Gengar (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeGengar (disambiguation).
Gengar
Shadow Pokémon
ゲンガー
Gangar
#0094
Gengar
Gengar
Mega Gengar
Mega Gengar
Gigantamax Gengar
Gigantamax Gengar




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Type
GhostPoison
UnknownUnknown
Mega Gengar
UnknownUnknown
Gigantamax Gengar
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
Abilities
Cursed BodyGen VII+
Gengar
Cacophony
Mega Gengar
Cacophony
Gigantamax Gengar
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Shadow Tag
Mega Gengar
Cacophony
Gigantamax Gengar
Levitate
Gengar Gen III-VI
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male,50% female
Catch rate
45(11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Amorphous
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
4'11"1.5 m
Gengar
4'07"1.4 m
Mega Gengar
65'07"+20.0+ m
Gigantamax Gengar
0'0"0 m
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0'0"0 m
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0'0"0 m
{{{form6}}}
0'0"0 m
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Weight
89.3 lbs.40.5 kg
Gengar
89.3 lbs.40.5 kg
Mega Gengar
????.? lbs.???.? kg
Gigantamax Gengar
0 lbs.0 kg
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0 lbs.0 kg
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0 lbs.0 kg
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0 lbs.0 kg
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Mega Stone
Gengarite[[|]]
Base experience yield
190
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
225
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Gengar
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
3
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Mega Gengar
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Gigantamax Gengar
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Footprint

Mega Gengar
Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
70
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Gengar (Japanese:ゲンガーGangar) is a dual-typeGhost/PoisonPokémon introduced inGeneration I.

Itevolves fromHaunter whentraded or when exposed to aLinking Cord. It is the final form ofGastly.

(Refer toGame data→Evolution data for more details.)

Gengar has twoforms:

Contents

Biology

Gengar extending its tongue

Gengar is a dark purple, bipedalPokémon with a roundish body. It has red eyes, a wide mouth that is usually curled into a sinister grin, and pointed ears. On its back are numerous spikes, and it has smaller spikes on top of its head similar to tufty fur. Its arms and legs are short with three digits on both its hands and feet. It also has a stubby tail.

Gengar has the ability to hide perfectly in the shadow of any object, granting it exceptional stealth. Its body acts as aheat sink, cooling the temperature of the surrounding area by nearly 10 °F (5 °C) by absorbing its warmth. It is shown inPokémon the Series that Gengar can fly,[1] turn intangible,[2] possess people[3] and other Pokémon, create illusions[4], pass through dimensions,[5] and extend its tongue by several meters.[6] In certain media, such asPOKÉMON Detective Pikachu and thePokémon Ranger series, it is also able to create copies of itself. Gengar is very mischievous, and at times, malicious. It enjoys playing practical jokes and casting curses, such as pretending to be one's shadow during a full moon, then behaving erratically, or attacking people who get lost in the mountains. When the quarry notices, Gengar takes delight in its victim's terror. However, it has been known to be loyal to aTrainer who treats it well. It waits in people's shadows or the dark areas of their homes before stealing their life force. This is because it was once ahuman and wishes for a traveling companion. Being the result ofEvolution viatrading, Gengar is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found incaves and dark places where shadows form. As mentioned inPokémon Sleep, Gengar is known to sleep deeply while hiding in the shadow of a target it plans to curse.[7]

InGeneration I,Night Shade was Gengar'ssignature move.


  • Gengar floating in the air
    Gengar floating in the air
  • Gengar hiding in Ash's shadow
    Gengar hiding inAsh's shadow
  • Gengar turning intangible
    Gengar turning intangible

Forms

Gengar has two forms:Mega Gengar andGigantamax Gengar.

Mega Gengar

As Mega Gengar, a portion of its body sinks into the ground, and its arms and tail lengthen. The lower portions turn a more reddish-purple, and a third eye appears on its forehead. This new unblinking eye is oval, yellow, and allows it to see into other dimensions.[8] The spikes on Mega Gengar's back are more numerous and pointed, and additional spikes appear on its hands and tail. Its ears are now considerably longer and tilt backward.

Mega Gengar has the ability to access other dimensions and has a vicious nature. It has no interest in opponents unless perceived as prey, and its relationships are warped due toMega Evolution. Mega Gengar desires to take and curse the life of anyone or anything in its path; it may even curse its own Trainer. It sinks into another dimension to wait for a chance to attack; this power allows it to appear anywhere it wants to be. Mega Gengar caused an incident one time where it had one of its legs stick out of a wall.

Gigantamax Gengar

As Gigantamax Gengar, it becomes larger, with portions of its body sinking into the ground, and only the head, tail, and arms remain. Its body changes from dark-purple to light-purple, and its eyes become white with yellow sclera. The inside of its mouth changes to resemble a tunnel with a long purple tongue sticking out. Three red clouds surround the top of Gengar's head.

Gigantamax Gengar's mouth is rumored to not lead into its body, but the afterlife instead due to its cursed energy. By laying a trap, it attempts to steal the lives of those it captures. Should someone stand near its mouth, they can hear the voices of their loved ones calling out to them.

Gigantamax Gengar is the only known Pokémon capable of using theG-Max MoveG-Max Terror.

Mega Gengar
Gigantamax Gengar

Evolution

Gengarevolves fromHaunter and is the final form ofGastly.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer toGame data→Evolution data.)

Game data

NPC appearances

In the core series

In the spin-off games

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  • Pokémon Pinball: A Gengar appears in a bonus stage accessible from the Red Table. Once the player has knocked out the threeGastly and the pair ofHaunter, a Gengar appears and must be defeated to win.
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Gengar is the leader ofTeam Meanies. While often accompanied byEkans andMedicham, Gengar will often act alone and spends much of the game causing trouble, even convincing the village to exile the hero, blaming them for the natural disasters plaguing the world. However, it is later revealed that he is the actual cursedhuman, having been cursed byNinetales to be reborn as aPokémon. AfterRayquaza destroys the meteor heading for the world, Gengar will post a request, asking to visit Ninetales in the hopes of bringing backGardevoir. While she is rescued, she has no recollection of her times with herTrainer, but Gengar is still satisfied to see her safe and leaves.
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Pokédex entries

Generation IKanto
#094
Red(JPN)(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it wasreused inPokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG)Under a full moon, thisPokémon likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
Blue
YellowAGengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
StadiumAppears to attack people who get lost in the mountains. Said to be the culprit behind shadows that laugh in the moonlight.
Generation IIJohto
#060
GoldIt steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that aGengar appeared.
SilverTo steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
CrystalHiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Stadium 2It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that aGengar appeared.(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation IIIHoenn
#—
Kanto
#094
RubySometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually aGengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow.
Sapphire
EmeraldDeep in the night, your shadow cast by a streetlight may suddenly overtake you. It is actually aGengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow.
FireRedIt is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
LeafGreenOn the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must beGengar's doing.
Generation IVSinnoh
#071
Johto
#060
DiamondIt hides in shadows. It is said that ifGengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly10 degrees F.
PearlLurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey's life force.
PlatinumThe leer that floats in darkness belongs to aGengar delighting in casting curses on people.
HeartGoldIt steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that aGengar appeared.
SoulSilverTo steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
Generation VUnova
#—
BlackThe leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
White
Black 2The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
White 2
Generation VICentral Kalos
#—
Coastal Kalos
#—
Mountain Kalos
#032
Hoenn
#—
XIt hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly10 degrees Fahrenheit.
YHiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Omega RubySometimes, 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
Generation VIIAlola
 S  M : #063
Alola
 US  UM : #075
Kanto
#094
SunShould you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.
MoonIt 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 SunYou can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty.
Ultra MoonEven 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.
Let's Go PikachuA Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
Let's Go Eevee
Mega Gengar
SunGengar's relationships are warped. It has no interest in opponents unless it perceives them as prey.
MoonThe energy of Mega Evolution awakened it. It sinks into another dimension, where it keeps a patient watch for its chance to attack.
Ultra SunIt tries to take the lives of anyone and everyone. It will even try to curse the Trainer who is its master!
Ultra MoonMega Evolution has made it possible for Gengar to access other dimensions. Its entire body is brimming with strange power.
Let's Go PikachuIt can pass through other dimensions and appear anywhere. It caused a stir one time when it stuck just one leg out of a wall.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIIIGalar
#143
Isle of Armor
#—
Crown Tundra
#—
Sinnoh
#071
Hisui
#138
SwordOn the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar's doing.
ShieldIt is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
Brilliant DiamondIt hides in shadows. It is said that in rooms where Gengar is hiding, the temperature drops by nearly10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Shining PearlLurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey's life-force.
Legends: ArceusPossesses 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!
Gigantamax Gengar
SwordRumor has it that its gigantic mouth leads not into its body, filled with cursed energy, but instead directly to the afterlife.
ShieldIt lays traps, hoping to steal the lives of those it catches. If you stand in front of its mouth, you'll hear your loved ones' voices calling out to you.
Generation IXPaldea
#70
Kitakami
#120
Blueberry
#—
Lumiose
#067
Hyperspace
#—
ScarletTo steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
VioletHiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Legends: Z-AIt hides in shadows. It is said that in rooms where Gengar is hiding, the temperature drops by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mega Gengar
Legends: Z-AIt can pass through other dimensions and appear anywhere. It caused a stir one time when it stuck just one leg out of a wall.


Gengar in theAlola PokédexMega Gengar in theAlola Pokédex
Gengar in thePaldea PokédexGengar in theKitakami Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
RedBlue
EvolveHaunter
Blue (Japan)
TradeMachoke forHaunter inCerulean City (evolves immediately)
Yellow
EvolveHaunter
Generation II
GoldSilver
EvolveHaunter
Crystal
EvolveHaunter
Generation III
RubySapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRedLeafGreen
EvolveHaunter
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
DiamondPearl
Old Chateau(Any Gen III game)
Platinum
Old Chateau(Any Gen III game)
HeartGoldSoulSilver
EvolveHaunter
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
EvolveHaunter
Black 2White 2
Trade
Generation VI
XY
EvolveHaunter
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Trade,Event
Generation VII
SunMoon
Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site) (SOS Battle)
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site) (SOS Battle)
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
EvolveHaunter
Generation VIII
Sword
Giant's Cap (Wanderer)
Giant's Mirror,South Lake Miloch,Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Shield
Giant's Cap (Wanderer)
Giant's Mirror,South Lake Miloch,Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)(Gigantamax Factor)
Sword Expansion Pass
Slippery Slope,Old Cemetery,Giant's Foot,Frigid Sea,Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle)
Shield Expansion Pass
Slippery Slope,Old Cemetery,Giant's Foot,Frigid Sea,Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle)(Gigantamax Factor)
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
EvolveHaunter
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands:Space-time distortions
Crimson Mirelands: massivemass outbreaks
Coronet Highlands: massive mass outbreaks
Alabaster Icelands: massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX
ScarletViolet
TradePincurchin forHaunter inLevincia (evolves immediately)
Tera Raid Battles (5★,6★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Mossfell Confluence
Legends: Z-A
Bleu District:Old Building (only two, duringMain Mission 20)
Centrico Plaza:Wild Zone 20 


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
EvolveHaunter
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Ruins of Truth
Trozei!
Endless Level 68, Forever Level 18, Pair Battle,Mr. Who's Den
MD RedMD Blue
EvolveHaunter
Ranger
Fiore Temple
Generation IV
MD TimeMD Darkness
Sky Stairway (30F-49F)
MD Sky
Sky Stairway (30F-49F)
Ranger: SoA
Hippowdon Temple,Altru Building,Altru Tower
Rumble
Eternal Tower(Both Modes A & S)
PokéPark Wii
Haunted Zone
Ranger: GS
Oblivia Ruins,Dark Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Hauntyard:Everspring Valley,World Axle - B1F
PokéPark 2
Tech Area
Conquest
EvolveHaunter
Rumble U
Toy Collection: Guided by Pichu(Boss)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 3
Rumble World
Starlight Islands: Halloween Village(Back Boss)
Picross
Area 08: Stage 06
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea,Gengar Sea,Mimikyu Sea,Mewtwo Sea,Rowlet Sea,Buzzwole Sea,Bulbasaur Sea,Rayquaza Sea,Mimikyu SeaFinal,Mewtwo SeaFinal,Rowlet SeaFinal,Buzzwole SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Darknight Relic (12F-14F)
New Snap
Outaway Cave
Generation IX
Sleep
Greengrass Isle (from Master 4)(Halloween events only)
Taupe Hollow (from Ultra 5)
Old Gold Power Plant (from Ultra 2)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Castle Noapte: Stage 125
Prasino Woods: Stage 557
Event:A Great Chance a Day!(Spooky)
Café ReMix
Special Delivery Event (Mix), Complete Ribombee Chocolate Cake recipe (ReMix)
March Goals premium pass: Level 30 (Flower Power)
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Agatha & Gengar(MegaGengar), Allister & Gengar(Gigantamax)
Variety sync pair scout: Plumeria & Gengar
Evolution:Scottie/Bettie &HaunterEgg
UNITE
Obtain from License Journey for 980 License Points
Purchase for 575 Aeos Gems


In events

GamesEventRegionLocationLevelDistribution period
XYPokémon Center GengarAllJapan25February 1 to 28, 2014
XYPokémon Center Battle Championship GengarAllJapan50June 2 to 8, 2014;
July 7 to 21, 2014
XYHalloween GengarAllJapan25ShinySeptember 13 to October 14, 2014
XYOctober 2014 GengarAmerican regionOnline25ShinyOctober 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015
XYOctober 2014 GengarPAL regionOnline25ShinyOctober 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015
XYPre-ordering player GengarKorean regionOnline25ShinyOctober 11 to December 7, 2014
XYXY GengarJapanese regionOnline25ShinyOctober 24 to 31, 2014
XYXY GengarAmerican regionOnline25ShinyOctober 24 to 31, 2014
ORASPokémon Center Hiroshima GengarAllJapan25ShinyMarch 1 to 31, 2016
XYORASAlva's GengarJapanese regionOnline50ShinyJuly 9 to August 31, 2016
XYORASAlva's GengarJapanese regionNintendo Zone50ShinyJuly 30 to August 31, 2016
XYORASXY&Z GengarKorean regionOnline100October 19 to November 15, 2016
SwShAsh's Gigantamax GengarAllOnline80September 2 to 15, 2022
Wild Area News
GamesEventGigantamaxLocationLevelDistribution period
SwShWild Area NewsNohide40, 50SwSh
60Sh
March 9 to 18, 2020
SwShWild Area NewsYeshide40, 50SwSh
60Sh
March 9 to 18, 2020
SwShWild Area NewsYeshide40, 50SwSh
60Sh
March 19 to 25, 2020
SwWild Area NewsYeshide60June 2 to 29, 2020
SwWild Area NewsYeshide60June 17 to 28, 2020
SwShWild Area NewsYeshide30, 40, 50, 60October 1 to 31, 2020
SwShWild Area NewsNohide40, 50, 60August 20 to 22, 2021
SwShWild Area NewsYeshide60August 20 to 22, 2021
SwShWild Area NewsYeshide60November 1, 2022, to End-of-life
Poké Portal News
GamesEventTera TypeLocationLevelDistribution period
SVGengar SpotlightGhosthide75October 28 to 31, 2024

Held items

Pokémon caught inGeneration I must be traded to aGeneration II game in order for a held item to appear.

GamesHeld items
RedBlue
Yellow
Legends: Arceus
Normal
Grit items by level
Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Gengar
StatRange
At Lv. 50At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167230 - 324
65
63 - 128121 - 251
60
58 - 123112 - 240
130
121 - 200238 - 394
75
72 - 139139 - 273
110
103 - 178202 - 350
Total:
500
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0EVs,IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hinderingnature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252EVs,IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpfulnature.
  • This Pokémon'sSpecial base stat inGeneration I was130.
Mega Gengar
StatRange
At Lv. 50At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167230 - 324
65
63 - 128121 - 251
80
76 - 145148 - 284
170
157 - 244310 - 482
95
90 - 161175 - 317
130
121 - 200238 - 394
Total:
600
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0EVs,IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hinderingnature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252EVs,IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpfulnature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3★★
Power
2/3★★
Skill
5/5★★★★★
Stamina
4/4★★★★
Jump
2/3★★
Total
15/18★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison¼×
Ground
Rock
Bug¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison¼×
Ground
Rock
Bug¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison¼×
Ground
Rock
Bug¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison¼×
Ground
Rock
Bug¼×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Gengar is available inScarlet and Violet andLegends Z-A.

Byleveling up

SV

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP
011Shadow PunchGhostPhysical0606000——%20
011Perish SongNormalStatus000000——%5
011Reflect TypeNormalStatus000000——%15
011LickGhostPhysical03030100100%30
011Confuse RayGhostStatus0000100100%10
011HypnosisPsychicStatus000006060%20
011Mean LookNormalStatus000000——%5
1212PaybackDarkPhysical05050100100%10
1616SpiteGhostStatus0000100100%10
2020CurseGhostStatus000000——%10
2424HexGhostSpecial06565100100%10
3030Night ShadeGhostSpecial0000100100%15
3636Sucker PunchDarkPhysical07070100100%5
4242Dark PulseDarkSpecial08080100100%15
4848Shadow BallGhostSpecial08080100100%15
5454Destiny BondGhostStatus000000——%5
6060Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100100100%15
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gengar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gengar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

ZA

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
LearnPlus Move  Type  Cat.  Power  CD 
110Confuse RayGhostStatus00006
110LickGhostPhysical030306
710HypnosisPsychicStatus000010
811ConfusionPsychicSpecial050506
1215Shadow SneakGhostPhysical040403
1619Shadow ClawGhostPhysical070707
2023CurseGhostStatus000015
2427HazeIceStatus000015
2831Icy WindIceSpecial055557
3639Dark PulseDarkSpecial080808
4043Shadow BallGhostSpecial080808
4851Sludge WavePoisonSpecial095958
5053Perish SongNormalStatus000020
5558Phantom ForceGhostPhysical0909012
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gengar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gengar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

ByTM

SV

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
  TM  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
TM006TM006Scary FaceNormalStatus0000100}}100%10
TM007TM007ProtectNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM013TM013Acid SprayPoisonSpecial04040100}}100%20
TM017TM017Confuse RayGhostStatus0000100}}100%10
TM018TM018ThiefDarkPhysical06060100}}100%25
TM025TM025FacadeNormalPhysical07070100}}100%20
TM029TM029HexGhostSpecial06565100}}100%10
TM034TM034Icy WindIceSpecial05555095}}95%15
TM042TM042Night ShadeGhostSpecial0000100}}100%15
TM043TM043FlingDarkPhysical0000100}}100%10
TM045TM045VenoshockPoisonSpecial06565100}}100%10
TM047TM047EndureNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM049TM049Sunny DayFireStatus000000—}}—%5
TM050TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus000000—}}—%5
TM058TM058Brick BreakFightingPhysical07575100}}100%15
TM061TM061Shadow ClawGhostPhysical07070100}}100%15
TM062TM062Foul PlayDarkPhysical09595100}}100%15
TM066TM066Body SlamNormalPhysical08585100}}100%15
TM067TM067Fire PunchFirePhysical07575100}}100%15
TM068TM068Thunder PunchElectricPhysical07575100}}100%15
TM069TM069Ice PunchIcePhysical07575100}}100%15
TM070TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM073TM073Drain PunchFightingPhysical07575100}}100%10
TM079TM079Dazzling GleamFairySpecial08080100}}100%10
TM080TM080MetronomeNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM082TM082Thunder WaveElectricStatus0000090}}90%20
TM083TM083Poison JabPoisonPhysical08080100}}100%20
TM085TM085RestPsychicStatus000000—}}—%5
TM087TM087TauntDarkStatus0000100}}100%20
TM091TM091Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus000000—}}—%20
TM092TM092ImprisonPsychicStatus000000—}}—%10
TM094TM094Dark PulseDarkSpecial08080100}}100%15
TM098TM098Skill SwapPsychicStatus000000—}}—%10
TM102TM102Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical120120080}}80%5
TM103TM103SubstituteNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM107TM107Will-O-WispFireStatus0000085}}85%15
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TM111TM111Giga DrainGrassSpecial07575100}}100%10
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TM119TM119Energy BallGrassSpecial09090100}}100%10
TM120TM120PsychicPsychicSpecial09090100}}100%10
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TM126TM126ThunderboltElectricSpecial09090100}}100%15
TM140TM140Nasty PlotDarkStatus000000—}}—%20
TM148TM148Sludge BombPoisonSpecial09090100}}100%10
TM151TM151Phantom ForceGhostPhysical09090100}}100%10
TM152TM152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150150090}}90%5
TM158TM158Focus BlastFightingSpecial120120070}}70%5
TM161TM161Trick RoomPsychicStatus000000—}}—%5
TM163TM163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150150090}}90%5
TM166TM166ThunderElectricSpecial110110070}}70%10
TM171TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial08080100}}100%10
TM174TM174HazeIceStatus000000—}}—%30
TM175TM175ToxicPoisonStatus0000090}}90%10
TM177TM177SpiteGhostStatus0000100}}100%10
TM181TM181Knock OffDarkPhysical06565100}}100%20
TM192TM192Focus PunchFightingPhysical150150100}}100%20
TM198TM198PoltergeistGhostPhysical110110090}}90%5
TM202TM202Pain SplitNormalStatus000000—}}—%20
TM203TM203Psych UpNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM214TM214Sludge WavePoisonSpecial09595100}}100%10
TM219TM219Skitter SmackBugPhysical07070090}}90%10
TM224TM224CurseGhostStatus000000—}}—%10
TM228TM228Psychic NoisePsychicSpecial07575100}}100%10
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gengar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Gengar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

ZA

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
  TM  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  CD 
TM007TM007ToxicPoisonStatus000010
TM008TM008Thunder WaveElectricStatus000010
TM017TM017ProtectNormalStatus000015
TM023TM023Thunder PunchElectricPhysical075757
TM024TM024Ice PunchIcePhysical075757
TM026TM026Energy BallGrassSpecial090908
TM029TM029Fire PunchFirePhysical075757
TM035TM035EndureNormalStatus000012
TM042TM042Giga DrainGrassSpecial075759
TM044TM044Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15015020
TM048TM048Self-DestructNormalPhysical20020015
TM049TM049Icy WindIceSpecial055557
TM053TM053Sludge BombPoisonSpecial090907
TM055TM055Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15015020
TM057TM057Will-O-WispFireStatus000010
TM061TM061Shadow ClawGhostPhysical070707
TM063TM063PsychicPsychicSpecial090908
TM067TM067ThunderboltElectricSpecial090908
TM074TM074Shadow BallGhostSpecial080808
TM077TM077Poison JabPoisonPhysical080808
TM083TM083Nasty PlotDarkStatus000015
TM085TM085SubstituteNormalStatus000010
TM089TM089Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus00007
TM090TM090Dark PulseDarkSpecial080808
TM091TM091CurseGhostStatus000015
TM092TM092Dazzling GleamFairySpecial080808
TM095TM095TauntDarkStatus000012
TM099TM099MetronomeNormalStatus00004
TM100TM100Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical12012010
TM102TM102Focus BlastFightingSpecial12012012
TM106TM106ThunderElectricSpecial11011010
TM109TM109FacadeNormalPhysical070707
TM112TM112Acid SprayPoisonSpecial040407
TM118TM118Shadow PunchGhostPhysical060606
TM119TM119Ominous WindGhostSpecial060606
TM127TM127Dream EaterPsychicSpecial1001007
TM131TM131Drain PunchFightingPhysical075757
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gengar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Gengar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Bybreeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
MisdreavusMismagiusShuppetDuskullDusclopsDusknoirChimechoDrifloonDrifblimLitwickLampentChandelurePhantumpTrevenantSandygastPalossandMimikyuDreepyDrakloakDragapult
AstonishGhostPhysical30100%15
KoffingWeezingWeezingSlugmaMagcargo
Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50—%15
GrimerGrimerMukMukDuskullDusclopsDusknoir
DisableNormalStatus100%20
KoffingWeezingWeezing
HazeIceStatus—%30
GengarMisdreavus
Perish SongNormalStatus—%5
Gengar
Reflect TypeNormalStatus—%15
KoffingWeezingWeezingSlugmaMagcargoLitwickLampentChandelure
SmogPoisonSpecial3070%20
GrimerGrimerMukMukKoffingWeezingWeezingGulpinSwalot
ToxicPoisonStatus90%10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Gengar
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gengar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gengar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a priorEvolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gengar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gengar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Animated series-only moves

MoveTypeEpisode
Confusion Psychic Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate

Side game data

Gengar

Pokémon Pinball
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area:Darkness Ridge
Phrases
51%-100% HPMy red eyes aren't from lack of sleep!
26%-50% HPConfound it! My HP is already missing by half...
1%-25% HPThis is my ruin... Even my shadow grows dim...
Level upVery well! I've leveled!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HPKekeh! I'm counting on you!
26%-50% HPKekeh? This is getting a bit rough...
1%-25% HPGegeh! I'm about to faint! Oi! Heal me quick!
Level upN/A
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, andExplorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Deliver a letter from Gengar inBaram Town toBanette inCapim Town
Connected to:Ekans,Noctowl,Gardevoir,Banette,Talonflame,Phantump,Trevenant,Gourgeist
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
NormalMy name is Gengar! Good to see you, hee-hee!
Low HP (< 50%)I'm getting a bit tired, hee-hee!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Ghost
Poké Assist:
Ghost
Field move:None
Loops: 7Min. exp.: 100Max. exp.: 120
Browser entryR-096
Beware--Gengar abducts yourPokémon. It makes copies of itself to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Ghost
Poké Assist:
Ghost
Field move:
(Psy Power ×3)
Browser entryR-019
It attacks by spitting out eerie orbs and sinister ones imbued with loathing.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Ghost
Poké Assist:
(present)

Ghost
Field move:
(present)

(Psy Power ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)

Ghost
Field move:
(past)

(Psy Power ×1)
Browser entryR-166/N-185
It shoots out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack●●●●●
Defense●●●
Speed●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack●●●●●
Defense●●●
Speed●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.42 secondsBase HP: 51
Base Attack: 80Base Defense: 52Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PokéPark Pad entry:
Gengar appeared out of the painting in theHaunted Zone. Watch him take the lead atDusknoir's Speed Slam andRotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PokéPark Pad entry:
He says spiteful things, but he came to theTech Area to look for his missing friends. He cherishes his friendships.
Pokémon Conquest
HP:★★Move:Shadow Ball
Attack:★★★★Ability 1:Levitate
Defense:★★
Speed:★★★★
Evolves fromHaunter when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out aWarrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment
Range: 3Perfect Links:Bokuzen,Hanzō,Saizō, andYoshitatsu
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Ghost
Attack Power:★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle
Ghost
Attack Power: 70 - 110 5

#114

Power of 5
Increases damage when you make a match of five.
Swappable Skill(s): Spookify
Mega Effects 1
Erases allMega Gengar in the puzzle area.
Pokémon Shuffle
Poison
Attack Power: 70 - 110 5

#114

Vitality Drain
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
Swappable Skill(s): Poison
Mega Effects 7
Erases Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Gengar.
Pokémon Shuffle
Ghost
Attack Power: 70 - 110 5

#114

Blindside
Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
Mega Effects 3
Erases a group of Pokémon in the middle at once.
Pokémon GO
Base HP: 155Base Attack: 261Base Defense: 149
Egg Distance: N/ABuddy Distance: 3 kmEvolution Requirement:Gengar Mega Energy200/40/20/10
Fast Attacks:Sucker Punch,Hex*,Shadow Claw*,Lick
Charged Attacks:Shadow Ball,Focus Blast*,Sludge Bomb*,Drain Punch*,Sludge Wave,Dark Pulse,Psychic,Shadow Punch,FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon,ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
Friendship Item:Black Sludge (600)★: 1 minute
Skill: Boost JP by 50% forn minutes
Recovery time: 11 hours
Pokémon Café ReMix

Gengar
Icon:Specialty:Cookie:


Sweets
How to recruit
Hearts needed: 27Delivery:
Puzzle Abilities
Puzzle score:Lv. 1: 120Lv. 25: 312
Megaphones:Lv. 1: x1 / 35 linksLv. 25: x1 / 30 links
Skill Info
Skill gauge:
80
Standard Skill:Clears icons and gimmicks in an X pattern, then sets off megaphones created in place of other surrounding icons.
Powered-Up Skill:Clears icons, gimmicks in an X pattern, replaces a moderate number of nearby Pokémon icons with megaphones, then sets them off.
Specialty Gimmick Info
Unlocks atDescription
Lv.3Attach up to 1 to the Pokémon icon you're holding to move them around. (Up to 7 by Lv.25)
Lv.5Attach up to 5 to the Pokémon icon you're holding to move them around. (Up to 7 by Lv.25)
Lv.15Clear up to 2 by making a combo next to them. (Up to 6 by Lv.25)
Hidden Specialty Gimmick
No hidden specialty gimmick is available yet.
Outfit Grade Up
Outfit Grade 1: Puzzle score +5%Outfit Grade 2: Puzzle score +5%
Outfit Grade 3: Puzzle score +5%Outfit Grade 4: Puzzle score +5%, Score
Alternate Outfits

Customer
Pokémon Café ReMix

Flower power
Icon:Specialty:Cookie:


Drinks
How to recruit
Hearts needed:Delivery:
Puzzle Abilities
Puzzle score:Lv. 1: 125Lv. 25: 365
Megaphones:Lv. 1: x1 / 35 linksLv. 25: x1 / 30 links
Skill Info
Skill gauge:
80
Standard Skill:Clears Pokémon and gimmicks in an X pattern.
Powered-Up Skill:Clears more Pokémon and gimmicks in an X pattern.
Specialty Gimmick Info
Unlocks atDescription
Lv.3Attach up to 1 to the Pokémon icon you're holding to move them around. (Up to 7 by Lv.25)
Lv.5Attach up to 5 to the Pokémon icon you're holding to move them around. (Up to 7 by Lv.25)
Lv.15Clear up to 2 by making a combo next to them. (Up to 6 by Lv.25)
Hidden Specialty Gimmick
No hidden specialty gimmick is available yet.
Outfit Grade Up
Outfit Grade 1: Puzzle score +3%Outfit Grade 2: Puzzle score +3%
Outfit Grade 3: Puzzle score +3%Outfit Grade 4: Puzzle score +3%, Score
Pokémon Café ReMix

Halloween
Icon:Specialty:Cookie:


Entrées
How to recruit
Hearts needed:Delivery:
Puzzle Abilities
Puzzle score:Lv. 1: 125Lv. 25: 365
Megaphones:Lv. 1: x1 / 35 linksLv. 25: x1 / 30 links
Skill Info
Skill gauge:
80
Standard Skill:Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks in an X pattern and replaces a few surrounding Pokémon icons with megaphones, then sets them off.
Powered-Up Skill:Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks in an X pattern and replaces a moderate number of surrounding Pokémon icons with megaphones, then sets them off.
Specialty Gimmick Info
Unlocks atDescription
Lv.3Attach up to 1 to the Pokémon icon you're holding to move them around. (Up to 7 by Lv.25)
Lv.5Attach up to 5 to the Pokémon icon you're holding to move them around. (Up to 7 by Lv.25)
Lv.15Clear up to 2 by making a combo next to them. (Up to 6 by Lv.25)
Hidden Specialty Gimmick
No hidden specialty gimmick is available yet.
Outfit Grade Up
Outfit Grade 1: Puzzle score +3%Outfit Grade 2: Puzzle score +3%
Outfit Grade 3: Puzzle score +3%Outfit Grade 4: Puzzle score +3%, Score
New Pokémon Snap
Photodex entry #187
InLental, picture books warn that Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty. It loves to use its powers to slip through walls and other objects so it can play tricks on people.
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep type:DozingPokémon type:GhostPoints to befriend: 22
Specialty: IngredientsBerry:
Bluk Berry ×1
Primary ingredient:
Fiery Herb ×2
Possible ingredients:
Fiery HerbTasty MushroomPure Oil
Main skill: Charge Strength SBase carry limit: 18
Increases Snorlax's Strength by anywhere from 200 to 800.
If you feel a sudden chill, a Gengar may be sleeping close by. Apparently, it sometimes falls into a deep sleep while hiding in the shadow of a target it intends to curse.
Mischievous SleepSmirking SleepTongue-Out SleepAtop-Belly Sleep
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Costumes in Pokémon GO
Party hatMega Banette costumeSpooky FestivalTricks & Treats

Mega Gengar

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Deliver a letter from Gengar inBaram Town toBanette inCapim Town
Connected to:Ekans,Noctowl,Gardevoir,Banette,Talonflame,Phantump,Trevenant,Gourgeist
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
NormalMy name is Gengar! Good to see you, hee-hee!
Low HP (< 50%)I'm getting a bit tired, hee-hee!
Pokémon GO
Base HP: 155Base Attack: 349Base Defense: 199
Egg Distance: N/ABuddy Distance: 3 kmEvolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks:Sucker Punch,Hex*,Shadow Claw*,Lick
Charged Attacks:Shadow Ball,Focus Blast*,Sludge Bomb*,Drain Punch*,Sludge Wave,Dark Pulse,Psychic,Shadow Punch,ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Gigantamax Gengar

Pokémon GO
Base HP:Base Attack:Base Defense:
Egg Distance: N/ABuddy Distance: 3 kmEvolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Unknown
Charged Attacks:G-Max Terror

Form data

Mega Evolution

Gigantamax

Evolution data

Gengarevolves fromHaunter whentraded. InPokémon Legends: Arceus, Gengar can also evolve from Haunter when exposed to aLinking Cord.

Unevolved
Gastly
 Ghost  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 25
First Evolution
Haunter
 Ghost  Poison 

Trade

Linking Cord
Linking Cord
 LA  only
Second Evolution
Gengar
 Ghost  Poison 


Sprites

Generation I
RedGreenRedBlueYellow
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation II
GoldSilverCrystal
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation III
RubySapphireEmeraldFireRedLeafGreen
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation IV
DiamondPearlPlatinumHeartGoldSoulSilver
FrontBackFrontBackFrontBack
Generation V
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VI
XYOmega RubyAlpha Sapphire
FrontBackFrontBack
Generation VII
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
FrontBackFrontBack
Let's Go, Pikachu!Let's Go, Eevee!
Generation VIII
SwordShield
Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation
HOME
For other sprites and images, please seeGengar images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

Gengar inPokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
Gengar inPokémon Journeys: The Series
Shiny Gengar inVolcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Mega Gengar inMega Evolution Special I
Shiny Mega Gengar inVolcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Gigantamax Gengar inPokémon Journeys: The Series

Major appearances

Morty's Gengar

A Gengar appeared under the ownership ofMorty inA Ghost Of A Chance,From Ghost to Ghost, andFor Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!. It wasnever recalled to its Poké Ball.

Agatha's Gengar

InThe Scheme Team,Agatha used a Gengar tobattleAsh's Pikachu. It defeated Pikachu with a combination ofHypnosis andDream Eater.

Team Meanies

A Gengar was the leader ofTeam Meanies inPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!.

Ash's Gengar

First appearing inBest Friend...Worst Nightmare!, this Gengar caused trouble at theCerise Laboratory. InA Chilling Curse!,Ash eventuallycaught it when he learneda Trainer had abandoned it out of fear. InThe Winding Path to Greatness!, it became capable ofGigantamaxing after drinking theMax Soup made byAllister. Ash's Gengar is the first in the animated series to have a color scheme that more matches its coloration in thecore series games.

Other

InThe Tower of Terror,Ash encountered a Gengar inLavender Town while searching for aGhost-typePokémon to use againstSabrina. Due to a close call, Ash got to spend some unexpected time with the ghostly trio,Gastly,Haunter, and Gengar. It and Haunter seemed to have a fondness forJapanese stand-up, and unsuccessfully attempted to amuse Ash by acting as a pair of performers. It reappeared in a flashback inthe following episode.

InThe Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis, agiant Gengar was awakened near the ancient city ofPokémopolis. There, it battled an equally largeAlakazam before being quelled by the affectedJigglypuff.

InHello, Pummelo! andEnter The Dragonite,Drake used a Gengar in his battle with Ash. It managed toconfuseTauros before Ashrecalled it and instead went withLapras. As a result of a collision betweenNight Shade andIce Beam, both Lapras and Gengarfainted.

InIllusion Confusion!, multiple Gengar, along with a group ofHaunter, were causing trouble for Ash andhis friends while they were wandering through a deep forest, by creating a number of illusions that impeded their progress.

InPK15, a Gengar lived in the spooky house.

Fantina's Gengar first appeared in a flashback inPlaying the Leveling Field!. InA Shield with a Twist, it was used in Fantina'sGymbattle againstAsh and was defeated byBuizel.

InCelebrating the Hero's Comet!, three Gengar lived on anunnamed island in theDecolore Islands.

InScary Hospitality!,Lon used a Gengar to scare visitors of the "Scary House". This included Ash, his friends, and later Team Rocket.

InA Festival of Decisions!, three Gengar belonging to the ninja army participated in the attack onNinja Village.

InVolcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, aShiny Gengar that canMega Evolve wasAlva's main battling Pokémon. However, it would abandon Alva immediately after the destruction of the Mega Wave crystal that controlled it.

InI Choose You!,Corey's Gengar battledNeesha'sBlastoise, dodging most of its attacks before ultimately being frozen by itsIce Beam.

InWhy Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, a wildTotem-sized Gengarnicknamed "the Greedy Rapooh" was accidentally released from a stone it had been sealed in byTeam Rocket, and went on to kidnapAcerola and steal various items acrossUla'ula Island. InSecuring the Future!, it joined the rest ofAlola in showeringNecrozma with light so it could return to itstrue form. InThe Battlefield of Truth and Love!, Acerola was revealed to have recently caught it. It battledKiawe's Marowak at theManalo Conference, but it was eventually defeated byShadow Bone.

Minor appearances

Gengar debuted inPokémon - I Choose You!, where it battled aNidorino in a colosseum on TV as a reference to the originalPokémon Red and Green games. Thus, Gengar and Nidorino were the very first Pokémon to be seen inPokémon the Series, not counting the intro.

A Gengar appeared in the Japanese credits ofPikachu's Rescue Adventure.

ATrainer's Gengar appeared inWired for Battle! as an image that came up inShingo's laptop.

InBeauty and the Breeder, aPokémon Breeder's Gengar participated in thePokémon Beauty Contest.

A Gengar appeared inBrock's fantasy inUnBEARable.

A Gengar appeared in a fantasy inControl Freak!.

Two Gengar appeared inCelebi: The Voice of the Forest. One was under the ownership of a Trainer, while the other appeared during the movie's intro, which was reused forPokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

InTraining Daze, Gengar was partnered with twoTeam Rocket trainees.

InWho's Flying Now?, a Gengar was featured in theFortree City Feather Festival.

A Gengar appeared inGhoul Daze!.

A Gengar appeared inOne Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

A Gengar that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar appeared in the opening ofMega Evolution Special I.

InLoading the Dex!, a Gengar appeared with its evolutionary relatives during a fantasy thatMeowth had after an encounter with aMimikyu. They pretended to be aLopunny,Glaceon, andGardevoir.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared inBalloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.

InAlola, Kanto!,Rotom took a photo of a Gengar.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared inA Young Royal Flame Ignites!.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared inTurning the Other Mask!.

InLegend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Trainer's Gengar participated in aRaid Battle against aLugia.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared inResonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!.

A Gengar appeared in a photo inWynaut?! Wy-Yes!.

Pokédex entries

EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
EP023GengarAsh'sPokédexGengar. No information available.
EP072GengarAsh's PokédexGengar, a Shadow Pokémon. The evolved form ofHaunter. Details about this Pokémon are unknown.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
EP182GengarAsh's PokédexGengar, the Shadow Pokémon. The evolved form of Haunter. Details about Gengar are unknown.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
AG132GengarAsh's PokédexGengar, the Shadow Pokémon. Gengar is the final evolved form ofGastly. It can absorb any surrounding heat, leaving a sudden chill.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
DP102GengarDawn's PokédexGengar, the Shadow Pokémon. Gengar hides in the shadows. If a Gengar is nearby, it is said to feelten degrees colder than normal.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
XY072GengarSerena's PokédexGengar, the Shadow Pokémon and the evolved form ofHaunter. Gengar is happy when it scares people, smiling wickedly in the dark.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
JN011GengarGoh'sRotom PhoneGengar, the Shadow Pokémon. AGhost andPoison-type. Gengar can pass through dimensions and appear almost anywhere. Since Gengar absorbs any warmth around it, the temperature suddenly drops wherever it appears.

Pokémon Origins

Gengar inPokémon Origins
Gengar inPokémon Generations
Gengar inPokémon Evolutions
Gengar inBidoof's Big Stand
Gengar inGhost Dive

Agatha's Gengar

InFile 4: Charizard,Agatha used a Gengar during a battle againstRed. It went up against Red'sDodrio and lost.

Other

InFile 1: Red, a Gengar battled a Nidorino.

Red's Gengar evolved from a Haunter sometime beforeFile 4: Charizard.

Pokémon Generations

Agatha's Gengar

InThe Challenger,Agatha used a Gengar againstBlue'sRhydon, but it lost off-screen.

Other

In the game intro-like opening sequence forThe Adventure, a Gengar battled a Nidorino.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Gengar appeared inAssistant, under the ownership ofAllister. It reappeared inMoonlight,Sky, andThe Gathering of Stars.

GOTCHA!

A Gengar briefly appeared inGOTCHA!, under the ownership of eitherAgatha orMorty.

POKÉTOON

A Gengar appeared at the very end ofBlossom's Dream, battling againstBlossom'sNidorino.

A Gengar appeared inHelp! I've Turned into a Gengar. Also,Hilary transformed into a Gengar, but she reverted back.

A Gengar appeared inPT16, where it battled against aShinyCharcadet, but was defeated once it evolved intoCeruledge.

Pokémon Evolutions

Morty's Gengar

A Gengar appeared inThe Show, under the ownership ofMorty. They sat together watching theKimono Girls' show, which Gengar sobbed at.

Other

A Gengar appeared inThe Discovery, under the ownership ofGreen. She used it alongside herKangaskhan in her battle against the Trainers ofNugget Bridge and won easily.

Bidoof's Big Stand

A Gengar appeared inBidoof's Big Stand.

Ghost Dive

Gengar is a featured Pokémon in the music video for the songGhost Dive, performed byPolkadot Stingray.

Biri-Biri

A Gengar appeared in the music video forBiri-Biri, under the ownership ofAnna.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

A Gengar appeared inBreathe Together, under the ownership ofRaifort.

In the manga

Gengar inPokémon Adventures
Mega Gengar in Pokémon Adventures
Gigantamax Gengar in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

A Gengar appeared inTreasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!.

Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters

A Gengar appeared inDaisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters.

Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia

A Gengar appeared inPRV3 as one of thePokémonHeath controlled.

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Gengar appeared inHow Do You Do, Pikachu?.

A Gengar appeared inWh-Who's Sc-Scared?!.

Pokémon Journeys

Main article:Ash's Gengar

Ash's Gengar debuted inCaring for a Mystery!.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Gengar appeared inPMDP16.

A Gengar appeared inPMDP60, under the ownership ofCharon.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Main article:Morty's Gengar

Morty owns a Gengar, which first appeared inJBA2. It reappeared in a flashback inJBA5.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article:Agatha's Gengar

Gengar first appeared inHoly Moltres, under the ownership of aTeam Rocket Grunt. It was used to battleBlaine'sArcanine andRapidash, and almost attackedRed.

Agatha has two Gengar on herteam, and many in herGhost-type army. Her first one and her Ghost army first appeared inLapras Lazily. One of them was used to attackBlue andKoga from the shadows, draining the latter's life force as it possessed his shadow. Eventually, it was taken down when Koga used the tail that the old woman'sArbok bit off his own, distracting it long enough forBlue's Porygon to deal the finishing blow.

InThe Last Battle XIII, a Gengar was sent to participate in the fight inIlex Forest.

A Gengar was seen inReturn to Pallet Town. It was used by a kid fromPallet Town in an attempt tocatch aNidorino, thus replicating the opening sequence of theGeneration I video games and theirremakes.

InTying Trevenant, a Gengar belonging toGurkinn appeared, stoppingCelosia'sAegislash from killingX. He helped battleTeam Flare to stop them from obtaining the tree form ofXerneas and was later given to X, where he wasnicknamed Garma. He can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar.

Allister's Gengar first appeared inGlittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault. It is capable ofGigantamaxing.

Pokédex entries

MangaChapterEntry
Pokémon AdventuresPS077Able to merge with and inhabit the shadow of another being.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Main article:Morty's Gengar

InA Promise Given to Miltank, Morty called out Gengar to stop aSpearow from stealing the satchel that containedBerries collected byGold.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Gengar appeared inGDZ31, under the ownership ofRei.

A Gengar appeared inGDZ56, where it was seen in a game at a game center.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team

The Gengar fromTeam Meanies appears as a major character and the main antagonist ofPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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Main article:Morty's Gengar

A Gengar appeared inBig Battle in the Viridian Forest!!.

Blue's Gengar debuted inGet Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!! as a Haunter. It evolved while battlingClefairy.

Agatha's Gengar appeared inPanic on the Luxury Liner?!.

A Gengar appeared inSquirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon, under the ownership ofGiovanni.

Green was revealed to have a Gengar inThe Pokémon Banana League (Part 2), where it went up againstRed during thePokémon League.

Morty's Gengar appeared inThe Legendary Ho-Oh!!.

A Gengar appeared inA Challenge to the Elite Four!, under the ownership ofKaren.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

A Gengar appeared inPokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two as one of the Pokémon thatSolana captured with herCapture Styler. It reappeared inPokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four and was released inPokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Gengar appeared inI Won't Let You Lead!!.

Pokémon Zensho

A Gengar appeared inPZ05.

Main article:Agatha's Gengar

Agatha's Gengar went up againstSatoshi'sAlakazam and lost inPZ10.

In the TCG

Main article:Gengar (TCG)

Other appearances

Gengar in Pokkén Tournament
Gengar in Pokémon UNITE

Pokkén Tournament

Main article:Gengar (Pokkén)

Gengar is a BattlePokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves includeShadow Ball,Hypnosis,Shadow Punch, andCurse. Upon entering Synergy Burst, itMega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Shadow Drop.

Detective Pikachu

A Gengar appears in the firstDetective Pikachu game.

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

Multiple Gengar appeared inPOKÉMON Detective Pikachu. One of them was seen in an illegal fight clubbattle against aBlastoise, where it won.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Gengar appears as aSpirit.

Pokémon UNITE

Main article:Gengar (UNITE)

Gengar is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee speedster that starts as Gastly and evolves into Haunter at level 5, which evolves into Gengar at level 9.

Trivia

Design variations

Gengar'sShiny coloration is inconsistent between official media.

Concept and development

Gigantamax Gengar and itsShiny form were designed byJames Turner.[11][12]

Origin

Gengar appears to be based on aghost. Its evolutionary line appears to depict a ghost crossing from the afterlife into the living world, with Gengar representing one that successfully broke through. This is further supported by Mega Gengar and Gigantamax Gengar, which can create portals to other dimensions and the afterlife, respectively.

Gengar's many abilities revolving around shadows, as well as itsPokémon category, may also suggest it is partially based onshadow people. Both its Japanese and English name may also hint at it also possibly being inspired by certain ghostly beings, such as thegenganger,wiedergänger, ordoppelgängers. Both of Gengar's types and shadow themes may be based on a生霊 ikiryō, specifically the doppelgänger-like ones caused by a paranormal illness called影の病 kage no yamai (lit. shadow sickness).

Due to its horn-like ears, large teeth, and dark nature, Gengar may also be loosely based on aoni or oni masks. Oni sometimes have a third eye in the center of their forehead, which could be the reason for that detail inMega Gengar. Gengar may also be loosely inspired by theCheshire Cat, as it possesses pointed ears, a wide toothy grin, and the ability to vanish at will.

Gigantamax Gengar may be based on popular depictions of mouth-shaped entryways found in carnivals and amusement park rides, often horror-themed ones. Its huge mouth acting as a portal to the afterlife also hints that it may be based on aHellmouth.

Name origin

Gengar and Gangar may come from-ganger or-gänger (walker), as found ingenganger orwiedergänger (types ofrevenants), ordoppelgänger (ghostly double of a living person). It may also involve 幻gen (phantasm).

In other languages

LanguageTitleMeaning
JapaneseゲンガーGangarFrom-ganger or-gänger, as ingenganger,wiedergänger ordoppelgänger
FrenchEctoplasmaFromectoplasme
SpanishGengarSame as English name
GermanGengarSame as English name
ItalianGengarSame as English name
Korean팬텀PenteomFromphantom
Mandarin Chinese耿鬼GěngguǐFrom the transcription of Japanese name andguǐ
Cantonese Chinese耿鬼GánggwáiFrom the transcription of Japanese name andgwái
More languages
HindiगेंगारGengarTranscription of English name
RussianГенгарGengarTranscription of English name
Thaiเก็งกาKengkaTranscription of Japanese name


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