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Gengar Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Gengar Gigantamax sprite

Normal

Shiny Gengar Gigantamax sprite

Shiny

Gigantamax is a battle transformation available to a Pokémon with the Gigantamax Factor, rather than a separate catchable species. The learnset below describes its underlying Pokémon before transforming; G-Max moves replace eligible moves during battle.

Pokédex entries

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.

Pokémon details

Types

GhostPoison

Category

Shadow Pokémon

Abilities

Height

20 m (65'07") minimum

Weight

Unknown

National Pokédex

#0094

Pokédex

Galar #143

Gengar Gigantamax in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Gengar Gigantamax, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Galar #143
EV yield
3 SpA
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
250

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
Temporary form does not hatch from Eggs

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartHypnosis

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

Psychic-6020
StartConfuse Ray

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

Ghost-10010
StartLick

The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Ghost3010030
StartPerish Song

Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.

Normal--5
StartMean Look

The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.

Normal--5
StartShadow Punch

The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses.

Ghost60-20
StartReflect Type

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

Normal--15
12Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
16Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010
20Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
24Hex

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

Ghost6510010
30Night Shade

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Ghost-10015
36Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Dark701005
42Dark Pulse

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

Dark8010015
48Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
54Destiny Bond

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.

Ghost--5
60Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Psychic10010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM00Mega Punch

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

Normal808520
TM01Mega Kick

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Normal120755
TM03Fire Punch

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

Fire7510015
TM04Ice Punch

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

Ice7510015
TM05Thunder Punch

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

Electric7510015
TM08Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM09Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM20Self-Destruct

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2001005
TM21Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM23Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM24Snore

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM26Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
TM27Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515
TM28Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
TM31Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM33Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM34Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM38Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-8515
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM43Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM44Imprison

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

Psychic--10
TM57Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM59Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM63Drain Punch

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

Fighting7510010
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM70Trick Room

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

Psychic--5
TM71Wonder Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Psychic--10
TM74Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM77Hex

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

Ghost6510010
TM86Phantom Force

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

Ghost9010010
TR01Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
TR08Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TR09Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TR11Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TR14Metronome

The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.

Normal--10
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR22Sludge Bomb

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

Poison9010010
TR26Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TR30Encore

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

Normal-1005
TR33Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TR35Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.

Normal9010010
TR37Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TR38Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010
TR40Skill Swap

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

Psychic--10
TR57Poison Jab

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

Poison8010020
TR58Dark Pulse

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

Dark8010015
TR64Focus Blast

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

Fighting120705
TR65Energy Ball

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

Grass9010010
TR68Nasty Plot

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

Dark--20
TR78Sludge Wave

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

Poison9510010
TR81Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

Dark9510015
TR83Ally Switch

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

Psychic--15
TR92Dazzling Gleam

The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

Fairy8010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Corrosive Gas

The user surrounds everything around it with highly acidic gas and melts away items they hold.

Poison-10040
Poltergeist

The user attacks the target by controlling the target’s item. The move fails if the target doesn’t have an item.

Ghost110905
Skitter Smack

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Bug709010

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Astonish

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ghost3010015
Astonish

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Ghost3010015
Astonish

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Learn as Gastly, then retain through evolution.

Ghost3010015
Clear Smog

The user attacks the target by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison50-15
Clear Smog

The user attacks the target by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Poison50-15
Clear Smog

The user attacks the target by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.

Learn as Gastly, then retain through evolution.

Poison50-15
Confide

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting-10020
Disable

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-10020
Disable

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Normal-10020
Disable

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Learn as Gastly, then retain through evolution.

Normal-10020
Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal12010015
Dynamic Punch

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting100505
Explosion

The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal2501005
Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting15010020
Grudge

If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ghost--5
Grudge

If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Ghost--5
Grudge

If the user faints, the user’s grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent’s move that knocked it out.

Learn as Gastly, then retain through evolution.

Ghost--5
Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ice--30
Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Ice--30
Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Learn as Gastly, then retain through evolution.

Ice--30
Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal7010015
Infestation

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Bug2010020
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Dark6510020
Laser Focus

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--30
Mega Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Grass4010015
Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--10
Pain Split

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Poison Gas

A cloud of poison gas is sprayed in the face of opposing Pokémon, poisoning those it hits.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9040
Power-Up Punch

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting4010020
Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--10
Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting4010015
Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s Ability.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Psychic--10
Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting-10020
Skull Bash

The user tucks in its head to raise its Defense stat on the first turn, then rams the target on the next turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal13010010
Smog

The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison307020
Smog

The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Poison307020
Smog

The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.

Learn as Gastly, then retain through evolution.

Poison307020
Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal8010015
Submission

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting808020
Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515
Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal908520
Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Dark-10015
Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010
Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Nursery sharing: leave two Pokémon of the same species together, with an empty move slot on the recipient.

Poison-9010
Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Learn as Gastly, then retain through evolution.

Poison-9010
Zap Cannon

The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Electric120505

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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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