# Gengar - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 89.639%
- **Ice Punch**: 78.324%
- **Destiny Bond**: 58.896%
- **Explosion**: 49.871%
- **Hypnosis**: 38.030%
- **Dynamic Punch**: 35.804%
- **Psychic**: 22.042%
- **Thief**: 12.426%
- **Other**: 14.967%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 87.112%
- **Nothing**: 12.414%
- **Other**: 0.473%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 97.350%
- **Zapdos**: 91.752%
- **Cloyster**: 83.959%
- **Tyranitar**: 42.077%
- **Nidoking**: 23.905%
- **Golem**: 21.936%

## FAQ for Gengar in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Gengar?
The most common moves for Gengar are Thunderbolt, Ice Punch, Destiny Bond, Explosion. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Snorlax, Zapdos, Cloyster, Tyranitar. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 96.587% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gengar?
Gengar is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (87.112%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Gengar often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gsc-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/gsc/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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