Gengar
#143 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Shadow Pokémon
Sword
On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing.
Shield
It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Gastly #141 | Level 25 | ![]() Haunter #142 |
![]() Haunter #142 | Trade | ![]() Gengar #143 |

Normal

Shiny
Gengar
Shadow Pokémon


HP
60
Attack
65
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
130
Sp. Def
75
Speed
110
Total
500
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from




Resistances
Takes 0× from


Takes 0.25× from


Takes 0.5× from

| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Hypnosis | ![]() | Status | - | 60 | 20 | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. |
| Start | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| Start | Lick | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing 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, making the user the same type as the target. |
| 12 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| 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 works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| 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 dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 48 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 54 | Destiny Bond | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its 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 half the damage taken by the target. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM00 | Mega Punch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. |
| TM01 | Mega Kick | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. |
| TM03 | Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM04 | Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TM05 | Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM08 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM09 | 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. |
| TM20 | Self-Destruct | ![]() | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM23 | 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. |
| TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | 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. |
| TM26 | Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| TM27 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| TM28 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM38 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM43 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM44 | Imprison | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. |
| TM57 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM59 | 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. |
| TM63 | Drain Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM70 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
| TM71 | Wonder Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns. |
| TM74 | 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. |
| TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM77 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| TM86 | 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. |
| TR01 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR09 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR11 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR14 | Metronome | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move. |
| TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR22 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR30 | Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns. |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR35 | Uproar | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep. |
| TR37 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TR38 | Trick | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| TR40 | Skill Swap | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| TR57 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TR58 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TR64 | 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. |
| TR65 | 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. |
| TR68 | Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TR78 | 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 hit. |
| TR81 | Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals. |
| TR83 | Ally Switch | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |
| TR92 | Dazzling Gleam | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrosive Gas | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 40 | The user surrounds everything around it with highly acidic gas and melts away items they hold. |
| Poltergeist | ![]() | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks the target by controlling the target’s item. The move fails if the target doesn’t have an item. |
| Skitter Smack | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Cursed Body
Ability Slot 1
May disable a move used on the Pokémon.
Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.





















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