a hypnotizing and persistent Pokémon who will stay and fight by your side loyally once you’ve earned it. What makes this match ideal is how stubborn both are and how persistent they are to get what they want.

1 Year Of The Pig: Decidueye

This Pokémon looks particularly proud and kind, which is ideal for those born in the year of the pig.

Both are sincere, patent, and cautious, moving through life trying not to hurt others or get hurt themselves. However, just like Decidueye, they panic when surprised or made to do something unexpected. Nevertheless, this pairing just makes sense and Decidueye is a Pokémon who will fight for you no matter what.

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