Mega Gengar: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Abilities

Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk6576–128121–251

Def8090–145148–284

SpA170171–244310–482

SpD95103–161175–317

Spe130135–200238–394

Total600Higher than 94% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

GhostPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

DarkGhostGroundPsychic

Resists

½×

FairyGrass

¼×

BugPoison

Immune to

0×

FightingNormal

Takes normal damage from 8 types

FlyingRockSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 130); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+200Max182No SP150Min135Scarf300Tailwind400

At max Speed, Mega Gengar outspeeds 28 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Prevents foes from choosing to switch unless they also have this Ability.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

6.34% of teams · rank #26 · Reg M-C · Doubles · 1760+ rating · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Gengarite
Ability
Stat Alignment: Timid
Stat Points: 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe

Protect
Shadow Ball
Sludge Bomb
Perish Song

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players4.31%
Rated 1500+4.75%
Rated 1630+6.14%
Rated 1760+6.34%

Usage by month

Apr 20266.34%

Moves

Items

Gengarite100%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe8%
Modest 32 HP / 1 Def / 13 SpD / 20 Spe4.8%
Modest 32 HP / 6 Def / 8 SpD / 20 Spe3.4%
Modest 32 HP / 6 Def / 10 SpA / 8 SpD / 10 Spe3.1%
Timid 10 HP / 32 SpA / 24 Spe2.8%

Common teammates

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexAG

Replica Team codes

Sash Gengarby SplashPlate · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
PTVY9BE1V3Source

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

#0092GastlyGhostPoison
1. Level 25
  #0093HaunterGhostPoison
  1. Trade
    #0094GengarGhostPoison
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Gengarite
      #0094Mega GengarGhostPoison

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

1Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

1HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

1Lick30% chance to paralyze the target.GhostPhys30100%30

1Mean LookPrevents the target from switching out.NormalStatus——5

1Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.NormalStatus——5

1Reflect TypeUser becomes the same type as the target.NormalStatus——15

1Shadow PunchThis move does not check accuracy.GhostPhys60—20

12PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10

16SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

20CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

24HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

30Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15

36Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5

42Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

48Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

54Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.GhostStatus——5

60Dream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.PsychicSpec100100%15

TM / HM / TR 64

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10

TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10

TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM91Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20

TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10

TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20

TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM151Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.GhostPhys90100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

TM214Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpec75100%10

Biology

Gengar is a round, ghost-like being that evolves from the Pokémon Gastly and Haunter. Standing 4 feet 11 inches (150 cm) tall, it has a round purple body, short arms and legs, two red eyes, and a perpetual toothy grin. Along its back are multiple spikes, ending in a small tail.

Gengar seeps into the shadows of people and Pokémon to scare them for fun or eat their life force. A sudden chill of 10 °F or cooler may be a Gengar trying to curse someone. Gengar will lurk in whatever dark corner of a room it can find and wait for its chance to catch its prey.

It likes to attack people in mountains. Sometimes, Gengar will pose as people's shadows. It apparently wishes for a traveling companion; since it may have once been human, it tries to create one by taking the lives of other humans.

Design & origin

Created by Ken Sugimori, Gengar was one of the earliest Pokémon designed during the planning stages of Red and Blue, back when the games were intended to be called Capsule Monsters. Its design went through multiple iterations, with its body changed to a solid color and its teeth changed from singular fangs to a long solid row of teeth.

As the series progressed, its body became smoother and rounder, changes often attributed to its anime appearances.

Forms

Mega Gengar

Mega Gengar becomes significantly larger, with its legs embedded into the ground and its spikes more pronounced. Its arms become longer, with the forearms also embedded into the ground, and a gold-colored third eye appears upon its forehead.

Part of its body is in another dimension. Waiting for an opportunity to strike, it will try to kill anyone and everyone, even those it loves and trusts.

Gigantamax Gengar

Resembling a typical haunted house inflatable decoration, Gigantamax Gengar emerges waist-deep from the ground with a massive gaping mouth that has a swirling vortex, while its lengthened arms extend from the ground on both sides of it. It is theorized that its mouth leads to the afterlife instead of inside its body. Its signature G-Max Move is G-Max Terror.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon, List of generation VIII Pokémon, Gengar · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Shadow Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Purple

: Cave
Pal Park area: Forest

Kanto#094Original Johto#060Original Sinnoh#071Extended Sinnoh#071Updated Johto#060Mountain Kalos#032Original Alola#063Original Melemele#063Original Akala#025Original Ula’ula#034Updated Alola#075Updated Melemele#075Updated Akala#025Updated Ula’ula#034Let’s Go Kanto#094Galar#143Hisui#138Paldea#070Kitakami#120Lumiose#067

Possesses 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!
Legends: Arceus
Even 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.
Ultra Moon
You can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty.
Ultra Sun
It apparently wishes for a traveling companion. Since it was once human itself, it tries to create one by taking the lives of other humans.
Moon
Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.
Sun
It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
X
The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a GENGAR delighting in casting curses on people.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey’s life force.
Pearl
It hides in shadows. It is said that if GENGAR is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees F.
Diamond
On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be GENGAR’s doing.
LeafGreen · Sword
It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
FireRed · Shield
Deep in the night, your shadow cast by a streetlight may suddenly overtake you. It is actually a GENGAR running past you, pretending to be your shadow.
Emerald
Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a GENGAR running past you, pretending to be your shadow.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Crystal · Y
To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
Silver · SoulSilver
It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
Gold · HeartGold
A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

English: Gengar
Japanese: ゲンガー
Japanese (romaji): Gangar
Korean: 팬텀
Chinese (Traditional): 耿鬼
Chinese (Simplified): 耿鬼
French: Ectoplasma
German: Gengar
Spanish: Gengar
Italian: Gengar

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

: 3 SpA
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 270
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Amorphous
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Haunter: Trade.

Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Old Cemetery (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Slippery Slope (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Shield 4 areas

Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 4 areas

Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Royal AvenueSOS Battle · Lv 31–34

Ultra Sun 1 area

Royal AvenueSOS Battle · Lv 31–34

Moon 1 area

Royal AvenueSOS Battle · Lv 29–32

Sun 1 area

Royal AvenueSOS Battle · Lv 29–32

Platinum 1 area

Old Chateau (2F right room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17

Pearl 1 area

Old Chateau (2F right room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16

Diamond 1 area

Old Chateau (2F right room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Mega Evolves in battle from Gengar holding Gengarite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Mega Gengar

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