Gengar

Gengar
◄ Haunter
◄ Haunter
Onix ►
Onix ►
Information
Type	Ghost /  Poison
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Cursed Body , Levitate
Species	Shadow Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 1.5 m / 4'11" Weight 40.5 kg / 89.3 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation I
Evolution	Evolves from Haunter
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Shape 06 Footprint Color Purple Egg group(s) Amorphous Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0094
Kanto	094 / N/A (PE)
Johto	060 / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh 071 / N/A (Pt) Hisui 138
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos and Lumiose	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos 032 Lumiose N/A
Alola	063 / 075 (USUM)
Galar	143 / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea 70 Kitakami 120 Blueberry N/A
In other languages
Japanese	Name ゲンガー Official Gangar Literal Gengaa
Japanese	Name ゲンガー Official Gangar Literal Gengaa
Gengar
◄ Haunter
◄ Haunter
Onix ►
Onix ►
Information
Type	Ghost /  Poison
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Shadow Tag
Height and Weight	Height 1.4 m / 4'07" Weight 40.5 kg / 89.3 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation VI
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Shape Amorphous Shape Amorphous Footprint Color Purple Egg group(s) 06 Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0094M
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos and Lumiose	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A Lumiose N/A
Alola	N/A / N/A (USUM)
Galar	N/A / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A
Gengar
Information
Type	Ghost /  Poison
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Height and Weight	Height 20.0+ m / 65'07"+ Weight ??? kg / ??? lbs.
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Shape 06 Footprint Color Purple Egg group(s) Amorphous Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0094G
Kanto	N/A / N/A (PE)
Johto	N/A / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui N/A
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos and Lumiose	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos N/A Lumiose N/A
Alola	N/A / N/A (USUM)
Galar	N/A / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea N/A Kitakami N/A Blueberry N/A

Gengar (ゲンガー, Gangar?) (GHEN-gar) is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is Machamp's counterpart.

Quick Answers

What is the Japanese name for Gengar?

In Japanese, the Pokémon Gengar is known as 'Gengaa' or 'Gangar', represented by the characters ゲンガー.

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What type of Pokémon is Gengar?

Introduced in Generation I, Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon. This Pokémon is associated with several characters in the series, including Allister and Agatha. Specific moves that Gengar can perform are not documented.

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What are the different evolutions of Gengar?

Gengar is a part of a three-stage evolution process, which includes leveling and trading for full evolution. It can transform into Mega Gengar through Mega Evolution and into Gigantamax Gengar, a form introduced in Generation VIII.

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What abilities does Gengar possess?

Gengar, a ghost/poison-type Pokémon, possesses the ability to levitate, disappear and reappear at will, and hide in shadows. It can also decrease its surroundings' temperature and phase through solid objects during combat. However, it may face challenges against faster opponents. Gengar is known for its love of battling and adherence to commands.

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What does Mega Gengar look like?

Mega Gengar, an evolution of the Pokemon Gengar, is surrounded by hot pink smoke and has a third yellow eye. Its hands are submerged in the ground and it has extra spikes on its back and tail. This round-bodied, shadow-like Pokemon has two large, pointed ears, two red eyes, a toothy smile, and claws on its hands.

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Biology

Physiology

Gengar is a shadow-like, round-bodied Pokémon with two large, pointed ears and short spikes lining its back. Gengar has two red eyes and a toothy, sinister smile. It has claws on its hands. Gengar stands on its two short legs, but it can Levitate as well.

In Mega Gengar, it has a hot pink smoke around it, a third yellow eye, and its hands are buried in the ground. It also has more spikes on its back and tail.

In Gigantamax Gengar, it has grown much larger. Its red eyes have turned yellow with soulless white pupils and the body has remained mostly the same aside from the absence of visible physical feet and detached hands that are in the ground. It has a massive mouth that resembles some sort of room with a long tongue inside.

Behavior

Gengar are typically mean-spirited and enjoy tormenting people by hurting them and overtaking them. They are most active during full moons, creeping out in the dead of night and disguising themselves as shadows; they may even enters sleeping homes to lurk in the dark. They will mimic every movement their targets make until they lower their guards. Then, they strike, draining their victims' life force as sustenance.

Gengar are also said to attack those who are hopelessly lost and afraid in the mountains. Many Gengar have learned to feed on fear, simply following victims in the shadows and mimicking them almost, but not quite perfectly. This cultivates great paranoia in victims, which they can then feast on. Other tricks Gengar have been known to use include: laughing maniacally in the shadows, lighting their red eyes in the darkness, and chanting mysteriously in the distance. In some places, parents warn that Gengar appear at night in the bedrooms of naughty children. A famous folk tale tells of a Gengar that once used to be human, attacking people so it could have a friend.

In spite of their infamous insidiousness and cruelty, domesticated Gengar that are being kindly looked after by their trainers are much friendlier, and their smiles appear to be less creepy.

Natural abilities

This Pokémon hides in the shadows. It is said that if a Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 °F. When there is a Full Moon, Gengar like to scare people by pretending to be their shadow, then laugh at their fear. They can absorb any surrounding heat, leaving a sudden chill. To steal the life of their targets, they slip into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity. Gengar are also able to merge with and inhabit the shadow of another being.

Additionally, Gengar can cast curses on their victims, simply to immobilize them in extreme agony and pain as a means for Gengar themselves to strike easily.

Evolution

Gengar evolves from Haunter if traded and is the final evolution of Gastly. Gengar can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar using its Gengarite, and can also Gigantamax into Gigantamax Gengar.

Game info

Locations

Game(s)	Location(s)
Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version	Evolve Haunter
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition	Evolve Haunter
Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version	Evolve Haunter
Pokémon Crystal Version	Evolve Haunter
Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version	Trade
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version	Evolve Haunter
Pokémon Emerald Version	Trade
Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version	Old Chateau, only if one of the core series games for the Game Boy Advance is inserted
Pokémon Platinum Version	Same as in Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version
Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version	Evolve Haunter
Pokémon Black Version	Trade
Pokémon White Version	Evolve Haunter
Pokémon X and Pokémon Y	Evolve Haunter
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Trade
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon	Thrifty Megamart, in Trial Battles and in SOS Battles with Haunters
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon	Same as in Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!	Evolve Haunter
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield	Giant's Cap Max Raid Battle: Giant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness Gigantamax Raid Battle: Stony Wilderness (shield only)
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass	Slippery Slope, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea Max Raid Battle: Ballimere Lake
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl	Evolve Haunter
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Space-time distortion: Obsidian Fieldlands Mass outbreaks: Crimson Mirelands, Coronet Highlands, Alabaster Icelands
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet	Levincia, where the Haunter received from a trade evolves immediately
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (The Teal Mask)	Mossfell Confluence

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location(s)
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Haunter None
Pokémon Channel	Ruins of Truth
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 68 Forever Level 18 Mr. Who's Den, sets 8 and 13
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Haunter
Pokémon Ranger	Fiore Temple
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness	Sky Stairway (30-49F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Hippowdon Temple Altru Tower Altru Building
Pokémon Rumble	Eternal Tower
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky	Sky Stairway (30-49F)
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Haunted Zone
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond	Tech Area
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Haunter
Pokémon Rumble U	Toy Collection: Guided by Pichu
Pokémon Battle Trozei	Pitch-Black Cavern (Stage 3)
Pokémon Rumble World	Halloween Village
Pokémon Picross	Area 08, in Stage 06 only
Pokémon Rumble Rush	Dragonite Sea, Gengar Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Rayquaza Sea
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX	Darknight Relic (12F-14F)
New Pokémon Snap	Outaway Cave

Pokédex entries

Games	No.	Entries
Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version	Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.	'
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition	A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.	'
Pokémon Gold Version	It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.	'
Pokémon Silver Version	To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.	'
Pokémon Crystal Version	Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.	'
Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version	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.	'
Pokémon FireRed Version	It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.	'
Pokémon LeafGreen Version	On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be GENGAR’s doing.	'
Pokémon Emerald Version	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.	'
Pokémon Diamond Version	It hides in shadows. It is said that if GENGAR is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees F.	'
Pokémon Pearl Version	Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey’s life force.	'
Pokémon Platinum Version	The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a GENGAR delighting in casting curses on people.	'
Pokémon HeartGold Version	It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.	'
Pokémon SoulSilver Version	To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.	'
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version	The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.	'
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2	The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.	'
Pokémon X	It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.	'
Pokémon Y	Hiding in people’s shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.	'
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	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.	'
Pokémon Sun	Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up. Mega Evolution: Gengar's relationships are warped. It has no interest in opponents unless it perceives them as prey.	'
Pokémon Moon	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. Mega Evolution: The energy of Mega Evolution awakened it. It sinks into another dimension, where it keeps a patient watch for its chance to attack.	'
Pokémon Ultra Sun	You can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty. Mega Evolution: It tries to take the lives of anyone and everyone. It will even try to curse the Trainer who is its master.	'
Pokémon Ultra Moon	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. Mega Evolution: Mega Evolution has made it possible for Gengar to access other dimensions. Its entire body is brimming with strange power.	'
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!	A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you. Mega Evolution: It can pass through other dimensions and can appear anywhere. It caused a stir one time when it stuck just one leg out of a wall.	'
Pokémon Sword	On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar's doing. Gigantamax: Rumor has it that its gigantic mouth leads not into its body, filled with cursed energy, but instead directly to the afterlife.	'
Pokémon Shield	It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains. Gigantamax: It lays traps, hoping to steal the lives of those it catches. If you stand in front of its mouth, you'll hear your loved ones' voices calling out to you.	'
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It hides in shadows. It is said that in rooms where Gengar is hiding, the temperature drops by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.	'
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey's life-force.	'
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	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!	'
Pokémon Scarlet	To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.	'
Pokémon Violet	Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.	'

Stats

• Gengar
• Mega Gengar

Stats
HP	60
Attack	65
Defense	60
Sp. Atk	130
Sp. Def	75
Speed	110
Total	500

Stats
HP	60
Attack	65
Defense	80
Sp. Atk	170
Sp. Def	95
Speed	130
Total	600

Learnset

Leveling

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II
• Generation I

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Shadow Punch	60	—%	20	Ghost	Physical
1	Hypnosis	—	60%	20	Psychic	Status
1	Lick	30	100%	30	Ghost	Physical
1	Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
5	Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
8	Mean Look	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
12	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost	Status
15	Night Shade	—	100%	15	Ghost	Special
19	Confuse Ray	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
22	Sucker Punch	70	100%	5	Dark	Physical
28	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
33	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
39	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special
44	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special
50	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost	Status
55	Hex	65	100%	10	Ghost	Special
61	Nightmare	—	100%	15	Ghost	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Hypnosis	—	60%	20	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	3 ♥
1	Lick	30	100%	30	Ghost	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
5	Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
8	Mean Look	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
12	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
15	Night Shade	—	100%	15	Ghost	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
19	Confuse Ray	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
22	Sucker Punch	80	100%	5	Dark	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
25	Shadow Punch	60	100%	20	Ghost	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
28	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
33	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
39	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
44	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
50	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost	Status		7 ♥	0 ♥
55	Hex	65	100%	10	Ghost	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
61	Nightmare	—	100%	15	Ghost	Status		1 ♥	3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
1	Hypnosis	—	60%	20	Psychic	Status
1	Lick	30	100%	30	Ghost	Physical
5	Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
8	Mean Look	—	—%	5	Normal	Status
12	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost	Status
15	Night Shade	—	100%	15	Ghost	Special
19	Confuse Ray	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
22	Sucker Punch	80	100%	5	Dark	Physical
25	Shadow Punch	60	100%	20	Ghost	Physical
28	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
33	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
39	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special
44	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special
50	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost	Status
55	Hex	65	100%	10	Ghost	Special
61	Nightmare	—	100%	15	Ghost	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
1	Hypnosis	—	60%	20	Psychic	Status		2 ♥
1	Lick	30	100%	30	Ghost	Physical		0 ♥
5	Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥
8	Mean Look	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		2 ♥
12	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost	Status		0 ♥
15	Night Shade	—	100%	15	Ghost	Special		3 ♥
19	Confuse Ray	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥
22	Sucker Punch	80	100%	5	Dark	Physical		2 ♥
25	Shadow Punch	60	100%	20	Ghost	Physical		2 ♥
28	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		1 ♥
33	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		2 ♥
39	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		1 ♥
44	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		2 ♥
50	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost	Status		0 ♥
55	Nightmare	—	100%	15	Ghost	Status		2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
1	Hypnosis	—	60%	20	Psychic		1 ♥	3 ♥
1	Lick	30	100%	30	Ghost		1 ♥	4 ♥
8	Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost		2 ♥	0 ♥
13	Mean Look	—	—%	5	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
16	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost		3 ♥	0 ♥
21	Night Shade	—	100%	15	Ghost		2 ♥	1 ♥
25	Shadow Punch	60	100%	20	Ghost		2 ♥	0 ♥
31	Confuse Ray	—	100%	10	Ghost		3 ♥	0 ♥
39	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic		2 ♥	2 ♥
48	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost		8 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
1	Lick	30	100%	30	Ghost
1	Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost
1	Mean Look	—	—%	5	Normal
1	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost
1	Night Shade	—	100%	15	Ghost
1	Hypnosis	—	60%	20	Psychic
31	Confuse Ray	—	100%	10	Ghost
39	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic
48	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
1	Lick	30	100%	30	Ghost
1	Night Shade	—	100%	15	Ghost
1	Confuse Ray	—	100%	10	Ghost
29	Hypnosis	—	60%	20	Psychic
38	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II
• Generation I

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM09	Venoshock	65	100%	10	Poison	Special
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	110	70%	10	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special
TM53	Energy Ball	90	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM83	Infestation	20	100%	20	Bug	Special
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM92	Trick Room	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
TM97	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special
TM99	Dazzling Gleam	80	100%	10	Fairy	Special
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM09	Venoshock	65	100%	10	Poison	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM25	Thunder	110	70%	10	Electric	Special		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM53	Energy Ball	90	100%	10	Grass	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical		8 ♥	0 ♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM83	Infestation	20	100%	20	Bug	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM92	Trick Room	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Rock SmashXY	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM97	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM98	Power-Up Punch	40	100%	20	Fighting	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM99	Dazzling Gleam	80	100%	10	Fairy	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM06	Rock SmashORAS	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM09	Venoshock	65	100%	10	Poison	Special
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM19	Telekinesis	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric	Special
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special
TM53	Energy Ball	80	100%	10	Grass	Special
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	75%	15	Fire	Status
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM92	Trick Room	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status
TM94	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
TM01	Focus Punch	150	100%	20	Fighting	Physical		1 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison	Status		2 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special		1 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		2 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal	Special		2 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		2 ♥
TM19	Giga Drain	60	100%	10	Grass	Special		1 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		2 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		2 ♥
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		3 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special		2 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical		0 ♥
TM48	Skill Swap	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
TM49	Snatch	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		0 ♥
TM52	Focus Blast	120	70%	5	Fighting	Special		2 ♥
TM53	Energy Ball	80	100%	10	Grass	Special		2 ♥
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical		1 ♥
TM58	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM60	Drain Punch	60	100%	5	Fighting	Physical		1 ♥
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	75%	15	Fire	Status		2 ♥
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		2 ♥
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical		0 ♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		2 ♥
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		1 ♥
TM68	Giga Impact	150	90%	5	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM78	Captivate	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM79	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		2 ♥
TM82	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥
TM83	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical		2 ♥
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		1 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥
TM92	Trick Room	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		2 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
HM06	Rock Smash	40	100%	15	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM01	Focus Punch	150	100%	20	Fighting		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal		4 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM19	Giga Drain	60	100%	5	Grass		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM31	Brick Break	75	100%	15	Fighting		1 ♥	4 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Skill Swap	—	—%	10	Psychic		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM49	Snatch	—	—%	10	Dark		2 ♥	1 ♥
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal		2 ♥	1 ♥
HM06	Rock Smash	20	100%	15	Fighting		1 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
TM01	DynamicPunch	100	50%	5	Fighting
TM02	Headbutt	70	100%	15	Normal
TM03	Curse	—	—%	10	???
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison
TM07	Zap Cannon	100	50%	5	Electric
TM08	Rock Smash	20	100%	15	Fighting
TM09	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire
TM13	Snore	40	100%	15	Normal
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water
TM19	Giga Drain	60	100%	5	Grass
TM20	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal
TM33	Ice Punch	75	100%	15	Ice
TM34	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal
TM35	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal
TM41	ThunderPunch	75	100%	15	Electric
TM42	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark
TM48	Fire Punch	75	100%	15	Fire
TM50	Nightmare	—	100%	15	Ghost
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
TM01	Mega Punch	80	85%	20	Normal
TM05	Mega Kick	120	75%	5	Normal
TM06	Toxic	—	85%	10	Poison
TM08	Body Slam	85	100%	15	Normal
TM09	Take Down	90	85%	20	Normal
TM10	Double-Edge	100	100%	15	Normal
TM15	Hyper Beam	150	90%	5	Normal
TM17	Submission	80	80%	25	Fighting
TM18	Counter	—	100%	20	Fighting
TM19	Seismic Toss	—	100%	20	Fighting
TM20	Rage	20	100%	20	Normal
TM21	Mega Drain	40	100%	10	Grass
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric
TM25	Thunder	120	70%	10	Electric
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic
TM31	Mimic	—	—%	10	Normal
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal
TM34	Bide	—	—%	10	Normal
TM35	Metronome	—	—%	10	Normal
TM36	Selfdestruct	130	100%	5	Normal
TM40	Skull Bash	100	100%	15	Normal
TM42	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic
TM46	Psywave	—	80%	15	Psychic
TM47	Explosion	170	100%	5	Normal
TM50	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal
HM04	Strength	80	100%	15	Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Gengar can learn, refer to Gastly.

Tutoring

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Ally Switch USUM	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Drain Punch USUM	75	100%	10	Fighting	Physical
Fire Punch USUM	75	100%	15	Fire	Physical
Focus Punch USUM	150	100%	20	Fighting	Physical
Foul Play USUM	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical
Giga Drain USUM	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
Ice Punch USUM	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical
Icy Wind USUM	55	95%	15	Ice	Special
Knock Off USUM	65	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Laser Focus USUM	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
Pain Split USUM	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Role Play USUM	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Skill Swap USUM	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Snatch USUM	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Spite USUM	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
Telekinesis USUM	—	—%	15	Psychic	Status
Thunder Punch USUM	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical
Trick USUM	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status
Uproar USUM	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Wonder Room USUM	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Drain Punch ORAS	75	100%	10	Fighting	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Fire Punch ORAS	75	100%	15	Fire	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS	150	100%	20	Fighting	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
Foul Play ORAS	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS	75	100%	10	Grass	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS	55	95%	15	Ice	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS	65	100%	25	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
Pain Split ORAS	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Role Play ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Skill Swap ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snatch ORAS	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Spite ORAS	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Trick ORAS	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Uproar ORAS	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
Wonder Room ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special
Drain Punch	75	100%	10	Fighting	Physical
Fire Punch	75	100%	15	Fire	Physical
Foul Play	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical
Giga Drain	75	100%	10	Grass	Special
Ice Punch	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical
Icy Wind	55	95%	15	Ice	Special
Knock Off	20	100%	20	Dark	Physical
Pain Split	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Role Play	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Skill Swap	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Snatch	—	—%	10	Dark	Status
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special
Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status
ThunderPunch	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical
Trick	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status
Uproar	90	100%	10	Normal	Special
Wonder Room	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal
Fire Punch	75	100%	15	Fire	Physical		2 ♥
Headbutt HGSS	70	100%	15	Normal	Physical		3 ♥
Ice Punch	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical		2 ♥
Icy Wind	55	95%	15	Ice	Special		2 ♥
Knock Off	20	100%	20	Dark	Physical		3 ♥
Ominous Wind	60	100%	5	Ghost	Special		0 ♥
Pain Split HGSS	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
Role Play HGSS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥
Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥
Sucker Punch	80	100%	5	Dark	Physical		2 ♥
ThunderPunch	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical		2 ♥
Trick	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
Uproar	50	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD	85	100%	15	Normal		1 ♥	4 ♥
Counter FRLGE	—	100%	20	Fighting		2 ♥	0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD	120	100%	15	Normal		6 ♥	0 ♥
Dream Eater FRLGEXD	100	100%	15	Psychic		2 ♥	2 ♥
DynamicPunch E	100	50%	5	Fighting		2 ♥	1 ♥
Endure E	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Explosion FRLGE	250	100%	5	Normal		8 ♥	0 ♥
Fire Punch E	75	100%	15	Fire		4 ♥	0 ♥
Ice Punch E	75	100%	15	Ice		4 ♥	0 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE	120	75%	5	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE	80	85%	20	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
Metronome FRLGE	—	—%	10	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
Nightmare XD	—	100%	15	Ghost		1 ♥	3 ♥
Psych Up E	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Seismic Toss FRLGEXD	—	100%	20	Fighting		2 ♥	1 ♥
Selfdestruct XD	200	100%	5	Normal		8 ♥	0 ♥
Sleep Talk E	—	—%	10	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snore E	40	100%	15	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swagger EXD	—	90%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
ThunderPunch E	75	100%	15	Electric		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type
Thunderbolt C	95	100%	15	Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Side game data

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

No.	Pokémon	Group	Field Move	Poké Assist
R-019	Gengar	Ghost	Psy Power 3	Ghost
Capture Points	5320 (approx.)	On Sight	Teleports towards and chases player.
Browser Entry
It attacks by spitting out eerie orbs and sinister ones imbued with loathing.
Notes

Sprites

• Generation I
• Generation II
• Generation III
• Generation IV
• Generation V
• Generation VI

Gengar's Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version sprite

Gengar's Pocket Monsters Green sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition sprite

Gengar's back sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Gold Version sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Silver Version sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Crystal Version sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Gold Version Shiny sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Silver Version Shiny sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Crystal Version Shiny sprite

Gengar's back sprite

Gengar's Shiny back sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version sprite

Gengar's Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Emerald Version sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version Shiny sprite

Gengar's Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Shiny sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Emerald Version Shiny sprite

Gengar's back sprite

Gengar's Shiny back sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Platinum Version sprite

Gengar's Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version Shiny sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Platinum Version Shiny sprite

Gengar's Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version Shiny sprite

Gengar's Generation IV back sprite

Gengar's Generation IV Shiny back sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version sprite

Gengar's Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Shiny sprite

Gengar's back sprite

Gengar's Shiny back sprite

Gengar's sprite

Gengar's Shiny sprite

Gengar's back sprite

Gengar's Shiny back sprite

Appearances

Anime

• Ash's Gengar.
• Ash's Dynamax Gengar.
• Ash's Gigantamax Gengar.
• Acerola's Gengar, Greedy Rapooh.
• Mega Gengar in the anime.
• Shiny Gengar in the anime.
• Shiny Mega Gengar in the anime.

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Main

• Ash's Gengar

Supporting

• Greedy Rapooh

Minor

• Gengar (TB023)
• Giant Gengar
• Drake's Gengar
• Gengar (GS005)
• Morty's Gengar
• Agatha's Gengar
• Fantina's Gengar
• Red's Gengar
• Conley's Gengar
• Lon's Gengar
• Alva's Gengar

Trivia

• Despite Gengar being able to sneak within shadows, it is unable to learn the move Shadow Sneak.
• Despite being part Poison type, it cannot learn any Poison-type moves by leveling up.
• Even though Gengar isn't shown levitating in any of the core series games, it still has the ability Levitate. However, its ability was changed to Cursed Body in Generation VII.
• Gengar is four inches shorter than Haunter, despite it being evolved from Haunter.
  • Mega Gengar, like Mega Alakazam, gets shorter when it Mega Evolves.
• Gengar's Mega Stone is banned by Smogon on online battles in X/Y due to Shadow Tag and Perish Song.
• There is a theory stating that Gengar might be the shadow of Clefairy or Clefable.
  • This is because they have a similar physical appearance, because Gengar's name originates from the term "doppelganger", and because Gengar's species is the Shadow Pokémon.
• Gengar, along with Nidorino and Jigglypuff, are the first Pokémon to appear in any Pokémon media.
  • In addition Gengar, Nidorino and Onix were the first Pokémon shown in the very first episode.
• Back in 2014, a shiny Gengar was released with the move Sludge Wave, a move Gengar normally cannot learn. However, it can learn this move starting from Generation VIII.
• Gengar is one of the 16 Pokémon to be made into a puppet in Japan.
  • It is also one of the 5 dual types to become a puppet along with Marshtomp, Slowpoke, Croagunk & Buneary. This also means it is the only fully evolved puppet Pokémon.
• Gengar could be seen as a counterpart to Alakazam. Both are part of a three-part evolution line that first requires leveling and then trading in order to fully evolve. Both can Mega Evolve and both of them get shorter once doing so. Both have a BST of 500 in Generation VI. Both are weak to each other's STAB moves (Alakazam is weak to Ghost-type moves and Gengar is weak to Psychic-type moves). Both can also learn a total of 13 egg-moves in Generation VI. Both are also weak to Dark-type moves.
• Gengar and the final-stage evolved forms of the Kanto first partner Pokémon (Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise) are the only Pokémon who can both Mega Evolve and Gigantamax.
• Gengar is the only Ghost-type Pokémon who can Gigantamax.
• Gengar ranked 10th, among all Pokémon, in the Pokémon of the Year 2020 poll by The Pokémon Company. It also ranked 2nd among all Kanto Pokémon.
• Mega-evolved Gengar is used for Gengar's Synergy Burst in Pokkén Tournament DX.

Origin

Gengar may have been based on the Oni, a creature of ancient Japanese folklore that was said to float invisibly above cities, bringing anything from a natural disaster like an earthquake to a terrible disease. It also appears to be based off the Cheshire Cat. Its name is possibly based off "doppelganger". Gengar also seems to be based on demons, due to the horns on its head.

Etymology

Gengar may come from genganger, a word used to describe spirits in Scandinavian mythology. It may also come from doppelganger.

Gallery

Gengar XY Phanto Forces.png

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data