# Gengar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Ubers

> Find the best Gengar builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Ubers. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gengar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Ubers (`ubers`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ubers |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/ubers/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ubers/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Ubers Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ubers)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ubers](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ubers)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 80.550%
- **Focus Blast**: 58.676%
- **Sludge Wave**: 55.676%
- **Nasty Plot**: 51.407%
- **Destiny Bond**: 29.654%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 22.321%
- **Hypnosis**: 17.870%
- **Hex**: 15.796%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 7.839%
- **Protect**: 6.072%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 51.328%
- **Choice Scarf**: 14.027%
- **Wide Lens**: 12.170%
- **Life Orb**: 8.343%
- **Air Balloon**: 3.935%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.574%
- **Leftovers**: 2.942%
- **Other**: 3.681%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 41.087%
- **Ribombee**: 28.928%
- **Great Tusk**: 25.136%
- **Darkrai**: 24.044%
- **Iron Crown**: 23.615%
- **Kyurem-Black**: 15.248%

## FAQ for Gengar in ubers-1760

### What are the top moves for Gengar?
The most common moves for Gengar are Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Sludge Wave, Nasty Plot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Dragonite, Ribombee, Great Tusk, Darkrai. 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 54.069% 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** (51.328%).

### 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 ubers-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/ubers/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Ubers Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ubers) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ubers) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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