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.
Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
Stat spread.
Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Gastly family appeared on November 3, 2018.
- Gastly
- Gengar by encounter; Mega Gengar
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Gengar
- Haunter by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 5, 2026, Mega (Mega Gengar).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | MegaMega Gengar | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Jul 21 to Jul 27, 2026 | 3-starParty hat (red) | Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition |
| Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026 | MegaMega Gengar | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 9, 2026 | MegaMega Gengar | Road of Legends |
| Dec 31, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026 | 3-starParty hat (red) | New Year's 2026 |
| Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2025 | MegaMega Gengar | Regular rotation |
Gengar in competitive play.
Gengar is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #437 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Does Gengar's ability change its weaknesses?
No. Cursed Body does not change its type matchups. From Generation III to VI, Gengar’s ability was Levitate, so Ground moves could not hit it. Generation VII replaced it with Cursed Body, and Ground moves now hit Gengar for 2×.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Gengar as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Gengar is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
From Generation III to VI, Gengar’s ability was Levitate, so Ground moves could not hit it. Generation VII replaced it with Cursed Body, and Ground moves now hit Gengar for 2×.
Gengar vs. the average Ghost-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 144 Ghost-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Gengar | Ghost avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 66 | -6 |
| Attack | 65 | 75 | -10 |
| Defense | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Special Attack | 130 | 75 | +55 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 74 | +1 |
| Speed | 110 | 67 | +43 |
| Total | 500 | 428 | +72 |
Gengar appears in 41 games.
Every mainline release where Gengar is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Gengar.
Every main-series game Gengar is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Pincurchin for Haunter in Levincia (evolves immediately)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
- WildMossfell Confluence (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- One-time encounterBleu District: Old Building (only two, during Main Mission 20) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Ghost-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- SwordObtainable
- WildGiant's Cap (Wanderer)
- RaidGiant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldObtainable
- WildGiant's Cap (Wanderer)
- RaidGiant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidStony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveHaunter (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Space-time distortions
- WildCrimson Mirelands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildThrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site) (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- EvolveHaunter (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveHaunter (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveHaunter (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildOld Chateau (Any Gen III game)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveHaunter (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveHaunter (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveHaunter (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolveHaunter (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Gengar: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Gengar appears in 59 episodes.
From EP001 (1997-04-01) through HZ154 (2026-10-23).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Gengar partners with 3 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Gengar partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Gengar has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Gengar sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Gengar in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Gengar
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