Gengar is a Ghost and Poison type Pokémon from Kanto, introduced in Generation 1 and known as the Shadow Pokémon. It stands 1.5 m tall, weighs 40.5 kg and has a base stat total of 500.
Its highest base stat is Sp. Atk at 130 and its lowest is HP at 60. Its total of 500 is higher than 70% of all Pokémon.
| HP | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 65 | |
| Defense | 60 | |
| Sp. Atk | 130 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | |
| Speed | 110 | |
| Total | 500 |
Gengar takes double damage from Ground, Ghost, Psychic and Dark moves. It resists Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting moves.
Gengar evolves from Haunter.
Gengar has a catch rate of 45 out of 255, which makes it tricky to catch. In the Tall Grass Club meadow, better balls improve your odds.
In the Tall Grass Club catching game, Gengar lives in the Night area, which opens after you've caught 45 Pokémon. Wild Gengar start turning up once your partner is around level 27. It's easier to find at night. Tap Track on this page and it will turn up more often. You can also get it by evolving Haunter when it's traded with a friend.
Gengar is weak to Ground, Ghost, Psychic and Dark moves, so Pokémon of those types are your best bet.
Strong counters that also resist its attacks: