But they haven't died, have they? They aren't spirits of once living Pokémon. Ghost-types have far more in common with poltergeists, if you think about it. They're spirits that were born as spirits but have less of an ominous presence. They're simply an animal species that happens to be incorporeal assholes.

[ pauses. raises a hand slightly and waves back at Phantump once. ]

Have they scared you?