# Gengar - OverUsed Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 78.432%
- **Focus Blast**: 70.216%
- **Trick**: 37.252%
- **Taunt**: 33.767%
- **Nasty Plot**: 33.102%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 28.832%
- **Substitute**: 23.272%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 21.677%
- **Hex**: 21.566%
- **Disable**: 21.565%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 37.787%
- **Focus Sash**: 34.929%
- **Black Sludge**: 23.272%
- **Other**: 4.012%

## Common Teammates
- **Ferrothorn**: 35.218%
- **Mew**: 34.756%
- **Dragapult**: 32.932%
- **Rillaboom**: 31.681%
- **Hawlucha**: 30.907%
- **Cloyster**: 30.868%

## FAQ for Gengar in gen8ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Ferrothorn, Mew, Dragapult, Rillaboom. 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 47.882% 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** (37.787%).

### 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 gen8ou-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/gen8ou/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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