# Gengar - Gen 3 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in Gen 3 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 3 OverUsed (`rse`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rse |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/rse](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Punch**: 56.572%
- **Thunderbolt**: 56.230%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 54.455%
- **Explosion**: 51.499%
- **Taunt**: 40.483%
- **Fire Punch**: 26.605%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 24.794%
- **Giga Drain**: 20.891%
- **Mean Look**: 11.890%
- **Perish Song**: 10.247%

## Common Abilities
- **Levitate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 97.709%
- **Other**: 2.291%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 66.802%
- **Skarmory**: 58.645%
- **Swampert**: 48.817%
- **Blissey**: 33.428%
- **Metagross**: 32.684%
- **Zapdos**: 26.800%

## FAQ for Gengar in rse-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Skarmory, Swampert, Blissey. 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 `248/0/44/8/112/96`. This configuration accounts for 15.500% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gengar?
Gengar is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (97.709%).

### 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 rse-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/rse/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/rse) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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