Pokémon type
Ghost
Poison
Gengar weaknesses
Gengar is weak to Ground, Ghost, Psychic and Dark-type moves.
Gengar
#94 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Gengar
The best moves for Gengar are Lick and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Gastly family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Gengar evolves from Haunter for 100 Candy, and temporarily into Mega Gengar.
- Evolving Mega Gengar costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Gengar:
View 4 costumes for Gengar »
(which only change Gengar's appearance)
Game images
Gengar, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
PokéXciting! Bangkok
In person
13th Feb 2027
PokéXciting! Manila
In person
23rd Jan 2027
Pokémon Night Out: London
In person
10th Nov
PokéXciting! Singapore
In person
7th Nov
Halloween 2026 Part II
1st Nov
Pokémon Night Out: Los Angeles
In person
24th Oct
PokéXciting! Taipei
In person
10th Oct
PokéXciting! Kuala Lumpur
In person
12th Sep
Ultra Unlock: 10th Anniversary Edition
21st Jul
Replay: GO Bigger
25th Apr
Pokémon 30th Anniversary
3rd Mar
New Year’s 2026
31st Dec 2025
Halloween 2025 Part II
27th Oct 2025
Summary
Gengar is a Ghost & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Haunter. It is weak to Ground, Ghost, Psychic and Dark moves. Gengar's best moveset is Lick & Shadow Ball and it has a Max CP of 3,254.
About
"Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a Gengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Claw | 6 | 14.4 |
| Lick Elite TM | 5 | 12 |
| Sucker Punch | 5 | 10 |
| Hex | 8 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ball | 100 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Psychic Elite TM | 95 | 2 | 1.9 |
| Dark Pulse Elite TM | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Drain Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Focus Blast | 140 | 1 | 1.4 |
| Shadow Punch Elite TM | 35 | 3 | 1.27 |
| Sludge Wave Elite TM | 105 | 1 | 1.26 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Gengar?
Gengar is weak to Ground, Ghost, Psychic and Dark moves.
The best counter to Gengar is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Mewtwo X and Dawn Wings Necrozma.
The top Gengar counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 86% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 85% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
261 |
| Defense |
|
149 |
| Stamina |
|
155 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 40.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,233 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,644 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,467 |
|
Level 40 |
2,878 |
|
Level 50 |
3,254 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,055 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,672 |
Costumes
Gengar costumes
Gengar (Costume 2020)
Gengar (Party Hat)
Gengar (Spooky Festival)
Gengar (Tricks & Treats)
