Gengar.
BST 500 · ghost / poison
Gengar is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark and resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Fairy and is immune to Normal, Fighting.
Gengar base stats
BST 500 · ranges at level 100Gengar weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Ghost / Poison dual typingGengar abilities
1 total · 0 hiddenGengar evolution line
3 stages
Best Gengar moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerGengar moves
gen 9 · 112 moves · 21 level-up · 66 TM/HM · 25 tutorGengar Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstOn the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing.
It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
Possesses potential victims' shadows in an effort to steal away the victims' lives. If your shadow begins to laugh, you must take hold of a protective charm posthaste!
Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.
It apparently wishes for a traveling companion. Since it was once human itself, it tries to create one by taking the lives of other humans.
You can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty.
Even your home isn’t safe. Gengar will lurk in whatever dark corner of a room it can find and wait for its chance to catch its prey.
A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hiding in people’s shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a Gengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow.
The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
It hides in shadows. It is said that if GENGAR is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees F.
Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey’s life force.
The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a GENGAR delighting in casting curses on people.
It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a GENGAR running past you, pretending to be your shadow.
Deep in the night, your shadow cast by a streetlight may suddenly overtake you. It is actually a GENGAR running past you, pretending to be your shadow.
It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be GENGAR’s doing.
It steals heat from its surround ings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
Gengar species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Gengar
Gengar is a Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing. Gengar stands 1.5 m (4'11") tall and weighs 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.
Gengar base stats
Gengar has a base stat total of 500, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 130 (excellent), while its lowest is HP at 60 (average). Gengar excels as a special attacker. Gengar is fast with a base Speed of 110.
Gengar weaknesses and resistances
As a Ghost and Poison-type, Gengar is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Grass, Poison (¼x), Bug (¼x), Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves. This gives Gengar 4 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 2 immunities.
Gengar abilities
Gengar's abilities include Cursed Body. Cursed Body has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
Gengar moves and learnset
Gengar can learn 112 moves in Generation 9, including 21 by leveling up, 66 via TM/HM, and 25 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Gunk Shot (Poison, 120 power), Poltergeist (Ghost, 110 power), Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power), Phantom Force (Ghost, 90 power). For coverage, Gengar can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Gengar
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Gengar can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Gengar yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Gengar belongs to the Indeterminate egg group. Gengar is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Gastly → Haunter → Gengar). Wild Gengar may be found holding Spell Tag.
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