# 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** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 35.654% |
| **Record** | 84-152-1 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## 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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 82.927%
- **Protect**: 68.293%
- **Icy Wind**: 60.976%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 56.098%
- **Destiny Bond**: 19.512%
- **Sludge Wave**: 17.073%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 7.317%
- **Psychic**: 7.317%
- **Thunderbolt**: 7.317%
- **Dark Pulse**: 4.878%

## Common Abilities
- **Cursed Body**: 82.927%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 46.341%
- **Life Orb**: 24.390%
- **Nothing**: 14.634%
- **Wise Glasses**: 2.439%
- **Kasib Berry**: 2.439%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.439%
- **Lum Berry**: 2.439%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 36.585%
- **Raichu-Mega-Y**: 29.268%
- **Sylveon**: 29.268%
- **Garchomp**: 26.829%
- **Basculegion**: 24.390%
- **Azumarill**: 24.390%

## FAQ for Gengar in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Incineroar, Raichu-Mega-Y, Sylveon, Garchomp. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Gengar weak to and resistant against?
Gengar is weak to Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Poison (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x).

### 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** (82.927%) and the item **Focus Sash** (46.341%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Gengar often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** 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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