# Gengar - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 98.467%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 90.152%
- **Thunderbolt**: 58.075%
- **Psychic**: 55.767%
- **Energy Ball**: 17.084%
- **Taunt**: 15.299%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 12.906%
- **Destiny Bond**: 10.106%
- **Giga Drain**: 6.874%
- **Icy Wind**: 4.898%

## Common Abilities
- **Cursed Body**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 58.562%
- **Focus Sash**: 25.922%
- **Life Orb**: 7.362%
- **Leftovers**: 1.713%
- **Poisonium Z**: 1.664%
- **Other**: 4.776%

## Common Teammates
- **Alakazam**: 43.808%
- **Excadrill**: 36.674%
- **Celesteela**: 36.359%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 36.321%
- **Tapu Fini**: 35.123%
- **Deoxys-Attack**: 15.041%

## FAQ for Gengar in dou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Alakazam, Excadrill, Celesteela, Tyranitar-Mega. 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 41.865% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gengar?
Gengar is most effectively run with the ability **Cursed Body** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (58.562%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Gengar often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the dou-1825 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/dou/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - 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).*