Gigantamax Gengar Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Gigantamax Gengar PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Gigantamax Gengar moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Drain Punch

Fighting type

100% chance to increase the User's Defense by 25%

Psychic

Psychic type

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Gigantamax Gengar Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Gigantamax Gengar can learn 4 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Ghost- and Dark-type damage. Hex, Lick, and Shadow Claw match Gigantamax Gengar's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Hex

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Lick

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Shadow Claw

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.1s – 0.3s

DPS

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Sucker Punch

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.1s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Hex
8
13
1.0s
8
Lick
5
6
0.5s
10
Shadow Claw
6
4
0.5s
12
Sucker Punch
5
6
0.5s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Hex	39.1%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%
Lick	39.1%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%
Shadow Claw	39.1%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%
Sucker Punch	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%

Gigantamax Gengar Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Gigantamax Gengar can learn 8 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Dark-, Fighting-, Psychic-, Ghost-, and Poison-type damage. Shadow Ball, Shadow Punch, Sludge Bomb, and Sludge Wave match Gigantamax Gengar's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Dark Pulse

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 2.3s

DPE

1.6

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.78

Archetype

Drain Punch

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.1s – 1.6s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to increase the User's Defense by 25%

Focus Blast

Gyms & Raids

Power

140

Energy

-100

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

3.0s – 3.5s

DPE

1.4

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

150

Energy

-75

DPE

Archetype

Psychic

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.5s – 2.8s

DPE

1.9

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-55

DPE

1.36

Archetype

Effect

10% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Shadow Ball

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

100

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.4s – 2.8s

DPE

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.8

Archetype

Shadow Punch

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.1s – 1.3s

DPE

1.06

Weather boost

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

1.57

Archetype

Sludge Bomb

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.3s – 2.3s

DPE

1.7

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.6

Archetype

Sludge Wave

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

105

Energy

-100

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.8s – 2.8s

DPE

1.05

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

110

Energy

-65

DPE

1.69

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Dark Pulse
80
-50
3.0s
26.67
Drain Punch
50
-33
2.5s
20
Focus Blast
140
-100
3.5s
40
Psychic
95
-50
3.0s
31.67
Shadow Ball
100
-50
3.0s
33.33
Shadow Punch
35
-33
1.5s
23.33
Sludge Bomb
85
-50
2.5s
34
Sludge Wave
105
-100
3.0s
35

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Dark Pulse	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%
Drain Punch	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Focus Blast	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Psychic	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	100%	39.1%	62.5%	100%
Shadow Ball	39.1%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%
Shadow Punch	39.1%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%
Sludge Bomb	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%
Sludge Wave	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Gigantamax Gengar carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

50,000

Max Battles

G-Max Terror

G-Max

Level

Power

Upgrade cost

Level 1

350

Unlocked

Level 2

400

600 Max Particles

110 Candy

Level 3

450

800 Max Particles

45 Candy XL

Frequently Asked Questions

How many moves can Gigantamax Gengar learn in Pokémon GO?

Gigantamax Gengar can learn 4 fast moves and 8 charged moves. Lick, Dark Pulse, Psychic, Shadow Punch, and Sludge Wave are legacy moves that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.

How much does Gigantamax Gengar's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Gigantamax Gengar costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.

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