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Gengar

Gengar

GHOSTPOISON
HP
60
Atk
65
Def
60
SpA
130
SpD
75
Spe
110
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Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • GHOST2x
  • GROUND2x
  • PSYCHIC2x

Best Nature

Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial25.1%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus24.5%
  3. Perish SongNORMALStatus16.3%
  4. Sludge BombPOISONSpecial15.6%

Best Ability / Item

Shadow TagGengariteGengarite

Gengar technical VGC usage sections

Best Gengar Moves

  • #1

    Shadow Ball

    GHOSpecial80 BP

    The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

    25.07%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    24.53%
  • #3

    Perish Song

    NORStatus

    Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.

    16.33%
  • #4

    Sludge Bomb

    POISpecial90 BP

    The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

    15.60%
  • #5

    Disable

    NORStatus

    For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used.

    12.40%
  • #6

    Icy Wind

    ICESpecial55 BP

    The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

    2.67%
  • #7

    Substitute

    NORStatus

    The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

    1.40%
  • #8

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

    0.73%
  • #9

    Destiny Bond

    GHOStatus

    If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    0.67%
  • #10

    Sludge Wave

    POISpecial95 BP

    The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.

    0.60%

Best Gengar Natures

  • #1

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    95.61%
  • #2

    Modest 30/0/1/1/28/6

    3.88%
  • #3

    Bold 0/0/32/2/32/0

    0.26%
  • #4

    Serious 2/0/0/32/0/32

    0.26%

Best Gengar Abilities

  • #1

    Shadow Tag

    93.54%
  • #2

    Cursed Body

    May disable a move that has dealt damage to the Pokémon.

    6.46%

Best Gengar Items

  • #1
    Gengarite

    Gengarite

    Allows Gengar to Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar.

    96.66%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    2.27%
  • #3
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    0.80%
  • #4
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    0.13%
  • #5
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    0.13%

Best Gengar Teammates

  • #1
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    25.47%
  • #2
    politoedPolitoed
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    11.49%
  • #3
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    11.31%
  • #4
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    9.84%
  • #5
    ninetales-alolaNinetales-alola
    ICEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    9.50%
  • #6
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.29%
  • #7
    kommo-oKommo-o
    DRAFIG
    TeamsBuilder
    6.99%
  • #8
    archaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    6.39%
  • #9
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.96%
  • #10
    dragoniteDragonite
    DRAFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.75%

Teams with Gengar

Mawile MegaPolitoedIncineroarHydreigonFarigirafGengar Mega
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Gengar MegaSinistchaAzumarillWhimsicottDrampa MegaKingambit
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Gengar MegaRotom-FrostArchaludonPolitoedIncineroarFroslass Mega
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Gengar MegaSwampert MegaIncineroarPolitoedArchaludonVivillon
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Gengar MegaIncineroarArchaludonPolitoedVivillonSwampert Mega
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Gengar MegaPolitoedSinistchaArchaludonFroslass MegaIncineroar
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Gengar MegaSwampert MegaIncineroarPolitoedArchaludonVivillon
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Gengar MegaSwampert MegaIncineroarPolitoedArchaludonVivillon
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Gengar MegaDragapultBasculegion-MGholdengoSinistchaSableye
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Gengar MegaIncineroarSinistchaDragoniteSnorlaxNinetales-Alola
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Gengar Overview & Strategy

Gengar is a classic fast special attacker. With its Ghost/Poison typing, high base Speed, and Special Attack, it exerts immediate pressure. It utilizes moves like Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, and utility options like Will-O-Wisp or Taunt to disrupt opponent strategies.

Best Teammates for Gengar

Gengar pairs well with physical attackers that benefit from its ability to check Fairy types, as well as redirection support (like Clefairy) to bypass its low defensive bulk.

Gengar Counters & Checks

Defeating base Gengar involves outspeeding it or exploiting its fragile defenses.

Aegislash is a solid counter, resisting Gengar's Poison STAB and threatening to trade KOs using Poltergeist or Shadow Sneak.

Kingambit also checks it effectively, resisting both Ghost and Poison moves while threatening KOs with Sucker Punch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Gengar?

The best moveset for Gengar in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Shadow Ball, Protect, Perish Song, Sludge Bomb.

How to counter Gengar in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Gengar can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (dark 2x, ghost 2x, ground 2x, psychic 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Gengar?

The best item for Gengar is typically Gengarite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.