# Gengar - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 89.447%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 72.181%
- **Shadow Ball**: 59.745%
- **Protect**: 54.661%
- **Icy Wind**: 53.291%
- **Taunt**: 36.507%
- **Trick Room**: 12.410%
- **Destiny Bond**: 5.255%
- **Other**: 16.504%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 73.027%
- **Black Sludge**: 23.111%
- **Other**: 3.862%

## Common Teammates
- **Heatran**: 47.332%
- **Gastrodon**: 27.261%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 26.171%
- **Sylveon**: 24.431%
- **Zapdos**: 19.092%
- **Breloom**: 18.130%

## FAQ for Gengar in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Gengar?
The most common moves for Gengar are Sludge Bomb, Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Ball, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Heatran, Gastrodon, Salamence-Mega, Sylveon. 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 36.634% 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 **Focus Sash** (73.027%).

### 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 vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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