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Gengar

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Gengar

#138 in the Hisui Pokédex • Shadow Pokémon

Gengar in the National Pokédex
Gengar sprite

Normal

Shiny Gengar sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Legends: Arceus

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!

Details

Types

GhostPoison

Category

Shadow Pokémon

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

40.5 kg (89.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0094

Pokédex

#138

Gengar in Other Games

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

HP

60

Attack

65

Defense

60

Sp. Atk

130

Sp. Def

75

Speed

110

Total

500

Damage multipliers Gengar takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.
Stats use Effort Levels raised with Grit items. Legends: Arceus has no breeding.
Pokédexes
Hisui #138
Effort Levels
0–10 in each stat
Catch rate
95
Base Exp.
250
Gender
50% male
50% female
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Gastly

Gastly

#136

Reach level 25 or higher. Choose Evolve from the party menu when eligible.

Haunter

Haunter

#137

Haunter

Haunter

#137

Use Linking Cord
Gengar

Gengar

#138

Levels and prerequisites depend on the listed spawn or gift context. Spawn probabilities are unknown unless specified.
LocationMethodLevelConditions

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands (regional catalog)

Space-time distortion25–28

Space-time distortions unlock after calming Kleavor; spawn availability/levels can depend on story progression. · Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands (regional catalog)

Space-time distortion45–48

Space-time distortions unlock after calming Kleavor; spawn availability/levels can depend on story progression. · Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands (regional catalog)

Space-time distortion35–38

Space-time distortions unlock after calming Kleavor; spawn availability/levels can depend on story progression. · Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands (regional catalog)

Space-time distortion55–58

Space-time distortions unlock after calming Kleavor; spawn availability/levels can depend on story progression. · Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands (regional catalog)

Space-time distortion40–43

Space-time distortions unlock after calming Kleavor; spawn availability/levels can depend on story progression. · Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands (regional catalog)

Space-time distortion60–63

Space-time distortions unlock after calming Kleavor; spawn availability/levels can depend on story progression. · Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands (regional catalog)

Space-time distortion50–53

Space-time distortions unlock after calming Kleavor; spawn availability/levels can depend on story progression. · Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands (regional catalog)

Space-time distortion70–73

Space-time distortions unlock after calming Kleavor; spawn availability/levels can depend on story progression. · Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands (regional catalog)

Space-time distortion57–60

Space-time distortions unlock after calming Kleavor; spawn availability/levels can depend on story progression. · Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Obsidian Fieldlands

Obsidian Fieldlands (regional catalog)

Space-time distortion77–80

Space-time distortions unlock after calming Kleavor; spawn availability/levels can depend on story progression. · Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Crimson Mirelands

Crimson Mirelands (regional catalog)

Massive mass outbreak62–64

Daybreak update (version 1.1.0 or later); massive mass outbreaks require the postgame investigation. · Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Crimson Mirelands

Crimson Mirelands (regional catalog)

Massive mass outbreak82–84

Daybreak update (version 1.1.0 or later); massive mass outbreaks require the postgame investigation. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Coronet Highlands

Coronet Highlands (regional catalog)

Massive mass outbreak62–64

Daybreak update (version 1.1.0 or later); massive mass outbreaks require the postgame investigation. · Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Coronet Highlands

Coronet Highlands (regional catalog)

Massive mass outbreak82–84

Daybreak update (version 1.1.0 or later); massive mass outbreaks require the postgame investigation. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Alabaster Icelands

Alabaster Icelands (regional catalog)

Massive mass outbreak62–64

Daybreak update (version 1.1.0 or later); massive mass outbreaks require the postgame investigation. · Ordinary-size reference entry; a separate Alpha row may also exist. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Alabaster Icelands

Alabaster Icelands (regional catalog)

Massive mass outbreak82–84

Daybreak update (version 1.1.0 or later); massive mass outbreaks require the postgame investigation. · Conditional outbreak candidate; outbreak generation/selection chance is not the wild capture chance. · Random Alpha reference entry; the chance of selecting this Alpha is unknown here. · Regional species/level reference. Exact spawn point, time, weather and pool selection are not certified; encounter rate unknown.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Mastery
StartAstonish

The user attacks the target while crying out in a startling fashion.

Ghost3010025

Level 10 or Seed of Mastery

6Poison Gas

The user sprays a cloud of toxic gas that poisons the target.

Poison-9020

Level 15 or Seed of Mastery

11Hex

The user attacks with relentless intensity. This move's power is doubled if the target has a status condition.

Ghost6510015

Level 20 or Seed of Mastery

18Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid to inflict damage. This move’s power is doubled if the target has a status condition.

Poison6510015

Level 28 or Seed of Mastery

25Hypnosis

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target drowsy.

Psychic-7020

Level 35 or Seed of Mastery

34Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This attack never misses.

Dark80-10

Level 45 or Seed of Mastery

43Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target to deal damage. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.

Ghost8010010

Level 54 or Seed of Mastery

Taught by Zisu at the Training Grounds in Jubilife Village.
Class
Mastery
Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This attack never misses.

Dark80-10

Level 45 or Seed of Mastery

Dazzling Gleam

The user emits a powerful flash of light to inflict damage on the target.

Fairy7510010

Seed of Mastery

Drain Punch

The user attacks with an energy-draining punch that restores the user’s HP.

Fighting7510010

Seed of Mastery

Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.

Grass8010010

Seed of Mastery

Fire Punch

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

Fire7510010

Seed of Mastery

Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power.

Normal120905

Seed of Mastery

Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam.

Normal120905

Seed of Mastery

Ice Punch

The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target with frostbite.

Ice7510010

Seed of Mastery

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of freezing air.

Ice609520

Seed of Mastery

Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise the user’s offensive and defensive stats.

Ghost6010015

Seed of Mastery

Poison Jab

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

Poison8010010

Seed of Mastery

Power Shift

The user swaps its offensive and defensive stats.

Normal--10

Seed of Mastery

Psychic

The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.

Psychic8010010

Seed of Mastery

Rest

The user restores its own HP but also becomes drowsy.

Psychic--10

Seed of Mastery

Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.

Fighting4010020

Seed of Mastery

Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target to deal damage. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.

Ghost8010010

Level 54 or Seed of Mastery

Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Ghost7010015

Seed of Mastery

Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target to deal damage. This may also poison the target.

Poison8010010

Seed of Mastery

Thunder Punch

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

Electric7510010

Seed of Mastery

Thunderbolt

The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric8010010

Seed of Mastery

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