# Gengar - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Gengar.

## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 96.772%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 91.738%
- **Trick Room**: 47.285%
- **Icy Wind**: 30.300%
- **Destiny Bond**: 30.147%
- **Protect**: 29.736%
- **Psychic**: 28.978%
- **Taunt**: 8.877%
- **Trick**: 7.022%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 6.788%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 80.171%
- **Choice Scarf**: 17.842%
- **Other**: 1.987%

## Common Teammates
- **Sylveon**: 55.931%
- **Kingambit**: 42.710%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 37.135%
- **Incineroar**: 36.096%
- **Blastoise-Mega**: 24.901%
- **Archaludon**: 23.586%

## Featured Teams with Gengar

### Team 1 by SupahSanti
*Record: 16 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c30ae236f5b5c303dbce1c*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Sneasler, Incineroar, Kingambit, Ninetales-Alola, Dragonite

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Protect, Perish Song, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball

### Team 2 by MichaelderBeste
*Record: 15 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c30ae236f5b5c303dbce1c*

**Pokemon**: Aegislash, Rotom-Wash, Gengar, Garchomp, Ninetales-Alola, Incineroar

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Shadow Tag
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Disable, Protect

### Team 3 by DragonMasterCody
*Record: 11 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69cad130d478313a15a378d4*

**Pokemon**: Pelipper, Rotom-Wash, Basculegion, Quaquaval, Gengar, Kingambit

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Protect, Icy Wind

### Team 4 by Cnorth26
*Record: 14 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c30ae236f5b5c303dbce1c*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Ninetales-Alola, Incineroar, Kingambit, Sneasler, Dragonite

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Protect, Perish Song

### Team 5 by Destre6666
*Record: 9 - 2 - 0*
*Event: 69c3147936f5b5c303dbce56*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Incineroar, Politoed, Basculegion, Sneasler, Whimsicott

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Shadow Tag
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Protect, Shadow Ball, Perish Song, Disable

### Team 6 by Vgcorner
*Record: 13 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c30ae236f5b5c303dbce1c*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Palafin, Pelipper, Incineroar, Maushold, Hydreigon

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Shadow Ball, Perish Song, Disable, Protect

### Team 7 by Michael Kelsch
*Record: 10-3*
*Event: vr-champions-arena*

**Pokemon**: Kommo-o, Garchomp, Gengar, Rotom-Wash, Tinkaton, Tyranitar

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Icy Wind, Protect

### Team 8 by Francesco Rasini
*Record: 10-3*
*Event: vr-champions-arena*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Kingambit, Sinistcha, Incineroar, Kommo-o, Aerodactyl

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Perish Song, Protect

### Team 9 by SuperstarPearl
*Record: 12 - 3 - 0*
*Event: 69c30ae236f5b5c303dbce1c*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Dragonite, Talonflame, Primarina, Maushold, Kingambit

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Disable, Protect

### Team 10 by Santino Tarquinio
*Record: 10-3*
*Event: vr-champions-arena*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Sneasler, Incineroar, Kingambit, Sinistcha, Dragonite

**Gengar Set**:
- **Ability**: Cursed Body
- **Item**: Gengarite
- **Moves**: Protect, Perish Song, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb


## FAQ for Gengar in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

### What are the top moves for Gengar?
The most common moves for Gengar are Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Trick Room, Icy Wind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Sylveon, Kingambit, Kangaskhan-Mega, Incineroar. 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 **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `32/0/2/32/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 30.276% 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 **Focus Sash** (80.171%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Gengar often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9championsvgc2026regma-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/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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