# Gengar - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 98.319%
- **Shadow Ball**: 96.009%
- **Protect**: 61.581%
- **Taunt**: 29.145%
- **Destiny Bond**: 23.981%
- **Trick Room**: 18.488%
- **Thunderbolt**: 16.461%
- **Focus Blast**: 12.546%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 9.945%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 8.317%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 55.575%
- **Choice Scarf**: 16.434%
- **Life Orb**: 9.793%
- **Ghostium Z**: 6.790%
- **Poisonium Z**: 5.361%
- **Air Balloon**: 3.732%
- **Other**: 2.315%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 40.862%
- **Pheromosa**: 27.558%
- **Marowak-Alola**: 16.435%
- **Metagross**: 15.211%
- **Gastrodon**: 10.766%
- **Machamp**: 9.601%

## FAQ for Gengar in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Garchomp, Pheromosa, Marowak-Alola, Metagross. 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 43.698% 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** (55.575%).

### 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 vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*