Lick + Sludge 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.
Gengar
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Gengar is a Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,254 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 CPLvl 40
2878 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
2055 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1644 CPLvl 15 Research
1233 CPGengar's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
Read meta analysisGengar 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 + Shadow 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 #30 (B Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.
Extreme↓| 1. |  Lick * | Shadow Ball | 15.96 | 233.1 | 13.64 |
| 2. | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 15.43 | 225.3 | 13.18 |
| 3. | Lick * |  Sludge Bomb | 15.41 | 225.1 | 13.17 |
| 4. |  Sucker Punch | Shadow Ball | 15.21 | 222.2 | 13.00 |
| 5. | Hex | Shadow Ball | 14.99 | 219.0 | 12.81 |
| 6. | Shadow Claw | Sludge Bomb | 14.97 | 218.7 | 12.79 |
| 7. | Sucker Punch | Sludge Bomb | 14.61 | 213.4 | 12.48 |
| 8. | Hex | Sludge Bomb | 14.37 | 209.8 | 12.28 |
Fast Attacks
Sucker Punch
5
6
0.5s
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 *560.5sType 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 ↗
Charged Attacks
- 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 45 Effects Dark Pulse has no special effects.See Dark Pulse details page ↗ 
Focus Blast1401003.5sType effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice- Dark
- 62.5%
- 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 ↗ - Drain Punch50332.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Normal
- Rock
- Steel
- Ice
- Dark
- 62.5%
- Poison
- Bug
- Psychic
- Fairy
- 39.1%
- Ghost
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 
SpecialDrain 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 - 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 90 Energy 50 Effects Shadow Ball has no special effects.See Shadow Ball details page ↗ 
Sludge Bomb85502.5sType 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 *95503.0sType 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 SpecialPsychic has a 10.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic details page ↗
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
Gengar reaches a maximum of 3,254 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 CP | 3254 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1175 CP - 1233 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1566 CP - 1644 CP |
| 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 |
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.
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 |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #94 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 40.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  10 500 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  15 Mega Energy |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Gastly |
|  Haunter |
| Haunter |
|  Gengar |
| Gengar |
|  Mega Gengar |
0 Candy if traded- 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
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.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304  | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 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.
Complete Gengar Power Up Costs Table
| LVL | Power Ups | Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | Total Stardust | Total Candy | Total Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 200 | 1 | - | 200 | 1 | - |
| 1.5 | 2 | 200 | 1 | - | 400 | 2 | - |
| 2 | 3 | 200 | 1 | - | 600 | 3 | - |
| 2.5 | 4 | 200 | 1 | - | 800 | 4 | - |
| 3 | 5 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,200 | 5 | - |
| 3.5 | 6 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,600 | 6 | - |
| 4 | 7 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,000 | 7 | - |
| 4.5 | 8 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,400 | 8 | - |
| 5 | 9 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,000 | 9 | - |
| 5.5 | 10 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,600 | 10 | - |
| 6 | 11 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,200 | 11 | - |
| 6.5 | 12 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,800 | 12 | - |
| 7 | 13 | 800 | 1 | - | 5,600 | 13 | - |
| 7.5 | 14 | 800 | 1 | - | 6,400 | 14 | - |
| 8 | 15 | 800 | 1 | - | 7,200 | 15 | - |
| 8.5 | 16 | 800 | 1 | - | 8,000 | 16 | - |
| 9 | 17 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 9,000 | 17 | - |
| 9.5 | 18 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 10,000 | 18 | - |
| 10 | 19 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 10.5 | 20 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 12,000 | 20 | - |
| 11 | 21 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 13,300 | 22 | - |
| 11.5 | 22 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 14,600 | 24 | - |
| 12 | 23 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 15,900 | 26 | - |
| 12.5 | 24 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 17,200 | 28 | - |
| 13 | 25 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 18,800 | 30 | - |
| 13.5 | 26 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 20,400 | 32 | - |
| 14 | 27 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 22,000 | 34 | - |
| 14.5 | 28 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 23,600 | 36 | - |
| 15 | 29 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 15.5 | 30 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 27,400 | 40 | - |
| 16 | 31 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 29,300 | 42 | - |
| 16.5 | 32 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 31,200 | 44 | - |
| 17 | 33 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 33,400 | 46 | - |
| 17.5 | 34 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 35,600 | 48 | - |
| 18 | 35 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 37,800 | 50 | - |
| 18.5 | 36 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 40,000 | 52 | - |
| 19 | 37 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 42,500 | 54 | - |
| 19.5 | 38 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 45,000 | 56 | - |
| 20 | 39 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 20.5 | 40 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 50,000 | 60 | - |
| 21 | 41 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 53,000 | 63 | - |
| 21.5 | 42 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 56,000 | 66 | - |
| 22 | 43 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 59,000 | 69 | - |
| 22.5 | 44 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 62,000 | 72 | - |
| 23 | 45 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 65,500 | 75 | - |
| 23.5 | 46 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 69,000 | 78 | - |
| 24 | 47 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 72,500 | 81 | - |
| 24.5 | 48 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 76,000 | 84 | - |
| 25 | 49 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 25.5 | 50 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 84,000 | 90 | - |
| 26 | 51 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 88,000 | 94 | - |
| 26.5 | 52 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 92,000 | 98 | - |
| 27 | 53 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 96,500 | 102 | - |
| 27.5 | 54 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 101,000 | 106 | - |
| 28 | 55 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 105,500 | 110 | - |
| 28.5 | 56 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 110,000 | 114 | - |
| 29 | 57 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 115,000 | 118 | - |
| 29.5 | 58 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 120,000 | 122 | - |
| 30 | 59 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 30.5 | 60 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 130,000 | 130 | - |
| 31 | 61 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 136,000 | 136 | - |
| 31.5 | 62 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 142,000 | 142 | - |
| 32 | 63 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 148,000 | 148 | - |
| 32.5 | 64 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 154,000 | 154 | - |
| 33 | 65 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 161,000 | 162 | - |
| 33.5 | 66 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 168,000 | 170 | - |
| 34 | 67 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 175,000 | 178 | - |
| 34.5 | 68 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 182,000 | 186 | - |
| 35 | 69 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 35.5 | 70 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 198,000 | 206 | - |
| 36 | 71 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 206,000 | 216 | - |
| 36.5 | 72 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 214,000 | 226 | - |
| 37 | 73 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 223,000 | 238 | - |
| 37.5 | 74 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 232,000 | 250 | - |
| 38 | 75 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 241,000 | 262 | - |
| 38.5 | 76 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 250,000 | 274 | - |
| 39 | 77 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 260,000 | 289 | - |
| 39.5 | 78 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 270,000 | 304 | - |
| 40 | 79 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 40.5 | 80 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 290,000 | 304 | 20 |
| 41 | 81 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 301,000 | 304 | 30 |
| 41.5 | 82 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 312,000 | 304 | 40 |
| 42 | 83 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 323,000 | 304 | 52 |
| 42.5 | 84 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 334,000 | 304 | 64 |
| 43 | 85 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 346,000 | 304 | 76 |
| 43.5 | 86 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 358,000 | 304 | 88 |
| 44 | 87 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 370,000 | 304 | 103 |
| 44.5 | 88 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 382,000 | 304 | 118 |
| 45 | 89 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 395,000 | 304 | 133 |
| 45.5 | 90 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 408,000 | 304 | 148 |
| 46 | 91 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 421,000 | 304 | 165 |
| 46.5 | 92 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 434,000 | 304 | 182 |
| 47 | 93 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 448,000 | 304 | 199 |
| 47.5 | 94 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 462,000 | 304 | 216 |
| 48 | 95 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 476,000 | 304 | 236 |
| 48.5 | 96 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 490,000 | 304 | 256 |
| 49 | 97 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 505,000 | 304 | 276 |
| 49.5 | 98 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
Gengar family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Gengar in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Gastly
Haunter
Gengar
Dynamax Gastly
Dynamax Haunter
Dynamax Gengar
Gigantamax Gengar
Mega Gengar
Shadow Gastly
Shadow Haunter
Shadow GengarSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  | | |
| 0.74 m | 0.75 m | 1.5 m | 2.25 m | 3 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.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.735 m | 0.75 m |
| 2′05″ | 2′06″ | |
| XS | 0.75 m | 1.5 m |
| 2′06″ | 4′11″ | |
| M | 1.125 m | 1.875 m |
| 3′08″ | 6′02″ | |
| XL | 1.875 m | 2.25 m |
| 6′02″ | 7′05″ | |
| XXL | 2.25 m | 3 m |
| 7′05″ | 9′10″ |
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 |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Gengar
Regular Gengar
Shiny GengarGengar 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.
Wallpaper
Gengar Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the 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 feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared. |
| Silver | To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity. |
| Crystal | Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. 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! |
List of Gengar costumes
A list of Gengar costumes available in Pokémon GO.
FALL_2022_NOEVOLVE
FALL_2022_NOEVOLVE ✨
FALL_2023_NOEVOLVE
FALL_2023_NOEVOLVE ✨
JAN_2020_NOEVOLVE
JAN_2020_NOEVOLVE ✨
COSTUME_2020
COSTUME_2020 ✨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 B-Tier Ghost-type attacker, ranking at number #30 with limited utility in specific matchups.
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.