Mega Gengar

Table of Contents

Overview and stats
Mega Gengar's best moves and movesets
Special CP Values
Max CP Chart
Evolution Chart
Mega Gengar in the meta
Mega boost
Catch Rates
Pokédex information
Mega Gengar Pokédex entries
Sprites
Costumes
Frequently Asked Questions

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

Mega Gengar's maximum Combat Power stat is 4902 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Lick and Shadow Ball. Mega Gengar encounters are boosted during Fog and Cloudy weather. Shiny Mega Gengar is available! ✨

Stats

Max CP	4902 CP
Attack	349 ATK
Defense	199 DEF
Stamina	155 HP
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes

Mega Gengar Type Chart

Mega Gengar takes increased damage from:
+60.0%	Dark Ghost Ground Psychic

Mega Gengar takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%	Fairy Grass
-60.9%	Bug Normal Poison
-75.6%	Fighting

Mega Gengar's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker	S Tier#15
Gym Defender	Not ranked
Ghost-type Attacker Lick / Shadow Ball	S Tier#2
Poison-type Attacker Lick / Sludge Bomb	S Tier#1

Mega Gengar's best moves and movesets

Mega Gengar's best moveset is Lick and Shadow Ball, with 21.96 DPS (damage per second) and 328.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog weather.You need an Elite Fast TM to teach Mega Gengar Lick.

DPS21.96
TDO328.22
Weather

Opponent

#	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Score 🔽
1.	Lick *	Shadow Ball	21.96	328.2	39.4
2.	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	21.20	317.0	38.0
3.	Lick *	Sludge Bomb	21.17	316.4	38.0
4.	Sucker Punch	Shadow Ball	20.94	313.1	37.6
5.	Hex	Shadow Ball	20.76	310.3	37.2
6.	Shadow Claw	Sludge Bomb	20.54	307.1	36.8
7.	Sucker Punch	Sludge Bomb	20.08	300.1	36.0
8.	Hex	Sludge Bomb	19.87	297.0	35.6

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

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

Fast Attacks

Sucker Punch560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
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
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
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
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
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
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
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 Moves

Dark Pulse *80503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
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 50

Effects
Dark Pulse has no special effects.
See Dark Pulse details page ↗
Shadow Punch *35331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
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
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 55

Effects
Shadow Ball has no special effects.
See Shadow Ball details page ↗
Sludge Bomb85502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Grass
Fairy
62.5%
Poison
Ground
Rock
Ghost
39.1%
Steel
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
160.0%
Grass
Fairy
62.5%
Poison
Ground
Rock
Ghost
39.1%
Steel
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
160.0%
Fighting
Poison
62.5%
Steel
Psychic
39.1%
Dark
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 ↗
Focus Blast1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
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 ↗

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

Damage	80
Energy	50

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	100
Energy	55

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

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

Damage	150
Energy	75

Special CP Values

Mega Gengar's has 4902 max CP (at Level 50). A Mega Gengar obtained from Raids can be encountered from 2379 CP to 2477 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2974 CP to 3097 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Mega Gengar can be found in the 1784 CP to 1858 CP range.

Max CP	4902 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1784 CP - 1858 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	2379 CP - 2477 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	2379 CP - 2477 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	2974 CP - 3097 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

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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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max CP Chart

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	61 CP	2	192 CP	3	323 CP
4	454 CP	5	584 CP	6	715 CP
7	846 CP	8	977 CP	9	1108 CP
10	1239 CP	11	1363 CP	12	1487 CP
13	1610 CP	14	1734 CP	15	1858 CP
16	1982 CP	17	2106 CP	18	2230 CP
19	2353 CP	20	2477 CP	21	2601 CP
22	2725 CP	23	2849 CP	24	2973 CP
25	3097 CP	26	3221 CP	27	3345 CP
28	3469 CP	29	3593 CP	30	3717 CP
31	3778 CP	32	3840 CP	33	3902 CP
34	3964 CP	35	4026 CP	36	4088 CP
37	4150 CP	38	4212 CP	39	4274 CP
40	4336 CP	41	4391 CP	42	4446 CP
43	4502 CP	44	4558 CP	45	4614 CP
46	4671 CP	47	4728 CP	48	4786 CP
49	4844 CP	50	4902 CP

Mega Gengar evolution chart

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

Gastly evolves into Haunter which costs 25 Candy.
Haunter evolves into Gengar which costs 100 Candy.
Gengar can Mega evolve into Mega Gengar. Evolving Mega Gengar costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

Mega Gengar family

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

Mega Gengar in the meta

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Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Gengar

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

Ghost

Poison

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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.

Catch Rates

The base catch rate for Mega Gengar in Pokémon GO is 4.18%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 10.33% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 15.08%.

Configure

		Normal	Nice	Great	Excellent
No Berry	-	4.18%	4.80%	6.21%	7.60%
No Berry	Curve	7.01%	8.02%	10.33%	12.58%
Razz Berry	-	6.21%	7.11%	9.17%	11.19%
Razz Berry	Curve	10.33%	11.78%	15.08%	18.26%
Silver Pinap Berry	-	7.41%	8.47%	10.90%	13.27%
Silver Pinap Berry	Curve	12.26%	13.97%	17.82%	21.49%
Golden Razz Berry	-	10.14%	11.57%	14.81%	17.94%
Golden Razz Berry	Curve	16.61%	18.86%	23.85%	28.55%

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Catch probability with multiple throws

In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Mega Gengar, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

Catch rate formula

Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

Catch rate multipliers

The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

Multiplier	Amount
Razz Berry	1.5
Silver Pinap Berry	1.8
Golden Razz Berry	2.5
Curveball	1.7
Nice Throw	1.15
Great Throw	1.5
Excellent Throw	1.85
PokéBall	1.0
Premier Ball	1.0
Great Ball	1.5
Ultra Ball	2.0
Bronze medal	1.1
Silver medal	1.2
Gold medal	1.3

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#94
Height	1.4 m
Weight	40.5 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Catch Rate	5%
Base Flee Rate	5%
Catch rewards	10 500
Additional Move Cost	50 50000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Size information

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.69 m	0.7 m	1.4 m	2.1 m	2.17 m

Mega Gengar's height ranges from 0.69 m to 2.17 m, with the average being 1.4 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 Mega Gengar in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.686 m	0.7 m
XXS	2′03″	2′04″
XS	0.7 m	1.4 m
XS	2′04″	4′07″
M	1.05 m	1.75 m
M	3′05″	5′09″
XL	1.75 m	2.1 m
XL	5′09″	6′11″
XXL	2.1 m	2.17 m
XXL	6′11″	7′01″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	14s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	5s
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Mega 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!

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Mega Gengar

Mega Gengar high resolution sprites

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

Wallpaper

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mega Gengar’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Mega Gengar in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Mega Gengar in Pokémon GO are Lick and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 21.956 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 328.216.

How does Mega Gengar perform in Raids?

Mega Gengar is an S-Tier Raid attacker, known for its high damage and versatility. Ranks #15 as a Raid attacker.

How does Mega Gengar rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Mega Gengar is an S-Tier Ghost-type attacker, ranking at number #2 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

How does Mega Gengar rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Mega Gengar is an S-Tier Poison-type attacker, ranking at number #1 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Gengar?

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

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

Mega Gengar’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4336 CP and 4902 CP at Level 50.

Can Mega Gengar be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Mega Gengar can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Mega Gengar Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Mega Gengar cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.