# 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** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dpp |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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**: 99.896%
- **Focus Blast**: 97.706%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 48.624%
- **Taunt**: 44.199%
- **Explosion**: 36.416%
- **Substitute**: 21.517%
- **Pain Split**: 14.113%
- **Sucker Punch**: 13.763%
- **Thunderbolt**: 8.148%
- **Other**: 15.618%

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

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 53.019%
- **Life Orb**: 41.457%
- **Colbur Berry**: 1.712%
- **Other**: 3.812%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 59.116%
- **Metagross**: 43.468%
- **Latias**: 36.389%
- **Heatran**: 30.360%
- **Jirachi**: 29.045%
- **Scizor**: 27.795%

## FAQ for Gengar in dpp-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Metagross, Latias, 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 25.053% 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 **Black Sludge** (53.019%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Gengar often functions as a **tactical** 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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