Gengar

Gengar is a Ghost- and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Gengar has a maximum CP of 3,254. It is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Gengar is Lick and Sludge Bomb.

Gengar Stats and Max CP

261 ATK

149 DEF

155 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

3254 CP

Lvl 40

2878 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

2055 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1644 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1233 CP

Gengar's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Ghost-type

Poison-type

Great League

Ultra League

Gengar Type Chart

Gengar takes increased damage from:

Dark160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Ground160.0%

Psychic160.0%

Gengar takes reduced damage from:

Fighting24.4%

Bug39.1%

Normal39.1%

Poison39.1%

Fairy62.5%

Grass62.5%

Gengar best moveset

Lick + Sludge Bomb

Lick

Sludge Bomb

The best Poison-type moveset for Gengar is Lick and Sludge Bomb (15.41 DPS, 225.1 TDO). In raids, Gengar ranks #20 among Poison-type attackers (A Tier).

Lick + Shadow Ball

Lick

Shadow Ball

The best Ghost-type moveset for Gengar is Lick and Shadow Ball (15.96 DPS, 233.1 TDO). In raids, Gengar ranks #34 among Ghost-type attackers (B Tier).

32 of 32 matches

Data table

1.	Lick	Shadow Ball	13.67	15.96	233.1
2.	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	13.21	15.43	225.3
3.	Lick	Sludge Bomb	13.20	15.41	225.1
4.	Sucker Punch	Shadow Ball	13.03	15.21	222.2
5.	Hex	Shadow Ball	12.84	14.99	219.0
6.	Shadow Claw	Sludge Bomb	12.82	14.97	218.7
7.	Sucker Punch	Sludge Bomb	12.51	14.61	213.4
8.	Hex	Sludge Bomb	12.30	14.37	209.8

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Fast Attacks

Sucker Punch560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 7

Effects
Sucker Punch has no special effects.
See Sucker Punch details page ↗
Lick *560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Lick has no special effects.
See Lick details page ↗
Shadow Claw640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Shadow Claw has no special effects.
See Shadow Claw details page ↗
Hex8131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 8
Energy 13
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 7
Energy 13

Effects
Hex has no special effects.
See Hex details page ↗

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.5s

Damage	8
Energy	7

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.3s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Damage	8
Energy	13
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	7
Energy	13

Charged Attacks

Dark Pulse *80503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

Effects
Dark Pulse has no special effects.
See Dark Pulse details page ↗
Focus Blast1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 3.0s - 3.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 75

Effects
Focus Blast has no special effects.
See Focus Blast details page ↗
Drain Punch50332.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Normal160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Ice160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Psychic62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 40
Energy 40

Effects
Special
Drain Punch has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Drain Punch details page ↗
Shadow Punch *35331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 35
Energy 33
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 35

Effects
Shadow Punch has no special effects.
See Shadow Punch details page ↗
Shadow Ball100503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Shadow Ball has no special effects.
See Shadow Ball details page ↗
Sludge Bomb85502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
Sludge Wave *1051003.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Poison62.5%
Ground62.5%
Rock62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 105
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.8s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 65

Effects
Sludge Wave has no special effects.
See Sludge Wave details page ↗
Psychic *95503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic details page ↗

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.0s - 3.5s

Damage	150
Energy	75

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.6s

Damage	40
Energy	40

Damage	35
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.3s

Damage	55
Energy	35

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.4s - 2.8s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.8s - 2.8s

Damage	110
Energy	65

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

More information

The following chart shows Gengar's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Gengar's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Gengar has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Gengar CP Chart

At level 50, Gengar can reach 3,254 CP. The raid CP range is 1,566 to 1,644 without a weather boost or 1,958 to 2,055 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 1,175 to 1,233 CP.

Max CP	3254 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1175 CP - 1233 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1566 CP - 1644 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1566 CP - 1644 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1958 CP - 2055 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Gengar Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	40 CP	2	127 CP	3	214 CP
4	301 CP	5	388 CP	6	475 CP
7	561 CP	8	648 CP	9	735 CP
10	822 CP	11	904 CP	12	987 CP
13	1069 CP	14	1151 CP	15	1233 CP
16	1315 CP	17	1398 CP	18	1480 CP
19	1562 CP	20	1644 CP	21	1726 CP
22	1809 CP	23	1891 CP	24	1973 CP
25	2055 CP	26	2138 CP	27	2220 CP
28	2302 CP	29	2385 CP	30	2467 CP
31	2508 CP	32	2549 CP	33	2590 CP
34	2631 CP	35	2672 CP	36	2713 CP
37	2755 CP	38	2796 CP	39	2837 CP
40	2878 CP	41	2914 CP	42	2951 CP
43	2988 CP	44	3025 CP	45	3063 CP
46	3100 CP	47	3138 CP	48	3177 CP
49	3215 CP	50	3254 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Gengar

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Gengar's Ghost and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Gengar.

Ghost

Poison

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#94
Height	1.5 m
Weight	40.5 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	10 500
Additional Move Cost	50 50000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Gastly	25 Candy	Haunter
Haunter	100 Candy 0 Candy if traded	Gengar
Gengar	200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Gengar

Gastly evolves into Haunter which costs 25 Candy.
Haunter evolves into Gengar which costs 100 Candy.
Gengar can transform into Mega Gengar through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Gengar family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Gengar in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.74 m	0.75 m	1.5 m	2.25 m	3 m

Size bounds

Gengar's height ranges from 0.735 m to 3 m, with the average being 1.5 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.735 m2′05″	0.75 m2′06″
XS	0.75 m2′06″	1.125 m3′08″
M	1.125 m3′08″	1.875 m6′02″
XL	1.875 m6′02″	2.25 m7′05″
XXL	2.25 m7′05″	3 m9′10″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 14s
Jump Time: 1.3s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 5s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Gengar Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Gengar from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Gengar in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Gengar

Gengar high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Gengar. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

List of Gengar costumes

A list of Gengar costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Gengar Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimicthe 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 surround ings. If you feela sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
Silver	To steal the life of its target, it slips into theprey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
Crystal	Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs theirheat. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Legends: Arceus	Possesses potential victims' shadows in an effort to steal away the victims' lives. If your shadow begins to laugh, you must take hold of a protective charm posthaste!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Gengar in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Gengar in Pokémon GO are Lick and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.41 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 225.1.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Gengar’s strengths and weaknesses?

Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fairy, Grass, Bug, Normal, Poison, and Fighting-type moves.

How does Gengar perform in Raids?

Gengar ranks #34 among Ghost-type attackers (B Tier).

Gengar ranks #20 among Poison-type attackers (A Tier).

What is Gengar’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Gengar’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,878 CP and 3,254 CP at Level 50.

Can Gengar be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Gengar can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Gengar Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Gengar can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Gengar?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Gengar: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, Mega Chandelure, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Victreebel.

Gengar Stats and Max CP

Gengar's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Gengar Type Chart

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Poison

Evolution Chart

Gengar family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Gengar

Gengar high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Gengar in Pokémon GO?

What are Gengar’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Gengar perform in Raids?

What is Gengar’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Gengar be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Gengar Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Gengar?

Overview and stats

Gengar Stats and Max CP

Gengar's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Gengar Type Chart

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Gengar takes reduced damage from:

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