# Gengar - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 99.508%
- **Focus Blast**: 92.872%
- **Substitute**: 49.514%
- **Thunder**: 39.159%
- **Trick**: 29.911%
- **Thunderbolt**: 17.219%
- **Destiny Bond**: 16.570%
- **Disable**: 15.313%
- **Taunt**: 12.807%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 7.970%

## Common Abilities
- **Levitate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 27.782%
- **Choice Scarf**: 27.093%
- **Expert Belt**: 26.048%
- **Life Orb**: 14.209%
- **Other**: 4.869%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 54.124%
- **Skarmory**: 38.976%
- **Keldeo**: 33.425%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 31.259%
- **Garchomp**: 29.952%
- **Ferrothorn**: 27.780%

## FAQ for Gengar in bw-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Scizor, Skarmory, Keldeo, Thundurus-Therian. 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 81.109% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gengar?
Gengar is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Black Sludge** (27.782%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Gengar often functions as a **tactical** in the bw-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/bw/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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