# Gengar - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 80.766%
- **Protect**: 62.163%
- **Sludge Wave**: 38.297%
- **Trick Room**: 37.338%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 32.046%
- **Ally Switch**: 24.730%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 22.755%
- **Perish Song**: 21.928%
- **Destiny Bond**: 17.585%
- **Energy Ball**: 16.203%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 83.716%
- **Life Orb**: 7.258%
- **Black Sludge**: 6.515%
- **Other**: 2.511%

## Common Teammates
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 38.354%
- **Blastoise**: 28.069%
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 27.948%
- **Decidueye**: 27.944%
- **Bronzong**: 27.944%
- **Zekrom**: 27.944%

## FAQ for Gengar in ss-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Zacian-Crowned, Blastoise, Zamazenta-Crowned, Decidueye. 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 56.376% 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** (83.716%).

### 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 ss-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/ss/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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