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Gengar - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Gengar

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Gengar is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Gengar and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Gengar learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Gengar.

Hisui Pokedex
Haunter (#137)	Gengar (#138)	Spiritomb (#139)

List of Contents

How to Get Gengar and Location
Evolution
Research Tasks
Type and Basic Info
Base Stats
Learnset
Pokedex Number
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How to Get Gengar

Can Only Be Caught in Space-Time Distortions

Space-Time Distortions

Distortion Locations
Obsidian Fieldlands

Gengar can be caught randomly from Space-Time Distortions found in the area(s) listed above.

Space-Time Distortions: How to Find and List of Pokemon

Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Map
Crimson Mirelands
Coronet Highlands
Alabaster Icelands

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

Gengar Evolution

Evolution Line
Gastly	Lv. 25 →	Haunter	Trading or Linking Cord →	Gengar

Research Tasks for Gengar

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1/2/3/4/5
	Times you've seen it use Hypnosis	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've seen it use Shadowball	1/3/10/30/70
	Time you've seen it use an agile style move	1/3/10/30/70

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Gengar's Research Tasks Fast

Use Shadow Ball in Agile Style 3 times, and use Hypnosis once.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Gengar Type and Basic Info

Gengar - Basic Info

Category	Shadow Pokemon
Type
Height	4' 11"	Weight	89.3 lbs
Pokedex Entry	Possesses 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!

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Springy Mushroom	Plump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Spoiled Apricorn	Chesto Berry

Gengar Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Gengar

Gengar Base Stats

HP	60
Atk	65
Def	60
Sp. Atk	130
Sp. Def	75
Speed	110
Total Base Stats	500

Gengar Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (10)	Astonish	30	100	25
6 (15)	Poison Gas	0	90	20
11 (20)	Hex	65	100	15
18 (28)	Venoshock	65	100	15
25 (35)	Hypnosis	0	70	20
34 (45)	Dark Pulse	80	-	10
43 (54)	Shadow Ball	80	100	10

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	BP	Acc	PP
Rock Smash	40	100	20
Ominous Wind	60	100	15
Power Shift	0	-	10
Rest	0	-	10
Fire Punch	75	100	10
Thunder Punch	75	100	10
Ice Punch	75	100	10
Drain Punch	75	100	10
Poison Jab	80	100	10
Shadow Claw	70	100	15
Energy Ball	80	100	10
Icy Wind	60	95	20
Sludge Bomb	80	100	10
Shadow Ball	80	100	10
Dazzling Gleam	75	100	10
Giga Impact	120	90	5
Hyper Beam	120	90	5
Thunderbolt	80	100	10
Psychic	80	100	10
Dark Pulse	80	-	10

Gengar Pokedex Number

Hisui Pokedex
Haunter (#137)	Gengar (#138)	Spiritomb (#139)

Pokemon Legends: Arceus Related Guides

Gengar in Other Pokemon Games

Gengar in Other Pokemon Games
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