# Gengar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 16

> Find the best Gengar builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gengar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.

## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 89.353%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 71.776%
- **Shadow Ball**: 69.109%
- **Taunt**: 39.572%
- **Trick Room**: 34.944%
- **Icy Wind**: 29.733%
- **Skill Swap**: 22.091%
- **Protect**: 18.692%
- **Haze**: 8.994%
- **Other**: 15.735%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 87.317%
- **Life Orb**: 5.123%
- **Red Card**: 3.159%
- **Other**: 4.401%

## Common Teammates
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 65.242%
- **Amoonguss**: 39.725%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 24.505%
- **Ferrothorn**: 14.792%
- **Yveltal**: 13.507%
- **Raichu**: 12.937%

## FAQ for Gengar in vgc2016-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Kangaskhan-Mega, Amoonguss, Rayquaza-Mega, Ferrothorn. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Gengar weak to and resistant against?
Gengar is weak to Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Poison (1/4x), Bug (1/4x), Grass (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x). Ability notes: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.

### 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 77.762% 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** (87.317%).

### 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 vgc2016-1760 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/vgc2016/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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