# Gengar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Gengar builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gengar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 7% |
| **Win Rate** | 35.503% |
| **Record** | 60-109 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Gengar.

## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 98.301%
- **Protect**: 94.904%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 63.270%
- **Disable**: 55.202%
- **Perish Song**: 51.592%
- **Icy Wind**: 8.917%
- **Sludge Wave**: 3.185%
- **Substitute**: 3.185%
- **Taunt**: 2.972%
- **Focus Blast**: 2.972%

## Common Abilities
- **Cursed Body**: 90.234%
- **Shadow Tag**: 8.917%
- **Curse Body**: 0.849%

## Common Items
- **Gengarite**: 92.144%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.308%
- **Quick Claw**: 1.062%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.062%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 0.425%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 74.098%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 33.121%
- **Sinistcha**: 30.361%
- **Politoed**: 29.087%
- **Kingambit**: 25.265%
- **Garchomp**: 23.142%

## 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, Disable. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Incineroar, Ninetales-Alola, 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** (90.234%) and the item **Gengarite** (92.144%).

### 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 Tournaments 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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