# Gengar - Gen 4 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in Gen 4 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 4 OverUsed (`dpp`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dpp |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dpp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dpp)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 99.989%
- **Focus Blast**: 98.674%
- **Taunt**: 55.401%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 41.924%
- **Substitute**: 33.994%
- **Pain Split**: 30.731%
- **Explosion**: 19.055%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 3.389%
- **Other**: 16.842%

## Common Abilities
- **Levitate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 51.408%
- **Black Sludge**: 42.979%
- **Lum Berry**: 2.455%
- **Other**: 3.158%

## Common Teammates
- **Latias**: 47.289%
- **Tyranitar**: 43.859%
- **Metagross**: 41.141%
- **Heatran**: 37.274%
- **Lucario**: 34.246%
- **Gyarados**: 30.760%

## FAQ for Gengar in dpp-1760

### What are the top moves for Gengar?
The most common moves for Gengar are Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Taunt, Will-O-Wisp. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Latias, Tyranitar, Metagross, Heatran. 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 43.046% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gengar?
Gengar is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Life Orb** (51.408%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Gengar often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the dpp-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/dpp/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dpp) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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