# Gengar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 4 OverUsed

> Find the best Gengar builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 4 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gengar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 4 OverUsed (`dpp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dpp |
| **Usage** | 13% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## 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**: 99.944%
- **Focus Blast**: 96.864%
- **Substitute**: 43.323%
- **Pain Split**: 39.995%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 37.990%
- **Taunt**: 37.615%
- **Explosion**: 10.015%
- **Thunderbolt**: 7.296%
- **Trick**: 7.242%
- **Other**: 19.717%

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

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 48.748%
- **Black Sludge**: 46.439%
- **Other**: 4.813%

## Common Teammates
- **Metagross**: 48.830%
- **Tyranitar**: 43.789%
- **Latias**: 43.573%
- **Flygon**: 36.241%
- **Empoleon**: 35.097%
- **Heatran**: 34.841%

## FAQ for Gengar in dpp-1760

### What are the top moves for Gengar?
The most common moves for Gengar are Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Substitute, Pain Split. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Metagross, Tyranitar, Latias, Flygon. 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 32.201% 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** (48.748%).

### 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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