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Gengar

#0094 in the National Pokédex • Shadow Pokémon

#0094 in the National Pokédex • Shadow Pokémon

Stats

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.

Haunter

Onix

Gengar normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Gengar sprite

Shiny

Gengar

Shadow Pokémon

#0094
GhostPoison

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

40.5 kg (89.3 lbs)

Abilities

Cursed Body

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Gengar takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Ground

Psychic

Ghost

Dark

Resists

Normal

Fighting

Poison

0.25×

Bug

0.25×

Grass

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Evolution

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

Gastly

#0092

Level 25

Haunter

Haunter

#0093

Haunter

Haunter

#0093

Trade

Gengar

Gengar

#0094

Gengar

Gengar

#0094

Mega Evolution

Mega Gengar

Mega Gengar

#0094

Family

Other forms of Gengar in the National Pokédex, with their types and base stats.
Gigantamax Gengar

Gigantamax Gengar

Gigantamax
GhostPoison

HP

60

Atk

65

Def

60

SpA

130

SpD

75

Spe

110

Cursed Body

Family

Mega Evolutions of Gengar, with their types and base stats.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartNight ShadeGhostSpecial-10015

The user's level equals damage HP.

StartConfuse RayGhostStatus-10010

A move that causes confusion.

StartLickGhostPhysical3010030

An attack that may cause paralysis.

StartSpiteGhostStatus-10010

Cuts the PP of the foe's last move.

StartDisableNormalStatus-10020

Disables the foe's most recent move.

StartHazeIceStatus--30

Eliminates all stat changes.

StartSmogPoisonSpecial307020

An attack that may poison the foe.

StartPerish SongNormalStatus--5

Both user and foe faint in 3 turns.

StartReflect TypeNormalStatus--15

The user reflects the target’s type, making it the same type as the target.

7Poison GasPoisonStatus-9040

A move that may poison the foe.

13Mean LookNormalStatus--5

Prevents fleeing or switching.

16CurseGhostStatus--10

Works differently for ghost-types.

22Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005

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

25Shadow PunchGhostPhysical60-20

An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows.

28PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

29HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

May put the foe to sleep.

38Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

Steals HP from a sleeping victim.

44Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

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

48Destiny BondGhostStatus--5

The foe faints if the user does.

55HexGhostSpecial6510010

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.
Class
Description
0Mega PunchNormalPhysical808520

A powerful punch thrown very hard.

0Mega KickNormalPhysical120755

A powerful kicking attack.

0Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

An attack that may cause paralysis.

0Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A tackle that also hurts the user.

0Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A tackle that also hurts the user.

0Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest

0SubmissionFightingPhysical808020

An attack that al­ so hurts the user.

0CounterFightingPhysical-10020

Returns a physical blow double.

0Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

The user's level equals damage HP.

0StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

A powerful physi­ cal attack.

0Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.

0ThunderboltElectricSpecial9010015

An attack that may cause paralysis.

0ThunderElectricSpecial1107010

An attack that may cause paralysis.

0ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A poison move with increasing damage.

0PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.

0RageNormalPhysical2010020

Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.

0MimicNormalStatus--10

Copies a move used by the foe.

0Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Heightens evasive­ ness.

0BideNormalPhysical--10

Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.

0MetronomeNormalStatus--10

Randomly uses any POKéMON move.

0Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

Powerful but makes the user faint.

0Skull BashNormalPhysical13010010

1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack

0PsywavePsychicSpecial-10015

An attack with variable power.

0ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

Very powerful but makes user faint.

0RestPsychicStatus--10

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

0SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.

0Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015

A fiery punch. May cause a burn.

0Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

An icy punch. May cause freezing.

0Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

An electric punch. It may paralyze.

0HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

An attack that may make foe flinch.

0ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

An attack that may steal a held item.

0NightmareGhostStatus-10015

A sleeper loses 1/4 HP every turn.

0SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

An attack useable only while asleep.

0ProtectNormalStatus--10

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

0Zap CannonElectricSpecial120505

An attack that always paralyzes.

0Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.

0EndureNormalStatus--10

Always leaves at least 1HP.

0SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.

0AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender infatuated.

0Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

Randomly attacks while asleep.

0ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is based on loyalty.

0FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack based on lack of loyalty.

0Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical100505

An attack that always confuses.

0Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

The power varies with the POKéMON.

0Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.

0Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.

0Psych UpNormalStatus--10

Copies the foe's stat changes.

0Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.

0Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

An attack that may lower DEFENSE.

0Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

An attack that may poison the foe.

0TormentDarkStatus-10015

Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.

0FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

0Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.

0TauntDarkStatus-10020

Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.

0Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.

0Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user swaps special abilities with the target.

0SnatchDarkStatus--10

Steals the effects of the move the foe uses next.

0Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

0Will-O-WispFireStatus-8515

Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.

0Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

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

0EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

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

0FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

0Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

0Drain PunchFightingPhysical7510010

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

0Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

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

0Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

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

0Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

0Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

0Trick RoomPsychicStatus--5

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

0CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

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

0VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

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

0TelekinesisPsychicStatus--15

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

0RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

0ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

0Dazzling GleamFairySpecial8010010

The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

0InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

0Power-Up PunchFightingPhysical4010020

Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.

0Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.

0EncoreNormalStatus-1005

Makes the foe re­ peat 2-6 times.

0ImprisonPsychicStatus--10

Prevents foes from using moves known by the user.

0Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

0Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.

0Phantom ForceGhostPhysical9010010

The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself.

0Thunder WaveElectricStatus-9020

A move that may cause paralysis.

0Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--20

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.

0Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical120805

The user shoots filthy garbage at the foe to attack. It may also poison the target.

0Acid SprayPoisonSpecial4010020

The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat.

0Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

Games

Games where Gengar appears, in release order. Each link opens that game's Pokédex page.

Red & Blue

Gengar in Red & Blue

Gengar

Yellow

Gold & Silver

Crystal

FireRed & LeafGreen

Black & White

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sword & Shield

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Scarlet & Violet

#0093

Haunter

#0095

Onix

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