# 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** | 2025-12 |

## 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
- **Ice Punch**: 97.407%
- **Explosion**: 93.632%
- **Thunderbolt**: 81.996%
- **Hypnosis**: 46.783%
- **Thief**: 25.972%
- **Dynamic Punch**: 16.375%
- **Destiny Bond**: 6.624%
- **Curse**: 5.939%
- **Thunder**: 5.582%
- **Other**: 19.689%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 73.261%
- **Nothing**: 25.901%
- **Other**: 0.838%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 97.090%
- **Cloyster**: 84.578%
- **Zapdos**: 79.719%
- **Tyranitar**: 45.733%
- **Exeggutor**: 29.067%
- **Raikou**: 23.639%

## 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 teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Snorlax, Cloyster, Zapdos, 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### 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** (73.261%).

### 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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