# Gengar - VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 95.998%
- **Shadow Ball**: 90.349%
- **Protect**: 87.165%
- **Clear Smog**: 85.519%
- **Hex**: 13.045%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 4.898%
- **Hypnosis**: 4.571%
- **Other**: 18.456%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 89.600%
- **Colbur Berry**: 4.858%
- **Life Orb**: 4.573%
- **Other**: 0.970%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 89.391%
- **Incineroar**: 86.001%
- **Annihilape**: 81.966%
- **Maushold**: 77.400%
- **Volcarona**: 77.400%
- **Whimsicott**: 8.291%

## FAQ for Gengar in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Gengar?
The most common moves for Gengar are Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Protect, Clear Smog. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Dragonite, Incineroar, Annihilape, Maushold. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 77.378% 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** (89.600%).

### 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 gen9vgc2026regf-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/gen9vgc2026regf/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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