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The best guide on how to play Gengar in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here for the best builds, Held and Battle items, movesets, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, matchups, and more!

Gengar Latest Nerfs & Buffs (9/7)

Version 1.12.1.2 Patch Notes

Gengar Move Changes (September 7)
Stat Changes • Special Attack Damage increased from 80-660 to 80-690 (Level 1-15).
• Defense stat increased from 52~260 to 52-290 (Level 1-15).
• Special Defense increased from 38-190 to 38-210 (Level 1-15).

Gengar Stat Increase

Lvl Defense Sp. Def.
5 79 → 82
(+3.8%)
57 → 60
(+5.3%)
10 146 → 159
(+8.9%)
106 → 115
(+8.5%)
15 260 → 290
(+12%)
189 → 210
(+11.1%)

Gengar's Sp. Atk. buff increased its move damage as a result, but its Standard Attack remained the same.

Stat Updates

1.2.1.8 Amount of special damage done to an enemy after Level 5 will be converted into heath regen with the same value.
1.4.1.7 Increased Sp Atk. scaling per level.
1.7.1.9 Increased: Sp. Attack Stat
1.12.1.2 Special Attack Damage increased from 80-660 to 80-690 (Level 1-15). Defense stat increased from 52~260 to 52-290 (Level 1-15). Special Defense increased from 38-190 to 38-210 (Level 1-15).

Standard Attack

1.1.1.4 Basic Attack: Bug Fixes
1.4.1.7 Enhanced Attacks damage increase.

Shadow Ball

1.1.1.4 Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon increased from 1602 to 2200 (+37%).
1.4.1.2 Move now learned at Level 7. Shadow Ball+: Move now learned at Level 13.
1.7.1.9 Range decreased.

Hex

1.1.1.5 Fixed a bug where Hex was not dealing damage to opposing Pokemon.
1.1.1.4 Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon decreased from 1317 to 1173 (-11%) .
1.4.1.2 Move now learned at Level 5. Damage is decreased from 1173 to 1092 (-7%). Hex+: Move now learned at Level 11.
1.7.1.7 Move range shortened.
1.7.1.9 Range decreased.

Dream Eater

1.1.1.4 Move speed increased.
1.4.1.2 Move now learned at Level 5. KOing opponents will reduce the cooldown of this move. Dream Eater+: Move now learned at Level 11.
1.7.1.9 Range decreased.
1.9.2.8 Fixed bugs causing one or more effects not to trigger.

Lick

1.2.1.3 Fixed a bug that occured when opposing Pokemon are pulled toward the user. Fixed a bug affecting this move's timing.

Shadow Ball

1.2.1.3 Fixed a bug that occured when opposing Pokemon are pulled toward the user. Fixed a bug affecting this move's timing.

Phantom Ambush

1.1.1.4 Damage dealt to opposing Pokemon increased from 1602 to 2200 (+37%).
1.4.1.2 Move now learned at Level 7. Shadow Ball+: Move now learned at Level 13.
1.7.1.9 Range decreased.

Gengar Basic Info

Gengar
Gengar.jpg
Tier Rating: A Rank Icon

Role: Speedster
Attack Type: Melee
Damage Type: Special
Difficulty: Expert
Cost:
"Gengar, a Pokémon that lurks in the shadows, is a master of surprise attacks."

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Gengar Best Lanes

Top Icon.pngTop Jungle Icon.pngJungle Bot Icon.pngBottom
2 Stars.png
5 Stars.png
3 Stars.png

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ High burst damage.
✔︎ Strong debuffs and disables.
✔︎ Has stealth via Phantom Ambush.
✖︎ Very Fragile. Relies on healing fo survival.
✖︎ Can only shine mid to late game.
✖︎ Subpar team fight capabilities.

Best Builds for Gengar

Gengar Builds
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Dream Eater Build

Dream Eater Build
Pokemon UNITE - Best Build Icon
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +108
HP: +210
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Dream Eater Build Explanation

Build Explanation
This build focuses on bursting down targets with Dream Eater and Shadow Ball. It's best to use this build in the jungle, allowing Gengar to level up faster and get its core moves.
· Wise Glasses provides Gengar with a large Sp. Atk. stat boost thanks to its percentage bonus.
· Choice Specs gives Gengar more Sp. Atk. stat and increases its minimum move damage.
· Slick Spoon further adds Sp. Atk. stat and grants Gengar Sp. Def. penetration for its moves. It also gives a decent amount of HP for some durability.
· Eject Button gives Gengar extra mobility to set up its combo or escape a bad situation.
· The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems for more damage and 7 Black Emblems for cooldown reduction.
· Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. to further improve Gengar's move damage.
· Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Dream Eater Build Damage Test

Items
(@Lvl 30)
Dream Eater
(@ Lvl 15)
Shadow Ball
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
2229 1734

Since the build is centerd on Dream Eater and Shadow Ball, equipping items that will maximize their damage is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combinations, Wise Glasses, Choice Specs, and Slick Spoon will be the best for the build. The item combination produced the second highest results that are only slightly lower than the top score, but it does not require Gengar to stack an item to maximize its damage.


These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken by substracting the Pokemon's max HP and its HP after taking damage.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(@Lvl 30)
Dream Eater
(@ Lvl 15)
Shadow Ball
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
2229 1734
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
2203 1673
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
2142 1528
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
2280 1761

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Sludge-Hex Build

Sludge-Hex Build
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Sp. Atk: +93
HP: +210
Cooldown: -4.50%
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
Sp. Atk
Free Negative Stats:
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Critical-Hit Rate
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Sludge-Hex Build Explanation

Build Explanation
This build takes advantage of Gengar's near-endless Hex and Sludge Bomb combo. While classified as a Speedster, Gengar can function more as an Attacker with this build and is excellent for quickly bursting down enemies.
· Wise Glasses provides Gengar with a large Sp. Atk. stat boost thanks to its percentage bonus.
· Slick Spoon further adds Sp. Atk. stat and grants Gengar Sp. Def. penetration for its moves. It also gives a decent amount of HP for some durability.
· Shell Bell gives Gengar cooldown reduction, healing, and more Sp. Atk. for its moves.
· Full Heal allows Gengar to purge disables and debuffs from itself, which is useful when spamming Hex.
· The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Green Emblems for more damage and 7 Black Emblems for cooldown reduction.
· Equip Emblems that improve Sp. Atk. to further improve Gengar's move damage.
· Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, Sp. Def., and Defense can be freely traded for the other stats.

Sludge-Hex Build Damage Test

Items
(@Lvl 30)
Sludge Bomb
(Initial Hit)
(@ Lvl 15)
Hex
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Shell Bell
720 781

Since the build is centered on Sludge Bomb and Hex, equipping items that will maximize their damage is the ideal item combination.

Out of all the item combinations, Wise Glasses, Slick Spoon, and Shell Bell will be the best for the build. Considering that Sludge Bomb needs to hit first for Gengar to spam Hex and perform the combo correctly, the bonus damage from Choice Specs will be quite insignificant already. Moreover, stacking Sp. Atk. Specs is not ideal for a Pokemon like Gengar, since it's better off starting in the jungle and the bonus damage isn't even that significant for the build. The healing effect and cooldown reduction from Shell Bell are more benefitial for the build.


These damage tests are conducted in Practice Mode with Goodra as the Training Partner. The Pokemon is set to level 15 and has no items equipped. The results are taken by substracting the Pokemon's max HP and its HP after taking damage.

Note:
The numbers in bold are the highest result for a specific test.
Items
(@Lvl 30)
Sludge Bomb
(Initial Hit)
(@ Lvl 15)
Hex
(@ Lvl 15)
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
970 1033
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
960 1027
Wise Glasses
+
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Shell Bell
877 933
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
786 858
Wise Glasses
+
Slick Spoon
+
Shell Bell
720 781
Wise Glasses
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
+
Shell Bell
711 776
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Sp. Atk. Specs
(6 Stacks)
993 1058
Chioce Specs
(Includes effect)
+
Slick Spoon
+
Shell Bell
908 963

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Gengar Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item Explanation
Sp. Atk. Specs.pngSp. Atk. Specs Each stack of Sp. Atk. Spec's bonus increases Gengar's overall damage output. This allows the Pokemon to easily burst down its targets when it gets to combo off.
Wise Glasses.pngWise Glasses Wise Glasses drastically increases Gengar's Special Attack stat. This allows it to deal more damage when its moves hit.
Shell Bell.pngShell Bell Shell Bell gives adds more HP recovery when its moves hit on top of Gengars innate healing.
Choice Specs.pngChoice Specs Choice Specs adds more damage for every move hit. It also increases Gengar's Special Attack stat by a decent amount.
Slick Spoon.pngSlick Spoon Slick Spoon gives a decent amount of Sp. Atk. and allows Gengar to ignore a portion of its target's Sp. Def., increasing its damage output significantly.

List of Held Items

Best Battle Items

Item Explanation
Full Heal.pngFull Heal Full Heal allows Gengar to protect itself from disables and debuffs, particularly when performing its combos.
Eject Button.pngEject Button Eject Button gives Gengar more mobility to reach flee opponents. It also allows it to disengage in fights if it misses its combos.
X Speed.pngX Speed X Speed works similarly to Eject Button but gives immunity from slows for the duration as a bonus.

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move Explanation
Dream Eater ImageDream Eater Dream Eater deals high burst damage to a single target. It also has great synergy with Gengar's other moves, decreasing their cooldowns drastically.
Shadow Ball ImageShadow Ball Shadow ball decreases a target's Sp. Def., increasing the damage it receives from Gengar's other moves. Also, its slow effect makes it a great chasing tool.

The lethality of Gengar's combos depends on the moves it learns. While Shadow Ball and Dream Eater do tend to do higher damage, Hex and Sludge Bomb's heavy burst and chase potential can take down even the toughest of enemies on its own. Successfully hitting an opponent when it is inflicted with a debuff will allow you to bombard them with Hex.

Which Moveset Do You Think is Best For Gengar?

Shadow Ball & Dream Eater 75
Votes
Shadow Ball & Hex 11
Votes
Sludge Bomb & Dream Eate 1
Votes
Sludge Bomb & Hex 43
Votes

Let us know why in the comments!

Previous Poll Result

Shadow Ball & Dream Eater 154
Votes
Shadow Ball & Hex 13
Votes
Sludge Bomb & Dream Eater 3
Votes
Sludge Bomb & Hex 62
Votes

How to Play Gengar

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Focus on Leveling Up

In the early stages, it is crucial to focus on farming Wild Pokemon to get Gengar's more advanced moves. If you can cooperate with your friends via voice chat, then Level 5 will be sufficient enough for fights with your teammates. If you're solo, going as high as Level 7 unlocks Hex or Shadow Ball, increasing Gengar's lethality

Jungler Role is Recommended

The fastest way to get to high levels is to take the jungle path. Here, you will be able to farm Wild Pokemon spawns without contention, giving you the full EXP for each defeated camp.

Jungle Guide and Best Junglers

Enhance Your Attacks with Lick

Pokemon UNITE - Gengar Fighting with Lick

Although Lick is a simple damage move, its pulling effect can be effective when used properly, especially in the early game. It also fills up your boosted attack meter when you hit an enemy.

Pull or Secure Wild Pokemon

Use Lick to pull wild Pokemon closer to you or your team's side, then knock it out quickly, especially when you're in the lane instead of the Jungle. Alternatively, you can use Lick to pull Wild Pokemon towards your side to easily secure them and deny the enemy EXP.

Target Fleeing Enemies

Lick is also effective in securing kills in the early game. Use it to stop enemies from fleeing or pulling them away from their goal zone to set up a knockdown.

Cancel Buff Pokemon Charge Attacks

Once they're engaged, Accelgor and Escavalier will use their charged attack against the aggressor. Use Lick to cancel their charge attack and save yourself time from avoiding it or getting hit.

Use Combos Effectively

Pokemon UNITE - Gengar Knocking Down Venusar with a Combo

What makes Gengar a strong assassin is its hard-hitting combos. To fully maximize your damage output, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the setups and the cooldown reduction mechanic attached to Hex and Dream Eater.

Use Dream Eater + Shadow Ball for Low HP Targets

The Dream Eater Burst Combo is suited for taking down low HP targets like Attackers or Supporters in quick succession. As much as possible, avoid targeting high-endurance Pokemon like Crustle and Snorlax since it will take you some time before you knock them out. They also have a lot of crowd control moves that can disrupt your combos or stun you entirely, allowing their allies to follow up.

Shadow Ball: Gengar Move Effect and Cooldown

Use Sludge Bomb + Hex for Sturdy Targets

The Sludge Hex Burst Combo is great for endlessly hitting a target with quick attacks until they fall. It is great for pinning down sturdy targets and hitting multiple enemies within the blast. As much as possible, only use Hex towards enemies who have received a debuff so you can take advantage of the cooldown reset mechanic!

Hex: Gengar Move Effect and Cooldown

Get More Value Out of Your Dash Moves

Pokemon UNITE - Gengar Disengaging with Dream Eater

Aside from setting up knockdowns, Gengar's dash moves can also help you reposition Gengar when you are on the defensive and need to get out of a pinch. Regardless of the combo you are running, if you fail to hit a target with the initial damage, do not attempt to follow up with the other move as you will not be able to trigger their cooldown reduction mechanic and get the maximu value. Always wait until both of your moves are ready before attempting to perform your combos again.

Disable an Opponent with Dream Eater

Dream Eater can make a target fall asleep for a short time. This gives you a moment to follow up with a burst attack. It can even be useful for disabling a target long enough for you to retreat from the fight.

Dream Eater: Gengar Move Effect and Cooldown

Disengage from the Fight with Hex

Hex is a straightforward dash move great for quickly teleporting to a location. Each time you use the move, you become Invincible for a brief duration. Take advantage of this short time window and use Hex to dodge incoming damage, especially Sure-Hit moves.

Hex: Gengar Move Effect and Cooldown

Get Invisibility and Mobility from Phantom Ambush

Pokemon UNITE - Gengar Stalking Opponents with Phantom Ambush

Phantom Ambush turns Gengar invisible and gives increased speed, when used again, it deals AoE damage. You can do more than simply damage enemies with Phantom Ambush by utilizing the invisibility and mobility effects.

Phantom Ambush: Gengar Move Effect and Cooldown

Hunt Easy Targets

Use Phantom Ambush to roam the map and hunt easy targets, especially when they're isolated from their allies. It's also useful for getting to the backlines and picking off squishy targets when a team fight breaks out.

Steal Objectives

When you see that enemies are taking objectives, use Phantom Ambush to turn invisible and hurry towards their location. With proper timing, you can deal enough burst damage to land the killing blow and steal objectives from the enemy. This is especially useful when contesting Rayquaza.

Objectives Guide: When to Target Bosses

Score Quick Goals

Alternatively, you can use Phantom Ambush to quickly get to enemy goal zones and score points. However, it's important to note that scoring, while Phantom Ambush is still in effect, will break the invisibility but not end the move. You can also use it after scoring points to ensure a safe retreat, especially when your team defeats Rayquaza.

Scoring Guide: How and When to Score Goals

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top or Bottom Lane Guide

Level Objectives
1 - 6 • Secure as many Wild Pokemon as you can and get EXP. Steal camps with a ranged attack Will-O-Wisp or a pull from Lick.
• Steer clear from the enemy Attackers as they can easily pressure Absol's HP from afar. Likewise, do not engage All-Rounder opponents as Gengar's damage at this point may not be able to keep up with them.
• Once you learn either Sludge Bomb or Shadow Ball, you can face off against easy matchups and potentially knock them down to leave their goal zone open. Otherwise, focus on using them to farm Wild Pokemon camps to reach higher levels.
7 - 9 • Once Gengar reaches level 7, it will get to learn either Hex or Dream Eater. Depending on the move you pick at level 5, one upgrade will be more fitting for achieving maximum value. This drastically increases the Pokemon's damage output.
• When the first objectives spawn, rally your teammates and initiate the fight. Because of Gengar's high burst capabilities and innate HP recovery, you will be able to solo objectives if the situation demands it. Otherwise, it is better to have teammates present.
• Use Phantom Ambush to seek out isolated targets to disengage from a losing fight.
10+ • Once you reach level 10, you can face off against even matchups using your move combos. Make sure you land your moves properly as completely missing them will likely result in a loss.
• The next objective spawns are much easier to contest thanks to the increase in damage output you received from move upgrades. Rally your teammates to lead the charge towards securing Regieleki or Regice, Registeel, or Regirock.
• During the final stretch, focus on knocking down opponents instead of Rayquaza.

Jungle Guide

Level Objectives
1 - 5 • Clear the first wave of jungle camps and level up to level 5. Use Lick to disrupt the charge attack from Buff Pokemon. Then, transition to the lane that is closest to you.
• Hide in the tall grass and wait for the opposing team to over-extend. Use Lick to pull the target near your side for a better chance of knocking them down. When the target dashes away, shoot them down with a Shadow Ball or Sludge Bomb. When the gank fails, however, do not chase targets towards goal zones.
• Help the lane secure the Altaria and Swablus.
• If the opportunity presents itself, score your accumulated Aeos Energy.
6 - 9 • Clear the second wave of jungle camps to reach level 7 and get both of your primary moveset. Once you have assembled your move combos, you can now seek out easy matchups to assassinate.
• Transition back to a lane and help secure its respective objective.
• Use Phantom Ambush to seek out isolated targets to disengage from a losing fight. It is also a great mobility move for quickly getting in position.
10+ • Continue farming Wild Pokemon to maintain your level advantage. While Gengar is capable of bursting down single targets, try not to get aggressive too much as opponents have, at this point, access to their move upgrades and Unite Move.
• During the final stretch, focus on knocking down opponents instead of Rayquaza.

Gengar Combos

Early Pull Combo

Early Pull Combo
Lick IconWill-O-Wisp IconStandard Attack Icon ~
Pokemon UNITE - Gengar Early Pull Combo.gif
Sludge BombWill-O-WispStandard Attack ~
This is Gengar's early game combo that is great for ganking lanes. Start by pulling the target with Lick. Then, once they are in front of you, activate Will-O-Wisp so that all flames hit. After that, proceed to bombard the target with Standard Attacks.

Sludge Hex Burst Combo

Sludge Hex Burst Combo
Sludge Bomb IconHex Icon ~
Pokemon UNITE - Gengar Sludge to Hex Combo
Hex's cooldown is reduced for every successful hit on an enemy with a Debuff. With this combo, even when Gengar is in a team without debuffing skills, it can apply the debuff on its own via Sludge Bomb. Once a debuff is inflicted, hit the enemy with Hex again and again as its cooldown has been drastically reduced to the point that you can essentially use it every second.

Dream Eater Burst Combo

Dream Eater Burst Combo
Dream Eater IconShadow Ball IconStandard Attack IconDream Eater IconStandard Attack IconShadow Ball Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Gengar Dream Eater Combo.gif
Dream EaterShadow BallStandard AttackDream EaterStandard AttackShadow Ball
This combo makes use of Dream Eater and Shadow Ball to quickly burst down a single target. Start by disabling the target with Dream Eater. Follow it up with a Shadow Ball and a Boosted Attack. Then, use Dream Eater's second activation to deal damage and teleport behind the target, fill up the Boosted Attack meter, and reset Shadow Ball's cooldown. Finally, end the combo with another Boosted Attack and Shadow Ball.

Ultimate Ambush Burst Combo

Ultimate Ambush Burst Combo
Shadow Ball IconDream Eater IconShadow Ball Icon or Phantom Ambush Icon
Pokemon UNITE - Gengar Ultimate Ambush Burst Combo.gif
This combo uses both debuffing skills of Gengar in a row to setup an insane damaging follow up with Phantom Ambush. This can affect two targets at once if Shadow Ball and Dream Eater hits two different targets. Otherwise, this is a severely punishing move for one target.

Matchups & Counters for Gengar

Gengar Matchups

Hard Counter
BlastoiseBlisseyBuzzwoleSlowbroTrevenantUrshifuWigglytuff
Fair Matchup
AbsolAegislashBlazikenCharizardCinderaceCrustleDragapultDragoniteGoodraGreedentGreninjaInteleonLaprasLeafeonLucarioMachampMamoswineMega Mewtwo XMega Mewtwo YMewMr. MimeSableyeScizorSnorlaxTalonflameTsareenaUmbreonVenusaurZacianZeraoraZoroark
Good Matchup
Alolan NinetalesAzumarillChandelureClefableComfeyCramorantDecidueyeDelphoxDodrioDuraludonEldegossEspeonGarchompGardevoirGlaceonHoopaPikachuSylveonTyranitar
Matchup Notes
Hard CounterHard Counter Even MatchupEven Matchup Easy MatchupEasy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Gengar.
2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered
3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Hard Counter With Recovery Moves

Gengar struggles with those that can interrupt its combos or those that hinder the damage it can deal. If you can survive its burst damage, you will have a good shot at counter attacking Gengar.

Best Counters

Pokemon Explanation
Blissey ImageBlissey Rating: ★★★★★
• Can counter Sludge Bomb and Dream Eater debuffs with Safeguard, negating all of its combos completely.
• Can quickly recover damage with Soft-Boiled.
Slowbro ImageSlowbro Rating: ★★★★
Telekinesis instantly takes Gengar out of the fight, making it an easy target for its teammates.
• can tank Gengar's offense using Amnesia.
Urshifu ImageUrshifu Rating: ★★★★
• Gengar's low HP and lack of sustain will make it difficult to survive Urshifu's combos.
• Can chase and stun Gengar using Surging Strikes, or Throat Chop.
Wigglytuff ImageWigglytuff Rating: ★★★
• Difficult to approach because of Cute Charm, which leaves Gengar exposed to getting knocked out by Wigglytuff and its teammates.

Even Matchups for Gengar

Although Gengar has the ability to sustain itself with its moves, it is still ultimately squishy and susceptible to burst damage. That being said, you must focus on landing your combos properly to dispose of your targets quickly and avoid a brawl entirely.

Catch Off-Guard

Pokemon with Mobility Moves
Absol Image Cinderace Image Dragapult Image Greninja Image Inteleon Image Leafeon Image Sableye Image Talonflame Image Zeraora Image Zoroark Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon have high mobility, making it difficult to a target with your move combos. Hide behind your teammates or tall grass. Then start off by hitting them with a Sludge Bomb or Shadow Ball. If the move connects, proceed with the combo for bust. Otherwise, retreat and wait for your moves to cool down.
• Use Phantom Ambush to get close, then finish them off with your high burst damage moves.

Avoid Direct Fights

Pokemon with High Durability
Crustle Image Goodra Image Lapras Image Mamoswine Image Mr. Mime Image Snorlax Image
How to Beat
• Avoid fighting these Pokemon directly because they can tank Gengar's offense and have crowd control moves.
• Target these Pokemon when they are alone, or target more fragile Pokemon instead.
• if they get too close, use Hex to disengage or Dream Eater to inflict sleep for a quick retreat.

Disengage and Out Maneuver

Pokemon that Win in a Brawl
Lucario Image Machamp Image Garchomp Image Charizard Image Scizor Image Zacian Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon will always win during a brawl. Use Gengar's moves defensively to avoid skirmishes with these high-damage Pokemon.
• Fight these Pokemon with teammates, or when they are alone and vulnerable.
• Keep pressuring them with either a Sludge Bomb or a Shadow Ball from afar. When their HP falls low, proceed to burst them down with a combo.

Outdamage the Sustain

Pokemon that Can Recover HP
Tsareena Image Umbreon Image Venusaur Image
How to Beat
• These Pokemon have sustaining moves that can help them recover lost HP. It is best not to engage them directly. Instead, chip away at their health from afar Sludge Bomb or a Shadow Ball from afar and go for the kill when they used up their moves.

Easy Matchups for Gengar

Take advantage of Gengars insane damage and mobility to assassinate single targets.

Low Defense and Mobility

Pokemon with Low Defense and Mobility
Chandelure Image Clefable Image Comfey Image Decidueye Image Espeon Image Gardevoir Image Glaceon Image Pikachu Image Eldegoss Image Duraludon Image
How to Beat
• Since these Pokemon have a low Sp. Defense stat, any successful combo you do will easily knock them down.
• Use Phantom Ambush to quickly get close to them to make landing combos easier.

Dodge and Burst

Pokemon with Dodgable Moves
Alolan Ninetales Image Cramorant Image Dodrio Image Greedent Image Azumarill Image Delphox Image Tyranitar Image
How to Beat
• Use Gengar's superior mobility to dodge their high damage moves and pelt them with continuous damage.
• Use Sludge Bomb and Dream Eater to disrupt their set ups.

Best Teammates for Gengar

Pokemon Explanation
Machamp ImageMachamp Pikachu ImagePikachu Slowbro ImageSlowbro Strong Disablers
Pokemon with strong AoE or single-target disabling moves makes it easier for Gengar to land its combos and burst targets down. Moves like Volt Tackle and Slowbeam are great for ensuring that the Shadow Ball and Dream Eater combo goes smoothly. On the other hand, moves like Thunderbolt and Surf can help set up the Sludge Bomb and Hex combo since they can stun multiple targets.
Greninja ImageGreninja Urshifu ImageUrshifu Has Execute Moves
Pokemon with moves that deals more damage the lower a target's HP is can benefit from Gengar's high burst damage combos. A single combo from Gengar should bring most targets' HP low enough that the bonus damage from moves like Surf and Wicked Blow become high enough to knock them out.

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Gengar Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Will-O-Wisp ImageWill-O-Wisp
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: 519
167 per projectile, Burn Damage: 62 x 3
Final Damage: 841
272 per projectile, Burn Damage: 97 x 3
Shoots multiple sinister flames, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and leaving them burned when it hits.
Sludge Bomb ImageSludge Bomb
(Lv. 5)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Area
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 8s
Starting Damage: 10465
Initial Hit: 475, Poison Damage: HP-based x 10
Final Damage: 13033
Initial Hit: 1045, Poison Damage: HP-based x 12
Hurls unsanitary sludge to the designated area, leaving opposing Pokemon poisoned when it hits.
Upgrade: Increases the poison effect's duration
Shadow Ball ImageShadow Ball
(Lv. 5)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 4.5s
Starting Damage: 1176
Final Damage: 2227
Hurls a shadowy blob at the target, decreasing the movement speed and Sp. Def of opposing Pokemon for a short time when it hits.
Upgrade: Increase damage dealt by this moves

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Lick ImageLick
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Area
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 7s
Starting Damage: 230
Final Damage: 287
Attacks with the user's tongue and pulls opposing Pokemon toward the user.
Hex ImageHex
(Lv. 7)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Dash
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 7.5s
Starting Damage: 327
Final Damage: 1118
Has the user disappear and move to the designated location, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect. If this hits an opposing Pokemon, that is afflicted by a status condition, it deals increased damage and its cooldown is reduced. The user's next basic attack after this move becomes a boosted attack.
Upgrade: Increases damage dealt by this move.
Dream Eater ImageDream Eater
(Lv. 7)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Ranged
Damage Type: Status
Cooldown: 8s
Starting Damage: 1008
Final Damage: 2837
Puts opposing Pokemon to sleep when it hits. If used again while the opposing Pokemon is asleep, the user appears behind the sleeping Pokemon and attacks, restoring the user's HP and reducing the cooldown of Will-O-Wisp, Shadow Ball or Sludge Bomb. The user's next basic attack after this move becomes a boosted attack. If this move knocks out a Pokemon from the opposing team, its cooldown is reset.
Upgrade: Increases the amount of damage dealt and HP restored by this move.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Phantom Ambush ImagePhantom Ambush
(Lv. 9)
Move Type: Dash
Damage Type: Special
Cooldown: 133s
Starting Damage: 1487
Final Damage: 2542
Has the user jump to the designated area and start sneaking with increased movement speed. If the Unite Move is used again, it deals damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and decrease their movement speed for a short time.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack Image Standard Attack Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack, lunging at an opposing Pokemon and dealing damage.

Ability (Passive)

Levitate ImageLevitate All Evolution Stages
When the Pokemon is not in combat, its movement speed is increased

Gengar Stats & Evolutions

Gengar Evolutions

1st Evolution 2nd Evolution Final Evolution
Gastly.pngGastly
(Lv. 1)
Gastly.pngHaunter
(Lv. 5)
Gastly.pngGengar
(Lv. 9)

Gengar Stats

Level HP Defense Special Defense Attack Damage
1 3456 52 38 167
2 3510 55 40 170
3 3574 59 43 173
4 3651 64 47 177
5 3931 82 60 192
6 4043 89 65 198
7 4177 98 71 205
8 4338 108 78 213
9 4905 144 104 243
10 5136 159 115 255
11 5414 177 128 270
12 5747 198 143 288
13 6162 223 161 309
14 6625 253 183 334
15 7200 290 210 364

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Gengar In-Game Stats Listing

Offense Endurance Mobility Scoring Support
3.5 Stars.png 2 Stars.png 4 Stars.png 3 Stars.png 0.5 Stars.png

Gengar Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
GengarSpace StyleSpace Style
GengarMasked StyleMasked Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 1200
GengarReporter StyleReporter Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 400
GengarTheater StyleTheater Style
GengarTuxedo StyleTuxedo Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 400
GengarHoliday StyleHoliday Style
GengarBeach StyleBeach Style

All Pokemon Skins (Holowear)

Gengar Character Spotlight

Gengar Achievements

Hex Achievement

Hex
Pokemon Move
Gengar ImageGengar Hex ImageHex
Mission:
In a single battle, attack Pokemon from the opposing team afflicted by a status condition with Hex or Hex+ to reduce the move's cooldown 20 or more times (5/10/20 battles total)
Medals & Points Rewards
Pokemon UNITE - Beginner Achievement Medal Beginner
Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png 5
Aeos Ticket IconAeos Ticket x100
Pokemon UNITE - Expert Achievement Medal Expert
Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png5
Aeos Coin IconAeos Coin x300
Pokemon UNITE - Master Achievement Medal.png Master
Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png10
Holowear Ticket IconHolowear Ticket x3

List of Speedster Pokemon Achievements

Pokemon UNITE Related Guides

Pokemon Partial Banner

List of All Pokemon

All Pokemon Guides and Builds

Best Build for Each Pokemon

Pokemon Roster
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Pokemon UNITE - Chandelure IconChandelure Pokemon UNITE - CharizardCharizard Pokemon UNITE - CinderaceCinderace Pokemon UNITE - Clefable IconClefable
Pokemon UNITE - Comfey IconComfey Pokemon UNITE - CramorantCramorant Pokemon UNITE - CrustleCrustle Pokemon UNITE - Decidueye IconDecidueye
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Pokemon UNITE - Duraludon IconDuraludon Pokemon UNITE - EldegossEldegoss Pokemon UNITE - Espeon IconEspeon Pokemon UNITE - GarchompGarchomp
Pokemon UNITE - GardevoirGardevoir Pokemon UNITE - GengarGengar Pokemon UNITE - Glaceon IconGlaceon Pokemon UNITE - Goodra IconGoodra
Pokemon UNITE - GreedentGreedent Pokemon UNITE - GreninjaGreninja Pokemon UNITE - Hoopa IconHoopa Pokemon UNITE - Inteleon IconInteleon
Pokemon UNITE - Lapras IconLapras Pokemon UNITE - Leafeon IconLeafeon Pokemon UNITE - LucarioLucario Pokemon UNITE - MachampMachamp
Pokemon UNITE - MamoswineMamoswine Pokemon UNITE - Mewtwo X IconMega Mewtwo X Pokemon UNITE - Mewtwo Y IconMega Mewtwo Y Pokemon UNITE - Mew IconMew
Pokemon UNITE - Mr. MimeMr. Mime Pokemon UNITE - PikachuPikachu Pokemon UNITE - Sableye IconSableye Pokemon UNITE - Scizor IconScizor
Pokemon UNITE - SlowbroSlowbro Pokemon UNITE - SnorlaxSnorlax Pokemon UNITE - SylveonSylveon Pokemon UNITE - TalonflameTalonflame
Pokemon UNITE - Trevenant IconTrevenant Pokemon UNITE - Tsareena IconTsareena Pokemon UNITE - Tyranitar IconTyranitar Pokemon UNITE - Umbreon IconUmbreon
Pokemon UNITE - Urshifu IconUrshifu Pokemon UNITE - WigglytuffWigglytuff Pokemon UNITE - VenusaurVenusaur Pokemon UNITE - ZacianZacian
Pokemon UNITE - ZeraoraZeraora Pokemon UNITE - ZoroarkZoroark -

Upcoming Pokemon

Upcoming Pokemon
Pokemon UNITE - Mimikyu IconMimikyu
October 19, 2023
Pokemon UNITE - Meowscarada IconMeowscarada
TBA

Top 5 Master Rank Picks & Win Rate

All data is based on Season 14 Master Rank Top 100.
Last Updated: October 3, 2023
Pokemon Tier Most Played % Average Win %
Pokemon UNITE - Mega Mewtwo Y IconMega Mewtwo Y OP Tier 41.3% 75%
Pokemon UNITE - Inteleon IconInteleon S Tier 12.7% 74.75%
Pokemon UNITE - BlisseyBlissey SS Tier 11.1% 76.43%
Pokemon UNITE - ZacianZacian SS Tier 6.3% 76.5%
Pokemon UNITE - Urshifu IconUrshifu SS Tier 6.3% 73.5%

Top Picked Pokemon Per Role

Attacker All-
Rounder
Supporter Defender Speedster
Pokemon UNITE - Mega Mewtwo Y IconMega Mewtwo Y Pokemon UNITE - ZacianZacian Pokemon UNITE - BlisseyBlissey Pokemon UNITE - Umbreon IconUmbreon Pokemon UNITE - Leafeon IconLeafeon

Master Rank: Top Ranked Win Rates

Pokemon by Role

All Pokemon Roles
Attacker IconAttackers All-Rounder IconAll-Rounders Defender IconDefenders
Speedster IconSpeedsters Supporter IconSupporters

Pokemon by Characteristics

Attack Type
Pokemon UNITE - Melee Type Partial BannerMelee Pokemon Pokemon UNITE - Ranged Type Partial BannerRanged Pokemon
Pokemon UNITE - Physical Type Partial BannerPhysical Pokemon Pokemon UNITE - Special Type Partial BannerSpecial Pokemon
Stat Rankings
Pokemon UNITE - HP Ranking Partial BannerHP Ranking Pokemon UNITE - Defense Ranking Partial BannerDefense Ranking
Pokemon UNITE - Special Defense Ranking Partial BannerSp. Def. Ranking Pokemon UNITE - Basic Attack Ranking Partial BannerBasic Attack Ranking

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