Gengar

The Ghost/Poison type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.

National #94• Available in 16 game versions

Gengar - Ghost/Poison type Pokemon from all Pokémon games with stats, moves, and evolution data
GhostPoison

Pokemon Details

Species: Shadow Pokémon

Height: 1.5 m

Weight: 40.5 kg

Abilities:

    Training

    EV Yield: 3 Special-attack

    Catch Rate: 45

    Base Friendship: 50

    Base Exp: 270

    Growth Rate: Medium Slow

    Breeding

    Egg Groups:

    • Amorphous

    Egg Cycles (Steps):

    • Min: 4884
    • Max: 5140

    Gender:

    • Male: 50%
    • Female: 50%

    Available Game Versions

    Click a game to view specific data
    Red & BlueYellowGold & SilverCrystalFireRed & LeafGreenDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverX & YSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonSword & ShieldBrilliant Diamond & Shining PearlLegends: ArceusScarlet & VioletLegends: Z-A

    Stats

    65
    60
    60
    130
    75
    110
    Total
    500

    Type Guide

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    This Pokémon's type(s) are highlighted below. Read across a highlighted row for its move effectiveness, and down a highlighted column for how much damage it takes.

    2×/4×Super effective
    ½×/¼×Not very effective
    0×No effect
    —Normal damage
    Pokémon type effectiveness chart: damage multiplier for each attacking type (rows) against each defending type (columns)
    Atk ⬇ / Def ➡NormalFireWaterElectricGrassIceFightingPoisonGroundFlyingPsychicBugRockGhostDragonDarkSteelFairy
    Normal————————————½×0×——½×—
    Fire—½×½×—2×2×—————2×½×—½×—2×—
    Water—2×½×—½×———2×———2×—½×———
    Electric——2×½×½×———0×2×————½×———
    Grass—½×2×—½×——½×2×½×—½×2×—½×—½×—
    Ice—½×½×—2×½×——2×2×————2×—½×—
    Fighting2×————2×—½×—½×½×½×2×0×—2×2×½×
    Poison————2×——½×½×———½×½×——0×2×
    Ground—2×—2×½×——2×—0×—½×2×———2×—
    Flying———½×2×—2×————2×½×———½×—
    Psychic——————2×2×——½×————0×½×—
    Bug—½×——2×—½×½×—½×2×——½×—2×½×½×
    Rock—2×———2×½×—½×2×—2×————½×—
    Ghost0×—————————2×——2×—½×——
    Dragon——————————————2×—½×0×
    Dark——————½×———2×——2×—½×—½×
    Steel—½×½×½×—2×——————2×———½×2×
    Fairy—½×————2×½×——————2×2×½×—

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    Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, an Electric move deals ×4 to a Water/Flying opponent.

    Evolutions

    Gastly - Ghost/Poison type Pokemon

    #92

    Gastly

    GhostPoison

    Level Up

    25

    Haunter - Ghost/Poison type Pokemon

    #93

    Haunter

    GhostPoison

    Trade

    Gengar - Ghost/Poison type Pokemon

    #94

    Gengar(Current)

    GhostPoison

    Pokémon Moves by Learning Method

    Moves from All Games

    The moves shown below are collected from all games where Gengar appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.

    Moves learned by leveling up, sorted by level required
    NameLevelTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Lick1GhostPhysical20100
    Night Shade1GhostPhysical-100
    Confuse Ray1GhostStatus-100
    Perish Song1NormalStatus--
    Reflect Type1NormalStatus--
    Astonish1GhostPhysical30100
    Poison Gas6PoisonStatus-90
    Spite8GhostStatus-100
    Confusion8PsychicSpecial50100
    Shadow Sneak12GhostPhysical40100
    Mean Look13NormalStatus--
    Curse16???Status--
    Shadow Claw16GhostPhysical70100
    Venoshock18PoisonSpecial65100
    Sucker Punch22DarkPhysical80100
    Haze24IceStatus--
    Shadow Punch25GhostPhysical60-
    Payback28DarkPhysical50100
    Icy Wind28IceSpecial5595
    Hypnosis29PsychicStatus-60
    Dream Eater38PsychicSpecial100100
    Dark Pulse44DarkSpecial80100
    Shadow Ball45GhostPhysical80100
    Destiny Bond48GhostStatus--
    Sludge Wave48PoisonSpecial95100
    Nightmare53GhostStatus-100
    Hex55GhostSpecial65100
    Phantom Force55GhostPhysical90100

    Game Locations

    GameLocation
    LegendsArceusSpace-Time Distortion - Wild
    BlueEvolve Gastly/Haunter - Evolution evolution-only - Evolution
    DiamondOld Chateau - Wild old-chateau-2f-right-room - Walk
    MoonThrifty Megamart - Wild thrifty-megamart-abandoned-site - Sos-encounter
    ShieldEvolve Gastly/Haunter - Evolution
    ScarletLocation Data Not Yet Available - Wild evolution-only - Evolution
    LegendsZAEvolution-only - Evolution

    Pokedex Entries

    GameEntry
    LegendsArceusPossesses 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!
    RedUnder a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
    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 surroundings. 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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    UltraSunYou can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty.
    UltraMoonEven 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.
    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.
    BrilliantDiamondIt hides in shadows. It is said that in rooms where Gengar is hiding, the temperature drops by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
    ShiningPearlLurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey’s life-force.
    ScarletTo steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
    VioletHiding in people’s shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.