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'''Gengar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: ゲンガー ''Gangar'') is a {{t|Ghost}}/{{t|Poison}}-type Pokémon.
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'''Gengar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゲンガー''' ''Gangar'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].


=Biology=
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Haunter}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]] or when exposed to a [[Linking Cord]]. It is the final form of {{p|Gastly}}.
==Physiology==
Gengar is a dark-purple Pokémon with a roundish body. Gengar's hands now connect of the rest of its body and it now has a pair of legs.  Gengar has a spike-covered back.  Gengar's eyes are red and its mouth is usually curled into a in sinister grin.
===Gender differences===
None.


===Special abilities===
(Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]] for more details.)
Gengar has the same abilities in battle as a Haunter, only stronger.  The presence of a Gengar can cool the temperature of the surrounding area by 10°F.  Since Gengar is a fully evolved Pokémon, it can use {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Giga Impact}}.


==Behavior==
Additionally, Gengar has two [[#Form data|forms]]: '''Mega Gengar''' and '''Gigantamax Gengar'''. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gengar using the [[Gengarite]], and can [[Gigantamax]] into Gigantamax Gengar if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}.
==Habitat==
[[Image:Cave.gif|left|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Cave Pokémon|Cave Pokémon]]]]


Gengar live in shadows of rooms, caves, and dark places where shadows form.
==Biology==
[[File:094Gengar Dream 5.png|thumb|left|120px|Gengar extending its tongue]]
Gengar is a dark purple, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a roundish body. It has red eyes, a wide mouth that is usually curled into a sinister grin, and pointed ears. On its back are numerous spikes and it has smaller spikes on top of its head similar to tufty fur. Its arms and legs are short with three digits on both its hands and feet. It also has a stubby tail.


==Diet==
Gengar has the ability to hide perfectly in the shadow of any object, granting it exceptional stealth. However, Gengar's body acts as a {{wp|heat sink}}. Its presence cools the temperature of the surrounding area by nearly 10&nbsp;°F (5&nbsp;°C), because it absorbs the warmth. It is shown in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' that Gengar can fly,<ref>''[[EP023|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]''</ref> [[SM073|possess people]]<ref>''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]''</ref> and other Pokémon, create illusions<ref>''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]''</ref> and extend its tongue<ref>''[[EP181|A Ghost of a Chance]]''</ref> by several meters. In [[Generation I]], {{m|Night Shade}} was its [[signature move]].
''Main article: [[Pokémon food]]''


This pokémon eats dreams like [[Drowzee]]
Gengar is very mischievous, and at times, malicious. It enjoys playing practical jokes and casting curses, such as pretending to be one's shadow, then behaving erratically. When the quarry notices, the Gengar takes delight in its victim's terror. However, Gengar has been known to be loyal to a {{pkmn|Trainer}} who treats it well. Being the result of an evolution via [[Trade|trading]], Gengar is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon|caves}} and dark places where shadows form. It is especially fond of urban areas such as cities and back alleys, but only during the night. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Gengar is known to sleep deeply while hiding in the shadow of a target it plans to curse.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>
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Gengar floating anime.png|Gengar floating in the air
Gengar in shadow.png|Gengar in {{Ash}}'s shadow
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=In the anime=
===Forms===
[[Image:TheAncientPuzzleofPokemopolis.gif|thumb|right|A giant Gengar.]]
Gengar has two forms: [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gengar and [[Gigantamax]] Gengar.
Gengar first appeared in the opening of ''[[EP001|Pokémon, I Choose You!]]'', where it and a {{p|Nidorino}} battled in a Colloseum.


[[Ash]] first saw a Gengar in person in [[Lavender Town]] in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'' while searching for a {{t|Ghost}}-type Pokémon to fight [[Sabrina]] with. Due to a close call, Ash got to spend some unexpected time with the ghostly trio, {{p|Gastly}}, [[Sabrina's Haunter|Haunter]], and Gengar.
As Mega Gengar, a portion of its body sinks into the ground and its arms and tail lengthen. The lower portions turn a more reddish-purple, and a third eye appears on its forehead. This new unblinking eye is oval, yellow, and allows it to see into other dimensions.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150329055725/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/ Pokémon X and Y site | Mega Pokémon (archived)]</ref> The spikes on Mega Gengar's back are more numerous and pointed, and additional spikes appear on its hands and tail. Its ears are now considerably longer and tilt backward.


In ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', a giant Gengar was awakened near the Ancient City of Pokémopolis where it battled an equally large {{p|Alakazam}}.
Mega Gengar has the ability to access other dimensions and has a vicious nature. Mega Gengar has no interest in opponents unless perceived as prey. Its relationships are warped due to [[Mega Evolution]]. It now desires to take and curse the life of anyone or anything in its path; it may even curse its own Trainer. Mega Gengar sinks into another dimension to wait for a chance to attack.


[[Drake (Orange League)|Drake]] of the [[Orange Islands]] used a Gengar in his battle with Ash in ''[[EP111|Hello Pummelo]]'' and ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]''. His Gengar managed to confuse [[Ash's Tauros]] before he returned it and tried with [[Ash's Lapras]]. In the collision between {{m|Night Shade}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}, both Lapras and Gengar fainted.
As Gigantamax Gengar, it becomes larger, with portions of its body sinking into the ground, and only the head, tail, and arms remain. Its body changes from dark-purple to light-purple and its eyes become white with yellow sclera. The inside of its mouth changes to resemble a tunnel with a long purple tongue sticking out. Three red clouds surround the top of Gengar's head.


A Gengar appeared under the ownership of [[Ecruteak City]] [[Gym Leader]] [[Morty]] in ''[[EP181|A Ghost Of A Chance]]'', ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', and ''[[EP227|For Ho-oh the Bells Toll]]''.
Gigantamax Gengar's mouth is rumored to not lead into its body. Due to the cursed energy, it is believed to instead lead into the afterlife. By laying a trap, it attempts to steal the lives of those it captures. Should someone stand near its mouth, they can hear the voices of their loved ones calling out to them.


[[Agatha]] used a Gengar to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]] in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''.  The Ghost Pokémon defeated Pikachu.
Gigantamax Gengar is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Terror}}.
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Gengar was the leader of "[[Team Meanies]]" in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!]]''
===Evolution===
Gengar evolves from {{p|Haunter}} and is the final form of {{p|Gastly}}.


=In the manga=
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
In [[Pokémon Special]], [[Agatha]] has two Gengar on her team. One of them was used to attack {{Special|Green}} and [[Koga]] from the shadows, draining the latter's life force as it possessed his shadow.
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Another Gengar was seen at the beginning of the FireRed and LeafGreen saga in [[Pokémon Special volume 23|Volume 23]]. It was used by a kid from [[Pallet Town]] in an attempt to capture a {{p|Nidorino}}, thus replicating the opening sequence of the [[Generation I]] video games.
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball}}: A Gengar appears in a bonus stage accessible from the Red Table. Once the player has knocked out the three {{p|Gastly}} and the pair of {{p|Haunter}}, a Gengar appears and must be defeated to win.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]: Gengar is the leader of [[Team Meanies]]. While often accompanied by {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Medicham}}, Gengar will often act alone and spends much of the game causing trouble, even convincing the village to exile the hero, blaming them for the natural disasters. However, it is later revealed that he is the cursed human. After Rayquaza destroys the star heading for the world, Gengar will post a request, asking to visit Ninetales in the hopes of bringing back Gardevoir. While she is rescued, she has no recollection of her times with her trainer, but Gengar is still satisfied to see her safe and leaves.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Gengar appears as a recruitable character and asks the player to deliver a letter to {{p|Banette}}. As he is connected to [[Team Charm]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}}, it is implied that he is the same aforementioned Gengar from Red and Blue Rescue Team, and that Team Charm's Gardevoir is the same one.


=Game data=
===Pokédex entries===
==NPC appearances==
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* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Gengar is the leader of [[Team Meanies]].  While often accompanied by {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Medicham}}, Gengar will often act alone and spends much of the game causing trouble, even convincing the village to exile the hero, blaming him or her for the natural disasters. However, it is later revealed that he is the cursed human.
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=094}}
 
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==Pokédex entries==
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a <sc>Gengar</sc> appeared.}}
|golddex=It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a Gengar appeared.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a <sc>Gengar</sc> appeared. <small>''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)''</small><br>To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity. <small>''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''</small>}}
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|rubydex=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.
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|sapphiredex=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.
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=094}}
|emeralddex=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.
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a <sc>Gengar</sc> running past you, pretending to be your shadow.}}
|firereddex=It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Deep in the night, your shadow cast by a streetlight may suddenly overtake you. It is actually a <sc>Gengar</sc> running past you, pretending to be your shadow.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=071|reg2=Johto|num2=060}}
==Game locations==
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=032|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
===In side games===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=You can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Gengar}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Gengar's relationships are warped. It has no interest in opponents unless it perceives them as prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=The energy of Mega Evolution awakened it. It sinks into another dimension, where it keeps a patient watch for its chance to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It tries to take the lives of anyone and everyone. It will even try to curse the Trainer who is its master!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Mega Evolution has made it possible for Gengar to access other dimensions. Its entire body is brimming with strange power.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It can pass through other dimensions and appear anywhere. It caused a stir one time when it stuck just one leg out of a wall.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=143|reg2=Sinnoh|num2=071|reg3=Hisui|num3=138}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar's doing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It hides in shadows. It is said that in rooms where Gengar is hiding, the temperature drops by nearly {{tt|10 degrees Fahrenheit|5 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey's life-force.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=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!}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Gengar}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Rumor has it that its gigantic mouth leads not into its body, filled with cursed energy, but instead directly to the afterlife.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=70|reg2=Kitakami|num2=120|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.}}
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| [[Pokémon Channel]]
|Gengar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| [[Mt. Snowfall|Ruins of Truth]]
|Mega Gengar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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| [[Pokémon Trozei!]]
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| Endless Level 68<br>Forever Level 18<br>Pair Battle<br>Mr. Who's Den
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|style="border:2px solid #{{ghost color light}}; background:#{{ghost color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Gengar SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]
|Gengar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Evolve from {{p|Haunter}}
|Gengar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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| [[Pokémon Ranger]]
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| [[Fiore Temple]]
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==Base stats==
===Game locations===
{{BaseStats with RBY|
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HP=60 |
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Attack=65 |
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SpAtk=130 |
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Haunter}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=White|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Haunter}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
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{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]], [[#In events|Event]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Haunter}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|2|v=Sword|t=FFF|area=[[Giant's Cap]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[South Lake Miloch/Dens|South Lake Miloch]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|2|v=Shield|t=FFF|area=[[Giant's Cap]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[South Lake Miloch/Dens|South Lake Miloch]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])<br>[[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) <small>('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|2|v=Sword Expansion Pass|color={{sword color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Slippery Slope/Dens|Slippery Slope]], [[Old Cemetery/Dens|Old Cemetery]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|2|v=Shield Expansion Pass|color={{shield color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Slippery Slope/Dens|Slippery Slope]], [[Old Cemetery/Dens|Old Cemetery]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) <small>('''{{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}''')</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Haunter}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s<br>'''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s<br>'''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' massive mass outbreaks<br>'''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' massive mass outbreaks}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[In-game trade#Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Trade]] {{p|Pincurchin}} for {{p|Haunter}} in [[Levincia]] (evolves immediately)<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Gengar|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Gengar|6★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Mossfell Confluence]]}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}


==Type effectiveness==
====In side games====
{{DP Type effectiveness|
{{Availability/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
Normal=   0 |
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
Flying= 100 |
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Haunter}}}}
Fighting= 0 |
|}
Ground=   0 |
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Rock=   100 |
{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
Bug=     25 |
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
Poison=   25 |
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Ghost=   200 |
|}
Steel=   100 |
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=[[Mt. Snowfall|Ruins of Truth]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=Endless Level 68, Forever Level 18, Pair Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Haunter}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Fiore Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (30F-49F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (30F-49F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Hippowdon Temple]], [[Altru Building]], [[Altru Tower]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Eternal Tower]] <small>(Both Modes A & S)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Haunted Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Oblivia Ruins]], [[Dark Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Hauntyard: [[Everspring Valley]], [[World Axle - B1F]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Tech Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Haunter}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Toy Collection#Guided by Pichu|Toy Collection: Guided by Pichu]] <small>(Boss)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Pitch-Black Cavern#Stage 3|Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Halloween Village|Starlight Islands: Halloween Village]] <small>(Back Boss)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 08|Area 08: Stage 06]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dragonite Sea]], [[Gengar Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mewtwo Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Rowlet Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Buzzwole Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD red color}}|area=[[Darknight Relic]] (12F-14F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Outaway Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Castle Noapte|Castle Noapte: Stage 125]]<br>[[Prasino Woods|Prasino Woods: Stage 557]]<br>Event: ''{{DL|One Chance a Day|A Great Chance a Day!}}'' <small>(Spooky)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{cool color}}|area=Special Delivery Event (Mix), Complete Ribombee Chocolate Cake recipe (ReMix)<br>March Goals premium pass: Level 30 (<small>Flower Power</small>)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Agatha|Gengar}} <small>('''{{me|Gengar}}''')</small>, {{sync|Allister|Gengar}} <small>('''[[Gigantamax]]''')</small><br>Variety [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Plumeria|Gengar}}<br>[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Haunter}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 10,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}
 
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Gengar|All|Japan|25|February 1 to 28, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gengar_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Battle Championship Gengar|All|Japan|50|June 2 to 8, 2014;<br/>July 7 to 21, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gengar_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Halloween Gengar|All|Japan|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 13 to October 14, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Halloween Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|October 2014 Gengar|American region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|October 2014 Gengar|PAL region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#October 2014 Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pre-ordering player Gengar|Korean region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 11 to December 7, 2014|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Pre-ordering player Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|XY Gengar|Japanese region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 24 to 31, 2014|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#XY Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|XY Gengar|American region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 24 to 31, 2014|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#XY Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gengar|All|Japan|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|March 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Alva's Gengar|Japanese region|Online|50[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|July 9 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Alva's Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Alva's Gengar|Japanese region|Nintendo Zone|50[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|July 30 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Alva's Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|XY&Z Gengar|Korean region|Online|100|October 19 to November 15, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Gigantamax Gengar|All|Online|80|September 2 to 15, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Gigantamax Gengar}}
|}
 
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40, 50{{sup/8|SwSh}}<br />60{{sup/8|Sh}}|March 9 to 18, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#March 9 to 18, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50{{sup/8|SwSh}}<br />60{{sup/8|Sh}}|March 9 to 18, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#March 9 to 18, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50{{sup/8|SwSh}}<br />60{{sup/8|Sh}}|March 19 to 25, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#March 19 to 25, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|60|June 2 to 29, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#June 2 to 29, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|60|June 17 to 28, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#June 17 to 28, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|30, 40, 50, 60|October 1 to 31, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#October 1 to 31, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40, 50, 60|August 20 to 22, 2021|link=Wild Area News/2021#August 20 to 22, 2021}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|60|August 20 to 22, 2021|link=Wild Area News/2021#August 20 to 22, 2021}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|60|November 1, 2022, to End-of-life|link=Wild Area News#November 1, 2022, to End-of-life}}
|}
 
===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
 
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Chesto Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
|}
 
===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Gengar=====
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|HP=60
|Attack=65
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=130
|SpDef=75
|Speed=110
|Special=130
}}
 
=====Mega Gengar=====
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|HP=60
|Attack=65
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=170
|SpDef=95
|Speed=130
}}
 
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}
 
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|Normal=0
|Flying=100
|Fighting=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=25
|Poison=25
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|levitate=maybe
|newground=0
|newfighting=½
|newnormal=1
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=1}}


Fire=    100 |
* In addition, Mega Gengar is immune to the move {{m|Telekinesis}}.
Water=  100 |
Grass=    50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 200 |
Ice=    100 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    200 }}


Notes:
===Learnset===
#If a move such as {{M|Foresight}} is used, the effectiveness of {{T|Normal}} and {{T|Fighting}} becomes 100 and 50, respectfully.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
#In Generations [[Generation I|I]] and [[Generation II|II]], or in later generations if {{M|Skill Swap}} is used, the effectiveness of {{T|Ground}} becomes 200.
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}
#In [[Generation I]], the effectiveness of {{T|Bug}}-type moves is 100.
{{learnlist/level9|1|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}


==Learnset==
====By [[TM]]====
{{evolved learnset intro|Gengar}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}


===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}}
|- style="background: #{{ghost color}};"
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/H|0429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/H|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/H|0358|Chimecho}}{{MSP/H|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/H|0426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0769|Sandygast}}{{MSP/H|0770|Palossand}}{{MSP/H|0778|Mimikyu}}{{MSP/H|0885|Dreepy}}{{MSP/H|0886|Drakloak}}{{MSP/H|0887|Dragapult}}|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
! ROWSPAN=2 | Level
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/H|0219|Magcargo}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15||'''}}
! ROWSPAN=2 | [[Generation I]]
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
! ROWSPAN=2 | [[Generation II]]
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
! COLSPAN=2 | [[Generation III]]
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0200|Misdreavus}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
! ROWSPAN=2 | [[Generation IV]]
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/H|0219|Magcargo}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/H|0317|Swalot}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}}


|- style="background: #{{ghost color}};"  
====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
| RSE || FR/LG
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}
 
====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ghost color}}; border:3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
|-
|-
| 25 || || || COLSPAN=2 | '''{{M|Shadow Punch}}''' || '''{{M|Shadow Punch}}'''
! style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{ghost color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
|-
| 28 || || || COLSPAN=2 | || {{M|Payback}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Confusion}}
|-
| style="background:#{{Psychic color}}" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| 29 || {{M|Hypnosis}} || || COLSPAN=2 | ||
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate]]''
|-
| 31 || || {{M|Confuse Ray}} || {{M|Confuse Ray}} || {{M|Dream Eater}} ||
|-
| 33 || || || COLSPAN=2 | || '''{{M|Shadow Ball}}'''
|-
| 38 || {{M|Dream Eater}} || || COLSPAN=2 | ||
|-
| 39 || || {{M|Dream Eater}} || {{M|Dream Eater}} || {{M|Destiny Bond}} || {{M|Dream Eater}}
|-
| 44 || || || COLSPAN=2 | || {{M|Dark Pulse}}
|-
| 45 || || || || '''{{M|Shadow Ball}}''' ||
|-
| 48 || || {{M|Destiny Bond}} || {{M|Destiny Bond}} || ||
|-
| 50 || || || COLSPAN=2 | || {{M|Destiny Bond}}
|-
| 53 || || || || {{M|Nightmare}} ||
|-
| 55 || || || COLSPAN=2 | || {{M|Nightmare}}
|-
| 64 || || || || {{M|Mean Look}} ||
|}
|}


===By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===
===Side game data===
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
====Gengar====
|- style="background: #{{ghost color}};"
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
! # || [[Generation I]]
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=094|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
! [[Generation II]]
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=094|rarity=Rare}}
! [[Generation III]]
! [[Generation IV]]
|-
|-
| TM01 || {{M|Mega Punch}} || {{M|DynamicPunch}} || {{M|Focus Punch}} || {{M|Focus Punch}}
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=My red eyes aren't from lack of sleep!
|P2=Confound it! My HP is already missing by half...
|P3=This is my ruin... Even my shadow grows dim...
|PL=Very well! I've leveled!
|Partner=yes
|PP1=Kekeh! I'm counting on you!
|PP2=Kekeh? This is getting a bit rough...
|PP3=Gegeh! I'm about to faint! Oi! Heal me quick!
|PPL=N/A
}}
|-
|-
| TM02 || || {{M|Headbutt}} || ||
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=G
}}
|-
|-
| TM03 || || {{m|Curse}} || ||
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Gardevoir}}, {{p|Banette}}, {{p|Talonflame}}, {{p|Phantump}}, {{p|Trevenant}}, {{p|Gourgeist}}
|recruitment=Deliver a letter from Gengar in [[Baram Town]] to {{p|Banette}} in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=My name is Gengar! Good to see you, hee-hee!
|P2=I'm getting a bit tired, hee-hee!
}}
|-
|-
| TM05 || {{M|Mega Kick}} || || ||
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=7
|MinEXP=100
|MaxEXP=120
|num=096
|browser=Beware--Gengar abducts your Pokémon. It makes copies of itself to attack.
}}
|-
|-
| TM06 || {{m|Toxic}} || {{m|Toxic}} || {{m|Toxic}} || {{m|Toxic}}
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=3
|num=019
|browser=It attacks by spitting out eerie orbs and sinister ones imbued with loathing.
}}
|-
|-
| TM07 || || {{M|Zap Cannon}} || ||
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=3
|num=166
|pastnum=185
|browser=It shoots out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Paused.
}}
|-
|-
| TM08 || {{M|Body Slam}} || {{M|Rock Smash}} || ||
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=5
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=5
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
|-
| TM09 || {{M|Take Down}} || {{M|Psych Up}} || ||
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|walk=1.42
|hp=51
|attack=80
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
|-
| TM10 || {{M|Double Edge}} || {{m|Hidden Power}} || {{m|Hidden Power}} || {{m|Hidden Power}}
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|Pad=Gengar appeared out of the painting in the [[Haunted Zone]]. Watch him take the lead at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Dusknoir's Speed Slam}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up}}.
}}
|-
|-
| TM11 || || {{M|Sunny Day}} || {{M|Sunny Day}} || {{M|Sunny Day}}
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|strong=
|weak=
|pad=He says spiteful things, but he came to the [[Tech Area]] to look for his missing friends. He cherishes his friendships.
}}
|-
|-
| TM12 || || || {{M|Taunt}} || {{M|Taunt}}
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|HP=2
|atk=4
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Shadow Ball
|ability1=Levitate
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Haunter}} when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a [[Warrior]]'s Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment
|link=[[Bokuzen]], '''[[Hanzō]]''', [[Saizō]], and [[Yoshitatsu]]
}}
|-
|-
| TM13 || || {{M|Snore}} || ||
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|power=3
}}
|-
|-
| TM15 || {{M|Hyper Beam}} || {{M|Hyper Beam}} || {{M|Hyper Beam}} || {{M|Hyper Beam}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=094|num=114
|mega=1
|stone=Gengarite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Spookify
|megaspeedup=1
|effectdesc=Erases all Mega Gengar in the puzzle area.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=094Spooky|stype=Poison|num=114
|mega=1
|stone=Gengarite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Vitality Drain
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
|swapper=Poison
|megaspeedup=7
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Gengar.
}}
|-
|-
| TM17 || {{M|Submission}} || {{m|Protect}} || {{m|Protect}} || {{m|Protect}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094S|num=114
|mega=1
|stone=Gengarite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Blindside
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
|megaspeedup=3
|effectdesc=Erases a group of Pokémon in the middle at once.
}}
|-
|-
| TM18 || {{M|Counter}} || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}} || {{M|Rain Dance}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Gastly
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Gengar}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=155
|attack=261
|defense=149
|fast={{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Hex}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Lick}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gengar Raid Days}}
|special={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}{{tt|*|From August 19, 2016 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Wave}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Psychic}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gengar Raid Days}}, {{m|Shadow Punch}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gastly Community Day 2020}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
|
}}
|-
|-
| TM19 || {{M|Seismic Toss}} || {{M|Giga Drain}} || {{M|Giga Drain}} || {{M|Giga Drain}}
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Ghost|ranks=1
|item=Black Sludge
|cost=600
|skill=Boost JP by 50% for ''n'' minutes
|recoverytime=11 hours
|rank1desc=1 minute
}}
|-
|-
| TM20 || {{m|Rage}} || {{m|Endure}} || ||
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094|pdex=187
|dex=In [[Lental]], picture books warn that Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty. It loves to use its powers to slip through walls and other objects so it can play tricks on people.}}
|-
|-
| TM21 || {{M|Mega Drain}} || {{m|Frustration}} || {{m|Frustration}} || {{m|Frustration}}
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0094
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Ghost
|dexentry=If you feel a sudden chill, a Gengar may be sleeping close by. Apparently, it sometimes falls into a deep sleep while hiding in the shadow of a target it intends to curse.
|sleepstyle1=Mischievous Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Smirking Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Tongue-Out Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=22
|specialty=Ingredients
|evolution=
|pokemon=Gastly
|candyNum=
|berry=Bluk
|ingredient1=Fiery Herb
|ingredient2=Tasty Mushroom
|ingredient3=Pure Oil
|carrylimit=18
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by anywhere from 200 to 800.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
|-
| TM24 || {{M|Thunderbolt}} || || {{M|Thunderbolt}} || {{M|Thunderbolt}}
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{poison color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
|-
| TM25 || {{M|Thunder}} || {{M|Thunder}} || {{M|Thunder}} || {{M|Thunder}}
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:GO094Jan2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:GO094Costume2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:GO094Halloween2022.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:GO0094Fall2023.png|100px]]
|-
|-
| TM27 || || {{m|Return}} || {{m|Return}} || {{m|Return}}
| Party hat
| Mega Banette costume
| Spooky Festival
| Tricks & Treats
|}
 
====Mega Gengar====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Gardevoir}}, {{p|Banette}}, {{p|Talonflame}}, {{p|Phantump}}, {{p|Trevenant}}, {{p|Gourgeist}}
|recruitment=Deliver a letter from Gengar in [[Baram Town]] to {{p|Banette}} in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=My name is Gengar! Good to see you, hee-hee!
|P2=I'm getting a bit tired, hee-hee!
}}
|-
|-
| TM29 || {{M|Psychic}} || {{M|Psychic}} || {{M|Psychic}} || {{M|Psychic}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094M
|-
|hatch=N/A
| TM30 || || '''{{M|Shadow Ball}}''' || '''{{M|Shadow Ball}}''' || '''{{M|Shadow Ball}}'''
|buddy=3
|-
|candy=Gastly
| TM31 || {{m|Mimic}} || || {{M|Brick Break}}  || {{M|Brick Break}}
|evolution=N/A
|-
|stamina=155
| TM32 || {{m|Double Team}} || {{m|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}} || {{M|Double Team}}
|attack=349
|-
|defense=199
| TM33 || || {{M|Ice Punch}} || ||
|fast={{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Hex}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Lick}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gengar Raid Days}}
|-
|special={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}{{tt|*|From August 19, 2016 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Wave}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Psychic}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gengar Raid Days}}, {{m|Shadow Punch}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gastly Community Day 2020}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
| TM34 || {{m|Bide}} || {{M|Swagger}} || ||
}}
|-
| TM35 || {{M|Metronome}} || {{M|Sleep Talk}} || ||
|-
| TM36 || {{M|Selfdestruct}} || '''{{M|Sludge Bomb}}''' || '''{{M|Sludge Bomb}}''' || '''{{M|Sludge Bomb}}'''
|-
| TM40 || {{M|Skull Bash}} || || ||
|-
| TM41 || || {{M|ThunderPunch}} || {{M|Torment}} || {{M|Torment}}
|-
| TM42 || {{M|Dream Eater}} || {{M|Dream Eater}} || {{m|Facade}} || {{m|Facade}}
|-
| TM43 || || || {{M|Secret Power}} || {{M|Secret Power}}
|-
| TM44 || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}} || {{M|Rest}}
|-
| TM45 || || {{M|Attract}} || {{M|Attract}} || {{M|Attract}}
|-
| TM46 || {{M|Psywave}} || {{M|Thief}} || {{M|Thief}} || {{M|Thief}}
|-
| TM47 || {{M|Explosion}} || || ||
|-
| TM48 || || {{M|Fire Punch}} || {{M|Skill Swap}} || {{M|Skill Swap}}
|-
| TM49 || || || {{M|Snatch}} || {{M|Snatch}}
|-
| TM50 || {{M|Substitute}} || {{M|Nightmare}} || ||
|-
| TM52 || || || || {{M|Focus Blast}}
|-
| TM53 || || || || {{M|Energy Ball}}
|-
| TM56 || || || || {{M|Fling}}
|-
| TM58 || || || || {{M|Endure}}
|-
| TM60 || || || || {{M|Drain Punch}}
|-
| TM61 || || || || {{M|Will-O-Wisp}}
|-
| TM63 || || || || {{M|Embargo}}
|-
| TM64 || || || || {{M|Explosion}}
|-
| TM65 || || || || '''{{M|Shadow Claw}}'''
|-
| TM66 || || || || {{M|Payback}}
|-
| TM68 || || || || {{M|Giga Impact}}
|-
| TM77 || || || || {{M|Psych Up}}
|-
| TM78 || || || || {{M|Captivate}}
|-
| TM79 || || || || {{M|Dark Pulse}}
|-
| TM82 || || || || {{M|Sleep Talk}}
|-
| TM83 || || || || {{M|Natural Gift}}
|-
| TM84 || || || || '''{{M|Poison Jab}}'''
|-
| TM85 || || || || {{M|Dream Eater}}
|-
| TM87 || || || || {{M|Swagger}}
|-
| TM90 || || || || {{M|Substitute}}
|-
| TM92 || || || || {{M|Trick Room}}
|-
| HM04 || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}} || {{M|Strength}}
|-
| HM06 || || || {{M|Rock Smash}} || {{M|Rock Smash}}
|}
|}


===By [[breeding]]===
===Form data===
*'''{{m|Astonish}}'''
====Mega Evolution====
*{{m|Explosion}}
{{Evobox/Formes
*{{m|Fire Punch}}
|sprite1=0094Gengar
*{{m|Grudge}}
|name1=Gengar
*{{m|Haze}}
|type1-1=Ghost
*{{m|Ice Punch}}
|type2-1=Poison
*{{m|Perish Song}}
|forme1=Gengar
*{{m|Psywave}}
|loc1=Default
*{{m|ThunderPunch}}
|item1=Gengarite
*{{m|Will-O-Wisp}}
|itemfile1=Dream Gengarite Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0094Gengar-Mega
|type1-2=Ghost
|type2-2=Poison
|forme2=Mega Gengar
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Gengarite
}}
 
====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0094Gengar
|name1=Gengar
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Poison
|forme1=Gengar
|sprite2=0094Gengar-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax<br>Gengar
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px]]<br>{{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px
}}
 
===Evolution data===
Gengar [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Haunter}} when [[Trade Evolution|traded]]. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Gengar can also evolve from Haunter when exposed to a [[Linking Cord]].
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0092
|name1=Gastly
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 25}}
|no2=0093
|name2=Haunter
|type1-2=Ghost
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]]<br>{{color2|000|Trade}}<br><big><big>→</big></big><br>{{bag/s|Linking Cord|LA}}<br>{{color2|000|Linking Cord}}<br><small>{{gameIcon|LA}} only</small>
|no3=0094
|name3=Gengar
|type1-3=Ghost
|type2-3=Poison}}
 
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=094}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=094}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=094}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=094}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=094}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=094|form1=M|crop=123}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=094|form1=M|crop=113|PEcrop=210}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms1FormLA|ndex=094|Form1=Gi|crop=249|LAcrop=136}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0094}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME/3Forms|ndex=0094|form1=M|form2=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|094|Gengar}}
 
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Acerola Greedy Rapooh.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
[[File:Ash Gengar.png|thumb|250px|Lighter-colored Gengar in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Morty's Gengar]]=====
A Gengar appeared under the ownership of [[Morty]] in ''[[EP181|A Ghost Of A Chance]]'', ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', and ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''. It was [[Walking Pokémon|never recalled to its Poké Ball]].
 
=====[[Agatha's Gengar]]=====
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Agatha]] used a Gengar to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. The Ghost Pokémon defeated Pikachu with a combination of {{m|Hypnosis}} and {{m|Dream Eater}}.
 
=====[[Team Meanies]]=====
A Gengar was the leader of [[Team Meanies]] in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]''.
 
=====[[Ash's Gengar]]=====
First appearing in ''[[JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!]]'', this Gengar caused trouble at the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. In ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]'', {{Ash}} eventually {{pkmn2|caught}} it when he learned [[Gengar's former Trainer|a Trainer]] had abandoned it out of fear. In ''[[JN092|The Winding Path to Greatness!]]'', it became capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing after drinking the {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} made by [[Allister]]. Ash's Gengar sports a lighter color scheme than any Gengar previously seen in the anime, one that more matches its coloration in the [[core series]] games.
 
=====Other=====
[[File:Alva Gengar.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Gengar in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'']]
[[File:Ash Gengar Gigantamax.png|thumb|250px|Gigantamax Gengar in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
In ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', {{Ash}} encountered a Gengar in [[Lavender Town]] while searching for a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon to use against [[Sabrina]]. Due to a close call, Ash got to spend some unexpected time with the ghostly trio, {{p|Gastly}}, {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}, and Gengar. It and Haunter seemed to have a fondness for {{wp|Tsukkomi|Japanese stand-up}}, and unsuccessfully attempted to amuse Ash by acting as a pair of performers. It reappeared in a flashback in [[EP024|the following episode]].
 
In ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', a {{pkmn2|giant}} Gengar was awakened near the ancient city of [[Pokémopolis]]. There, it battled an equally large {{p|Alakazam}} before being quelled by the affected {{an|Jigglypuff}}.
 
In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'' and ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'', {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} used a Gengar in his battle with Ash. It managed to {{status|confusion|confuse}} {{AP|Tauros}} before Ash [[recall]]ed it and instead went with {{AP|Lapras}}. As a result of a collision between {{m|Night Shade}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}, both Lapras and Gengar [[Fainting|fainted]].
 
In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', multiple Gengar, along with a group of {{p|Haunter}}, were causing trouble for Ash and {{ashfr}} while they were wandering through a deep forest, by creating a number of illusions that impeded their progress.
 
In [[PK15]], a Gengar lived in the spooky house.
 
[[Fantina]]'s Gengar first appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP093|Playing the Leveling Field!]]''. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'', it was used in Fantina's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}} and was defeated by {{AP|Buizel}}.
 
In ''[[BW137|Celebrating the Hero's Comet!]]'', three Gengar lived on an {{OBP|unnamed island|BW137}} in the [[Decolore Islands]].
 
In ''[[XY072|Scary Hospitality!]]'', [[Lon]] used a Gengar to scare visitors of the "Scary House". This included Ash, his friends, and later Team Rocket.
 
In ''[[XY100|A Festival of Decisions!]]'', three Gengar belonging to the ninja army participated in the attack on [[Ninja Village]].
 
In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a {{Shiny}} Gengar that can Mega Evolve was [[Alva]]'s main battling Pokémon. However, it would abandon Alva immediately after the destruction of the Mega Wave crystal that controlled it.
 
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', [[Corey]]'s Gengar battled [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Blastoise}}, dodging most of its attacks before ultimately being frozen by its {{m|Ice Beam}}.
 
In ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', a wild {{pkmn2|Totem}}-sized Gengar [[nickname]]d "the Greedy Rapooh" was accidentally released from a stone it had been sealed in by {{TRT}}, and went on to kidnap [[Acerola]] and steal various items across [[Ula'ula Island]]. In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', it joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. In ''[[SM131|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!]]'', Acerola was revealed to have recently caught it. It battled [[Kiawe's Marowak]] at the [[Manalo Conference]], but it was eventually defeated by {{m|Shadow Bone}}.
 
====Minor appearances====
[[File:Mega Gengar anime.png|thumb|250px|Mega Gengar in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
[[File:Alva Mega Gengar.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Mega Gengar in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'']]
Gengar debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where it battled a {{p|Nidorino}} in a colosseum on TV as a reference to the original {{game|Red and Green|s}} games. Thus, Gengar and Nidorino were the very first Pokémon to be seen in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', not counting the intro.
 
A Gengar appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
 
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gengar appeared in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'' as an image that came up in [[Shingo]]'s laptop.
 
In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Gengar participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].
 
A Gengar appeared in {{an|Brock}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP186|UnBEARable]]''.
 
A Gengar appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]''.
 
Two Gengar appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. One was under the ownership of a Trainer, while the other appeared during the movie's intro, which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.
 
In ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'',  Gengar was partnered with two [[Team Rocket]] trainees.
 
In ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'', a Gengar was featured in the [[Fortree City]] Feather Festival.
 
A Gengar appeared in ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]''.
 
A Gengar appeared in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.
 
A Gengar that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gengar appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.
 
In ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', a Gengar appeared with its evolutionary relatives during a fantasy that {{MTR}} had after an encounter with a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. They pretended to be a {{p|Lopunny}}, {{p|Glaceon}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}.
 
A Trainer's Gengar appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', {{Rotom}} took a photo of a Gengar.
 
A Trainer's Gengar appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Gengar appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''.
 
In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Trainer's Gengar participated in a {{GO|Raid Battle}} against a {{p|Lugia}}.
 
A Trainer's Gengar appeared in [[HZ061]]. This Gengar sports a lighter color scheme than other Gengar previously seen in the anime, one that more matches its coloration in the [[core series]] games, much like Ash's Gengar.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP023|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar. No information available.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP072|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar, a Shadow Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Haunter}}. Details about this Pokémon are unknown.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP182|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. The evolved form of Haunter. Details about Gengar are unknown.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG132|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. Gengar is the final evolved form of {{p|Gastly}}. It can absorb any surrounding heat, leaving a sudden chill.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP102|Gengar|Dawn's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. Gengar hides in the shadows. If a Gengar is nearby, it is said to feel {{tt|ten degrees|Five degrees Celsius}} colder than normal.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY072|Gengar|Serena's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Haunter}}. Gengar is happy when it scares people, smiling wickedly in the dark.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN011|Gengar|Goh's Rotom Phone|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. A {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Poison}} type. Gengar can pass through dimensions and appear almost anywhere. Since Gengar absorbs any warmth around it, the temperature suddenly drops wherever it appears.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
 
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Gengar PO.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Agatha Gengar PG.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Morty Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
[[File:Gengar BBS.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'']]
[[File:Gengar Ghost Dive.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in {{so|Ghost Dive}}]]
 
====[[Agatha's Gengar]]====
In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', [[Agatha]] used a Gengar during a battle against {{OBP|Red|Origins}}. It went up against Red's {{p|Dodrio}} and lost.
 
====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Gengar battled a Nidorino.
 
{{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s Gengar evolved from a Haunter sometime before ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.
 
===Pokémon Generations===
====[[Agatha's Gengar]]====
In ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', [[Agatha]] used a Gengar against {{ga|Blue}}'s {{p|Rhydon}}, but it lost off-screen.
 
====Other====
In the game intro-like opening sequence for ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', a Gengar battled a Nidorino.
 
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]]. It reappeared in ''[[TW06|Moonlight]]'', ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', and ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Gengar briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of either [[Agatha]] or [[Morty]].
 
===POKÉTOON===
Two Gengar appeared in ''[[PT06|Help! I've Turned into a Gengar]]''; one of them being a girl named [[Hilary]] who turned into a Gengar.
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
====[[Morty's Gengar]]====
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', under the ownership of [[Morty]]. They sat together watching the [[Kimono Girl]]s' show, which Gengar sobbed at.
 
====Other====
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Green}}. She used it alongside her {{p|Kangaskhan}} in her battle against the Trainers of [[Kanto Route 24|Nugget Bridge]] and won easily.
 
===Bidoof's Big Stand===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]''.
 
===Ghost Dive===
Gengar is a featured Pokémon in the music video for the song {{so|Ghost Dive}}, performed by [[Polkadot Stingray]].
 
===Biri-Biri===
A Gengar appeared in the music video for [[Biri-Biri]], under the ownership of {{ga|Juliana|Anna}}.


==Side game data==
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'', under the ownership of [[Raifort]].


{{Side game|
==In the manga==
type=ghost |
[[File:X Garma.png|thumb|200px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
Trozei=yes |
[[File:X Garma Mega Gengar.png|thumb|200px|left|Mega Gengar in Pokémon Adventures]]
rarity=Rare |
[[File:Allister Gigantamax Gengar Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Gigantamax Gengar in Pokémon Adventures]]
Dungeon=yes |
===Ash & Pikachu===
body=1 |
A Gengar appeared in ''[[SP03|Treasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!]]''.
rate=Evolve |
 
area=Darkness Ridge|
===Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters===
P1= My red eyes aren't from lack of sleep! |
A Gengar appeared in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]].
P2= Confound it! My HP is already missing by half... |
 
P3= This is my ruin... Even my shadow grows dim... |
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
PL= Very well! I've leveled! |
A Gengar appeared in [[PRV3]] as one of the Pokémon {{OBP|Heath|Ranger}} controlled.
Partner=yes |
 
PP1= Kekeh! I'm counting on you! |
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
PP2= Kekeh? This is getting a bit rough... |
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''.
PP3= Gegeh! I'm about to faint! Oi! Heal me quick! |
 
PPL= N/A |
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PPPB02|Wh-Who's Sc-Scared?!]]''.
Ranger=yes |
 
typeG= Ghost |
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
typeA= Ghost |
{{main|Ash's Gengar}}
field= None |
{{Ash}}'s Gengar debuted in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.
browser= Beware--Gengar abducts your Pokémon. It makes copies of itself to attack. |
 
}}
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Gengar appeared in [[PMDP16]].
 
A Gengar appeared in [[PMDP60]], under the ownership of [[Charon]].
 
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Morty's Gengar}}
[[Morty]] owns a Gengar, which first appeared in [[JBA2]]. It reappeared in a flashback in [[JBA5]].
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Agatha's Gengar#In the Pokémon Adventures manga|Agatha's Gengar}}
Gengar first appeared in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}. It was used to battle Blaine's Arcanine and Rapidash, and almost attacked {{adv|Red}}.
 
[[Agatha]] has two Gengar on her [[Party|team]], and many in her {{type|Ghost}} army. Her first one and her Ghost army first appeared in ''[[PS050|Lapras Lazily]]''. One of them was used to attack {{adv|Blue}} and [[Koga]] from the shadows, draining the latter's life force as it possessed his shadow. Eventually, it was taken down when Koga used the tail that the old woman's {{p|Arbok}} bit off his own, distracting it long enough for [[Blue's Porygon]] to deal the finishing blow.
 
In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Gengar was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
 
A Gengar was seen in ''[[PS269|Return to Pallet Town]]''. It was used by a kid from [[Pallet Town]] in an attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Nidorino}}, thus replicating the opening sequence of the [[Generation I]] video games and their {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|remakes}}.
 
In ''[[PS574|Tying Trevenant]]'', a Gengar belonging to [[Gurkinn]] appeared, stopping [[Celosia]]'s {{p|Aegislash}} from killing {{adv|X}}. He helped battle [[Team Flare]] to stop them from obtaining the tree form of {{p|Xerneas}} and was later given to X, where he was [[nickname]]d Garma. He can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gengar.
 
[[Allister]]'s Gengar first appeared in ''[[PASS13|Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault]]''. It is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS077]]|Able to merge with and inhabit the shadow of another being.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{main|Morty's Gengar}}
In ''[[GB13|A Promise Given to Miltank]]'', Morty called out Gengar to stop a {{p|Spearow}} from stealing the satchel that contained Berries collected by {{GnB|Gold}}.
 
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Gengar appeared in [[GDZ31]], under the ownership of {{GDZ|Rei}}.
 
A Gengar appeared in [[GDZ56]], where it was seen in a game at a game center.
 
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
The Gengar from [[Team Meanies]] appears as a major character and the main antagonist of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]].
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Agatha's Gengar}}
{{main|Morty's Gengar}}
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PM002|Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!]]''.
 
{{OBP|Blue|Pocket Monsters}}'s Gengar debuted in ''[[PM007|Get Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!!]]'' as a Haunter. It evolved while battling {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}.
 
[[Agatha]]'s Gengar appeared in ''[[PM035|Panic on the Luxury Liner?!]]''.
 
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PM047|Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}}.
 
{{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} was revealed to have a Gengar in ''[[PM055|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2)]]'', where it went up against {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} during the [[Pokémon League]].
 
[[Morty]]'s Gengar appeared in ''[[PM090|The Legendary Ho-Oh!!]]''.
 
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PM106|A Challenge to the Elite Four!]]'', under the ownership of [[Karen]].
 
===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Solana]] captured with her [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR4|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.
 
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Zensho===
A Gengar appeared in [[PZ05]].
 
{{main|Agatha's Gengar}}
[[Agatha]]'s Gengar went up against {{Zensho|Satoshi}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and lost in [[PZ10]].
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Gengar (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Gengar.png|250px|thumb|Gengar in Pokkén Tournament]]
[[File:UNITE Gengar.png|200px|thumb|left|Gengar in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{main|Gengar (Pokkén)}}
Gengar is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Hypnosis}}, {{m|Shadow Punch}}, and {{m|Curse}}. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Shadow Drop.
 
==={{vg|Detective Pikachu}}===
A Gengar appears in the first {{vg|Detective Pikachu}} game.
 
==={{DetPikMov}}===
Multiple Gengar appeared in {{DetPikMov}}. One of them was seen in an illegal fight club battle against a {{p|Blastoise}}, where it won.
 
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Gengar appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
 
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Gengar (UNITE)}}
Gengar is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee speedster that starts as Gastly and evolves into Haunter at level 5, which evolves into Gengar at level 9.
{{-}}
 
==Trivia==
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[[File:Shuffle094S.png|thumb|175px|{{Shiny}} Gengar in {{g|Shuffle}}]]
* In the English [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gengar's prototype name was "Phantom". This is similar to Gengar's Korean name, which is 팬텀 ''Phantom''.
* Gengar is [[Ken Sugimori]]'s favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The reason for this is because he finds that Gengar is the easiest Pokémon to draw.<ref name=Pokémon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokémon.com] (archived)</ref><ref name=NintendoInt>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html Page 4 of interview with Game Freak, hosted on Nintendo's official website] (Japanese, archived)</ref>
* Despite Gengar and its evolutionary relatives all being part {{type|Poison}}, none of them were able to learn any Poison-type moves by [[level]]ing up until {{LGPE}}.
* Gengar is one of the first two Pokémon to appear in a [[Pokémon battle]] both in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and in the {{pkmn|games}}, the other being {{p|Nidorino}}. This is due to their appearance in the opening animation of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, on which the beginning of [[EP001|the first TV episode]] was based on, as well as the Red and Green [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|remakes]].
* Gengar, along with Nidorino (and possibly other Pokémon), originate from the [[Capsule Monsters]] game design pitch, which would eventually become the [[Pokémon]] series.
* In {{g|X and Y}}, Gengar is the only Pokémon with the Ability Levitate that is not eligible for [[Sky Battle]]s.
* Mega Gengar has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Ghost}} and {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.
* When viewing Mega Gengar's [[Pokédex]] entry, the camera's view can only be moved sideways.
* Gengar could be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Alakazam}}. They are both the last stage of a three-part evolutionary line, require trading to reach their final stage of evolution, and are capable of Mega Evolution. They are the same height, and both get shorter upon Mega Evolution. They share a base friendship of 70 and, since Generation VI, a base stat total of 500. Both are weak to the other's [[STAB]], and they share weaknesses to the {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Dark}} types. In the ''Pokémon the Series'' episode ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', a Gengar and an Alakazam are put against each other.
** Gengar could also be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Machamp}}. They are, like Alakazam, the last stage of a three-part evolutionary line, can both be obtained through evolution induced by trade, and are capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing in [[Generation VIII]]. Both Gengar and Machamp also share a base friendship of 70. While both are weak against {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, as Gengar is part {{type|Poison}} and Machamp is a {{type|Fighting}}, Gengar can counter it with its {{t|Ghost}} typing.
* When being escorted through [[Mt. Freeze]] and [[Murky Cave]] in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], [[Team Meanies|Gengar]] knows {{m|Leer}}, {{m|Scratch}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}, although it [[game move errors|cannot learn]] those moves by any means in any generation. These are the exact same moves {{p|Absol}} has when joining the player's team during this point in the main story. It's likely the data was unintentionally copied over, as escort Pokémon are uniquely coded from normal Pokémon. In the Rescue Team remake, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], Gengar's moves were changed to {{m|Hypnosis}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, and {{m|Sucker Punch}}.
* Gengar's identity as a former human, as described by the Pokédex in Generation VII, may have been inspired by its portrayal in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], which was released 11 years before {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* In {{g|Shuffle}}, Gengar's Shiny coloration is significantly lighter than in the core series. Instead, it resembles [[Alva]]'s Gengar from ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.
* In the [[core series]] games, Mega Gengar has small feet that can be seen by recalling it and sending it out. A glitch in [[Pokémon GO]] also allows Mega Gengar's feet to be seen. In [[Pokkén Tournament]], however, Mega Gengar does not have feet. Instead, a portal appears beneath it whenever it is airborne. Its tail will disappear as well.
* When Gengar [[Gigantamax]]es, it doesn't grow on screen. Instead, it pops out of the ground.
* Gengar is the only Pokémon capable of both Gigantamax and Mega Evolution that is not one of the [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]].
* Gengar is the only Ghost-type to have a Gigantamax form.
* In [[Generation VI]], due to a [[glitch]], on the first turn of becoming Mega Gengar, it can still be affected by {{m|Telekinesis}}.
* Gengar is tied with {{p|Snorlax}} for the most Pokédex entries in ''Pokémon the Series'', with a total of 7.
 
===Concept and development===
Gigantamax Gengar and its {{Shiny}} form were designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1282081394940801025 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on July 11, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1283183146972745728 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on July 14, 2020.</ref>


==Evolution==
===Origin===
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Some of Gengar's traits, such as its {{t|Poison}} type and extremely light weight, seem to be based on {{jwp|浮遊霊|Fuyūrei}}, floating spirits said to be able to spread diseases.


==Sprites==
Due to its horn-like ears, teeth, ability to float in the air, and dark nature, Gengar may also be based on the {{wp|oni}}. Oni sometimes have a third eye in the center of their forehead, which could be the basis for [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gengar.
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=Trivia=
====Name origin====
"Phantom" was the original English name for Gengar.
Gengar and Gangar may be derived from ''{{wp|Doppelgänger}}'' (ghostly double of a living person). It may also involve 幻 ''gen'' (phantasm).
==Origin==
It seems to be simply based on general cartoonish [[wp:ghost|ghost]]s, and possibly on a distorted shadow of a human being. The overall appearance could also be an homage to the [[wp:Alice in Wonderland|Cheshire Cat]]
===Name origin===
Gengar's name is probably a shortening of ''[[wp:doppelgänger|doppelgänger]]'' - a ghostly double of a person. This is a fitting name for a Pokémon with a habit of pretending to be a person's shadow.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Gengar
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Poison
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Ectoplasma - From ''[[wp:Ectoplasm|ectoplasm]]'', the substance that supposedly emanates from the body of a spiritualistic medium when contacting the dead.
|ja=ゲンガー ''Gangar''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|Doppelgänger}}''
|fr=Ectoplasma|frmeaning=From {{wp|ectoplasm|{{tt|''ectoplasme''|ectoplasm}}}}
|es=Gengar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Gengar|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Gengar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=팬텀 ''Penteom''|komeaning=From ''phantom''
|zh_cmn=耿鬼 ''Gěngguǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|鬼 ''guǐ''|ghost}}
|zh_yue=耿鬼 ''Gánggwái''|zh_yuemeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|鬼 ''gwái''|ghost}}
|hi=गेंगार ''Gengar''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Генгар ''Gengar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เก็งกา ''Kengka''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
{{left clear}}


*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 팬텀 ''Paenteom'' - A transliteration of the English word ''phantom''.
==See also==
* [[Ash's Gengar]]
* [[Agatha's Gengar]]
* [[Morty's Gengar]]
* [[Gengar (Pokkén)]]
* [[Gengar (UNITE)]]
* [[Team Meanies]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Gigantamax]]


=External links=
==References==
*[[wp:Gastly evolutionary line#Gengar|Article on Wikipedia]]
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Latest revision as of 12:22, 19 September 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Gengar (disambiguation).
Gengar
Shadow Pokémon 		ゲンガー
Gangar
#0094
Gengar
Gengar
Mega Gengar
Mega Gengar 		Gigantamax Gengar
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Ghost Poison
Unknown Unknown
Mega Gengar
Unknown Unknown
Gigantamax Gengar
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Cursed BodyGen VII+
Gengar 		Cacophony
Mega Gengar 		Cacophony
Gigantamax Gengar 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Shadow Tag
Mega Gengar 		Cacophony
Gigantamax Gengar
Levitate
Gengar Gen III-VI
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Amorphous
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
4'11" 1.5 m
Gengar
4'07" 1.4 m
Mega Gengar
65'07"+ 20.0+ m
Gigantamax Gengar
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
89.3 lbs. 40.5 kg
Gengar
89.3 lbs. 40.5 kg
Mega Gengar
??? lbs. ??? kg
Gigantamax Gengar
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
Gengarite [[|]]
Base experience yield
190
Gen. I-IV 		Unknown
IV 		225
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Gengar
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HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		3
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Mega Gengar
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Gigantamax Gengar
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Shape
Body06.png
Footprint
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Mega Gengar
Pokédex color
  Purple
Base friendship
70
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Gengar (Japanese: ゲンガー Gangar) is a dual-type Ghost/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Haunter when traded or when exposed to a Linking Cord. It is the final form of Gastly.

(Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)

Additionally, Gengar has two forms: Mega Gengar and Gigantamax Gengar. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar using the Gengarite, and can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Gengar if it has the Gigantamax Factor.

Biology

Gengar extending its tongue

Gengar is a dark purple, bipedal Pokémon with a roundish body. It has red eyes, a wide mouth that is usually curled into a sinister grin, and pointed ears. On its back are numerous spikes and it has smaller spikes on top of its head similar to tufty fur. Its arms and legs are short with three digits on both its hands and feet. It also has a stubby tail.

Gengar has the ability to hide perfectly in the shadow of any object, granting it exceptional stealth. However, Gengar's body acts as a heat sink. Its presence cools the temperature of the surrounding area by nearly 10 °F (5 °C), because it absorbs the warmth. It is shown in Pokémon the Series that Gengar can fly,[1] possess people[2] and other Pokémon, create illusions[3] and extend its tongue[4] by several meters. In Generation I, Night Shade was its signature move.

Gengar is very mischievous, and at times, malicious. It enjoys playing practical jokes and casting curses, such as pretending to be one's shadow, then behaving erratically. When the quarry notices, the Gengar takes delight in its victim's terror. However, Gengar has been known to be loyal to a Trainer who treats it well. Being the result of an evolution via trading, Gengar is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in caves and dark places where shadows form. It is especially fond of urban areas such as cities and back alleys, but only during the night. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Gengar is known to sleep deeply while hiding in the shadow of a target it plans to curse.[5]

  • Gengar floating in the air

    Gengar floating in the air

  • Gengar in Ash's shadow

    Gengar in Ash's shadow

Forms

Gengar has two forms: Mega Gengar and Gigantamax Gengar.

As Mega Gengar, a portion of its body sinks into the ground and its arms and tail lengthen. The lower portions turn a more reddish-purple, and a third eye appears on its forehead. This new unblinking eye is oval, yellow, and allows it to see into other dimensions.[6] The spikes on Mega Gengar's back are more numerous and pointed, and additional spikes appear on its hands and tail. Its ears are now considerably longer and tilt backward.

Mega Gengar has the ability to access other dimensions and has a vicious nature. Mega Gengar has no interest in opponents unless perceived as prey. Its relationships are warped due to Mega Evolution. It now desires to take and curse the life of anyone or anything in its path; it may even curse its own Trainer. Mega Gengar sinks into another dimension to wait for a chance to attack.

As Gigantamax Gengar, it becomes larger, with portions of its body sinking into the ground, and only the head, tail, and arms remain. Its body changes from dark-purple to light-purple and its eyes become white with yellow sclera. The inside of its mouth changes to resemble a tunnel with a long purple tongue sticking out. Three red clouds surround the top of Gengar's head.

Gigantamax Gengar's mouth is rumored to not lead into its body. Due to the cursed energy, it is believed to instead lead into the afterlife. By laying a trap, it attempts to steal the lives of those it captures. Should someone stand near its mouth, they can hear the voices of their loved ones calling out to them.

Gigantamax Gengar is the only known Pokémon capable of using the G-Max Move G-Max Terror.

Mega Gengar
0094Gengar-Mega.png
Gigantamax Gengar
0094Gengar-Gigantamax.png

Evolution

Gengar evolves from Haunter and is the final form of Gastly.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0092Gastly.png
Unevolved
Gastly
 Ghost  Poison 

→
0093Haunter.png
First Evolution
Haunter
 Ghost  Poison 

→
0094Gengar.png
Second Evolution
Gengar
 Ghost  Poison 

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Pinball: A Gengar appears in a bonus stage accessible from the Red Table. Once the player has knocked out the three Gastly and the pair of Haunter, a Gengar appears and must be defeated to win.
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Gengar is the leader of Team Meanies. While often accompanied by Ekans and Medicham, Gengar will often act alone and spends much of the game causing trouble, even convincing the village to exile the hero, blaming them for the natural disasters. However, it is later revealed that he is the cursed human. After Rayquaza destroys the star heading for the world, Gengar will post a request, asking to visit Ninetales in the hopes of bringing back Gardevoir. While she is rescued, she has no recollection of her times with her trainer, but Gengar is still satisfied to see her safe and leaves.
  • Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Gengar appears as a recruitable character and asks the player to deliver a letter to Banette. As he is connected to Team Charm's Gardevoir, it is implied that he is the same aforementioned Gengar from Red and Blue Rescue Team, and that Team Charm's Gardevoir is the same one.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#094
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
Blue
Yellow A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
Stadium Appears to attack people who get lost in the mountains. Said to be the culprit behind shadows that laugh in the moonlight.
Generation II Johto
#060
Gold It steals heat from its surroundings. 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.
Stadium 2 It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a Gengar appeared. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#— 		Kanto
#094
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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 IV Sinnoh
#071 		Johto
#060
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 V Unova
#—
Black The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
White
Black 2 The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #032 		Hoenn
#—
X It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Y Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #063 		Alola
 US  UM : #075 		Kanto
#094
Sun Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.
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.
Ultra Sun You can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty.
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.
Let's Go Pikachu A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
Let's Go Eevee
Mega Gengar
Sun Gengar's relationships are warped. It has no interest in opponents unless it perceives them as prey.
Moon The energy of Mega Evolution awakened it. It sinks into another dimension, where it keeps a patient watch for its chance to attack.
Ultra Sun It tries to take the lives of anyone and everyone. It will even try to curse the Trainer who is its master!
Ultra Moon Mega Evolution has made it possible for Gengar to access other dimensions. Its entire body is brimming with strange power.
Let's Go Pikachu It can pass through other dimensions and appear anywhere. It caused a stir one time when it stuck just one leg out of a wall.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#143 		Sinnoh
#071 		Hisui
#138
Sword On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar's doing.
Shield It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
Brilliant Diamond It hides in shadows. It is said that in rooms where Gengar is hiding, the temperature drops by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Shining Pearl Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey's life-force.
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!
Gigantamax Gengar
Sword Rumor has it that its gigantic mouth leads not into its body, filled with cursed energy, but instead directly to the afterlife.
Shield 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.
Generation IX Paldea
#70 		Kitakami
#120 		Blueberry
#—
Scarlet To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
Violet Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.


Pokédex Image Gengar SM.png Pokédex Image Gengar-Mega SM.png
Gengar in the Alola Pokédex Mega Gengar in the Alola Pokédex
Pokédex Image Gengar SV.png Pokédex Image Gengar SV Kitakami.png
Gengar in the Paldea Pokédex Gengar in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Haunter
Blue (Japan)
Trade Machoke for Haunter in Cerulean City (evolves immediately)
Yellow
Evolve Haunter
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Haunter
Crystal
Evolve Haunter
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Haunter
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Old Chateau (Any Gen III game)
Platinum
Old Chateau (Any Gen III game)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Haunter
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
Evolve Haunter
Black 2 White 2
Trade
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Haunter
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade, Event
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site) (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site) (SOS Battle)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Evolve Haunter
Generation VIII
Sword
Giant's Cap (Wanderer)
Giant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Shield
Giant's Cap (Wanderer)
Giant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor)
Sword Expansion Pass
Slippery Slope, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle)
Shield Expansion Pass
Slippery Slope, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Haunter
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: Space-time distortions
Crimson Mirelands: massive mass outbreaks
Coronet Highlands: massive mass outbreaks
Alabaster Icelands: massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Trade Pincurchin for Haunter in Levincia (evolves immediately)
Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Mossfell Confluence


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Haunter
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Ruins of Truth
Trozei!
Endless Level 68, Forever Level 18, Pair Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Haunter
Ranger
Fiore Temple
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Sky Stairway (30F-49F)
MD Sky
Sky Stairway (30F-49F)
Ranger: SoA
Hippowdon Temple, Altru Building, Altru Tower
Rumble
Eternal Tower (Both Modes A & S)
PokéPark Wii
Haunted Zone
Ranger: GS
Oblivia Ruins, Dark Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Hauntyard: Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F
PokéPark 2
Tech Area
Conquest
Evolve Haunter
Rumble U
Toy Collection: Guided by Pichu (Boss)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 3
Rumble World
Starlight Islands: Halloween Village (Back Boss)
Picross
Area 08: Stage 06
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea, Gengar Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Darknight Relic (12F-14F)
New Snap
Outaway Cave
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Castle Noapte: Stage 125
Prasino Woods: Stage 557
Event: A Great Chance a Day! (Spooky)
Café ReMix
Special Delivery Event (Mix), Complete Ribombee Chocolate Cake recipe (ReMix)
March Goals premium pass: Level 30 (Flower Power)
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Agatha & Gengar (Mega Gengar), Allister & Gengar (Gigantamax)
Variety sync pair scout: Plumeria & Gengar
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & HaunterEgg
UNITE
Purchase for 10,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
XY Pokémon Center Gengar All Japan 25 February 1 to 28, 2014
XY Pokémon Center Battle Championship Gengar All Japan 50 June 2 to 8, 2014;
July 7 to 21, 2014
XY Halloween Gengar All Japan 25Shiny September 13 to October 14, 2014
XY October 2014 Gengar American region Online 25Shiny October 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015
XY October 2014 Gengar PAL region Online 25Shiny October 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015
XY Pre-ordering player Gengar Korean region Online 25Shiny October 11 to December 7, 2014
XY XY Gengar Japanese region Online 25Shiny October 24 to 31, 2014
XY XY Gengar American region Online 25Shiny October 24 to 31, 2014
ORAS Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gengar All Japan 25Shiny March 1 to 31, 2016
XYORAS Alva's Gengar Japanese region Online 50Shiny July 9 to August 31, 2016
XYORAS Alva's Gengar Japanese region Nintendo Zone 50Shiny July 30 to August 31, 2016
XYORAS XY&Z Gengar Korean region Online 100 October 19 to November 15, 2016
SwSh Ash's Gigantamax Gengar All Online 80 September 2 to 15, 2022
Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 40, 50SwSh
60Sh 		March 9 to 18, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News Yes hide 40, 50SwSh
60Sh 		March 9 to 18, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News Yes hide 40, 50SwSh
60Sh 		March 19 to 25, 2020
Sw Wild Area News Yes hide 60 June 2 to 29, 2020
Sw Wild Area News Yes hide 60 June 17 to 28, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News Yes hide 30, 40, 50, 60 October 1 to 31, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 40, 50, 60 August 20 to 22, 2021
SwSh Wild Area News Yes hide 60 August 20 to 22, 2021
SwSh Wild Area News Yes hide 60 November 1, 2022, to End-of-life

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Bitter Berry Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow
Legends: Arceus
None.png Normal
Grit items by level
Alpha icon.png Alpha
Exp. Candy L Exp. Candy L (100%)
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Gengar
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
Total:
500
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 130.
Mega Gengar
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
170
157 - 244 310 - 482
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
Total:
600
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★☆
Power
2/3 ★★☆
Skill
5/5 ★★★★★
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
2/3 ★★☆
Total
15/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 0×
Fighting 0×
Flying 1×
Poison ¼×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug ¼×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal 0×
Fighting 0×
Flying 1×
Poison ¼×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug ¼×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal 0×
Fighting 0×
Flying 1×
Poison ¼×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug ¼×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 0×
Fighting 0×
Flying 1×
Poison ¼×
Ground 2×
Rock 1×
Bug ¼×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:
  • In addition, Mega Gengar is immune to the move Telekinesis.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Shadow Punch Ghost Physical 06060 00——% 20
011 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5
011 Reflect Type Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15
011 Lick Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 30
011 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10
011 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20
011 Mean Look Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5
1212 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
1616 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10
2020 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00——% 10
2424 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100100% 10
3030 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100100% 15
3636 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
4242 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15
4848 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100100% 15
5454 Destiny Bond Ghost Status 0000— 00——% 5
6060 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gengar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gengar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM013Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM013 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100}}100% 20
TM017Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM029Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM042Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM045Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM058Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM061Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM062Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM067Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM073Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM079Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM080Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM082Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20
TM083Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM091Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM091 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM092Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM094Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM098Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM102Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM107Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
TM109Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM111Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM119Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM122Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM140Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM148Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM151Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM158Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM161Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM174Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM175Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM175 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10
TM177Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM181Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM192Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM198Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM198 Poltergeist Ghost Physical 110110 090}}90% 5
TM202Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM203Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM214Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM214 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10
TM219Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10
TM224Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM228Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gengar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Gengar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
MisdreavusMismagiusShuppetDuskullDusclopsDusknoirChimechoDrifloonDrifblimLitwickLampentChandelurePhantumpTrevenantSandygastPalossandMimikyuDreepyDrakloakDragapult
 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15
KoffingWeezingWeezingSlugmaMagcargo
 Clear Smog Poison Special 50 —% 15
GrimerGrimerMukMukDuskullDusclopsDusknoir
 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20
KoffingWeezingWeezing
 Haze Ice Status — —% 30
GengarMisdreavus
 Perish Song Normal Status — —% 5
Gengar
 Reflect Type Normal Status — —% 15
KoffingWeezingWeezingSlugmaMagcargoLitwickLampentChandelure
 Smog Poison Special 30 70% 20
GrimerGrimerMukMukKoffingWeezingWeezingGulpinSwalot
 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Gengar
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gengar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gengar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gengar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gengar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Animated series-only moves

Move Type Episode
Confusion  Psychic  Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate

Side game data

Gengar

Pokémon Pinball
Pin094.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani094.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Darkness Ridge
Phrases
51%-100% HP My red eyes aren't from lack of sleep!
26%-50% HP Confound it! My HP is already missing by half...
1%-25% HP This is my ruin... Even my shadow grows dim...
Level up Very well! I've leveled!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP Kekeh! I'm counting on you!
26%-50% HP Kekeh? This is getting a bit rough...
1%-25% HP Gegeh! I'm about to faint! Oi! Heal me quick!
Level up N/A
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 094.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 094.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Deliver a letter from Gengar in Baram Town to Banette in Capim Town
Connected to: Ekans, Noctowl, Gardevoir, Banette, Talonflame, Phantump, Trevenant, Gourgeist
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal My name is Gengar! Good to see you, hee-hee!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm getting a bit tired, hee-hee!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Ghost
Poké Assist: Ghost PA.png
Ghost
Field move: None
Loops: 7 Min. exp.: 100 Max. exp.: 120
Browser entry R-096
Beware--Gengar abducts your Pokémon. It makes copies of itself to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Ghost
Poké Assist: Ghost PA.png
Ghost
Field move: Psy Power 3 field move.png
(Psy Power ×3)
Browser entry R-019
It attacks by spitting out eerie orbs and sinister ones imbued with loathing.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Ghost
Poké Assist:
(present) 		Ghost Assist.png
Ghost
Field move:
(present) 		Psy Power 3 field move.png
(Psy Power ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past) 		Ghost Assist.png
Ghost
Field move:
(past) 		Psy Power 1 field move.png
(Psy Power ×1)
Browser entry R-166/N-185
It shoots out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush094Body.png Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW094.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Gengar appeared out of the painting in the Haunted Zone. Watch him take the lead at Dusknoir's Speed Slam and Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2094.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He says spiteful things, but he came to the Tech Area to look for his missing friends. He cherishes his friendships.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP094.png HP: ★★ Move: Shadow Ball
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Levitate
Defense: ★★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Haunter when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Bokuzen, Hanzō, Saizō, and Yoshitatsu
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Ghost
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT094.png

Pokémon Shuffle
Gengarite Shuffle.png
Ghost
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#114
Shuffle094.png
Shuffle094M.png

Power of 5
Increases damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Spookify
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 1
Erases all Mega Gengar in the puzzle area.
Pokémon Shuffle
Gengarite Shuffle.png
Poison
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#114
Shuffle094Spooky.png
Shuffle094SpookyM.png

Vitality Drain
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Poison
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 7
Erases Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Gengar.
Pokémon Shuffle
Gengarite Shuffle.png
Ghost
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#114
Shuffle094S.png
Shuffle094SM.png

Blindside
Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 3
Erases a group of Pokémon in the middle at once.
Pokémon GO
GO094.png Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 261 Base Defense: 149
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Gengar Mega Energy200/40/20/10
Fast Attacks: Sucker Punch, Hex*, Shadow Claw*, Lick†
Charged Attacks: Shadow Ball, Focus Blast*, Sludge Bomb*, Sludge Wave†, Dark Pulse†, Psychic†, Shadow Punch†, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
Magikarp Jump Black Sludge.png Friendship Item: Black Sludge (600Magikarp Jump Diamond.png) ★: 1 minute
Skill: Boost JP by 50% for n minutes
Recovery time: 11 hours
New Pokémon Snap
NPS094.png
Photodex entry #187
In Lental, picture books warn that Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty. It loves to use its powers to slip through walls and other objects so it can play tricks on people.
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Menu 0094.png Sleep type: Dozing Pokémon type: Ghost Points to befriend: 22
Specialty: Ingredients Berry:
Sleep Bluk Berry.pngBluk Berry ×1 		Primary ingredient:
Sleep Fiery Herb.pngFiery Herb ×2
Possible ingredients:
Sleep Fiery Herb.pngFiery Herb Sleep Tasty Mushroom.pngTasty Mushroom Sleep Pure Oil.pngPure Oil
Main skill: Charge Strength S Base carry limit: 18
Increases Snorlax's Strength by anywhere from 200 to 800.
If you feel a sudden chill, a Gengar may be sleeping close by. Apparently, it sometimes falls into a deep sleep while hiding in the shadow of a target it intends to curse.
Sleep Style 0094-1.png Sleep Style 0094-2.png Sleep Style 0094-3.png Sleep Style 0094-4.png
Mischievous Sleep Smirking Sleep Tongue-Out Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep
★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★


Costumes in Pokémon GO
GO094Jan2020.png GO094Costume2020.png GO094Halloween2022.png GO0094Fall2023.png
Party hat Mega Banette costume Spooky Festival Tricks & Treats

Mega Gengar

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 094M.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Deliver a letter from Gengar in Baram Town to Banette in Capim Town
Connected to: Ekans, Noctowl, Gardevoir, Banette, Talonflame, Phantump, Trevenant, Gourgeist
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal My name is Gengar! Good to see you, hee-hee!
Low HP (< 50%) I'm getting a bit tired, hee-hee!
Pokémon GO
GO094M.png Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 349 Base Defense: 199
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Sucker Punch, Hex*, Shadow Claw*, Lick†
Charged Attacks: Shadow Ball, Focus Blast*, Sludge Bomb*, Sludge Wave†, Dark Pulse†, Psychic†, Shadow Punch†, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Form data

Mega Evolution

Default
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
 Ghost  Poison 

Gengarite
Gengarite


↔

Held Gengarite
Gengar
Mega Gengar
Gengar
 Ghost  Poison 

Gigantamax

Dynamax icon.png
Gigantamax Factor
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
 Ghost  Poison 

Dynamax Band
Dynamax Band


↔

Lasts for three turns
Gengar
Gigantamax
Gengar
Gengar
 Ghost  Poison 

Evolution data

Gengar evolves from Haunter when traded. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Gengar can also evolve from Haunter when exposed to a Linking Cord.

0092Gastly.png
Unevolved
Gastly
 Ghost  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 25
→
0093Haunter.png
First Evolution
Haunter
 Ghost  Poison 
Link Trade icon SV.png
Trade
→
Linking Cord
Linking Cord
 LA  only
→
0094Gengar.png
Second Evolution
Gengar
 Ghost  Poison 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
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Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
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Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
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Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
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Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
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Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
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Spr b 7s 094.png
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Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
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Spr 7p 094M.png
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Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 094.png
Spr 8s 094 s.png
Spr 8s 094Gi.png
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Legends: Arceus
Spr 8a 094.png
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Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0094.png HOME0094 s.png
HOME0094M.png HOME0094M s.png
HOME0094Gi.png HOME0094Gi s.png
094MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Gengar images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Gengar in Pokémon the Series
Lighter-colored Gengar in Pokémon the Series

Major appearances

Morty's Gengar

A Gengar appeared under the ownership of Morty in A Ghost Of A Chance, From Ghost to Ghost, and For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!. It was never recalled to its Poké Ball.

Agatha's Gengar

In The Scheme Team, Agatha used a Gengar to battle Ash's Pikachu. The Ghost Pokémon defeated Pikachu with a combination of Hypnosis and Dream Eater.

Team Meanies

A Gengar was the leader of Team Meanies in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!.

Ash's Gengar

First appearing in Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!, this Gengar caused trouble at the Cerise Laboratory. In A Chilling Curse!, Ash eventually caught it when he learned a Trainer had abandoned it out of fear. In The Winding Path to Greatness!, it became capable of Gigantamaxing after drinking the Max Soup made by Allister. Ash's Gengar sports a lighter color scheme than any Gengar previously seen in the anime, one that more matches its coloration in the core series games.

Other
Shiny Gengar in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Gigantamax Gengar in Pokémon the Series

In The Tower of Terror, Ash encountered a Gengar in Lavender Town while searching for a Ghost-type Pokémon to use against Sabrina. Due to a close call, Ash got to spend some unexpected time with the ghostly trio, Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar. It and Haunter seemed to have a fondness for Japanese stand-up, and unsuccessfully attempted to amuse Ash by acting as a pair of performers. It reappeared in a flashback in the following episode.

In The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis, a giant Gengar was awakened near the ancient city of Pokémopolis. There, it battled an equally large Alakazam before being quelled by the affected Jigglypuff.

In Hello, Pummelo! and Enter The Dragonite, Drake used a Gengar in his battle with Ash. It managed to confuse Tauros before Ash recalled it and instead went with Lapras. As a result of a collision between Night Shade and Ice Beam, both Lapras and Gengar fainted.

In Illusion Confusion!, multiple Gengar, along with a group of Haunter, were causing trouble for Ash and his friends while they were wandering through a deep forest, by creating a number of illusions that impeded their progress.

In PK15, a Gengar lived in the spooky house.

Fantina's Gengar first appeared in a flashback in Playing the Leveling Field!. In A Shield with a Twist, it was used in Fantina's Gym battle against Ash and was defeated by Buizel.

In Celebrating the Hero's Comet!, three Gengar lived on an unnamed island in the Decolore Islands.

In Scary Hospitality!, Lon used a Gengar to scare visitors of the "Scary House". This included Ash, his friends, and later Team Rocket.

In A Festival of Decisions!, three Gengar belonging to the ninja army participated in the attack on Ninja Village.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Shiny Gengar that can Mega Evolve was Alva's main battling Pokémon. However, it would abandon Alva immediately after the destruction of the Mega Wave crystal that controlled it.

In I Choose You!, Corey's Gengar battled Neesha's Blastoise, dodging most of its attacks before ultimately being frozen by its Ice Beam.

In Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, a wild Totem-sized Gengar nicknamed "the Greedy Rapooh" was accidentally released from a stone it had been sealed in by Team Rocket, and went on to kidnap Acerola and steal various items across Ula'ula Island. In Securing the Future!, it joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form. In The Battlefield of Truth and Love!, Acerola was revealed to have recently caught it. It battled Kiawe's Marowak at the Manalo Conference, but it was eventually defeated by Shadow Bone.

Minor appearances

Mega Gengar in Pokémon the Series
Shiny Mega Gengar in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

Gengar debuted in Pokémon - I Choose You!, where it battled a Nidorino in a colosseum on TV as a reference to the original Pokémon Red and Green games. Thus, Gengar and Nidorino were the very first Pokémon to be seen in Pokémon the Series, not counting the intro.

A Gengar appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared in Wired for Battle! as an image that came up in Shingo's laptop.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Gengar participated in the Pokémon Beauty Contest.

A Gengar appeared in Brock's fantasy in UnBEARable.

A Gengar appeared in a fantasy in Control Freak!.

Two Gengar appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest. One was under the ownership of a Trainer, while the other appeared during the movie's intro, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

In Training Daze, Gengar was partnered with two Team Rocket trainees.

In Who's Flying Now?, a Gengar was featured in the Fortree City Feather Festival.

A Gengar appeared in Ghoul Daze!.

A Gengar appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

A Gengar that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

In Loading the Dex!, a Gengar appeared with its evolutionary relatives during a fantasy that Meowth had after an encounter with a Mimikyu. They pretended to be a Lopunny, Glaceon, and Gardevoir.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.

In Alola, Kanto!, Rotom took a photo of a Gengar.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.

In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Trainer's Gengar participated in a Raid Battle against a Lugia.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared in HZ061. This Gengar sports a lighter color scheme than other Gengar previously seen in the anime, one that more matches its coloration in the core series games, much like Ash's Gengar.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP023 Gengar Ash's Pokédex Gengar. No information available.
EP072 Gengar Ash's Pokédex Gengar, a Shadow Pokémon. The evolved form of Haunter. Details about this Pokémon are unknown.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP182 Gengar Ash's Pokédex Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. The evolved form of Haunter. Details about Gengar are unknown.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG132 Gengar Ash's Pokédex Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. Gengar is the final evolved form of Gastly. It can absorb any surrounding heat, leaving a sudden chill.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP102 Gengar Dawn's Pokédex Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. Gengar hides in the shadows. If a Gengar is nearby, it is said to feel ten degrees colder than normal.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY072 Gengar Serena's Pokédex Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon and the evolved form of Haunter. Gengar is happy when it scares people, smiling wickedly in the dark.
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JN011 Gengar Goh's Rotom Phone Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. A Ghost and Poison type. Gengar can pass through dimensions and appear almost anywhere. Since Gengar absorbs any warmth around it, the temperature suddenly drops wherever it appears.

Pokémon Origins

Gengar in Pokémon Origins
Gengar in Pokémon Generations
Gengar in Pokémon Evolutions
Gengar in Bidoof's Big Stand
Gengar in Ghost Dive

Agatha's Gengar

In File 4: Charizard, Agatha used a Gengar during a battle against Red. It went up against Red's Dodrio and lost.

Other

In File 1: Red, a Gengar battled a Nidorino.

Red's Gengar evolved from a Haunter sometime before File 4: Charizard.

Pokémon Generations

Agatha's Gengar

In The Challenger, Agatha used a Gengar against Blue's Rhydon, but it lost off-screen.

Other

In the game intro-like opening sequence for The Adventure, a Gengar battled a Nidorino.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Gengar appeared in Assistant, under the ownership of Allister. It reappeared in Moonlight, Sky, and The Gathering of Stars.

GOTCHA!

A Gengar briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of either Agatha or Morty.

POKÉTOON

Two Gengar appeared in Help! I've Turned into a Gengar; one of them being a girl named Hilary who turned into a Gengar.

Pokémon Evolutions

Morty's Gengar

A Gengar appeared in The Show, under the ownership of Morty. They sat together watching the Kimono Girls' show, which Gengar sobbed at.

Other

A Gengar appeared in The Discovery, under the ownership of Green. She used it alongside her Kangaskhan in her battle against the Trainers of Nugget Bridge and won easily.

Bidoof's Big Stand

A Gengar appeared in Bidoof's Big Stand.

Ghost Dive

Gengar is a featured Pokémon in the music video for the song Ghost Dive, performed by Polkadot Stingray.

Biri-Biri

A Gengar appeared in the music video for Biri-Biri, under the ownership of Anna.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

A Gengar appeared in Breathe Together, under the ownership of Raifort.

In the manga

Gengar in Pokémon Adventures
Mega Gengar in Pokémon Adventures
Gigantamax Gengar in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

A Gengar appeared in Treasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!.

Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters

A Gengar appeared in Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters.

Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia

A Gengar appeared in PRV3 as one of the Pokémon Heath controlled.

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Gengar appeared in How Do You Do, Pikachu?.

A Gengar appeared in Wh-Who's Sc-Scared?!.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main article: Ash's Gengar

Ash's Gengar debuted in Caring for a Mystery!.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Gengar appeared in PMDP16.

A Gengar appeared in PMDP60, under the ownership of Charon.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Main article: Morty's Gengar

Morty owns a Gengar, which first appeared in JBA2. It reappeared in a flashback in JBA5.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Agatha's Gengar

Gengar first appeared in Holy Moltres, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt. It was used to battle Blaine's Arcanine and Rapidash, and almost attacked Red.

Agatha has two Gengar on her team, and many in her Ghost-type army. Her first one and her Ghost army first appeared in Lapras Lazily. One of them was used to attack Blue and Koga from the shadows, draining the latter's life force as it possessed his shadow. Eventually, it was taken down when Koga used the tail that the old woman's Arbok bit off his own, distracting it long enough for Blue's Porygon to deal the finishing blow.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Gengar was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Gengar was seen in Return to Pallet Town. It was used by a kid from Pallet Town in an attempt to catch a Nidorino, thus replicating the opening sequence of the Generation I video games and their remakes.

In Tying Trevenant, a Gengar belonging to Gurkinn appeared, stopping Celosia's Aegislash from killing X. He helped battle Team Flare to stop them from obtaining the tree form of Xerneas and was later given to X, where he was nicknamed Garma. He can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar.

Allister's Gengar first appeared in Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault. It is capable of Gigantamaxing.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS077 Able to merge with and inhabit the shadow of another being.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Main article: Morty's Gengar

In A Promise Given to Miltank, Morty called out Gengar to stop a Spearow from stealing the satchel that contained Berries collected by Gold.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Gengar appeared in GDZ31, under the ownership of Rei.

A Gengar appeared in GDZ56, where it was seen in a game at a game center.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team

The Gengar from Team Meanies appears as a major character and the main antagonist of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Agatha's Gengar
Main article: Morty's Gengar

A Gengar appeared in Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!.

Blue's Gengar debuted in Get Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!! as a Haunter. It evolved while battling Clefairy.

Agatha's Gengar appeared in Panic on the Luxury Liner?!.

A Gengar appeared in Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon, under the ownership of Giovanni.

Green was revealed to have a Gengar in The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2), where it went up against Red during the Pokémon League.

Morty's Gengar appeared in The Legendary Ho-Oh!!.

A Gengar appeared in A Challenge to the Elite Four!, under the ownership of Karen.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

A Gengar appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two as one of the Pokémon that Solana captured with her Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Gengar appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!.

Pokémon Zensho

A Gengar appeared in PZ05.

Main article: Agatha's Gengar

Agatha's Gengar went up against Satoshi's Alakazam and lost in PZ10.

In the TCG

Main article: Gengar (TCG)

Other appearances

Gengar in Pokkén Tournament
Gengar in Pokémon UNITE

Pokkén Tournament

Main article: Gengar (Pokkén)

Gengar is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include Shadow Ball, Hypnosis, Shadow Punch, and Curse. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Shadow Drop.

Detective Pikachu

A Gengar appears in the first Detective Pikachu game.

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

Multiple Gengar appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. One of them was seen in an illegal fight club battle against a Blastoise, where it won.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Gengar appears as a Spirit.

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Gengar (UNITE)

Gengar is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee speedster that starts as Gastly and evolves into Haunter at level 5, which evolves into Gengar at level 9.

Trivia

Shiny Gengar in Pokémon Shuffle

Concept and development

Gigantamax Gengar and its Shiny form were designed by James Turner.[9][10]

Origin

Gengar appears to be based on a ghost. It may also be loosely inspired by the Cheshire Cat, as it possesses pointed ears; a large, toothy grin; and the ability to vanish. Gengar's many abilities revolving around shadows, as well as its Pokémon category, may also suggest it is partially based on shadow people.

Some of Gengar's traits, such as its Poison type and extremely light weight, seem to be based on Fuyūrei, floating spirits said to be able to spread diseases.

Due to its horn-like ears, teeth, ability to float in the air, and dark nature, Gengar may also be based on the oni. Oni sometimes have a third eye in the center of their forehead, which could be the basis for Mega Gengar.

Name origin

Gengar and Gangar may be derived from Doppelgänger (ghostly double of a living person). It may also involve 幻 gen (phantasm).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ゲンガー Gangar From Doppelgänger
France Flag.png French Ectoplasma From ectoplasme
Spain Flag.png Spanish Gengar Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Gengar Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Gengar Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 팬텀 Penteom From phantom
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 耿鬼 Gěngguǐ From the transcription of Japanese name and 鬼 guǐ
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 耿鬼 Gánggwái From the transcription of Japanese name and 鬼 gwái


See also

References

  1. ↑ The Screen Actor's Guilt
  2. ↑ Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?
  3. ↑ Illusion Confusion!
  4. ↑ A Ghost of a Chance
  5. ↑ Sleep Style Dex
  6. ↑ Pokémon X and Y site | Mega Pokémon (archived)
  7. ↑ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokémon.com (archived)
  8. ↑ Page 4 of interview with Game Freak, hosted on Nintendo's official website (Japanese, archived)
  9. ↑ Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on July 11, 2020.
  10. ↑ Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42). Posted on July 14, 2020.

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