# Gengar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Sun Series

> Find the best Gengar builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Sun Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gengar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Sun Series (`vgc2019sun`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019sun |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Gengar.

## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 99.934%
- **Shadow Ball**: 91.141%
- **Taunt**: 79.550%
- **Icy Wind**: 79.396%
- **Protect**: 19.907%
- **Skill Swap**: 8.918%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 8.596%
- **Other**: 12.559%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 97.816%
- **Other**: 2.184%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 80.930%
- **Amoonguss**: 73.505%
- **Tapu Lele**: 72.854%
- **Kartana**: 71.086%
- **Lunala**: 64.537%
- **Ferrothorn**: 8.538%

## FAQ for Gengar in vgc2019sun-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Kyogre, Amoonguss, Tapu Lele, Kartana. 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 66.041% 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** (97.816%).

### 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 vgc2019sun-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/vgc2019sun/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019sun) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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