# Gengar - BDSP Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in BDSP. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSP (`bdsp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdsp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 95.659%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 95.507%
- **Focus Blast**: 66.076%
- **Hex**: 26.284%
- **Nasty Plot**: 25.833%
- **Destiny Bond**: 21.188%
- **Thunderbolt**: 16.981%
- **Substitute**: 16.168%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 6.921%
- **Sleep Talk**: 6.192%

## Common Abilities
- **Cursed Body**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 38.916%
- **Choice Scarf**: 23.567%
- **Life Orb**: 17.535%
- **Black Sludge**: 12.618%
- **Focus Sash**: 3.158%
- **Other**: 4.206%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 58.299%
- **Breloom**: 29.872%
- **Gliscor**: 27.706%
- **Garchomp**: 26.783%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 23.637%
- **Manaphy**: 19.393%

## FAQ for Gengar in bdsp-1760

### What are the top moves for Gengar?
The most common moves for Gengar are Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Hex. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Scizor, Breloom, Gliscor, Garchomp. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Gengar?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gengar?
The top build for Gengar features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 83.515% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gengar?
Gengar is most effectively run with the ability **Cursed Body** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Specs** (38.916%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Gengar often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the bdsp-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gengar?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 130 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Gengar on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdsp) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*