# Gengar - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 96.585%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 58.034%
- **Focus Blast**: 57.314%
- **Destiny Bond**: 50.828%
- **Hex**: 26.161%
- **Trick**: 21.380%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 13.751%
- **Sludge Wave**: 13.530%
- **Nasty Plot**: 13.349%
- **Icy Wind**: 13.202%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 39.117%
- **Focus Sash**: 24.513%
- **Choice Scarf**: 20.995%
- **Air Balloon**: 7.919%
- **Salac Berry**: 2.677%
- **Other**: 4.779%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 27.314%
- **Great Tusk**: 25.242%
- **Kingambit**: 24.666%
- **Blissey**: 23.727%
- **Talonflame**: 22.295%
- **Slowbro**: 22.248%

## FAQ for Gengar in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Dragonite, Great Tusk, Kingambit, Blissey. 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 57.569% 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 Specs** (39.117%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Gengar often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9ou-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/gen9ou/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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