Gengar
Paldea #70 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Shadow Pokémon
Gengar
Paldea #70 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Shadow Pokémon
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.

Normal

Shiny
Gengar
Shadow Pokémon


It's Super Effective
Growth
| Pokédexes | Paldea #70Kitakami #120 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 3 SpA |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 225 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Gastly Paldea #68 | Level 25 | ![]() Haunter Paldea #69 |
![]() Haunter Paldea #69 | Trade | ![]() Gengar Paldea #70 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Hypnosis | ![]() | Status | - | 60 | 20 | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall asleep. |
| Start | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion. |
| Start | Lick | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The user licks the target with a long tongue to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Start | Perish Song | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle. |
| Start | Mean Look | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
| Start | Shadow Punch | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses. |
| Start | Reflect Type | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user reflects the target's type to become the same type as the target. |
| 12 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. This move's power is doubled if the user moves after the target. |
| 16 | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| 20 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
| 24 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| 30 | Night Shade | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 15 | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. |
| 36 | Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| 42 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 48 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 54 | Destiny Bond | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | If the user is knocked out after using this move, the Pokémon that knocked it out will also faint. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 60 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM006 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| TM007 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM013 | Acid Spray | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by spitting fluid that works to melt the target. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM017 | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion. |
| TM018 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM025 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM029 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| TM034 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats. |
| TM042 | Night Shade | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 15 | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. |
| TM043 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM045 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM047 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| TM058 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM061 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| TM062 | Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts. |
| TM066 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM067 | Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is attacked with a fiery punch. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM068 | Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is attacked with an electrified punch. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM069 | Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM073 | Drain Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM079 | Dazzling Gleam | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| TM080 | Metronome | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move. |
| TM082 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM083 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TM085 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM087 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM091 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| TM092 | Imprison | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| TM094 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM098 | Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| TM102 | Gunk Shot | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 | The user shoots filthy garbage at the target to attack. This may also poison the target. |
| TM103 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM107 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM109 | Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own. |
| TM111 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM114 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM119 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM120 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM122 | Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns. |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a strong electric blast. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM140 | Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM148 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target. |
| TM151 | Phantom Force | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself. |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM158 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM161 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| TM166 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| TM174 | Haze | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| TM175 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM177 | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| TM181 | Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item. |
| TM192 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before using the move. |
| TM198 | Poltergeist | ![]() | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item. |
| TM202 | Pain Split | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself. |
| TM203 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM214 | Sludge Wave | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those it hits. |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM224 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
| TM228 | Psychic Noise | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items. |
Traits
Cursed Body
Ability Slot 1
May disable a move that has dealt damage to the Pokémon.
Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.






















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