Gengar

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Usage Percent
26%
Monthly Rank
#6

Base Stats for Gengar

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

Best Moves for Gengar

Will-O-Wisp
57.527%
Explosion
52.039%
Thunderbolt
46.588%
Ice Punch
37.645%
Taunt
36.839%
Hidden Power Grass
26.558%
Fire Punch
25.169%
Focus Punch
23.705%
Destiny Bond
21.442%
Giga Drain
21.261%
Hypnosis
13.846%
Mean Look
10.855%
Perish Song
10.595%
Other
15.932%

Best Items for Gengar

Leftovers
83.259%
Lum Berry
16.576%
Other
0.166%

Best Abilities for Gengar

Levitate
100.000%

Best EV Spreads for Gengar

Hasty
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
12.670%
Calm
252/
0/
0/
0/
252/
4
10.187%
Hasty
0/
4/
0/
252/
0/
252
8.770%
Timid
248/
0/
44/
8/
112/
96
8.752%
Timid
168/
0/
0/
0/
164/
176
7.993%
Modest
168/
0/
0/
0/
164/
176
5.774%

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 3 OverUsed?

The top moves for Gengar in Gen 3 OverUsed are Will-O-Wisp (57.527%), Explosion (52.039%), Thunderbolt (46.588%), Ice Punch (37.645%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Gengar?

Gengar synergizes well with Tyranitar (56.904%), Skarmory (49.669%), Swampert (36.577%), Jolteon (33.116%). 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 Leftovers (83.259%), Lum Berry (16.576%), Other (0.166%). 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 Hasty with 0/252/0/0/4/252 (12.670% 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 3 OverUsed?

Gengar is currently ranked in the Gen 3 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.





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