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Gengar

GengarGhost Poison
  • fog
  • cloudy
Gengar is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon iconGengar can Dynamax in Pokémon GO
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Gengar is a Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,878 CP and is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Lick / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Fog and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

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

Read meta analysis

Gengar PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Gengar has been overtaken by both Mega Gengar and Shadow Gengar in Ghost-type damage output, but the regular form is still a solid attacker. It works well against easier Raid Bosses and can also be useful as a backup option in tougher Raids once your main team has fainted. Its poor bulk means dodging is strongly recommended.

🛡️ Gyms

Gengar hits hard, but it simply does not have the bulk needed to defend Gyms effectively. Like the rest of its evolution family, it is much better suited to attacking than defending.

Gengar PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Gengar was once a popular spice pick thanks to its fast moveset and useful coverage, but the rise of stronger Ghost-types has pushed it much further down the rankings. Its extreme fragility also makes it difficult to use consistently.

It still picks up useful wins against Cramorant, Hisuian Electrode, Annihilape, and Jellicent, but loses too many important matchups to be considered reliable. Altaria, Melmetal, Shadow Ninetales, Mimikyu, and Tinkaton are just some of the Pokémon that give it major problems.

🟡 Ultra League

Gengar struggles here as well. It can still beat Giratina (Altered Forme) and a handful of other notable Pokémon, but its overall matchup spread is too limited. Dark- and Dragon-type Pokémon punish it heavily, while many neutral matchups also tend to go against it.

🟣 Master League

Gengar has no real place in the Master League. Its poor bulk and insufficient overall power leave it badly outmatched by the format's strongest Pokémon.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#252
GhostGhost-type
#33
PoisonPoison-type
#20
Great LeagueGreat League
#606
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#472

Gengar Type Chart

Gengar takes increased damage from:Gengar takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%

Gengar takes reduced damage from:Gengar takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting24.4%
BugBug39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
FairyFairy62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%

Gengar best moveset

Moves

Lick + Sludge Bomb

Poison
GhostLick
PoisonSludge Bomb
Gengar's best Poison-type moveset is Lick / Sludge Bomb, with 15.41 DPS and 225.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog and Cloudy weather. Gengar ranks #20 (A Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.

Lick + Shadow Ball

Ghost
GhostLick
GhostShadow Ball
Gengar's best Ghost-type moveset is Lick / Shadow Ball, with 15.96 DPS and 233.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Gengar ranks #33 (A Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.
1.GhostLickGhostShadow Ball13.6715.96233.1
2.GhostShadow ClawGhostShadow Ball13.2115.43225.3
3.GhostLickPoisonSludge Bomb13.2015.41225.1
4.DarkSucker PunchGhostShadow Ball13.0315.21222.2
5.GhostHexGhostShadow Ball12.8414.99219.0
6.GhostShadow ClawPoisonSludge Bomb12.8214.97218.7
7.DarkSucker PunchPoisonSludge Bomb12.5114.61213.4
8.GhostHexPoisonSludge Bomb12.3014.37209.8
1–8 of 32

Fast Attacks

  • DarkSucker Punch560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sucker Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.1s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy7

    Effects
    Sucker Punch has no special effects.
    See Sucker Punch details page ↗
  • GhostLick *560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Lick
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Lick has no special effects.
    See Lick details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Claw640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.1s - 0.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Shadow Claw has no special effects.
    See Shadow Claw details page ↗
  • GhostHex8131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Hex
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage8
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13

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

Charged Attacks

  • DarkDark Pulse *80503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dark Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse details page ↗
  • FightingFocus Blast1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Focus Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window3.0s - 3.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy75

    Effects
    Focus Blast has no special effects.
    See Focus Blast details page ↗
  • FightingDrain Punch50332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Drain Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage40
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Drain Punch has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Drain Punch details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Punch *35331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage35
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Shadow Punch has no special effects.
    See Shadow Punch details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Bomb85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Bomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
    See Sludge Bomb details page ↗
  • PoisonSludge Wave *1051003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sludge Wave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Sludge Wave has no special effects.
    See Sludge Wave details page ↗
  • PsychicPsychic *95503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psychic
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Psychic details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore 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

CP Chart

Gengar reaches a maximum of 2,878 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,566–1,644 CP, rising to 1,958–2,055 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,175–1,233 CP.

Max CPMax CP2878 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1175 CP - 1233 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1566 CP - 1644 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1566 CP - 1644 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1958 CP - 2055 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore 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.

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
140 CP2127 CP3214 CP
4301 CP5388 CP6475 CP
7561 CP8648 CP9735 CP
10822 CP11904 CP12987 CP
131069 CP141151 CP151233 CP
161315 CP171398 CP181480 CP
191562 CP201644 CP211726 CP
221809 CP231891 CP241973 CP
252055 CP262138 CP272220 CP
282302 CP292385 CP302467 CP
312508 CP322549 CP332590 CP
342631 CP352672 CP362713 CP
372755 CP382796 CP392837 CP
402878 CP412914 CP422951 CP
432988 CP443025 CP453063 CP
463100 CP473138 CP483177 CP
493215 CP503254 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#94
Height1.5 m
Weight40.5 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
GastlyGastly
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
HaunterHaunter
HaunterHaunter
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Trade Icon0 Candy if traded
GengarGengar
GengarGengar
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Gengar (Mega)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.

Mega Pokémon that boost Gengar

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

Ghost Ghost

Poison Poison

Pokédex informationMore 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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Gengar Candy296 Gengar Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Gengar Candy10 Gengar Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Gengar Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Gengar Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Gengar Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Gengar Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Gengar Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Gengar Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Gengar Candy-

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 Calculator

Gengar family

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

GastlyGastly
HaunterHaunter
GengarGengar
Dynamax Gastly (Dynamax)Dynamax Gastly
Dynamax Haunter (Dynamax)Dynamax Haunter
Dynamax Gengar (Dynamax)Dynamax Gengar
Gigantamax Gengar (Gigantamax)Gigantamax Gengar
Mega Gengar (Mega)Mega Gengar
Shadow Gastly (Shadow)Shadow Gastly
Shadow Haunter (Shadow)Shadow Haunter
Shadow Gengar (Shadow)Shadow Gengar

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
GengarGengarGengarScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmGengarGengar
0.74 m0.75 m1.5 m2.25 m3 m

Gengar's height ranges from 0.74 m to 3 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Gengar in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.735 m0.75 m
2′05″2′06″
XS0.75 m1.5 m
2′06″4′11″
M1.125 m1.875 m
3′08″6′02″
XL1.875 m2.25 m
6′02″7′05″
XXL2.25 m3 m
7′05″9′10″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer14s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer5s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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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

Gengar Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

GengarGengarGengarGengar

Gengar Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueUnder a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
YellowA GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
GoldIt steals heat from its surround­ ings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
SilverTo steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
CrystalHiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Ruby, SapphireSometimes, 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.
EmeraldDeep 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.
FireRedIt is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
LeafGreenOn the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be GENGAR’s doing.
DiamondIt hides in shadows. It is said that if GENGAR is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees F.
PearlLurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey’s life force.
PlatinumThe leer that floats in darkness belongs to a GENGAR delighting in casting curses on people.
HeartGoldIt steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
SoulSilverTo steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
XIt hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
YHiding in people’s shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireSometimes, 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.
SunShould you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.
MoonIt 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 SunYou can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty.
Ultra MoonEven 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.
SwordOn the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing.
ShieldIt is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
Legends: ArceusPossesses 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!

List of Gengar costumes

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A list of Gengar costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Gengar’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon, Gengar is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Gengar in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Gengar in Pokémon GO are Lick and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.96 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 233.074.

How does Gengar perform in Raids?

Gengar is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Gengar rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Gengar is a solid A-Tier Ghost-type attacker, ranking at number #33. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Gengar rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Gengar is a solid A-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #20. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Gengar?

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

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

Gengar’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2878 CP and 3254 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.