Gengar

GhostPoisonGen 1 · popular

Blazing Speed and Special Attack. Three immunities (Normal, Fighting, Ground with Levitate in older gens).

Type Weaknesses & Resistances

⚠️ Weaknesses

2× Super Effective:

✓ Resistances

¼× Resistant:
½× Resistant:
0× Immune:

Base Stats

HP60
Attack65
Defense60
Sp. Atk130
Sp. Def75
Speed110
Total500

Recommended Moveset

Shadow Ball
Sludge Wave
Focus Blast
Nasty Plot

Abilities

Cursed Body

Competitive Strategy

Gengar is a classic special sweeper and spinblocker. Nasty Plot + 3 attacks is devastating. In modern gens without Levitate, Ground coverage is a real threat. Use its immunities to switch in safely.

Best Counters

  • Ground-type moves
  • Psychic-type moves
  • Dark-type Pokemon
  • Faster attackers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gengar weak to?

Gengar is 2× weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark.

What is the best moveset for Gengar?

The recommended moveset is: Shadow Ball, Sludge Wave, Focus Blast, Nasty Plot.

How to counter Gengar?

Best counters: Ground-type moves, Psychic-type moves, Dark-type Pokemon, Faster attackers.

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