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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Agatha and Gengar Adventures.png|thumb|230px|left|Agatha and her Gengar]]
[[File:Agatha and Gengar Adventures.png|thumb|230px|left|Agatha and her Gengar]]
Prior to the start of the {{pkmn|manga}}, Gengar was used to fight {{adv|Professor Oak}} in the finals of the [[Indigo League]] tournament. Despite battling his {{p|Kangaskhan|Kanga}} for hours, it eventually lost. Afterwards, it was used to battle Oak again to get answers of why he left [[Agatha]]'s research group.
Prior to the start of the {{pkmn|manga}}, Gengar was used to fight {{adv|Professor Oak}} in the finals of the [[Indigo League]] tournament. Despite battling his {{p|Kangaskhan}}, Kanga, for hours, Gengar eventually lost. Afterward, it was used to battle Oak again to get answers to why he left [[Agatha]]'s research group.


Gengar debuted in ''[[PS050|Lapras Lazily]]'', where Agatha sent it out against {{adv|Blue}} and [[Evan]], who had arrived at [[Kanto Power Plant|the abandoned Power Plant]] where she was hiding in search of Ethan's lost {{p|Haunter}}. Even though its initial {{m|Night Shade}} was blocked by [[Blue's Golduck]]'s {{m|Hydro Pump}}, it then used {{m|Hypnosis}} to put Blue to {{status|sleep}} and trap him in a coffin of mist, where he was then tortured by Gengar's {{m|Dream Eater}} and {{m|Confuse Ray}}. However, Blue was able to break free from Agatha's spell, and use Golduck and his [[Pokédex]] to tell Ethan to distract Gengar, so that the Dream Eater would weaken, allowing him to escape from it with his {{TP|Blue|Scyther}}. Although Agatha claimed that his Scyther wouldn't be able to hurt her formless {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon, Blue was able to recall the lessons he had learned from [[Chuck|his teacher]], which allowed Scyther to defeat Gengar with a {{m|Slash}} attack.
Gengar debuted in ''[[PS050|Lapras Lazily]]'', where Agatha sent it out against {{adv|Blue}} and [[Evan]], who had arrived at [[Kanto Power Plant|the abandoned Power Plant]] where she was hiding in search of Ethan's lost {{p|Haunter}}. Even though its initial {{m|Night Shade}} was blocked by [[Blue's Golduck]]'s {{m|Hydro Pump}}, it then used {{m|Hypnosis}} to put Blue to {{status|sleep}} and trap him in a coffin of mist, where he was then tortured by Gengar's {{m|Dream Eater}} and {{m|Confuse Ray}}. However, Blue was able to break free from Agatha's spell, and use Golduck and his [[Pokédex]] to tell Evan to distract Gengar, so that the Dream Eater would weaken, allowing him to escape from it with his {{TP|Blue|Scyther}}. Although Agatha claimed that his Scyther wouldn't be able to hurt her formless {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon, Blue was able to recall the lessons he had learned from [[Chuck|his teacher]], which allowed Scyther to defeat Gengar with a {{m|Slash}} attack.


Agatha also used her Gengar in ''[[PS071|Muk Raking]]'', during her {{pkmn|battle}} against Blue and [[Koga]] at [[Cerise Island]]. Gengar managed to {{status|paralysis|paralyze}} Blue with {{m|Lick}}, making him unable to see anything. Although Blue's paralysis was later cured by Koga's {{DL|Status condition healing item|Paralyze Heal|Parlyz Heal}} and they were able to defeat Agatha's {{p|Arbok}} and seemingly knock out Agatha as well, she secretly sent her Gengar to follow them, hiding in their shadows and slowly draining their life energy. As there was no Trainer to give command to it, Blue wondered why Gengar kept attacking them. Eventually he figured out that it was actually reacting to even the slightest of sounds they made, attacking whatever caused the sound. Koga figured out a trick on how to defeat Gengar, and, by using the smoke of his {{p|Koffing}}, sent a message of his idea to Blue: since his Arbok's tail had earlier been cut off while battling against Agatha's Arbok, Koga used a secret ninja trick to make his Arbok's severed off tail move, causing Gengar to react the sound and come out of the shadows, giving Blue the chance to attack. The plan worked, allowing [[Blue's Porygon]] to defeat Gengar with a {{m|Psybeam}}. Afterwards, Blue used [[Koga's Golbat]]'s Confuse Ray to light up the surroundings, cutting the shadows to a minimum and preventing Gengar from escaping unnoticed.
Agatha also used her Gengar in ''[[PS071|Muk Raking]]'', during her {{pkmn|battle}} against Blue and [[Koga]] at [[Cerise Island]]. Gengar managed to {{status|paralysis|paralyze}} Blue with {{m|Lick}}, making him unable to see anything. Although Blue's paralysis was later cured by Koga's [[Paralyze Heal|Parlyz Heal]] and they were able to defeat Agatha's {{p|Arbok}} and seemingly knock out Agatha as well, she secretly sent her Gengar to follow them, hiding in their shadows and slowly draining their life energy. As there was no Trainer to give commands to it, Blue wondered why Gengar kept attacking them. Eventually, he figured out that it was actually reacting to even the slightest of sounds they made, attacking whatever caused the sound. Koga figured out a trick on how to defeat Gengar, and, by using the smoke of his {{p|Koffing}}, sent a message of his idea to Blue: since his Arbok's tail had earlier been cut off while battling against Agatha's Arbok, Koga used a secret ninja trick to make his Arbok's severed-off tail move, causing Gengar to react the sound and come out of the shadows, giving Blue the chance to attack. The plan worked, allowing [[Blue's Porygon]] to defeat Gengar with a {{m|Psybeam}}. Afterward, Blue used [[Koga's Golbat]]'s Confuse Ray to light up the surroundings, cutting the shadows to a minimum and preventing Gengar from escaping unnoticed.


Agatha also has multiple other Gengar in her army of Ghost Pokémon, which she sent to attack [[Cerulean City]].
Agatha also has multiple other Gengar in her army of Ghost Pokémon, which she sent to attack [[Cerulean City]].


====Personality and characteristics====
====Personality and characteristics====
Typical of its species, Gengar is mischievous, and likes to slowly serve the death for its victims by slowly draining away their powers. Gengar is Agatha's main battling Pokémon. It has the ability to hide in shadows.
Typical of its species, Gengar is mischievous and likes to slowly serve the death of its victims by slowly draining away their powers. Gengar is Agatha's main battling Pokémon. It has the ability to hide in shadows.


====Moves used====
====Moves used====
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===Main series===
[[File:Agatha Gengar.png|thumb|220px|Gengar in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Agatha Gengar.png|thumb|220px|Gengar in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Agatha and Gengar.png|thumb|left|220px|Gengar and Agatha]]
[[File:Agatha and Gengar.png|thumb|left|220px|Gengar and Agatha]]
Agatha's Gengar's only appearance was in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', where she used it in a battle against {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} at the [[Viridian Gym]], which Agatha was temporarily taking care of. At first, Ash told Pikachu to use {{m|Quick Attack}}, utterly forgetting that {{type|Normal}} moves don't affect Ghost-type Pokémon. The Shadow Pokémon was also able to dodge Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} by turning into a shadow and sliding out of the way of the attack. Gengar then used {{m|Shadow Ball}}, which Pikachu dodged before hitting Gengar with {{m|Iron Tail}}. Gengar then attacked with another Shadow Ball, which hit Pikachu head on.
Agatha's Gengar appeared in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', where she used it in a battle against {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} at the [[Viridian Gym]], which Agatha was temporarily taking care of. At first, Ash told Pikachu to use {{m|Quick Attack}}, utterly forgetting that {{type|Normal}} moves don't affect Ghost-type Pokémon. The Shadow Pokémon was also able to dodge Pikachu's {{m|Thunderbolt}} by turning into a shadow and sliding out of the way of the attack. Gengar then used {{m|Shadow Ball}}, which Pikachu dodged before hitting Gengar with {{m|Iron Tail}}. Gengar then attacked with another Shadow Ball, which hit Pikachu head on.


The Mouse Pokémon, however, quickly recovered from the hit, and went in for another Iron Tail. Before the attack could hit, however, Agatha had Gengar use {{m|Double Team}}, creating multiple Gengar clones. As Gengar and its clones prepared to use Shadow Ball again, Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on all of the Gengar, breaking the Double Team and hitting the real one. Even though the Shadow Ball was still fired, Pikachu was able to dodge it and hit Gengar with another Iron Tail. Ash prepared to finish the battle with a {{m|Thunder}} attack, but Agatha launched her powerful Hypnosis-Dream Eater combo, defeating Pikachu.
The Mouse Pokémon, however, quickly recovered from the hit, and went in for another Iron Tail. Before the attack could hit, however, Agatha had Gengar use {{m|Double Team}}, creating multiple Gengar clones. As Gengar and its clones prepared to use Shadow Ball again, Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on all of the Gengar, breaking the Double Team and hitting the real one. Even though the Shadow Ball was still fired, Pikachu was able to dodge it and hit Gengar with another Iron Tail. Ash prepared to finish the battle with a {{m|Thunder}} attack, but Agatha launched her powerful Hypnosis-Dream Eater combo, defeating Pikachu.


====Personality and characteristics====
====Personality and characteristics====
Very little is known about Gengar's personality as it was only seen battling Pikachu. However, it had no trouble following commands coming from Agatha during the battle. Gengar is a strong battler as it was unfazed by some of Pikachu's attacks.
Very little is known about Gengar's personality, as it was only seen battling Pikachu. However, it had no trouble following Agatha's commands during the battle. Gengar is a strong battler, as it was unfazed by some of Pikachu's attacks.


====Moves used====
====Moves used====
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===In Pokémon Origins===
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Agatha Gengar PO.png|250px|thumb|Gengar in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
[[File:Agatha Gengar PO.png|250px|thumb|Gengar in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
Agatha's Gengar made a cameo appearance in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', battling against {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s {{p|Dodrio}}. It was defeated at some point off-screen, allowing Red to continue progressing through the [[Elite Four]].
Agatha's Gengar made a cameo appearance in ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', battling against {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s {{p|Dodrio}}. It was defeated at some point off-screen, allowing Red to continue progressing through the [[Elite Four]].
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===In Pokémon Generations===
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Agatha Gengar PG.png|250px|thumb|Gengar in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Agatha Gengar PG.png|250px|thumb|Gengar in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
Agatha's Gengar appeared briefly in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', being the last Pokémon Agatha used in her battle against {{ga|Blue}}. It was defeated off-screen, allowing Blue to move on to [[Lance]]'s room. Agatha keeps Gengar's {{i|Poké Ball}} embedded in her cane.
Agatha's Gengar appeared briefly in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', being the last Pokémon Agatha used in her battle against {{ga|Blue}}. It was defeated off-screen, allowing Blue to move on to [[Lance]]'s room. Agatha keeps Gengar's {{i|Poké Ball}} embedded in her cane.
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==In other manga==
==In other manga==
[[File:Agatha Haunter Gengar PM.png|150px|thumb|Gengar in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Agatha Haunter Gengar PM.png|150px|thumb|Gengar in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Gengar appeared in ''[[PM035|Panic on the Luxury Liner?!]]'', where it was first seen spying on {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}. It was hidden after Agatha transforms from a {{p|Golbat}} to her human self. It reappeared after Agatha changed back into a Golbat.
Gengar appeared in ''[[PM035|Panic on the Luxury Liner?!]]'', where it was first seen spying on {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}. It was hidden after Agatha transforms from a {{p|Golbat}} to her human self. It reappeared after Agatha changed back into a Golbat.
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===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
===Pokémon Zensho===
[[File:Agatha Gengar Zensho.png|150px|thumb|Gengar in Pokémon Zensho]]
[[File:Agatha Gengar Zensho.png|150px|thumb|Gengar in Pokémon Zensho]]
Agatha's Gengar was seen in [[PZ10]], where she used it in her battle against {{Zensho|Satoshi}}. It was defeated by Satoshi's {{p|Alakazam}}, allowing Satoshi to advance to the next room to face [[Lance]].
Agatha's Gengar was seen in [[PZ10]], where she used it in her battle against {{Zensho|Satoshi}}. It was defeated by Satoshi's {{p|Alakazam}}, allowing Satoshi to advance to the next room to face [[Lance]].
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===Pokémon Stadium series===
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===In spin-off games===
===In spin-off games===
====In [[Pokémon Masters]]====
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
=====Sync pair=====
{{main|Agatha (Masters)#Gengar|Agatha (Masters) → Gengar}}
Agatha's Gengar appears alongside Agatha as a [[sync pair]].
Gengar pairs alongside Agatha in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].
 
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======Sync moves used======
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=====Story events=====
Agatha's Gengar can be battled in the [[Pokémon Masters/Main Story|main story]] Chapter 17: Ghostly Trio.


======Chapter 17: Ghostly Trio======
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===Artwork===
===Artwork===
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| Confronting {{ga|Chase}} and {{ga|Elaine}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, Agatha's Gengar knows every single move its species learns by leveling up in [[Generation I]].
* In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] {{pkmn|manga}}, Agatha's Gengar know every single move its species learns by leveling up in [[Generation I]].
* In [[Pokemon Masters]], during [[Professor Oak|Professor Oak's]] Sync Pair Story, Agatha's Gengar battles Oak's [[Nidorino (Pokémon)|Nidorino]]. This is a reference to the opening sequence of {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.
* In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], during [[Professor Oak]]'s Sync Pair Story, Agatha's Gengar briefly battles Oak's {{p|Nidorino}}, referencing the opening sequence of {{game|Red and Blue|s}}.


==Related articles==
==Related articles==
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Agatha's Gengar
キクコのゲンガー Kikuko's Gangar
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Agatha Gengar Adventures.png
Agatha's Gengar
Debuts in Lapras Lazily
Caught at Unknown
Gender Unknown*
Ability Levitate*
Current location With Agatha
HOME094.png
This Pokémon is fully evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Gengar Katsuyuki Konishi Ed Paul

Agatha's Gengar (Japanese: キクコのゲンガー Kikuko's Gangar) is a Pokémon owned by Agatha in the anime, games, and manga.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Agatha and her Gengar

Prior to the start of the manga, Gengar was used to fight Professor Oak in the finals of the Indigo League tournament. Despite battling his Kangaskhan, Kanga, for hours, Gengar eventually lost. Afterward, it was used to battle Oak again to get answers to why he left Agatha's research group.

Gengar debuted in Lapras Lazily, where Agatha sent it out against Blue and Evan, who had arrived at the abandoned Power Plant where she was hiding in search of Ethan's lost Haunter. Even though its initial Night Shade was blocked by Blue's Golduck's Hydro Pump, it then used Hypnosis to put Blue to sleep and trap him in a coffin of mist, where he was then tortured by Gengar's Dream Eater and Confuse Ray. However, Blue was able to break free from Agatha's spell, and use Golduck and his Pokédex to tell Evan to distract Gengar, so that the Dream Eater would weaken, allowing him to escape from it with his Scyther. Although Agatha claimed that his Scyther wouldn't be able to hurt her formless Ghost-type Pokémon, Blue was able to recall the lessons he had learned from his teacher, which allowed Scyther to defeat Gengar with a Slash attack.

Agatha also used her Gengar in Muk Raking, during her battle against Blue and Koga at Cerise Island. Gengar managed to paralyze Blue with Lick, making him unable to see anything. Although Blue's paralysis was later cured by Koga's Parlyz Heal and they were able to defeat Agatha's Arbok and seemingly knock out Agatha as well, she secretly sent her Gengar to follow them, hiding in their shadows and slowly draining their life energy. As there was no Trainer to give commands to it, Blue wondered why Gengar kept attacking them. Eventually, he figured out that it was actually reacting to even the slightest of sounds they made, attacking whatever caused the sound. Koga figured out a trick on how to defeat Gengar, and, by using the smoke of his Koffing, sent a message of his idea to Blue: since his Arbok's tail had earlier been cut off while battling against Agatha's Arbok, Koga used a secret ninja trick to make his Arbok's severed-off tail move, causing Gengar to react the sound and come out of the shadows, giving Blue the chance to attack. The plan worked, allowing Blue's Porygon to defeat Gengar with a Psybeam. Afterward, Blue used Koga's Golbat's Confuse Ray to light up the surroundings, cutting the shadows to a minimum and preventing Gengar from escaping unnoticed.

Agatha also has multiple other Gengar in her army of Ghost Pokémon, which she sent to attack Cerulean City.

Personality and characteristics

Typical of its species, Gengar is mischievous and likes to slowly serve the death of its victims by slowly draining away their powers. Gengar is Agatha's main battling Pokémon. It has the ability to hide in shadows.

Moves used

Agatha Gengar Hypnosis Adventures.png
Using Hypnosis
Agatha Gengar Lick Adventures.png
Using Lick
Move First Used In
Night Shade Electro Magneton
Hypnosis Electro Magneton
Dream Eater Electro Magneton
Confuse Ray Growing out of Gengar
Lick  Muk Raking
Counter  Striking Golduck
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the anime

Main series

Gengar in the anime
Gengar and Agatha

Agatha's Gengar appeared in The Scheme Team, where she used it in a battle against Ash and Pikachu at the Viridian Gym, which Agatha was temporarily taking care of. At first, Ash told Pikachu to use Quick Attack, utterly forgetting that Normal-type moves don't affect Ghost-type Pokémon. The Shadow Pokémon was also able to dodge Pikachu's Thunderbolt by turning into a shadow and sliding out of the way of the attack. Gengar then used Shadow Ball, which Pikachu dodged before hitting Gengar with Iron Tail. Gengar then attacked with another Shadow Ball, which hit Pikachu head on.

The Mouse Pokémon, however, quickly recovered from the hit, and went in for another Iron Tail. Before the attack could hit, however, Agatha had Gengar use Double Team, creating multiple Gengar clones. As Gengar and its clones prepared to use Shadow Ball again, Ash had Pikachu use Thunderbolt on all of the Gengar, breaking the Double Team and hitting the real one. Even though the Shadow Ball was still fired, Pikachu was able to dodge it and hit Gengar with another Iron Tail. Ash prepared to finish the battle with a Thunder attack, but Agatha launched her powerful Hypnosis-Dream Eater combo, defeating Pikachu.

Personality and characteristics

Very little is known about Gengar's personality, as it was only seen battling Pikachu. However, it had no trouble following Agatha's commands during the battle. Gengar is a strong battler, as it was unfazed by some of Pikachu's attacks.

Moves used

Agatha Gengar Hypnosis.png
Using Hypnosis
Move First Used In
Shadow Ball The Scheme Team
Double Team The Scheme Team
Hypnosis The Scheme Team
Dream Eater The Scheme Team
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Pokémon Origins

Agatha's Gengar made a cameo appearance in File 4: Charizard, battling against Red's Dodrio. It was defeated at some point off-screen, allowing Red to continue progressing through the Elite Four.

Pokémon Generations

Agatha's Gengar appeared briefly in The Challenger, being the last Pokémon Agatha used in her battle against Blue. It was defeated off-screen, allowing Blue to move on to Lance's room. Agatha keeps Gengar's Poké Ball embedded in her cane.

In other manga

Gengar in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Gengar appeared in Panic on the Luxury Liner?!, where it was first seen spying on Red. It was hidden after Agatha transforms from a Golbat to her human self. It reappeared after Agatha changed back into a Golbat.

Pokémon Zensho

Gengar in Pokémon Zensho

Agatha's Gengar was seen in PZ10, where she used it in her battle against Satoshi. It was defeated by Satoshi's Alakazam, allowing Satoshi to advance to the next room to face Lance.

In the games

Gengar has appeared as Agatha's main Pokémon in every game she has appeared in, and, besides her Arbok, been the only Pokémon she has used in every team.

In the core series

Pokémon Red and Blue Pokémon Yellow
Spr 1b 094.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Gengar Lv.56
Confuse Ray
Ghost
Night Shade
Ghost
Hypnosis
Psychic
Dream Eater
Psychic
Spr 1b 094.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Gengar Lv.60
Confuse Ray
Ghost
Night Shade
Ghost
Toxic
Poison
Dream Eater
Psychic
Spr 1y 094.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Gengar Lv.56
Confuse Ray
Ghost
Lick
Ghost
Substitute
Normal
Mega Drain
Grass
Spr 1y 094.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Gengar Lv.60
Confuse Ray
Ghost
Psychic
Psychic
Hypnosis
Psychic
Dream Eater
Psychic
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
First battle Rematch
Spr 3f 094.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Ability:
Levitate
Held item:
None
Gengar Lv.54
Confuse Ray
Ghost
Shadow Punch
Ghost
Double Team
Normal
Toxic
Poison
Spr 3f 094.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Ability:
Levitate
Held item:
Bag Sitrus Berry Sprite.png Sitrus Berry
Gengar Lv.58
Shadow Ball
Ghost
Sludge Bomb
Poison
Hypnosis
Psychic
Nightmare
Ghost
Spr 3f 094.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Ability:
Levitate
Held item:
None
Gengar Lv.66
Confuse Ray
Ghost
Shadow Punch
Ghost
Hypnosis
Psychic
Psychic
Psychic
Spr 3f 094.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Ability:
Levitate
Held item:
Bag Chesto Berry Sprite.png Chesto Berry
Gengar Lv.70
Shadow Ball
Ghost
Sludge Bomb
Poison
Psychic
Psychic
Thunderbolt
Electric
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
First battle Rematch
094Gengar.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Gengar Lv.53
Will-O-Wisp
Fire Status
Shadow Ball
Ghost Special
Sludge Bomb
Poison Special
  --  
   
094Gengar.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Gengar Lv.54
Dazzling Gleam
Fairy Special
Shadow Ball
Ghost Special
Sludge Bomb
Poison Special
  --  
   
094Gengar.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Gengar Lv.63
Sucker Punch
Dark Physical
Will-O-Wisp
Fire Status
Shadow Ball
Ghost Special
Sludge Bomb
Poison Special
094Gengar.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Gengar Lv.64
Sucker Punch
Dark Physical
Shadow Ball
Ghost Special
Dazzling Gleam
Fairy Special
Sludge Bomb
Poison Special

Pokémon Stadium series

Pokémon Stadium
Both Rounds
094MSStad.png
Types:
Ghost Poison
Gengar Lv.50
Confuse Ray
Ghost
Bide
Normal
Explosion
Normal
Psychic
Psychic

In spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Agatha (Masters) → Gengar

Gengar pairs alongside Agatha in Pokémon Masters EX.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#009 VSAgatha Masters.png Agatha #0094 MastersIcon0094.png Gengar
Bag Gengarite Sprite.png Mega Gengar
Ghost
GhostIC Masters.png
Dark
DarkIC Masters.png
Masters Tech.png ★★★★☆☆EX Sync Pair Scout

Artwork

PE Elite Four.png
Confronting Chase and Elaine

Trivia

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Gengar.


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