# Gengar-Mega - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gengar-Mega in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Gengar-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Gengar-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 99.883%
- **Shadow Ball**: 99.100%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 92.542%
- **Icy Wind**: 55.217%
- **Perish Song**: 14.452%
- **Substitute**: 12.362%
- **Taunt**: 7.720%
- **Other**: 18.723%

## Common Abilities
- **Shadow Tag**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Gengarite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 80.167%
- **Tapu Fini**: 59.022%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 25.491%
- **Kommo-o**: 16.728%
- **Snorlax**: 13.850%
- **Tyranitar**: 10.869%

## FAQ for Gengar-Mega in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Gengar-Mega?
Gengar-Mega is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Fini, Tapu Bulu, Kommo-o. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Gengar-Mega?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gengar-Mega?
The top build for Gengar-Mega features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `188/0/4/76/4/236`. This configuration accounts for 10.300% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gengar-Mega?
Gengar-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Shadow Tag** (100.000%) and the item **Gengarite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Gengarite), Gengar-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gengar-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 170 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 130 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Gengar-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Gengar-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Gengar-Mega
- [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).*