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Gengar
ghostpoison Damage Calculator
Usage Percent
3%
Base Stats for Gengar
HP
60
Atk
65
Def
60
SpA
130
SpD
75
Spe
110
Best Moves for Gengar
Shadow Ball
ghost
74.227%
Substitute
normal
54.732%
Sludge Wave
poison
45.970%
Focus Blast
fighting
45.169%
Will-O-Wisp
fire
39.932%
Sludge Bomb
poison
39.272%
Hex
ghost
25.804%
Psychic
psychic
12.866%
Trick
psychic
12.381%
Taunt
dark
10.958%
Disable
normal
10.838%
Pain Split
normal
9.915%
Other
17.936%
Best Teammates for Gengar
Best Items for Gengar
Black Sludge
48.293%
Life Orb
23.027%
Choice Specs
9.469%
Leftovers
7.853%
Focus Sash
5.480%
Choice Scarf
4.006%
Other
1.870%
Best Abilities for Gengar
Levitate
100.000%
Best EV Spreads for Gengar
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
56.080%
Timid
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
11.979%
Timid
8/
0/
0/
248/
0/
252
10.507%
Timid
120/
0/
0/
128/
8/
252
5.345%
Timid
104/
0/
0/
136/
16/
252
4.099%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
3.903%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Gengar in XY?
The top moves for Gengar in XY are Shadow Ball (74.227%), Substitute (54.732%), Sludge Wave (45.970%), Focus Blast (45.169%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Gengar?
Gengar synergizes well with Landorus-Therian (28.904%), Keldeo (24.389%), Weavile (23.961%), Bisharp (23.347%). 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 Black Sludge (48.293%), Life Orb (23.027%), Choice Specs (9.469%). 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 (56.080% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Gengar good in XY?
Gengar is currently ranked in the XY 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.
Excadrill groundsteelMold BreakerSand RushSand ForceLeftoversChoice ScarfAir BalloonLife OrbOtherEarthquakeRapid SpinIron HeadRock SlideStealth RockToxicSwords DanceOther
47.09%
Clefable fairyMagic GuardUnawareCute CharmLeftoversLife OrbOtherMoonblastSoft-BoiledCalm MindKnock OffThunder WaveFlamethrowerStealth RockIce BeamOther
20.88%
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateRocky HelmetChoice ScarfFocus SashLeftoversYache BerryOtherEarthquakeU-turnStealth RockStone EdgeKnock OffExplosionImprisonToxicRock SlideOther
20.17%
Thundurus electricflyingPranksterDefiantLeftoversRocky HelmetDamp RockLife OrbExpert BeltOtherThunder WaveHidden Power IceFocus BlastThunderboltNasty PlotVolt SwitchTauntU-turnRain DanceOther
19.31%
Weavile darkicePressurePickpocketChoice BandFocus SashLife OrbOtherIcicle CrashKnock OffIce ShardPursuitBeat UpLow KickOther
19.22%
Garchomp dragongroundRough SkinRocky HelmetLeftoversChoice ScarfLife OrbLum BerryChoice BandYache BerryOtherEarthquakeStealth RockSwords DanceDragon TailOutrageToxicDragon ClawStone EdgeFire BlastRock SlideRock TombSubstituteOther
18.15%
Manaphy waterHydrationLeftoversRocky HelmetSitrus BerryRindo BerryOtherTail GlowSurfIce BeamEnergy BallScaldPsychicRain DanceSubstituteOther
18.10%
Serperior grassContraryOvergrowRocky HelmetLeftoversLum BerryChesto BerryLight ClayAssault VestYache BerryOtherLeaf StormGlareTauntHidden Power RockHidden Power FireSynthesisHidden Power IceRestDragon PulseSubstituteKnock OffReflectLight ScreenGiga DrainOther
16.89%
Tornadus-Therian flyingRegeneratorAssault VestRocky HelmetLum BerryOtherKnock OffHurricaneU-turnHeat WaveTauntHidden Power IceAir SlashToxicOther
16.01%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressureLeftoversRocky HelmetOtherRoostHeat WaveVolt SwitchHidden Power IceDefogDischargeThunderboltOther
15.69%
Keldeo waterfightingJustifiedChoice SpecsLeftoversChoice ScarfRocky HelmetOtherSecret SwordScaldHydro PumpCalm MindSubstituteFocus BlastIcy WindRestHidden Power GrassSleep TalkTauntOther
15.55%
Volcanion firewaterWater AbsorbLeftoversAssault VestChoice ScarfChoice SpecsOtherSteam EruptionFlamethrowerSludge BombHidden Power GrassEarth PowerToxicRestProtectRoarOverheatOther
15.45%
Scizor bugsteelTechnicianScizoriteBullet PunchRoostSwords DanceU-turnSuperpowerDefogKnock OffOther
14.66%
Ferrothorn grasssteelIron BarbsAnticipationLeftoversRocky HelmetChople BerryOtherPower WhipLeech SeedSpikesStealth RockKnock OffGyro BallProtectThunder WaveOther
14.08%
Talonflame fireflyingGale WingsFlame BodyChoice BandLeftoversSharp BeakNothingOtherBrave BirdFlare BlitzU-turnRoostTauntWill-O-WispTailwindSwords DanceOther
13.87%
Bisharp darksteelDefiantInner FocusPressureBlack GlassesLife OrbLum BerryAssault VestLeftoversOtherKnock OffSucker PunchIron HeadSwords DancePursuitOther
13.80%
Mew psychicSynchronizeMental HerbLeftoversChoice ScarfRocky HelmetColbur BerryOtherWill-O-WispStealth RockTauntEarthquakeExplosionTrickSoft-BoiledRoostVolt SwitchDefogNasty PlotIce BeamPsyshockAura SphereVacuum WaveU-turnPsychicOther
12.83%
Heatran firesteelFlash FireLeftoversAir BalloonOtherLava PlumeStealth RockTauntProtectRoarToxicEarth PowerMagma StormWill-O-WispOther
12.76%
Rotom-Wash electricwaterLevitateLeftoversChoice ScarfOtherVolt SwitchHydro PumpWill-O-WispPain SplitThunder WaveTrickOther
12.05%
Gliscor groundflyingPoison HealHyper CutterToxic OrbOtherEarthquakeRoostSwords DanceFacadeKnock OffTauntAgilityStealth RockToxicOther
11.51%
Metagross steelpsychicTough ClawsMetagrossiteBullet PunchZen HeadbuttThunder PunchPower-Up PunchIce PunchMeteor MashHammer ArmPursuitEarthquakeOther
11.42%
Dragonite dragonflyingMultiscaleInner FocusLum BerryChoice BandWeakness PolicyLeftoversOtherExtreme SpeedDragon DanceOutrageFire PunchEarthquakeDragon ClawIron HeadRoostOther
10.35%
Lopunny normalfightingScrappyLopunniteHigh Jump KickFake OutReturnQuick AttackFrustrationPower-Up PunchEncoreIce PunchOther
9.75%
Chansey normalNatural CureHealerSerene GraceEvioliteOtherSeismic TossSoft-BoiledToxicHeal BellStealth RockThunder WaveWishOther
9.66%
Slowbro waterpsychicRegeneratorObliviousOwn TempoLeftoversRocky HelmetColbur BerryEject ButtonOtherSlack OffScaldThunder WaveIce BeamFuture SightPsyshockCalm MindFlamethrowerToxicOther
8.52%
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