Gengar Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Gengar official artwork
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Gengar

Shadow Pokémon

GHOSTPOISON

On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing.

Gengar Pokédex brings together the essential information for Gengar, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Gengar is National Pokédex #94 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon.

This Gengar Pokédex covers Gengar across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing.

Gengar at a glance

Type
GHOSTPOISON
Weak to
GROUND2×PSYCHIC2×GHOST2×DARK2×
Best base stat
Special Attack — 130
Abilities
Cursed Body
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Gengar Pokédex overview

Gengar has the Ghost and Poison typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Shadow Pokémon. On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Gengar Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Gengar quick facts

Height
1.5 m
Weight
40.5 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Gengar Pokédex type and weaknesses

Gengar is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost and Dark. It resists Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy. It is immune to Normal and Fighting. These matchups come from Gengar's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Gengar and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Gengar type effectiveness

Damage taken when Gengar is hit by each type:

Weak to

GROUND2×PSYCHIC2×GHOST2×DARK2×

Resists

GRASS½×FAIRY½×

Strongly resists

POISON¼×BUG¼×

Immune to

NORMAL0×FIGHTING0×

Based on Ghost / Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Gengar Pokédex stats

Gengar has a base stat total of 500, with Special Attack as its highest listed base stat at 130. In the Gengar Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Gengar is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Gengar base stats

Hp60
Attack65
Defense60
Special Attack130
Special Defense75
Speed110
Total500

Gengar Pokédex abilities

Gengar can have Cursed Body. Abilities can significantly change how Gengar functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Gengar abilities

Cursed Body

Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.

Gengar Pokédex evolution

Gengar evolves from Haunter. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Gengar evolution family

92Gastly
Level 25
93Haunter
Trade
94Gengar

Gengar evolution requirements

Gengar Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Gengar has 3 forms shown on this Gengar Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Gengar normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Gengar.

Gengar forms

Gengar artwork

Gengar

GHOSTPOISON
Abilities
Cursed Body
Base stat total
500
Height
1.5 m
Weight
40.5 kg

Gengar Pokédex game appearances

Gengar appears in 24 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Gengar appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Gengar game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
BlueGame data
CrystalGame data
DiamondWild encounter
EmeraldGame data
FireredGame data
GoldGame data
HeartgoldGame data
LeafgreenGame data
MoonWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
RedGame data
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
SilverGame data
SoulsilverGame data
SunWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data
YellowGame data

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Gengar?

The locations below show where Gengar can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Gengar encounter locations

19 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
DiamondOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk164%Slot2 Ruby
DiamondOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk164%Slot2 Sapphire
DiamondOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk164%Slot2 Emerald
DiamondOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk164%Slot2 ♀irered
DiamondOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk164%Slot2 Leafgreen
MoonThrifty ♂egamart Abandoned SiteSos Encounter29–3215%—
PearlOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk164%Slot2 Ruby
PearlOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk164%Slot2 Sapphire
PearlOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk164%Slot2 Emerald
PearlOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk164%Slot2 ♀irered
PearlOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk164%Slot2 Leafgreen
PlatinumOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk174%Slot2 Ruby
PlatinumOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk174%Slot2 Sapphire
PlatinumOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk174%Slot2 Emerald
PlatinumOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk174%Slot2 ♀irered
PlatinumOld Chateau 2f Right RoomWalk174%Slot2 Leafgreen
SunThrifty ♂egamart Abandoned SiteSos Encounter29–3215%—
Ultra SunThrifty ♂egamart Abandoned SiteSos Encounter31–3415%—
Ultra ♂oonThrifty ♂egamart Abandoned SiteSos Encounter31–3415%—

Gengar Pokédex moves

The Gengar Pokédex lists 200 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Gengar move explorer

200 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
—Shadow PunchGHOSTPhysical60—20Level Up
1AstonishGHOSTPhysical3010015Level Up
1Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Level Up
1DisableNORMALStatus—10020Level Up
1HazeICEStatus——30Level Up
1HypnosisPSYCHICStatus—6020Level Up
1LickGHOSTPhysical3010030Level Up
1Mean LookNORMALStatus——5Level Up
1Night ShadeGHOSTSpecial—10015Level Up
1Perish SongNORMALStatus——5Level Up
1Reflect TypeNORMALStatus——15Level Up
1SmogPOISONSpecial307020Level Up
1SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Level Up
6Poison GasPOISONStatus—9040Level Up
11HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Level Up
12CurseGHOSTStatus——10Level Up
12PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Level Up
14Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Level Up
18VenoshockPOISONSpecial6510010Level Up
19Sucker PunchDARKPhysical701005Level Up
21ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Level Up
30Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Level Up
31Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Level Up
34Dark PulseDARKSpecial8010015Level Up
39Destiny BondGHOSTStatus——5Level Up
53NightmareGHOSTStatus—10015Level Up
—Acid SprayPOISONSpecial4010020Machine
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—BideNORMALPhysical——10Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—Dark PulseDARKSpecial8010015Machine
—Dazzling GleamFAIRYSpecial8010010Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7510010Machine
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Machine
—Dynamic PunchFIGHTINGPhysical100505Machine
—EmbargoDARKStatus—10015Machine
—EncoreNORMALStatus—1005Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Energy BallGRASSSpecial9010010Machine
—ExplosionNORMALPhysical2501005Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Focus BlastFIGHTINGSpecial120705Machine
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Machine
—Foul PlayDARKPhysical9510015Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—Gunk ShotPOISONPhysical120805Machine
—HazeICEStatus——30Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Machine
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Machine
—ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—InfestationBUGSpecial2010020Machine
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Machine
—Mega DrainGRASSSpecial4010015Machine
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Machine
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Machine
—MetronomeNORMALStatus——10Machine
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Nasty PlotDARKStatus——20Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—Night ShadeGHOSTSpecial—10015Machine
—NightmareGHOSTStatus—10015Machine
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Machine
—PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Machine
—Phantom ♀orceGHOSTPhysical9010010Machine
—Poison JabPOISONPhysical8010020Machine
—PoltergeistGHOSTPhysical110905Machine
—Power Up PunchFIGHTINGPhysical4010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—Psychic NoisePSYCHICSpecial7510010Machine
—PsywavePSYCHICSpecial—10015Machine
—RageNORMALPhysical2010020Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Seismic TossFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Machine
—Self DestructNORMALPhysical2001005Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Shadow ClawGHOSTPhysical7010015Machine
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Skitter SmackBUGPhysical709010Machine
—Skull BashNORMALPhysical13010010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sludge BombPOISONSpecial9010010Machine
—Sludge WavePOISONSpecial9510010Machine
—SnatchDARKStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubmissionFIGHTINGPhysical808020Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—TauntDARKStatus—10020Machine
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—TormentDARKStatus—10015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Toxic SpikesPOISONStatus——20Machine
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Machine
—Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—VenoshockPOISONSpecial6510010Machine
—Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Machine
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Zap CannonELECTRICSpecial120505Machine
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—Corrosive GasPOISONStatus—10040Tutor
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Dark PulseDARKSpecial8010015Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7510010Tutor
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Tutor
—Dynamic PunchFIGHTINGPhysical100505Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—ExplosionNORMALPhysical2501005Tutor
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Tutor
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Tutor
—Foul PlayDARKPhysical9510015Tutor
—Giga DrainGRASSSpecial7510010Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Tutor
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Tutor
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Tutor
—Laser ♀ocusNORMALStatus——30Tutor
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Tutor
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Tutor
—MetronomeNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—NightmareGHOSTStatus—10015Tutor
—Ominous WindGHOSTSpecial601005Tutor
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—PoltergeistGHOSTPhysical110905Tutor
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Role PlayPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Seismic TossFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Self DestructNORMALPhysical2001005Tutor
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Skitter SmackBUGPhysical709010Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnatchDARKStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Sucker PunchDARKPhysical701005Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Tutor
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Tutor
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Acid SprayPOISONSpecial4010020Train
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Train
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Train
—Clear SmogPOISONSpecial50—15Train
—Confuse RayGHOSTStatus—10010Train
—Corrosive GasPOISONStatus—10040Train
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Train
—Dark PulseDARKSpecial8010015Train
—Dazzling GleamFAIRYSpecial8010010Train
—Destiny BondGHOSTStatus——5Train
—DisableNORMALStatus—10020Train
—Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7510010Train
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Train
—Energy BallGRASSSpecial9010010Train
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Train
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Train
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Train
—Focus BlastFIGHTINGSpecial120705Train
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Train

Gengar Pokédex entries

The Gengar Pokédex entries below let you compare how Gengar has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Gengar Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Red

Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.

Blue

Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.

Yellow

A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.

Gold

It steals heat from its surround­ ings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.

Silver

To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.

Crystal

Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.

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

Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a GENGAR running past you, pretending to be your shadow.

Emerald

Deep in the night, your shadow cast by a streetlight may suddenly overtake you. It is actually a GENGAR running past you, pretending to be your shadow.

Firered

It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.

Leafgreen

On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be GENGAR’s doing.

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.

Black

The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.

White

The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.

Black 2

The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.

White 2

The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.

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

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.

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 ♂oon

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.

Lets Go Pikachu

A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.

Lets Go Eevee

A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.

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.

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!

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