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Base Stats for Gengar
HP
60
Atk
65
Def
60
SpA
130
SpD
75
Spe
110
Best Moves for Gengar
Shadow Ball
99.944%
Focus Blast
96.864%
Substitute
43.323%
Pain Split
39.995%
Will-O-Wisp
37.990%
Taunt
37.615%
Explosion
10.015%
Thunderbolt
7.296%
Trick
7.242%
Other
19.717%
Best Teammates for Gengar
Best Items for Gengar
Life Orb
48.748%
Black Sludge
46.439%
Other
4.813%
Best Abilities for Gengar
Levitate
100.000%
Best EV Spreads for Gengar
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
32.201%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
26.836%
Timid
84/
0/
0/
172/
0/
252
21.651%
Timid
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
4.911%
Hasty
0/
4/
0/
252/
0/
252
4.063%
Hasty
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
3.157%
Type Matchups for Gengar
Weak
Ground
2x
Psychic
2x
Ghost
2x
Dark
2x
Resist
Poison
1/4x
Bug
1/4x
Grass
1/2x
Fairy
1/2x
Immune
Normal
0x
Fighting
0x
Ability notes
Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Gengar in Gen 4 OverUsed?
The top moves for Gengar in Gen 4 OverUsed are Shadow Ball (99.944%), Focus Blast (96.864%), Substitute (43.323%), Pain Split (39.995%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar synergizes well with Metagross (48.830%), Tyranitar (43.789%), Latias (43.573%), Flygon (36.241%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Gengar?
The most popular items for Gengar are Life Orb (48.748%), Black Sludge (46.439%), Other (4.813%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Gengar?
The most common abilities for Gengar are Levitate (100.000%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Gengar?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Gengar?
The most common EV spread for Gengar is Timid with 0/0/0/252/4/252 (32.201% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
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.
Is Gengar good in Gen 4 OverUsed?
Gengar is currently ranked in the Gen 4 OverUsed metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Tyranitar rockdarkSand StreamChoice BandLum BerryLeftoversChoice ScarfChople BerryPassho BerryShuca BerryOtherCrunchPursuitSuperpowerStone EdgeEarthquakeDragon DanceFire PunchFire BlastStealth RockToxicTauntAqua TailIce PunchOther
52.83%
Latias dragonpsychicLevitateChoice SpecsChoice ScarfLeftoversExpert BeltOtherDraco MeteorTrickHealing WishSurfThunderboltRecoverThunder WaveDragon PulseReflectIce BeamHidden Power FireCalm MindOther
50.90%
Jirachi steelpsychicSerene GraceLeftoversChoice ScarfOcca BerryLum BerryShuca BerryOtherIron HeadFire PunchSubstituteBody SlamU-turnThunder WaveThunderboltPsychicHidden Power GroundStealth RockProtectGrass KnotWishTrickCalm MindRefreshThunderOther
37.56%
Gyarados waterflyingIntimidateLeftoversLum BerryChoice BandWacan BerryOtherWaterfallDragon DanceEarthquakeOutrageIce FangSubstituteTauntStone EdgeThunder WavePaybackReturnRestOther
30.94%
Scizor bugsteelTechnicianSwarmChoice BandMetal CoatLeftoversChoice ScarfDamp RockOcca BerryOtherBullet PunchSuperpowerSwords DanceRoostU-turnPursuitBug BiteOther
30.85%
Starmie waterpsychicNatural CureIlluminateLeftoversChoice SpecsFocus SashColbur BerryLife OrbOtherRapid SpinSurfThunder WaveRecoverIce BeamHydro PumpThunderboltTrickPsychicOther
23.73%
Metagross steelpsychicClear BodyLeftoversShuca BerryIron BallChoice ScarfCustap BerryLum BerryFocus SashOcca BerryOtherEarthquakeMeteor MashExplosionStealth RockTrickThunder PunchAgilityIce PunchZen HeadbuttRock PolishOther
22.60%
Flygon grounddragonLevitateChoice ScarfLife OrbChoice BandSoft SandOtherEarthquakeOutrageU-turnThunder PunchDragon ClawDraco MeteorRoostFire BlastFire PunchOther
22.57%
Heatran firesteelFlash FireLeftoversShuca BerryPassho BerryChoice ScarfChoice SpecsFocus SashLife OrbCustap BerryOtherExplosionEarth PowerFire BlastStealth RockLava PlumeProtectHidden Power GrassTauntFlamethrowerSubstituteDragon PulseWill-O-WispOverheatRoarHidden Power ElectricMagma StormOther
22.45%
Empoleon watersteelTorrentPetaya BerryLeftoversFocus SashMystic WaterChoice SpecsOtherSurfIce BeamGrass KnotStealth RockAgilitySubstituteHydro PumpAqua JetRoarKnock OffProtectSwords DanceOther
20.64%
Swampert watergroundTorrentLeftoversChoice BandCustap BerryOtherEarthquakeStealth RockIce BeamRoarWaterfallIce PunchProtectHydro PumpEarth PowerSurfOther
19.87%
Rotom-Heat electricfireLevitateChoice ScarfLeftoversOtherThunderboltShadow BallTrickThunder WaveWill-O-WispSubstitutePain SplitOverheatCharge BeamHidden Power IceOther
16.93%
Dragonite dragonflyingInner FocusLife OrbChoice BandLum BerryFocus SashOtherExtreme SpeedOutrageSuperpowerFire PunchDragon DanceEarthquakeDraco MeteorFire BlastOther
14.78%
Bronzong steelpsychicLevitateHeatproofCustap BerryLeftoversMacho BraceDamp RockOcca BerryOtherEarthquakeGyro BallExplosionStealth RockToxicProtectTrick RoomPaybackOther
14.43%
Skarmory steelflyingKeen EyeSturdyLeftoversShed ShellFocus SashOcca BerryOtherSpikesRoostWhirlwindBrave BirdStealth RockTauntIcy WindOther
14.21%
Rotom-Wash electricwaterLevitateChoice ScarfLeftoversChoice SpecsOtherThunderboltShadow BallTrickWill-O-WispHydro PumpRestSleep TalkHidden Power IcePain SplitSubstituteOther
13.76%
Gengar ghostpoisonLevitateLife OrbBlack SludgeOtherShadow BallFocus BlastSubstitutePain SplitWill-O-WispTauntExplosionThunderboltTrickOther
13.23%
Clefable fairyMagic GuardCute CharmLeftoversOtherSeismic TossSoft-BoiledKnock OffEncoreThunder WaveProtectWishCalm MindSnatchFlamethrowerThunderboltGrass KnotOther
13.03%
Infernape firefightingBlazeExpert BeltLeftoversChoice BandFocus SashLife OrbChoice ScarfOtherClose CombatGrass KnotFire BlastU-turnMach PunchOverheatFlare BlitzHidden Power IceHidden Power ElectricStealth RockWill-O-WispTauntStone EdgeVacuum WaveOther
13.01%
Zapdos electricflyingPressureLeftoversMagnetChoice ScarfOtherRoostThunderboltHidden Power IceThunder WaveHeat WaveU-turnHidden Power GrassDischargeToxicSubstituteOther
12.73%
Donphan groundSturdyLeftoversOtherRapid SpinEarthquakeIce ShardKnock OffStealth RockProtectHead SmashOther
12.22%
Lucario fightingsteelInner FocusSteadfastLife OrbShuca BerryChoice ScarfChople BerryOtherClose CombatCrunchAura SphereCalm MindVacuum WaveIce PunchSwords DanceExtreme SpeedThunder PunchHidden Power IceBullet PunchOther
9.79%
Kingdra waterdragonSwift SwimSniperChoice SpecsLum BerryLeftoversChesto BerryOtherDraco MeteorSurfHydro PumpDragon PulseWaterfallOutrageDragon DanceSubstituteSignal BeamHidden Power ElectricOther
9.42%
Azelf psychicLevitateFocus SashColbur BerrySitrus BerryChoice BandLum BerryOtherExplosionStealth RockTauntU-turnThunder WaveFire BlastZen HeadbuttFlamethrowerPsychicOther
9.14%
Magnezone electricsteelMagnet PullSturdyChoice ScarfLeftoversCustap BerryChople BerryOtherThunderboltExplosionFlash CannonHidden Power FireThunder WaveHidden Power GroundMagnet RiseSubstituteEndureOther
8.86%
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