Gengar - Generation 6 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Gengar can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon X
- Pokémon Y
- Pokémon Omega Ruby
- Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.
Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.
Moves learnt by level up
Gengar learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
1 | Lick | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
1 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
5 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Mean Look | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
19 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
25 | Shadow Punch | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
28 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
39 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
44 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
50 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
55 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
61 | Nightmare | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Gengar learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
Clear Smog | Poison | ![]() | 50 | — |
Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Grudge | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Perish Song | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Psywave | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
Reflect Type | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Smog | Poison | ![]() | 30 | 70 |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by HM
Gengar is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:
Moves learnt by TM
Gengar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:
Transfer-only moves
Gengar can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Metronome | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Telekinesis | Psychic | ![]() | — | — | Generation 5 — TM |
Moves learnt by level up
Gengar learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | ![]() | — | 60 |
1 | Lick | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
1 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
5 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Mean Look | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
19 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
25 | Shadow Punch | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
28 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
39 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
44 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
50 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
55 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
61 | Nightmare | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Gengar learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
Clear Smog | Poison | ![]() | 50 | — |
Disable | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Grudge | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Perish Song | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Psywave | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
Reflect Type | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Scary Face | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Smog | Poison | ![]() | 30 | 70 |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Gengar can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Drain Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Fire Punch | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
Foul Play | Dark | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
Giga Drain | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Pain Split | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Role Play | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Snatch | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Wonder Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by HM
Gengar is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:
Moves learnt by TM
Gengar is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:
Transfer-only moves
Gengar can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Dynamic Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 50 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Metronome | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Telekinesis | Psychic | ![]() | — | — | Generation 5 — TM |
Gengar egg move parents
Gengar's egg groups: Amorphous
The egg moves for Gengar are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.
You will need to breed a female Gengar with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Gengar with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Astonish
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
Clear Smog
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Disable
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Fire Punch
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Move tutor |
Grudge
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
Haze
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Ice Punch
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Move tutor |
Perish Song
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
Psywave
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Reflect Type
Scary Face
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Smog
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Thunder Punch
Mega Gengar's egg groups: Amorphous