Gengar Movesets in Other Games | |
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SV | SWSH |
This is a strategy guide for using Gengar in competitive play for the games Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for tips on the best Nature, EV spreads, Movesets, and Held Items to use with Gengar, as well as its strengths and weak points.
Gengar - Related Articles | ||
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Evolution and Learnset | Build for Ranked Battle | Gigantamax Gengar |
List of Contents
Pokemon | Type 1 | Type 2 |
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Abilities | ||
Cursed Body | May disable a move used on the Pokemon. |
Type | |
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Takes 4x damage |
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Takes 2x damage | |
Takes 0.5x damage | |
Takes 1/4x damage | |
Takes 0x damage |
HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed |
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60 | 65 | 60 | 130 | 75 | 110 |
Best Natures | ||
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Timid +(Spd, -Atk) |
Modest (+SpAtk, -Atk) |
Nature | Timid (+Spd, -Atk) |
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EV Spread | Def. 4 / Sp.Atk. 252 / Spd. 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 135 / Def. 81 / Sp.Atk. 150 / Sp.Def. 95 / Spd. 178 |
Ability | Cursed Body |
Held Item | Focus Sash |
Moveset | ・Shadow Ball ・Focus Blast ・Sludge Wave ・Thunderbolt |
This is a classic set for Gengar, positioning it as an attacker who can hit fast and hard. Thanks to Focus Sash, Gengar is guaranteed to be able to survive a hit, and it's almost certain that by the time it goes down, it will have taken at least one of your opponent's Pokemon with it.
Dazzling Gleam | Super effective against Fighting, Dragon and Dark-types. |
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Energy Ball | Very useful in lowering opponents' Special Defense, especially Gyarados and Wash Rotom. |
Nature | Timid (+Spd, -Atk) |
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EV Spread | Def. 4 / Sp.Atk. 252 / Spd. 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 135 / Def. 81 / Sp.Atk. 150 / Sp.Def. 95 / Spd. 178 |
Ability | Cursed Body |
Held Item | Wide Lens |
Moveset | ・Hex ・Sludge Wave ・Hypnosis ・Will-O-Wisp |
This is a build that uses a Wide Lens to raise Will-O-Wisps accuracy, allowing Gengar to instantly burn its target and handle damage even from strong physical attackers. With Hypnosis in the mix as well, you have a chance to turn the tables in a losing battle by putting your enemy to sleep.
Nature | Timid (+Spd, -Atk) |
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EV Spread | HP 204 / Sp.Atk. 52 / Spd. 252 |
Final Stat Values | HP 161 / Atk. 76 / Def. 80 / Sp.Atk. 157 / Sp.Def. 95 / Spd. 178 |
Ability | Cursed Body |
Held Item | Black Sludge |
Moveset | ・
Will-O-Wisp
・ Substitute ・ Icy Wind ・ Hex |
These values are from base stats and ideal EVs, excluding external factors.
Black Sludge forces your opponents to choose between allowing Gengar's HP to be restored, or damaging themselves. With Will-O-Wisp, Gengar will be able to withstand up to three Max Steelspike (or Iron Head) attacks from Durant. This moveset maxes out Gengar's Speed, allowing it to hit Durant first with his Dynamax attacks.
Hypnosis | 60% Accuracy, but putting your opponents to sleep will prevent damage to Gengar. |
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Dazzling Gleam | Super effective against Fighting, Dragon and Dark-types. |
Focus Blast | 70% Accuracy, but high Attack. Also super effective against Dark-types, like Tyranitar and Hydreigon. |
Even from just its base stats, Gengar's Speed is relatively high. Unfortunately, its Speed is still not high enough to hit faster than other top-tier Pokemon, especially Dragapult. This limits Gengar to roles like wearing out enemies' Dynamax turns, and using Status Moves like Will-O-Wisp and Icy Wind to lend support to its teammates.
Gengar has a wide-ranging movepool that can help its teammates move with more leeway. Icy Wind will lower the Speed of opponents, while Will-O-Wisp will limit their damage output.
The best way to counter Gengar's Speed is with quick Pokemon of your own. Exploit Gengar's low Defense and HP by attacking first with high-powered moves.
Pokemon | Description |
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Dragapult | Ranking: ★★★★★
・Can definitely outspeed Gengar. ・Has powerful Ghost-type moves in its arsenal. Moveset & Best Build for Dragapult |
Cinderace | Ranking: ★★★★
・Can move first before Gengar. ・Unaffected by Will-O-Wisp. Moveset & Best Build for Cinderace |
As Gengar can use Will-O-Wisp to lower Attack stats, it is wise to use Pokemon that are built on dishing out special moves. Special attackers with high Special Defense and has type advantage over Gengar are the best choices.
Pokemon | Description |
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Galarian Moltres | Ranking: ★★★★★
・Dark-type pokemon that can attack Gengar's weak points. ・Has high Special Defense. ・Can improve its Speed with by using Max Airstream. Moveset & Best Build for Galarian Moltres |
Nihilego | Ranking: ★★★★
・Resists Poison-type moves. Moveset & Best Build for Nihilego |
Naganadel | Ranking: ★★★★
・Can outspeed Gengar. ・Able to use Draco Meteor or U-Turn. Moveset & Best Build for Naganadel |
When Gengar is using a defensive build, its potential is highly limited when it can't use support moves like Will-O-Wisp and Substitute. Attack first with Taunt or Encore to cut down its options, using a Pokemon with the Prankster Ability to automatically move first when using Status Moves.
Pokemon | Description |
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Thundurus | Ranking: ★★★★
・Has the Prankster Ability. Moveset & Best Build for Thundurus |
Grimmsnarl | Ranking: ★★★★
・Can setup walls after using Taunt, which will also help even if Gengar attacks it. Moveset & Best Build for Grimmsnarl |
Sableye | Ranking: ★★★★
・Has the Prankster Ability ・Can use STAB Ghost-type moves against Gengar. Beware as Gengar can do the same. |
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