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* [[EMF|Electromagnetic interference]] – A ghost's presence can cause electrical interference in the place they are haunting. Ghosts can manipulate electronic equipment to communicate by [[EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon)|EVP]]. They can be detected by the interference they cause with electromagnetic fields through use of an EMF meter.
* Invisibility – Ghosts occupy the space within [[the Veil]], making it impossible for humans to see them. Through practice and intense concentration, a ghost can manifest itself in the living world.
* Perception control – Ghosts such as [[Constance Welch]], [[Timmy's Mother]] and [[Fiona Duncan]] showed the ability to shift their forms from a beautiful young woman to a more monstrous appearance. The ghost of [[John Wayne Gacy]] was also able to manifest in the form of his clown alter ego, Pogo.
* [[Ghost Possession|Possession]] – Ghosts have the ability to possess humans. Possession also extends to inanimate objects, ghosts have been known to possess everything from cars to stereo equipment and computers. A tell tale sign of ghost possession is the sudden secretion of [[ectoplasm]] from the possessed.
* Soul absorption – The spirit of [[Whitman Van Ness]] showed the ability to destroy ghosts and absorb their strength for himself, making him stronger.
* Super Superhuman strength – Ghosts have strength that far exceeds that of when they were human. The ghost of [[Bobby Singer]] was capable of pushing throwing and keeping down the leader of the [[Leviathans]] [[Dick Roman]]. [[Chester Johnson]] was able to overpower officers while possessing a teenage boy.
* [[Telekinesis]] – Through practice and concentration, a ghost will be able to influence their surroundings with simple gestures. Very powerful ghosts are capable of throwing and pinning people with little effort.
** Biokinesis – Some ghosts can inflict wounds like the ones they received on others. Stronger ghosts can create the wounds in the victims, without needing to have received the wounds themselves.
