#0094 · Gen 1 · 500 BST
Gengar
Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
135/76/72/135/85/117
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
167/128/123/200/139/178
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Gengar
Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 500. Under a full moon, this POKéMON likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
Best stat: Special Attack (130 base)
Gengar's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 130 base Special Attack and 110 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Cursed Body
How to use Gengar competitively
Open the damage calculator with Gengar selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Gengar appears in the species dropdown. Drop Gengar into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0094 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Ghost / Poison |
| Abilities | Cursed Body |
| Base Stat Total | 500 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 60 / 65 / 60 / 130 / 75 / 110 |