Gengar

Gengar (Pokédex #0094) is a Ghost/Poison-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Shadow Pokémon. Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.

As a Ghost/Poison-type POKEMON, Gengar has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark moves. Conversely, Gengar is completely immune to Normal and Fighting — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Grass, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.

Gengar's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 500 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 60 · ATK 65 · DEF 60 · SP.ATK 130 · SP.DEF 75 · SPD 110. Its standout stat is SP.ATK (130), which makes it best suited for special offense roles. Its abilities are Cursed body.

Gengar stands 1.5 m (59") tall and weighs 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs). It is typically found in Cave environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Medium Slow. Egg groups: Indeterminate.

Gengar is part of the Gastly → Haunter → Gengar evolution line (3-stage). Gengar is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Gastly and Haunter. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.