# Gengar - Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series5`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series5 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series5/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series5](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series5)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 89.124%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 69.025%
- **Trick Room**: 51.010%
- **Icy Wind**: 47.286%
- **Sludge Wave**: 26.557%
- **Protect**: 24.241%
- **Imprison**: 20.880%
- **Taunt**: 15.734%
- **Perish Song**: 12.596%
- **Destiny Bond**: 6.390%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 90.948%
- **Life Orb**: 3.974%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.741%
- **Other**: 3.337%

## Common Teammates
- **Cinderace**: 41.421%
- **Dracovish**: 35.812%
- **Whimsicott**: 35.580%
- **Duraludon**: 29.505%
- **Indeedee**: 11.869%
- **Gothitelle**: 11.295%

## FAQ for Gengar in series5-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Cinderace, Dracovish, Whimsicott, 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 37.958% 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** (90.948%).

### 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 series5-1760 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/series5/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series5) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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