Gengar
Blazing Speed and Special Attack. Three immunities (Normal, Fighting, Ground with Levitate in older gens).
Type Weaknesses & Resistances
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.