# Gengar - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

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

## Best Gengar Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | 5% |
| **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/xy/Gengar)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Gengar
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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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 Wave**: 76.413%
- **Substitute**: 59.384%
- **Hex**: 50.274%
- **Shadow Ball**: 49.698%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 48.604%
- **Focus Blast**: 35.871%
- **Taunt**: 19.131%
- **Trick**: 16.714%
- **Destiny Bond**: 15.621%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 10.804%

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

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 57.088%
- **Choice Scarf**: 13.795%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.966%
- **Life Orb**: 6.926%
- **Air Balloon**: 5.089%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.560%
- **Other**: 3.575%

## Common Teammates
- **Hippowdon**: 28.462%
- **Clefable**: 27.052%
- **Ferrothorn**: 26.960%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 26.459%
- **Latias-Mega**: 25.648%
- **Excadrill**: 23.752%

## FAQ for Gengar in xy-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Gengar?
Gengar is frequently paired with Hippowdon, Clefable, Ferrothorn, Rotom-Wash. 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 `120/0/0/128/8/252`. This configuration accounts for 46.193% 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 **Black Sludge** (57.088%).

### What is the most common role for Gengar?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Gengar often functions as a **tactical** in the xy-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/xy/Gengar) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Gengar
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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