Best Moves for Gengar
Shadow Ball
ghost
96.926%
Sludge Bomb
poison
79.834%
Trick Room
psychic
43.642%
Sludge Wave
poison
22.237%
Destiny Bond
ghost
18.636%
Best Abilities for Gengar
Timid
2/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
38.845%
Quiet
32/
0/
1/
32/
1/
0
16.095%
Quiet
32/
0/
2/
32/
0/
0
11.495%
Modest
31/
0/
0/
32/
0/
3
8.015%
Modest
2/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
7.410%
Modest
32/
0/
1/
32/
0/
1
3.840%
Timid
0/
0/
2/
32/
0/
32
1.840%
Modest
30/
0/
1/
32/
0/
3
1.820%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
32/
2/
32
1.621%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
1.379%
Timid
22/
0/
2/
10/
0/
32
1.132%
Modest
0/
0/
2/
32/
0/
32
0.755%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
32/
2/
32
0.657%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
0.631%
Timid
31/
0/
1/
8/
0/
26
0.561%
Naive
2/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
0.458%
Quiet
32/
0/
0/
32/
2/
0
0.313%
Modest
0/
0/
9/
32/
0/
25
0.212%
Modest
12/
0/
0/
32/
0/
22
0.205%
Type Matchups for Gengar
Weak
ground
Ground
2x
psychic
Psychic
2x
ghost
Ghost
2x
dark
Dark
2x
Resist
poison
Poison
1/4x
bug
Bug
1/4x
grass
Grass
1/2x
fairy
Fairy
1/2x
Immune
normal
Normal
0x
fighting
Fighting
0x
Ability
Blaze
Item
Charizardite Y
Ability
Levitate
Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Cursed Body
Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Defiant
Item
Chople Berry
Ability
Rough Skin
Item
Roseli Berry
Ability
Prankster
Item
Fairy Feather
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Gengar in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A?
The top moves for Gengar in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A are Shadow Ball (96.926%), Sludge Bomb (79.834%), Protect (47.377%), Trick Room (43.642%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar synergizes well with Blastoise-Mega (46.043%), Garchomp (44.567%), Kingambit (41.043%), Sylveon (29.204%). 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 Focus Sash (92.715%), Choice Scarf (4.632%), Other (2.653%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Gengar?
The most common abilities for Gengar are Cursed Body (100.000%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
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).
Is Gengar good in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A?
Gengar is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A 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.