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Gengar in Pokémon Black & White

#94 in the National Pokédex • Shadow Pokémon

Gengar in the National Pokédex
Gengar sprite

Normal

Shiny Gengar sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.

Pokémon White

The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.

Pokémon details

Types

GhostPoison

Category

Shadow Pokémon

Abilities

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

40.5 kg (89.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0094

Gengar in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Type-only matchups for Gengar, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
225

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Gastly

Gastly

#92

Level 25

Haunter

Haunter

#93

Haunter

Haunter

#93

Trade

Gengar

Gengar

#94

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartHypnosis

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

Psychic-6020
StartLick

The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Ghost2010030
StartSpite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010
5Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010
8Mean Look

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Normal--5
12Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
15Night Shade

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.

Ghost-10015
19Confuse Ray

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

Ghost-10010
22Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

Dark801005
25Shadow Punch

The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail.

Ghost60-20
28Payback

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
33Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
39Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

Psychic10010015
44Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015
50Destiny Bond

When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.

Ghost--5
55Hex

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems.

Ghost5010010
61Nightmare

A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.

Ghost-10015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM09Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM19Telekinesis

The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.

Psychic--15
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9510015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1207010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

Dark4010010
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass8010010
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM61Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-7515
TM63Embargo

It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
TM64Explosion

The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2501005
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM66Payback

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

Psychic10010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM92Trick Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

Psychic--5
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Learn these before evolving. The source describes the earlier form’s method; egg and Light Ball moves must be retained through evolution. Four-move combinations are not certified by this list.
Class
Acquisition
Astonish

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.

Ghost3010015

Prior evolution: egg

Clear Smog

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal.

Poison50-15

Prior evolution: egg

Disable

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Normal-10020

Prior evolution: egg

Fire Punch

The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire7510015

Prior evolution: egg

Grudge

If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out.

Ghost--5

Prior evolution: egg

Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice--30

Prior evolution: egg

Ice Punch

The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.

Ice7510015

Prior evolution: egg

Perish Song

Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.

Normal--5

Prior evolution: egg

Psywave

The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.

Psychic-8015

Prior evolution: egg

Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

Normal-10010

Prior evolution: egg

Smog

The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.

Poison207020

Prior evolution: egg

Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015

Prior evolution: egg

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Drain Punch

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Fighting7510010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dynamic Punch

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. It confuses the target if it hits.

Fighting100505

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

Dark9510015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Ice559515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Dark2010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mega Kick

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Normal120755

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mega Punch

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

Normal808520

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Metronome

The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Pain Split

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Normal--20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Fighting-10020

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Skill Swap

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

Psychic--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snatch

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.

Dark--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Wonder Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Psychic--10

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Levitate

Ability Slot 1

Gives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.

Evades Ground moves.

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