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Gengar

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Usage Percent
5%
Monthly Rank
#35

Base Stats for Gengar

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

Best Moves for Gengar

Sludge Wave
76.413%
Substitute
59.384%
Hex
50.274%
Shadow Ball
49.698%
Will-O-Wisp
48.604%
Focus Blast
35.871%
Taunt
19.131%
Trick
16.714%
Destiny Bond
15.621%
Sludge Bomb
10.804%
Other
17.485%

Best Teammates for Gengar

Best Items for Gengar

Black Sludge
57.088%
Choice Scarf
13.795%
Focus Sash
9.966%
Life Orb
6.926%
Air Balloon
5.089%
Choice Specs
3.560%
Other
3.575%

Best Abilities for Gengar

Levitate
100.000%

Best EV Spreads for Gengar

Timid
120/
0/
0/
128/
8/
252
46.193%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
26.808%
Timid
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
16.986%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
2.931%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
252
2.462%

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 XY?

The top moves for Gengar in XY are Sludge Wave (76.413%), Substitute (59.384%), Hex (50.274%), Shadow Ball (49.698%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Gengar?

Gengar synergizes well with Hippowdon (28.462%), Clefable (27.052%), Ferrothorn (26.960%), Rotom-Wash (26.459%). 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 (57.088%), Choice Scarf (13.795%), Focus Sash (9.966%). 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 120/0/0/128/8/252 (46.193% 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 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.





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