Gengar • Generation IV Pokédex

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Gengar

Gengar
Sprite of Gengar in Pokémon HOME

Gengar's Type

GHOST
POISON

Gengar's Pokédex #s

National #
94
Galar #
143
Armor #
--
Crown #
--
Sinnoh #
71

Gengar's Base Stats

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

Misc. Info

Height:
4'11" (1.5m)
Weight:
89.3 lbs. (40.5 kg)
Gender Ratio:
Egg Groups:
Amorphous
EXP At Lv. 100:
1,059,680
EV Yield:
3 Sp. Atk
Base EXP:
225
Catch Rate:
45
Base Happiness:
70

Gengar's Abilities

Here is what ability Gengar has, along with its effect.
Levitate
Gengar is unaffected by Ground-type moves, as well as Spikes, Toxic Spikes, Arena Trap, etc.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Gengar's weakness and resistance is to various types.
GROUND
PSYCHIC
GHOST
DARK
½
GRASS
¼
POISON
BUG
immune
NORMAL
FIGHTING

Gengar's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Gengar evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Gastly
Gastly
starting form
Haunter
Haunter
at level 25
Gengar
Gengar
upon trading

Gengar's Moves

Below is a list of all of the moves that Gengar can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Gengar's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Gengar's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Gengar's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Gengar is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at
level 100
0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
Min Max Min Max
HP
230 261 293 324 60
Attack
135 166 198 229 65
Defense
125 156 188 219 60
Sp. Atk
265 296 328 359 130
Sp. Def
155 186 218 249 75
Speed
225 256 288 319 110
Total
500

Where to Find Gengar

If you're looking for where to find Gengar, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Gengar in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Special Ways to Get Gengar

Available in some Max Raid Dens in the Wild Area and Crown Tundra (DLC), including a rare Gigantamax-capable Gengar (exclusive to Dens in Pokémon Shield).

Getting Gengar By Evolution

Evolves from Haunter when traded.

Pokédex Entries for Gengar

Generation 4 Pokédex Entries

Normal

Diamond
It hides in shadows. It is said that if GENGAR is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees F.
Pearl
Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey's life force.
Platinum
The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a GENGAR delighting in casting curses on people.
HeartGold
It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
SoulSilver
To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.

Generation 3 Pokédex Entries

Normal

Ruby 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.
Emerald
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.
FireRed
It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
LeafGreen
On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be GENGAR's doing.

Generation 2 Pokédex Entries

Normal

Gold
It steals heat from its surround­ ings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
Silver
To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
Crystal
Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.

Generation 1 Pokédex Entries

Normal

Red Blue
Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
Yellow
A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
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