Gengar

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Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
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Gengar is a Ghost/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Shadow Pokémon.

Gengar has a Mega Evolution, available from X & Y onwards.

Prior to Generation 7, Gengar had the Levitate ability.

Pokédex data

National №	094
Type	Ghost Poison
Species	Shadow Pokémon
Height	1.5 m (4′11″)
Weight	40.5 kg (89.3 lbs)
Abilities	1. Cursed Body
Local №	094 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 060 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 094 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 071 (Diamond/Pearl) 071 (Platinum) 060 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 032 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 063 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 075 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 094 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 143 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	225
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Gengar.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0				½		0	¼	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	2	¼		2		2		½

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	094
Type	Ghost Poison
Species	Shadow Pokémon
Height	1.4 m (4′07″)
Weight	40.5 kg (89.3 lbs)
Abilities	1. Shadow Tag
Local №	094 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 060 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 094 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 071 (Diamond/Pearl) 071 (Platinum) 060 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 032 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 063 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 075 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 094 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 143 (Sword/Shield)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	270
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	60	230	324
Attack	65	121	251
Defense	80	148	284
Sp. Atk	170	310	482
Sp. Def	95	175	317
Speed	130	238	394
Total	600	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Gengar.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0				½		0	¼	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	2	¼		2		2		½

Evolution chart

#092
Gastly
Ghost · Poison

(Level 25)

#093
Haunter
Ghost · Poison

(Trade)

#094
Gengar
Ghost · Poison

Gengar changes

In Generations 3-6, Gengar has the Levitate ability.
In Generation 1, Gengar has a base Special stat of 130.
In Generations 1-4, Gengar has a base experience yield of 190.

Pokédex entries

Gengar

Red Blue	Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
Yellow	A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
Gold	It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
Silver	To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
Crystal	Hiding in people’s shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Ruby Sapphire	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.
FireRed	It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
LeafGreen	On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be GENGAR’s doing.
Emerald	Deep in the night, your shadow cast by a streetlight may suddenly overtake you. It is actually a GENGAR running past you, pretending to be your shadow.
Diamond	It hides in shadows. It is said that if GENGAR is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees F.
Pearl	Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey’s life force.
Platinum	The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a GENGAR delighting in casting curses on people.
HeartGold	It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
SoulSilver	To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
Black White Black 2 White 2	The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
X	It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Y	Hiding in people’s shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	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.
Sun	Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.
Moon	It apparently wishes for a traveling companion. Since it was once human itself, it tries to create one by taking the lives of other humans.
Ultra Sun	You can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty.
Ultra Moon	Even your home isn’t safe. Gengar will lurk in whatever dark corner of a room it can find and wait for its chance to catch its prey.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
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.

Gigantamax

Sword	Rumor has it that its gigantic mouth leads not into its body, filled with cursed energy, but instead directly to the afterlife.
Shield	It lays traps, hoping to steal the lives of those it catches. If you stand in front of its mouth, you’ll hear your loved ones’ voices calling out to you.

Mega Gengar

Sun	Gengar’s relationships are warped. It has no interest in opponents unless it perceives them as prey.
Moon	The energy of Mega Evolution awakened it. It sinks into another dimension, where it keeps a patient watch for its chance to attack.
Ultra Sun	It tries to take the lives of anyone and everyone. It will even try to curse the Trainer who is its master!
Ultra Moon	Mega Evolution has made it possible for Gengar to access other dimensions. Its entire body is brimming with strange power.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	It can pass through other dimensions and can appear anywhere. It caused a stir one time when it stuck just one leg out of a wall.

Moves learned by Gengar

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Sword/Shield Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee

Moves learnt by level up

Gengar learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
1	Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
1	Lick	Ghost	30	100
1	Mean Look	Normal	—	—
1	Perish Song	Normal	—	—
1	Reflect Type	Normal	—	—
1	Shadow Punch	Ghost	60	∞
12	Payback	Dark	50	100
16	Spite	Ghost	—	100
20	Curse	Ghost	—	—
24	Hex	Ghost	65	100
30	Night Shade	Ghost	—	100
36	Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100
42	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
48	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
54	Destiny Bond	Ghost	—	—
60	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100

Egg moves

Gengar learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gengar egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Astonish	Ghost	30	100
Clear Smog	Poison	50	—
Disable	Normal	—	100
Grudge	Ghost	—	—
Haze	Ice	—	—
Perish Song	Normal	—	—
Reflect Type	Normal	—	—
Smog	Poison	30	70
Toxic	Poison	—	90

Moves learnt by TM

Gengar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Mega Punch	Normal	80	85
01	Mega Kick	Normal	120	75
03	Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
04	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
05	Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
20	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
23	Thief	Dark	60	100
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
26	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
28	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
38	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
43	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
44	Imprison	Psychic	—	—
57	Payback	Dark	50	100
59	Fling	Dark	—	100
63	Drain Punch	Fighting	75	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
70	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
71	Wonder Room	Psychic	—	—
74	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
77	Hex	Ghost	65	100
86	Phantom Force	Ghost	90	100

Moves learnt by TR

Gengar is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
08	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
09	Thunder	Electric	110	70
11	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
14	Metronome	Normal	—	—
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
22	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
30	Encore	Normal	—	100
33	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
35	Uproar	Normal	90	100
37	Taunt	Dark	—	100
38	Trick	Psychic	—	100
40	Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
57	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
58	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
64	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
65	Energy Ball	Grass	90	100
68	Nasty Plot	Dark	—	—
78	Sludge Wave	Poison	95	100
81	Foul Play	Dark	95	100
83	Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
92	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100

Moves learnt by level up

Gengar learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
1	Disable	Normal	—	100
1	Haze	Ice	—	—
1	Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
1	Lick	Ghost	30	100
1	Smog	Poison	30	70
5	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
7	Poison Gas	Poison	—	90
12	Night Shade	Ghost	—	100
14	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
19	Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100
21	Toxic	Poison	—	90
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
36	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
45	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100

Moves learnt by TM

Gengar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	Normal	70	100
02	Taunt	Dark	—	100
05	Rest	Psychic	—	—
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
08	Substitute	Normal	—	—
11	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	—	85
12	Facade	Normal	70	100
13	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
15	Seismic Toss	Fighting	—	100
20	Dark Pulse	Dark	80	100
21	Foul Play	Dark	95	100
23	Thunder Punch	Electric	75	100
26	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
27	Toxic	Poison	—	90
31	Fire Punch	Fire	75	100
32	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	80	100
35	Ice Punch	Ice	75	100
36	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
38	Thunder	Electric	110	70
40	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
42	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100
43	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
48	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
52	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
53	Mega Drain	Grass	40	100
59	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Gengar sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal
Shiny	—							—

See all Gengar sprites

Where to find Gengar

Red Blue Yellow	Evolve Gastly/Haunter
Gold Silver Crystal	Evolve Gastly/Haunter
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Evolve Gastly/Haunter
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Old Chateau
HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Gastly/Haunter
Black	Trade/migrate from another game
White	Evolve Gastly/Haunter
Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Evolve Gastly/Haunter
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Thrifty Megamart
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Evolve Gastly/Haunter
Sword Shield	Evolve Gastly/Haunter

Answers to Gengar questions

Other languages

English	Gengar
Japanese	ゲンガー (Gangar)
German	Gengar
French	Ectoplasma

Name origin

doppelgänger: a person’s exact double or ‘shadow’