# Gengar - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 97.211%
- **Sludge Wave**: 62.624%
- **Nasty Plot**: 48.196%
- **Hypnosis**: 39.887%
- **Focus Blast**: 36.747%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 28.860%
- **Substitute**: 19.854%
- **Destiny Bond**: 18.485%
- **Thunderbolt**: 10.480%
- **Poison Jab**: 3.888%

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

## Common Items
- **Psychium Z**: 39.866%
- **Life Orb**: 19.342%
- **Ghostium Z**: 16.055%
- **Focus Sash**: 7.192%
- **Choice Specs**: 4.768%
- **Black Sludge**: 3.144%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 3.056%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.944%
- **Other**: 3.633%

## Common Teammates
- **Hawlucha**: 29.584%
- **Kartana**: 25.744%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 25.581%
- **Serperior**: 25.405%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 25.354%
- **Tapu Fini**: 25.326%

## FAQ for Gengar in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Gengar?
The most common moves for Gengar are Shadow Ball, Sludge Wave, Nasty Plot, Hypnosis. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Hawlucha, Kartana, Rotom-Wash, Serperior. 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 69.308% 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 **Psychium Z** (39.866%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Psychium Z), Gengar often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - 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).*