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How to Get Mega Gengar

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Mega Gengar is a Ghost/Poison Type Mega Evolution in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn how to get Mega Gengar and the Gengarite, along with details on its stats, abilities, weaknesses, and form differences.

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How to Get Mega Gengar in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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Mega Evolves from Gengar

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GastlyGastly →
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Trade 		GengarGengar

Mega Gengar Game Data

Mega Gengar Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #67
Mega Gengar ImageMega Gengar
Pokemon Poison Type IconPokemon Ghost Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.4 m
Weight 40.5 kg
Species Shadow Pokémon
EV Yield SpAtk +3
L-A Dex #67
Mega Gengar ImageShiny Mega Gengar
Pokemon Poison Type IconPokemon Ghost Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.4 m
Weight 40.5 kg
Species Shadow Pokémon
EV Yield SpAtk +3
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Mega Gengar Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon

Mega Gengar Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
60
 #313
Atk
65
 #321
Def
80
 #190
SpAtk
170
 #8
SpDef
95
 #115
Speed
130
 #15
Total
600
 #59
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 167 167 135 135 120
Atk 128 117 85 76 63
Def 145 132 100 90 76
SpAtk 244 222 190 171 157
SpDef 161 147 115 103 90
Spd 200 182 150 135 121
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Mega Evolution vs Original Form Differences

Mega Evolution Original
Mega Gengar ImageMega Gengar
Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon
60/65/80/170/95/130
(0/0/+20/+40/+20/+20)		 Gengar ImageGengar
Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon
60/65/60/130/75/110

Stats: HP / Atk / Def / SpAtk / SpDef / Speed

Mega Gengar Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Modest or Timid

Nature Stat Changes
Modest ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Attack
Timid ↑ Speed, ↓ Attack

Since Gengar is a Fast Special Attacker, it's best Nature is either Modest or Timid to boost its Special Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Mild ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Defense
Rash ↑ Speed, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Gengar either Mild or Rash nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Gengar any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Gengar has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Gengar Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Shadow Ball Pokemon Ghost Type Icon 8
Hypnosis Pokemon Psychic Type Icon 10
Perish Song Pokemon Normal Type Icon 20
Sludge Wave Pokemon Poison Type Icon 8

We recommend the moves Hypnosis, Shadow Ball, Sludge Wave, and Perish Song when using Gengar during the main story.

Mega Gengar Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Confuse Ray Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user shines a sinister ray at targets, leaving them confused.
Base Lick Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 30 / 6
The user attacks by licking targets with a long tongue. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
4 Hypnosis Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make targets drowsy.
8 Confusion Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by directing a weak telekinetic force toward targets. This may also leave targets confused.
12 Shadow Sneak Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by stretching out a shadow to strike targets from behind.
16 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
20 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
24 Haze Ice Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user cloaks the area in a dark haze. Pokémon touched by the haze will have their stat changes reverted.
28 Icy Wind Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 7
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
36 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
40 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
48 Sludge Wave Poison Type Moves Special Type Moves 95 / 8
The user attacks by sending a giant wave of sludge across a wide area. This may also leave those hit poisoned.
50 Perish Song Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves 90 / 20
Any Pokémon that hears this song will faint after a while, unless they switch out of battle.
55 Phantom Force Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing into the shadows for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets. This attack can hit targets using moves such as Protect or Detect.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
007 Toxic Poison Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user badly poisons targets. The poison's damage worsens over time.
008 Thunder Wave Electric Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
023 Thunder Punch Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an electrified punch. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
024 Ice Punch Ice Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an icy punch. This may also leave targets frozen.
026 Energy Ball Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by drawing power from nature and firing it at targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
029 Fire Punch Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a fiery punch. This may also leave targets with a burn.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
042 Giga Drain Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 75 / 9
The user attacks by draining targets of their nutrients. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
048 Self-Destruct Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 200 / 15
The user emits explosive force, causing damage across a wide area. The user faints after using this move.
049 Icy Wind Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 7
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
053 Sludge Bomb Poison Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 7
The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
057 Will-O-Wisp Fire Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user shoots a sinister flame to inflict a burn on targets.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
067 Thunderbolt Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a strong electric blast. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
077 Poison Jab Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.
083 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
089 Toxic Spikes Poison Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user lays a trap of poison spikes in front of itself. The spikes will poison susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
091 Curse Ghost Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats in exchange for lowering its movement speed for a short time. When Ghost types use this move, its HP is cut down in half and the target loses health every few seconds until it faints.
092 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a powerful flash of light.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
099 Metronome Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 4
The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain to unleash a random move from among the many moves that exist.
100 Gunk Shot Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks by shooting out filthy garbage. This may also leave targets poisoned.
102 Focus Blast Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
106 Thunder Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by dropping a wicked thunderbolt. This may also leave targets paralyzed.

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