# Gengar - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 50.441%
- **Shadow Ball**: 37.853%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 22.862%
- **Perish Song**: 20.414%
- **Disable**: 11.310%
- **Icy Wind**: 4.387%
- **Substitute**: 4.211%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 1.543%
- **Sludge Wave**: 1.235%
- **Taunt**: 0.970%

## Common Abilities
- **Hospitality**: 3.153%
- **Cursed Body**: 2.557%
- **Trace**: 0.353%
- **Sushi Plate**: 0.022%
- **Intimidate**: 0.022%

## Common Items
- **Gengarite**: 69.246%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.441%
- **Air Balloon**: 0.088%
- **Life Orb**: 0.066%
- **Leftovers**: 0.066%
- **Assault Vest**: 0.022%
- **Choice Scarf**: 0.022%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 71.407%
- **Archaludon**: 37.390%
- **Whimsicott**: 28.483%
- **Politoed**: 24.184%
- **Sinistcha**: 23.589%
- **Pelipper**: 21.296%

## FAQ for Gengar in championspreview-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Incineroar, Archaludon, Whimsicott, Politoed. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gengar?
Gengar is most effectively run with the ability **Hospitality** (3.153%) and the item **Gengarite** (69.246%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Gengarite), Gengar often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-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/championspreview/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - 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).*