# Gengar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 3 OverUsed

> Find the best Gengar builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 3 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gengar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 3 OverUsed (`rse`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rse |
| **Usage** | 28% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 52.972%
- **Explosion**: 51.572%
- **Thunderbolt**: 44.506%
- **Ice Punch**: 36.021%
- **Fire Punch**: 35.801%
- **Taunt**: 33.856%
- **Giga Drain**: 30.773%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 26.043%
- **Focus Punch**: 24.654%
- **Hypnosis**: 20.119%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 87.068%
- **Lum Berry**: 12.779%
- **Other**: 0.153%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 72.657%
- **Skarmory**: 65.570%
- **Swampert**: 43.400%
- **Zapdos**: 34.151%
- **Jolteon**: 31.660%
- **Metagross**: 30.292%

## FAQ for Gengar in rse-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Skarmory, Swampert, Zapdos. 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 `168/0/0/0/164/176`. This configuration accounts for 21.845% 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** (87.068%).

### 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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