# Gengar - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

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

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 94.444%
- **Protect**: 92.857%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 54.762%
- **Perish Song**: 49.206%
- **Disable**: 30.952%
- **Icy Wind**: 23.810%
- **Substitute**: 19.841%
- **Sludge Wave**: 7.143%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 4.762%
- **Destiny Bond**: 4.762%

## Common Abilities
- **Cursed Body**: 76.190%
- **Shadow Tag**: 23.810%

## Common Items
- **Gengarite**: 86.508%
- **Focus Sash**: 7.937%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.587%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 1.587%
- **Bright Powder**: 0.794%
- **White Herb**: 0.794%
- **Shell Bell**: 0.794%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 66.667%
- **Basculegion**: 34.127%
- **Sinistcha**: 30.159%
- **Politoed**: 26.984%
- **Kingambit**: 26.984%
- **Whimsicott**: 26.190%

## Featured Teams with Gengar

### Team 1 by Kotori
*Record: 10 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Politoed, Gengar, Incineroar, Palafin, Whimsicott, Kommo-O

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Perish Song, Disable, Shadow Ball, Protect

### Team 2 by PollitoA7
*Record: 9 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Sinistcha, Tyranitar, Kingambit, Incineroar, Kommo-O

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Shadow Ball, Perish Song, Substitute, Protect

### Team 3 by DragonMasterCody
*Record: 8 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Incineroar, Gengar, Pelipper, Archaludon, Basculegion, Quaquaval

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Protect, Perish Song

### Team 4 by MichaelderBeste
*Record: 6 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69d3c3270e548b5c2fbe4826*

**Pokemon**: Incineroar, Farigiraf, Lopunny, Gengar, Rotom-Wash, Garchomp

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Disable, Protect

### Team 5 by Marcdragon
*Record: 6 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69d3c3270e548b5c2fbe4826*

**Pokemon**: Charizard, Gengar, Kommo-O, Incineroar, Whimsicott, Maushold

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Protect, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Disable

### Team 6 by quivern
*Record: 7 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Vivillon, Incineroar, Kingambit, Azumarill, Farigiraf

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Protect, Icy Wind

### Team 7 by SableyeVGC
*Record: 7 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c6a52bd478313a15a33fd4*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Kingambit, Gyarados, Garchomp, Rotom-Heat, Conkeldurr

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Disable, Protect

### Team 8 by CrisVGC
*Record: 5 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69d3c3270e548b5c2fbe4826*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Sinistcha, Tyranitar, Kingambit, Incineroar, Kommo-O

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Protect, Shadow Ball, Perish Song, Substitute


## FAQ for Gengar in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Gengar?
The most common moves for Gengar are Shadow Ball, Protect, 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, Basculegion, Sinistcha, 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 **Cursed Body** (76.190%) and the item **Gengarite** (86.508%).

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

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