Gengar

Gengar
Shadow Pokémon
On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing.
Gengar is No. 0094 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Ghost and Poison-type Shadow Pokémon. On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Gengar first belongs to Generation I. Gengar does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Special Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Cursed Body, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
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
- Height
- 1.5 m
- Weight
- 40.5 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture rate
- 45
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Gengar is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Ghost / Poison typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
It steals heat from its surround ings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypnosis | PSYCHIC | — | 60 |
| 1 | Lick | GHOST | 30 | 100 |
| 1 | Spite | GHOST | — | 100 |
| 13 | Mean Look | NORMAL | — | — |
| 16 | Curse | GHOST | — | — |
| 21 | Night Shade | GHOST | — | 100 |
| 31 | Confuse Ray | GHOST | — | 100 |
| 39 | Dream Eater | PSYCHIC | 100 | 100 |
| 48 | Destiny Bond | GHOST | — | — |
