#094
Gengar
Shadow Pokémon
GhostPoison
Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.
Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 65
Defense 60
Sp. Atk 130
Sp. Def 75
Speed 110
Total 500
Type Effectiveness
Immune to
Abilities
Held Items
Forms
Evolution Chain
Moves
Locations
Details
Category Shadow Pokémon
Height 1.5 m
Weight 40.5 kg
Base Exp 225
Growth Rate Medium Slow
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Cave
Egg Groups Indeterminate
Sprites
Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
Standard Attacker
Item
Focus Sash
Nature
Timid
EVs
HP 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Strategy Overview
- Gengar's great typing gives it a coveted Fairy-type resistance and, on top of that, it is immune to all Normal-type attacks. This makes it excellent to switch-in to Fake Out.
- Its main role in the metagame comes from its combination of great Speed, strong yet consistent STAB attacks, and a very high base 130 Special Attack stat. Its niche is providing a fast way to get solid damage on Tapu Koko and Tapu Lele, but it also can damage Pokemon such as Alolan Ninetales and Arcanine.
- Gengar's phenomenal Speed tier allows it to outrun Kartana and Alolan Ninetales, both of which are very common Pokemon in the metagame. It also means that it can outspeed its primary threat, Garchomp.
- Low bulk pretty much requires that it be run with Focus Sash, which also limits its offensive potential. This puts Gengar in a very awkward spot, as it means it won't be able to get much done without it and a partner supporting it.
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Common Teammates
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc