# Gengar - Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in Isle of Armor VGC 2020. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 (`isle`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/isle](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle)

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## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 94.341%
- **Icy Wind**: 88.556%
- **Shadow Ball**: 85.619%
- **Trick Room**: 84.551%
- **Taunt**: 17.152%
- **Protect**: 6.016%
- **Sludge Wave**: 5.403%
- **Other**: 18.361%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 94.561%
- **Choice Specs**: 2.077%
- **Other**: 3.362%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 81.884%
- **Cinderace**: 80.244%
- **Dracovish**: 78.327%
- **Duraludon**: 75.677%
- **Amoonguss**: 59.828%
- **Gothitelle**: 3.947%

## FAQ for Gengar in isle-1760

### What are the top moves for Gengar?
The most common moves for Gengar are Sludge Bomb, Icy Wind, Shadow Ball, Trick Room. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Cinderace, Dracovish, Duraludon. 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 64.857% 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** (94.561%).

### 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 isle-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/isle/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/isle) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*