Best Gengar counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Gengar in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Gengar counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.
Simulation settings
Best overall
Highest DPS
Highest TDO
Best Gengar counters
About the results
Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Gengar in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Gengar down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.
This table displays a list of best Gengar counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.
The top-ranked Gengar counter is Primal Groudon, followed by Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Gengar. The table also includes Shadow Tyranitar, Mega Alakazam, Mewtwo, and Mega Latios, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.
Gengar type chart
When fighting Gengar, keep in mind the following that 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.
![]() | 160.0% |
---|---|
![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 160.0% |
![]() | 24.4% |
---|---|
![]() | 39.1% |
![]() | 39.1% |
![]() | 39.1% |
![]() | 62.5% |
![]() | 62.5% |
Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.