#094 Gengar

#094 Gengar

ghostpoison
Height1.5 m(4'11")
Weight40.5 kg(89.3 lbs)
Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%
Gen 1

Gengar's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 60
261
Attack 65
166
Defense 60
156
Sp. Atk 130
296
Sp. Def 75
186
Speed 110
256
0/508
1321
Type Effectiveness
2xdamage
groundpsychicghostdark
1xdamage
firewaterelectriciceflyingrockdragonsteel
0.5xdamage
grassfairy
0.25xdamage
poisonbug
0xdamage
normalfighting

Gengar Abilities

Cursed Body

Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

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Gengar Moves

Category
Type
Move▲Type▲Cat.▲Pow▲Acc▲Method▲Description
Hypnosispsychicstatus–60Level 1The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall asleep.
Confuse Rayghoststatus–100Level 1The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion.
Lickghostphysical30100Level 1The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Perish Songnormalstatus––Level 1Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.
Mean Looknormalstatus––Level 1The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
Shadow Punchghostphysical60–Level 1The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.
Reflect Typenormalstatus––Level 1The user reflects the target's type to become the same type as the target.
Paybackdarkphysical50100Level 12The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target.
Spiteghoststatus–100Level 16The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Curseghoststatus––Level 20A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Hexghostspecial65100Level 24This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
Night Shadeghostspecial–100Level 30The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Sucker Punchdarkphysical70100Level 36This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Dark Pulsedarkspecial80100Level 42The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.
Shadow Ballghostspecial80100Level 48The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Destiny Bondghoststatus––Level 54If 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.
Dream Eaterpsychicspecial100100Level 60The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Acid Spraypoisonspecial40100TMThe user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Brick Breakfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Dazzling Gleamfairyspecial80100TMThe user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Drain Punchfightingphysical75100TMThe user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Encorenormalstatus–100TMThe user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.
Endurenormalstatus––TMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100TMThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fire Punchfirephysical75100TMThe target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Flingdarkphysical–100TMThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blastfightingspecial12070TMThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Focus Punchfightingphysical150100TMThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move.
Foul Playdarkphysical95100TMThe user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts.
Giga Draingrassspecial75100TMA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Gunk Shotpoisonphysical12080TMThe user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target.
Hazeicestatus––TMThe user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Ice Punchicephysical75100TMThe target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Windicespecial5595TMThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.
Imprisonpsychicstatus––TMIf opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.
Knock Offdarkphysical65100TMThe user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Metronomenormalstatus––TMThe user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
Nasty Plotdarkstatus––TMThe user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Pain Splitnormalstatus––TMThe user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.
Phantom Forceghostphysical90100TMThe user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.
Poison Jabpoisonphysical80100TMThe target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Poltergeistghostphysical11090TMThe user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.
Protectnormalstatus––TMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Psych Upnormalstatus––TMThe user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Psychicpsychicspecial90100TMThe target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Psychic Noisepsychicspecial75100TMThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.
Rain Dancewaterstatus––TMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Restpsychicstatus––TMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Scary Facenormalstatus–100TMThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Shadow Clawghostphysical70100TMThe user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Skill Swappsychicstatus––TMThe user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Skitter Smackbugphysical7090TMThe user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Sleep Talknormalstatus––TMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Sludge Bombpoisonspecial90100TMThe user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.
Sludge Wavepoisonspecial95100TMThe user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits.
Substitutenormalstatus––TMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Dayfirestatus––TMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Tauntdarkstatus–100TMThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Thunderelectricspecial11070TMA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Punchelectricphysical75100TMThe target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Thunder Waveelectricstatus–90TMThe user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Thunderboltelectricspecial90100TMThe user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Toxicpoisonstatus–90TMA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Toxic Spikespoisonstatus––TMThe user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Trickpsychicstatus–100TMThe user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.
Trick Roompsychicstatus––TMThe user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
Venoshockpoisonspecial65100TMThe user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Will O Wispfirestatus–85TMThe user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Gengar Sprites

Normal
Gengar Gen I Normal sprite
Back
Gengar Gen I Back sprite
Pokedex Entries
Red

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

Yellow

A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.

Gold

It steals heat from its surround­ ings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.

Silver

To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.

Crystal

Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.

In Other Languages

Gengar's Japanese name is Gangar (ゲンガー). Here are all the official names for Gengar across different languages:

JapaneseゲンガーGangar
Korean팬텀
Chinese (Traditional)耿鬼
FrenchEctoplasma
GermanGengar
SpanishGengar
ItalianGengar
Chinese (Simplified)耿鬼

Gengar Breeding

Species
Shadow Pokémon
Egg Groups
Indeterminate
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium Slow
Base Experience225

How to Get Gengar

Gengar can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Gengar in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
Kanto #94Johto #60Sinnoh (Platinum) #71Johto (HGSS) #60Kalos Mountain #32Alola #63Melemele #63Akala #25Ula'ula #34Alola (USUM) #75Melemele (USUM) #75Akala (USUM) #25Ula'ula (USUM) #34Kanto (LGPE) #94Galar #143Hisui #138Paldea #70Kitakami #120
GameMethodLocationDetails
DiamondWildOld chateau 2f right room–
PearlWildOld chateau 2f right room–
PlatinumWildOld chateau 2f right room–
SunWildThrifty megamart abandoned siteSos Encounter
MoonWildThrifty megamart abandoned siteSos Encounter
Ultra SunWildThrifty megamart abandoned siteSos Encounter
Ultra MoonWildThrifty megamart abandoned siteSos Encounter
FAQ

About Gengar

Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 500, Gengar is classified as a Shadow Pokémon and is part of the Gastly → Haunter → Gengar evolution line.

In competitive play, Gengar is placed in the RU tier where it holds a 11.8% usage rate. Its key abilities are Cursed Body, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Gengar is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Gengar can learn 124 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Shadow Ball, Sludge Wave, Focus Blast, Trick. Standing at 1.5m tall and weighing 40.5kg, Gengar has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kanto region games.