Gengar — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Gengar is a fast special sweeper built around special attacks (130 Sp. Atk). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its ghost/poison typing resists 4 attack types but you'll need to play around 4 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Use Gengar late-game after its checks are weakened or fainted.
- 2
Lead with its strongest special STAB move when the opponent can't OHKO back.
- 3
Watch for priority moves and faster scarfers — one mistake usually means death.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Gengar into ground and psychic attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Leaving it in on a faster Choice Scarf user — priority and scarfers will pick it off.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Gengar the way we do
- Frail — one wrong switch can lose it
- High speed tier — wins matter, losses sting
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 500Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Gengar transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Gengar shows up
#33
Usage ~5.92% · Win rate ~54.17%
#41
Usage ~4.88% · Win rate ~53.98%
Gengar FAQ
- What are Gengar's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Gengar can run cursed-body. The competitive default is usually cursed-body — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Gengar weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Gengar takes extra damage from ground, psychic, ghost, dark. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Gengar?
- The best moveset for Gengar depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Gengar in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Gengar are Pokémon with strong ground, psychic, ghost, dark attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Gengar good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Gengar's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.