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

Ghost

Poison

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

    Learn when this Pokémon is a good pick. “Great against” are types your moves hit hard. “Watch out for” are move types that hit you hard.

    Great against

    Grass×2
    Psychic×2
    Fairy×2

    Watch out for

    Ground×2
    Psychic×2
    Ghost×2
    Dark×2

    Not very effective on

    Poison×0.5
    Ground×0.5
    Rock×0.5
    Dark×0.5
    Normal×0
    Steel×0

    Takes reduced damage from

    Grass×0.5
    Poison×0.25
    Bug×0.5
    Fairy×0.5
    Normal×0
    Fighting×0

    Try a matchup

    Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.

    Your damage:×1Even

    Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, Water/Flying takes ×4 from Electric moves.

    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
    Lick1
    Ghost
    		Physical20100
    Night Shade1
    Ghost
    		Physical-100
    Confuse Ray1
    Ghost
    		Status-100
    Perish Song1
    Normal
    		Status--
    Reflect Type1
    Normal
    		Status--
    Astonish1
    Ghost
    		Physical30100
    Poison Gas6
    Poison
    		Status-90
    Spite8
    Ghost
    		Status-100
    Confusion8
    Psychic
    		Special50100
    Shadow Sneak12
    Ghost
    		Physical40100
    Mean Look13
    Normal
    		Status--
    Curse16
    ???
    		Status--
    Shadow Claw16
    Ghost
    		Physical70100
    Venoshock18
    Poison
    		Special65100
    Sucker Punch22
    Dark
    		Physical80100
    Haze24
    Ice
    		Status--
    Shadow Punch25
    Ghost
    		Physical60-
    Payback28
    Dark
    		Physical50100
    Icy Wind28
    Ice
    		Special5595
    Hypnosis29
    Psychic
    		Status-60
    Dream Eater38
    Psychic
    		Special100100
    Dark Pulse44
    Dark
    		Special80100
    Shadow Ball45
    Ghost
    		Physical80100
    Destiny Bond48
    Ghost
    		Status--
    Sludge Wave48
    Poison
    		Special95100
    Nightmare53
    Ghost
    		Status-100
    Hex55
    Ghost
    		Special65100
    Phantom Force55
    Ghost
    		Physical90100

    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.