Type matchups
Damage Gengar takes from each attacking type.
As a Ghost/Poison type, Gengar has 4 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Ghost/Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 130
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 110
- Total
- 500
Gengar has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (130) well above Attack (65), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 110 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 60 HP, 60 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Gengar's only ability is Cursed Body.
How to beat Gengar
Gengar takes 2× damage from Ground, Ghost, Psychic and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Poison moves. Ting-Lu hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Poison moves. Bloodmoon Ursaluna hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Gengar's Ghost moves and resists its Poison moves.
Evolution
Gengar is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Gastly → Haunter → Gengar), evolving from Haunter.
Best counters to Gengar
Other Ghost/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Gengar weak to?
As a Ghost/Poison type, Gengar takes super-effective damage from Ground, Ghost, Psychic and Dark moves.
What is Gengar resistant to?
Gengar resists Grass, Fairy, Poison (¼×) and Bug (¼×) moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What are the best counters to Gengar?
Strong type-based picks include Tyranitar, Ting-Lu and Bloodmoon Ursaluna, which hit Gengar with super-effective attacks.