Gengar
#94 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Shadow Pokémon
Pokédex entries
Pokémon Black 2
The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
Pokémon White 2
The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
Details
Types


Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
60
230
324
Attack
65
121
251
Defense
60
112
240
Sp. Atk
130
238
394
Sp. Def
75
139
273
Speed
110
202
350
Total
500
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 3 SpA |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 225 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Gastly #92 | Level 25 | ![]() Haunter #93 |
![]() Haunter #93 | Trade | ![]() Gengar #94 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Hypnosis | ![]() | Status | - | 60 | 20 | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. |
| Start | Lick | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 30 | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Start | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| 5 | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| 8 | Mean Look | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
| 12 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| 15 | Night Shade | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 15 | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level. |
| 19 | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| 22 | Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however. |
| 25 | Shadow Punch | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail. |
| 28 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 39 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP. |
| 44 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 50 | Destiny Bond | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. |
| 55 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems. |
| 61 | Nightmare | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Varies | Special | 30–70 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM19 | Telekinesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM63 | Embargo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| TM64 | Explosion | ![]() | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM92 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Drain Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle. |
| Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target. |
| Role Play | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability. |
| Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep. |
| Wonder Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns. |
| Class | Acquisition | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | Prior evolution: egg | The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Clear Smog | ![]() | Special | 50 | - | 15 | Prior evolution: egg | The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal. |
| Disable | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Prior evolution: egg | For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. |
| Grudge | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Prior evolution: egg | If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out. |
| Haze | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Prior evolution: egg | The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| Perish Song | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Prior evolution: egg | Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle. |
| Psywave | ![]() | Special | - | 80 | 15 | Prior evolution: egg | The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity. |
| Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | Prior evolution: egg | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat. |
| Smog | ![]() | Special | 20 | 70 | 20 | Prior evolution: egg | The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target. |
| Class | Acquisition | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | PokéTransfer from Generation IV | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer | A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however. |
| Dynamic Punch | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer | The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. It confuses the target if it hits. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | PokéTransfer from Generation IV | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | PokéTransfer from Generation IV | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | PokéTransfer from Generation IV | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Mega Kick | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer | The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
| Mega Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer | The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
| Metronome | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer | The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Natural Gift | Varies | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | PokéTransfer from Generation IV | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| Ominous Wind | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | PokéTransfer from Generation IV | The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | PokéTransfer from Generation IV | The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| Seismic Toss | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer | The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| Sludge Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Black or White | It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit. |
Traits
Levitate
Ability Slot 1
Gives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
Evades Ground moves.










































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