# Gengar - Gen 7 UnderUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in Gen 7 UnderUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 UnderUsed (`uu`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | uu |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/uu/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 UnderUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/uu](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/uu)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Ball**: 99.635%
- **Focus Blast**: 93.251%
- **Sludge Wave**: 91.514%
- **Substitute**: 87.857%
- **Destiny Bond**: 6.853%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 6.027%
- **Other**: 14.864%

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

## Common Items
- **Fightinium Z**: 37.843%
- **Ghostium Z**: 26.330%
- **Black Sludge**: 24.311%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.037%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.090%
- **Other**: 3.389%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 82.269%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 58.072%
- **Hydreigon**: 53.804%
- **Togekiss**: 32.098%
- **Swampert**: 28.699%
- **Sceptile-Mega**: 28.651%

## FAQ for Gengar in uu-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Scizor, Rotom-Heat, Hydreigon, Togekiss. 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 90.039% 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 **Fightinium Z** (37.843%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Fightinium Z), Gengar often functions as a **tactical** in the uu-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/uu/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 UnderUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/uu) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/uu) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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