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Base Stats for Gengar
HP
60
Atk
65
Def
60
SpA
130
SpD
75
Spe
110
Best Moves for Gengar
Sludge Bomb
89.447%
Will-O-Wisp
72.181%
Shadow Ball
59.745%
Protect
54.661%
Icy Wind
53.291%
Taunt
36.507%
Trick Room
12.410%
Destiny Bond
5.255%
Other
16.504%
Best Teammates for Gengar
Best Items for Gengar
Focus Sash
73.027%
Black Sludge
23.111%
Other
3.862%
Best Abilities for Gengar
Levitate
100.000%
Best EV Spreads for Gengar
Timid
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
36.634%
Timid
220/
0/
0/
36/
0/
252
18.124%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
17.056%
Quiet
252/
0/
4/
252/
0/
0
8.407%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
7.545%
Timid
220/
0/
44/
12/
36/
196
4.090%
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 VGC 15?
The top moves for Gengar in VGC 15 are Sludge Bomb (89.447%), Will-O-Wisp (72.181%), Shadow Ball (59.745%), Protect (54.661%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar synergizes well with Heatran (47.332%), Gastrodon (27.261%), Salamence-Mega (26.171%), Sylveon (24.431%). 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 (73.027%), Black Sludge (23.111%), Other (3.862%). 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 4/0/0/252/0/252 (36.634% 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 VGC 15?
Gengar is currently ranked in the VGC 15 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
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateChoice ScarfChoice BandAssault VestLife Orb Other Rock SlideEarthquakeSuperpowerU-turnKnock OffExplosionOther
60.77%
Mega Kangaskhan normalParental BondKangaskhaniteFake OutSucker PunchReturnLow KickPower-Up PunchProtectDouble-EdgeFrustrationIce PunchOther
52.41%
Heatran firesteelFlash FireShuca BerryLeftovers Safety Goggles Other ProtectHeat WaveEarth PowerSubstituteFlash CannonHidden Power IceOther
39.85%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect SporeRocky HelmetMental Herb Eject Button Other Rage PowderSporeProtectGiga DrainSludge BombEnergy Ball Other
39.26%
Thundurus electricflyingPranksterSitrus BerryLife OrbSafety GogglesRocky Helmet Other ThunderboltThunder WaveTauntProtectHidden Power IceSwaggerRain Dance Other
28.50%
Sylveon fairyPixilateCute Charm Pixie PlateChoice SpecsLeftovers Life Orb Other Hyper VoiceProtectHyper BeamHelping HandPsyshockHidden Power GroundMagic CoatSubstituteShadow BallQuick AttackDetectMoonblastCalm Mind Other
19.61%
Aegislash steelghostStance ChangeLeftoversWeakness PolicyLife OrbSafety Goggles Spooky Plate Other King's ShieldShadow BallWide GuardFlash CannonSubstituteToxicShadow SneakOther
18.94%
Cresselia psychicLevitateSitrus BerryRocky HelmetSafety GogglesKee Berry Mental Herb Leftovers Other PsychicIce BeamTrick RoomIcy WindHidden Power GroundMoonlightHelping HandSkill SwapCalm MindThunder WaveProtectToxicSunny Day Other
18.52%
Politoed waterDrizzleWater Absorb Damp Sitrus BerryLife OrbLeftoversChoice ScarfChoice Specs Eject Button Wacan Berry Damp Rock Other Ice BeamScaldProtectHelping HandPerish SongSurfHydro PumpRain DanceIcy Wind Other
16.75%
Mega Gardevoir psychicfairyPixilateGardevoiriteHyper VoiceProtectPsychicTrick RoomImprisonHidden Power GroundPsyshockOther
16.08%
Milotic waterCompetitiveMarvel Scale Cute Charm Sitrus BerryMaranga BerryLeftoversLum Berry Rocky Helmet Other ScaldIcy WindProtectRecoverSafeguardIce BeamOther
15.12%
Scrafty darkfightingIntimidateShed Skin Moxie Lum BerryAssault VestSafety GogglesEject ButtonSitrus Berry Other Fake OutKnock OffDrain PunchProtectQuick GuardSuper Fang Detect Ice Punch Snarl Other
11.24%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressureSitrus BerryLife OrbWeakness PolicyRocky Helmet Safety Goggles Assault Vest Choice Specs Other TailwindThunderboltRoostHidden Power IceHeat WaveThunderVolt Switch Discharge Other
10.77%
Azumarill waterfairyHuge PowerSap Sipper Thick Fat Sitrus BerryAssault VestChoice Band Other Aqua JetProtectBelly DrumKnock OffPlay RoughWaterfallOther
10.71%
Salamence-Mega dragonflyingAerilateSalamenciteProtectHyper VoiceDouble-EdgeDraco MeteorDragon DanceFlamethrowerFire BlastReturnRoost Earthquake Hyper Beam Facade Tailwind Other
10.38%
Talonflame fireflyingGale WingsFlame Body Choice BandLife OrbSafety Goggles Sky Plate Sharp Beak Charti Berry Focus Sash Other Brave BirdFlare BlitzU-turnTailwindProtectQuick GuardWill-O-WispSleep TalkTauntSwords Dance Swagger Other
10.03%
Ludicolo watergrassSwift SwimOwn Tempo Rain Dish Assault VestChoice Specs Leftovers Focus Sash Life Orb Sitrus Berry Other ScaldIce BeamGiga DrainFake OutHydro PumpProtectEnergy BallOther
9.26%
Mega Charizard Y fireflyingDroughtCharizardite YProtectHeat WaveSolar BeamFlamethrowerOverheatHidden Power GroundTailwindOther
9.23%
Breloom grassfightingTechnicianEffect Spore Poison Heal Focus SashChoice ScarfOther SporeBullet SeedMach PunchProtectSuperpowerOther
8.60%
Tyranitar rockdarkSand StreamUnnerve Choice ScarfLum BerryChople BerryLife OrbFocus Sash Weakness Policy Iron Ball Other Rock SlideCrunchProtectSuperpowerIce PunchLow KickDragon DanceIce BeamAssurance Other
8.33%
Suicune waterPressureRocky HelmetLeftoversSitrus BerryChesto Berry Other ScaldIce BeamTailwindSnarlProtect Rest Calm Mind Other
7.84%
Bisharp darksteelDefiantInner Focus Pressure Focus SashLife OrbSafety Goggles Other Iron HeadSucker PunchKnock OffProtectOther
7.40%
Mega Gengar ghostpoisonShadow TagGengariteProtectShadow BallDisablePerish SongSludge BombWill-O-WispSubstituteHex Other
7.06%
Hydreigon darkdragonLevitateChoice SpecsLife OrbChoice ScarfChople Berry Safety Goggles Black Glasses Other Dark PulseDraco MeteorEarth PowerProtectHeat WaveFlamethrowerU-turnFlash CannonTailwindFire Blast Other
6.52%
Rotom-Wash electricwaterLevitateSitrus BerryAssault VestChoice Specs Leftovers Magnet Other Hydro PumpThunderboltProtectWill-O-WispDischargeHidden Power FireHidden Power IceVolt SwitchOther
5.72%
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