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No. 0094 · Generation I · Kanto

Gengar

The Shadow Pokémon

TL;DR. Gengar is a ghost/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 500. Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.

Ghost Poison

Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.

Height1.5 m

Weight40.5 kg

AbilitiesCursed Body

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60

Attack 65

Defense 60

Sp. Attack 130

Sp. Defense 75

Speed 110

Total500

500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 39th among Ghost-types.

130 base Special Attack, Gengar's strongest stat, ranking 12th of 144 Ghost-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Gengar in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Gengar reaches 2,878 CP at level 40 and 3,292 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack261

GO Defense149

GO Stamina155

Max CP (L40)2,878

Max CP (L50)3,254

Best buddy (L51)3,292

Raid catch CP 1,566–1,644 (L20). Weather boosted 1,958–2,055 (L25).

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Competitive

Gengar in competitive play.

Gengar is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #427 in the Great League.

Nasty Plot

Nasty Plot / Shadow Ball / Sludge Wave / Focus Blast

ItemAir Balloon
NatureTimid
EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
TeraGhost, Fighting

Hex

Hex / Sludge Bomb / Dazzling Gleam / Will-O-Wisp

ItemHeavy-Duty Boots
NatureTimid
EVs4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
TeraFairy, Dark

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #427 78.9 score

Ultra League #189 83.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Gengar.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Gengar, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Gengar?

Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Gengar weak to?

Gengar takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Gengar resistant to?

Gengar is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Grass, Fairy, Poison, Bug.

How does Gengar evolve?

Gengar evolves from Haunter (Trade). Gengar evolves into Mega Gengar (Mega Evolve with Gengarite (battle-only)) or Gigantamax Gengar (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).

What generation is Gengar from?

Gengar was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0094.

What are Gengar's base stats?

Gengar has HP 60, Attack 65, Defense 60, Special Attack 130, Special Defense 75, and Speed 110. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Gengar's abilities?

Gengar can have the ability Cursed Body.

Is Gengar legendary or mythical?

No. Gengar is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Gengar's best stat?

Gengar's highest base stat is Special Attack at 130, which ranks 12th of 144 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Is Gengar good?

Gengar has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 39th among Ghost-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms