Gengar
Gengar is a Ghost/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Shadow Pokémon
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Gengar has a Mega Evolution, available from X & Y onwards.
Prior to Generation 7, Gengar had the Levitate ability.
Pokédex data
National № | 094 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 225 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 094 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 270 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
Moves learnt by level up
Gengar learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
Move Tutor moves
Gengar can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Corrosive Gas | Poison | — | 100 | |
Poltergeist | Ghost | 110 | 90 | |
Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Gengar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
Gengar sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Where to find Gengar
Red Blue Yellow |
Evolve Gastly/Haunter |
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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
- What is a good moveset for Gengar?
- Gengar vs. Chandelure?
- Gengar or Mega Sableye?
- Gengar's name origin?
- Is Choice Scarf Gengar viable?
- How do you see a gengar in pokemon platinum?
- Timid or Modest nature for my Mega Gengar?
- Gengar or Espeon for single battles?
- Can Modest Greninja outspeed Timid Gengar?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Gengar |
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Japanese | ゲンガー (Gangar) |
German | Gengar |
French | Ectoplasma |
Name origin
- doppelgänger
- a person’s exact double or ‘shadow’