# Gengar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 2 OverUsed

> Find the best Gengar builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gengar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Usage** | 23% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## 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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Ice Punch**: 86.369%
- **Explosion**: 83.322%
- **Thunderbolt**: 78.650%
- **Hypnosis**: 33.407%
- **Thief**: 30.270%
- **Dynamic Punch**: 23.402%
- **Destiny Bond**: 21.268%
- **Mean Look**: 9.374%
- **Perish Song**: 8.937%
- **Protect**: 8.297%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 61.373%
- **Nothing**: 30.276%
- **Miracle Berry**: 8.327%
- **Other**: 0.024%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 97.668%
- **Cloyster**: 79.396%
- **Zapdos**: 64.882%
- **Raikou**: 44.010%
- **Starmie**: 25.101%
- **Steelix**: 20.756%

## FAQ for Gengar in gsc-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Snorlax, Cloyster, Zapdos, Raikou. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Gengar weak to and resistant against?
Gengar is weak to Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Poison (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x).

### 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 99.941% 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** (61.373%).

### 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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