gengar

Gengar

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Usage Percent
1%
Monthly Rank
#75

Base Stats for gengar

HP
60
Atk
65
Def
60
SpA
130
SpD
75
Spe
110

Best Moves for gengar

Shadow Ball
ghost
96.772%
Sludge Bomb
poison
91.738%
Trick Room
psychic
47.285%
Icy Wind
ice
30.300%
Destiny Bond
ghost
30.147%
Protect
normal
29.736%
Psychic
psychic
28.978%
Taunt
dark
8.877%
Trick
psychic
7.022%
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
6.788%
Thunderbolt
electric
5.744%
Other
16.614%

Best Items for gengar

Focus Sash
80.171%
Choice Scarf
17.842%
Other
1.987%

Best Abilities for gengar

Cursed Body
100.000%

Best EV Spreads for gengar

Quiet
32/
0/
2/
32/
0/
0
30.276%
Timid
2/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
27.326%
Quiet
32/
0/
1/
32/
1/
0
11.718%
Timid
0/
0/
2/
32/
0/
32
8.278%
Modest
2/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
6.681%
Modest
0/
0/
2/
32/
0/
32
2.761%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
32/
2/
32
1.784%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
1.725%
Timid
7/
0/
0/
32/
0/
27
1.691%
Quiet
32/
0/
0/
32/
0/
0
0.885%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
32/
2/
32
0.749%
Hardy
2/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
0.726%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
0.681%
Modest
1/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
0.530%
Quiet
32/
0/
0/
32/
2/
0
0.333%
Hasty
0/
0/
9/
7/
32/
18
0.331%
Modest
32/
0/
1/
32/
1/
0
0.237%
Relaxed
32/
0/
32/
0/
2/
0
0.232%
Timid
0/
0/
1/
32/
1/
32
0.148%
Timid
6/
0/
0/
28/
0/
32
0.148%

gengar Pokemon Champions Teams

Curated from top community competitive teams on 8 Limitless, Twitter, VGCPastes
SupahSanti
16 - 3 - 0
Gengar
Sneasler
Incineroar
Kingambit
Ninetales-Alola
Dragonite
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Protect
normal
Perish Song
normal
Sludge Bomb
poison
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item Focus Sash
Protect
normal
Fake Out
normal
Close Combat
fighting
Dire Claw
poison
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Protect
normal
Fake Out
normal
Flare Blitz
fire
Parting Shot
dark
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Protect
normal
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Never-Melt Ice
Protect
normal
Encore
normal
Disable
normal
Blizzard
ice
Dragonite
Dragonite
Dragonite
DragonFlying
Ability Multiscale
Item Dragon Fang
Protect
normal
Extreme Speed
normal
Dragon Claw
dragon
Low Kick
fighting
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MichaelderBeste
15 - 3 - 0
Aegislash
Rotom-Wash
Gengar
Garchomp
Ninetales-Alola
Incineroar
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Aegislash
Aegislash
Aegislash
SteelGhost
Ability Stance Change
Item Colbur Berry
Poltergeist
ghost
Shadow Sneak
ghost
Sacred Sword
fighting
King's Shield
steel
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
ElectricWater
Ability Levitate
Item Sitrus Berry
Hydro Pump
water
Volt Switch
electric
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Protect
normal
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Shadow Tag
Item Gengarite
Sludge Bomb
poison
Shadow Ball
ghost
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Choice Scarf
Earthquake
ground
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Rock Tomb
rock
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Focus Sash
Blizzard
ice
Freeze-Dry
ice
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Shuca Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Throat Chop
dark
Fake Out
normal
Parting Shot
dark
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DragonMasterCody
11 - 2 - 0
Pelipper
Rotom-Wash
Basculegion
Quaquaval
Gengar
Kingambit
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Pelipper
Pelipper
Pelipper
WaterFlying
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Weather Ball
normal
Hurricane
flying
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
ElectricWater
Ability Levitate
Item Leftovers
Thunderbolt
electric
Hydro Pump
water
Protect
normal
Electroweb
electric
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Choice Scarf
Last Respects
ghost
Wave Crash
water
Flip Turn
water
Aqua Jet
water
Quaquaval
Quaquaval
Quaquaval
WaterFighting
Ability Moxie
Item Focus Sash
Aqua Step
water
Close Combat
fighting
Protect
normal
Ice Spinner
ice
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Protect
normal
Icy Wind
ice
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Iron Head
steel
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Low Kick
fighting
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Cnorth26
14 - 3 - 0
Gengar
Ninetales-Alola
Incineroar
Kingambit
Sneasler
Dragonite
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Protect
normal
Perish Song
normal
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Never-Melt Ice
Blizzard
ice
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Disable
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Parting Shot
dark
Protect
normal
Fake Out
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Protect
normal
Low Kick
fighting
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item Focus Sash
Close Combat
fighting
Dire Claw
poison
Protect
normal
Fake Out
normal
Dragonite
Dragonite
Dragonite
DragonFlying
Ability Multiscale
Item Dragon Fang
Dragon Claw
dragon
Low Kick
fighting
Protect
normal
Extreme Speed
normal
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Destre6666
9 - 2 - 0
Gengar
Incineroar
Politoed
Basculegion
Sneasler
Whimsicott
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Shadow Tag
Item Gengarite
Protect
normal
Shadow Ball
ghost
Perish Song
normal
Disable
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Chople Berry
Protect
normal
Fake Out
normal
Darkest Lariat
dark
Parting Shot
dark
Politoed
Politoed
Politoed
Water
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Protect
normal
Weather Ball
normal
Icy Wind
ice
Perish Song
normal
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Swift Swim
Item Mystic Water
Protect
normal
Wave Crash
water
Last Respects
ghost
Aqua Jet
water
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item White Herb
Protect
normal
Fake Out
normal
Close Combat
fighting
Dire Claw
poison
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
GrassFairy
Ability Prankster
Item Focus Sash
Protect
normal
Moonblast
fairy
Tailwind
flying
Encore
normal
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Vgcorner
13 - 3 - 0
Gengar
Palafin
Pelipper
Incineroar
Maushold
Hydreigon
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Perish Song
normal
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Palafin
Palafin
Palafin
Water
Ability Zero to Hero
Item Mystic Water
Jet Punch
water
Wave Crash
water
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Pelipper
Pelipper
Pelipper
WaterFlying
Ability Drizzle
Item Leftovers
Hurricane
flying
Muddy Water
water
Wide Guard
rock
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Fake Out
normal
Darkest Lariat
dark
Parting Shot
dark
Protect
normal
Maushold
Maushold
Maushold
Normal
Ability Friend Guard
Item Focus Sash
Super Fang
normal
Follow Me
normal
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Hydreigon
Hydreigon
Hydreigon
DarkDragon
Ability Levitate
Item Choice Scarf
Dark Pulse
dark
Snarl
dark
Draco Meteor
dragon
U-turn
bug
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Michael Kelsch
10-3
Kommo-o
Garchomp
Gengar
Rotom-Wash
Tinkaton
Tyranitar
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Kommo-o
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
DragonFighting
Ability Overcoat
Item Dragon Fang
Draco Meteor
dragon
Clanging Scales
dragon
Aura Sphere
fighting
Protect
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Choice Scarf
Earthquake
ground
Dragon Claw
dragon
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Sludge Bomb
poison
Shadow Ball
ghost
Icy Wind
ice
Protect
normal
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
ElectricWater
Ability Levitate
Item Sitrus Berry
Hydro Pump
water
Volt Switch
electric
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Protect
normal
Tinkaton
Tinkaton
Tinkaton
FairySteel
Ability Mold Breaker
Item Shuca Berry
Gigaton Hammer
steel
Fake Out
normal
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Tyranitar
Tyranitar
Tyranitar
RockDark
Ability Sand Stream
Item Tyranitarite
Rock Slide
rock
Crunch
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Protect
normal
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Francesco Rasini
10-3
Gengar
Kingambit
Sinistcha
Incineroar
Kommo-o
Aerodactyl
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Perish Song
normal
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Black Glasses
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Sitrus Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Trick Room
psychic
Rage Powder
bug
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Chople Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Protect
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Fake Out
normal
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
DragonFighting
Ability Overcoat
Item Leftovers
Clanging Scales
dragon
Aura Sphere
fighting
Clangorous Soul
dragon
Protect
normal
Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl
RockFlying
Ability Unnerve
Item Focus Sash
Tailwind
flying
Dual Wingbeat
flying
Rock Slide
rock
Protect
normal
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SuperstarPearl
12 - 3 - 0
Gengar
Dragonite
Talonflame
Primarina
Maushold
Kingambit
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Dragonite
Dragonite
Dragonite
DragonFlying
Ability Multiscale
Item Dragon Fang
Dragon Claw
dragon
Low Kick
fighting
Extreme Speed
normal
Protect
normal
Talonflame
Talonflame
Talonflame
FireFlying
Ability Gale Wings
Item Sharp Beak
Dual Wingbeat
flying
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
Primarina
Primarina
Primarina
WaterFairy
Ability Liquid Voice
Item Mystic Water
Hyper Voice
normal
Moonblast
fairy
Hydro Cannon
water
Protect
normal
Maushold
Maushold
Maushold
Normal
Ability Friend Guard
Item Focus Sash
Follow Me
normal
Super Fang
normal
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Black Glasses
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Sucker Punch
dark
Protect
normal
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Santino Tarquinio
10-3
Gengar
Sneasler
Incineroar
Kingambit
Sinistcha
Dragonite
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Protect
normal
Perish Song
normal
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item White Herb
Protect
normal
Fake Out
normal
Close Combat
fighting
Dire Claw
poison
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Protect
normal
Fake Out
normal
Flare Blitz
fire
Parting Shot
dark
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Protect
normal
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Occa Berry
Protect
normal
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Dragonite
Dragonite
Dragonite
DragonFlying
Ability Multiscale
Item Dragon Fang
Protect
normal
Extreme Speed
normal
Dragon Claw
dragon
Low Kick
fighting
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Marcus Dion
10-3
Politoed
Gengar
Incineroar
Maushold
Floette-Eternal
Kingambit
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Politoed
Politoed
Politoed
Water
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Perish Song
normal
Muddy Water
water
Protect
normal
Substitute
normal
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Perish Song
normal
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Passho Berry
Parting Shot
dark
Throat Chop
dark
Protect
normal
Fake Out
normal
Maushold
Maushold
Maushold
Normal
Ability Friend Guard
Item Focus Sash
Encore
normal
Follow Me
normal
Protect
normal
Super Fang
normal
Floette-Eternal
Floette-Eternal
Floette-Eternal
Fairy
Ability Flower Veil
Item Floettite
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Moonblast
fairy
Calm Mind
psychic
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Protect
normal
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Carson Confer
10-3
Gengar
Floette-Eternal
Politoed
Incineroar
Kingambit
Maushold
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Disable
normal
Perish Song
normal
Protect
normal
Floette-Eternal
Floette-Eternal
Floette-Eternal
Fairy
Ability Flower Veil
Item Floettite
Moonblast
fairy
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
Calm Mind
psychic
Protect
normal
Politoed
Politoed
Politoed
Water
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Muddy Water
water
Substitute
normal
Perish Song
normal
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Passho Berry
Throat Chop
dark
Fake Out
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Protect
normal
Low Kick
fighting
Sucker Punch
dark
Maushold
Maushold
Maushold
Normal
Ability Friend Guard
Item Focus Sash
Super Fang
normal
Encore
normal
Follow Me
normal
Protect
normal
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JOAO
8 - 1 - 0
Politoed
Gengar
Incineroar
Sinistcha
Kingambit
Azumarill
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Politoed
Politoed
Politoed
Water
Ability Drizzle
Item Leftovers
Protect
normal
Encore
normal
Perish Song
normal
Weather Ball
normal
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Protect
normal
Perish Song
normal
Disable
normal
Shadow Ball
ghost
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Shuca Berry
Protect
normal
Throat Chop
dark
Parting Shot
dark
Fake Out
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Occa Berry
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Strength Sap
grass
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Black Glasses
Protect
normal
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Azumarill
Azumarill
Azumarill
WaterFairy
Ability Huge Power
Item Sitrus Berry
Protect
normal
Belly Drum
normal
Aqua Jet
water
Play Rough
fairy
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Daviron
9 - 3 - 0
Corviknight
Garchomp
Sneasler
Milotic
Gengar
Sinistcha
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Corviknight
Corviknight
Corviknight
FlyingSteel
Ability Mirror Armor
Item Occa Berry
Iron Head
steel
Brave Bird
flying
Roost
flying
Tailwind
flying
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Choice Scarf
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Earthquake
ground
Dragon Claw
dragon
Rock Slide
rock
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Poison Touch
Item Focus Sash
Gunk Shot
poison
Close Combat
fighting
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
Milotic
Milotic
Milotic
Water
Ability Competitive
Item Sitrus Berry
Icy Wind
ice
Scald
water
Ice Beam
ice
Protect
normal
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Kasib Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Life Dew
water
Strength Sap
grass
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SableyeVGC
9 - 3 - 0
Gengar
Whimsicott
Incineroar
Rotom-Wash
Garchomp
Corviknight
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
Whimsicott
GrassFairy
Ability Prankster
Item Focus Sash
Moonblast
fairy
Encore
normal
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Chople Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Throat Chop
dark
Parting Shot
dark
Fake Out
normal
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
ElectricWater
Ability Levitate
Item Sitrus Berry
Thunderbolt
electric
Hydro Pump
water
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Protect
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Choice Scarf
Dragon Claw
dragon
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Earthquake
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Corviknight
Corviknight
Corviknight
FlyingSteel
Ability Mirror Armor
Item Leftovers
Iron Head
steel
Body Press
fighting
Bulk Up
fighting
Roost
flying
View Team on Limitless
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 (96.772%), Sludge Bomb (91.738%), Trick Room (47.285%), Icy Wind (30.300%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Gengar?

Gengar synergizes well with Sylveon (55.931%), Kingambit (42.710%), Kangaskhan-Mega (37.135%), Incineroar (36.096%). 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 (80.171%), Choice Scarf (17.842%), Other (1.987%). 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.

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.





Champions VGC 2026 Champions BSS Champions Tournaments
Cutoff numbers refer to Glicko ratings on Pokemon Showdown. Choosing a cutoff displays the weighted usage stats for this ranking.
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    Current format Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Regulation Set M-A
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