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Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Shadow Pokémon. Its evolution line is Gastly → Haunter → Gengar.
What type is Gengar?
Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon.
What is Gengar weak to?
Gengar is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks.
What does Gengar resist?
Gengar resists Poison, Bug, Grass, and Fairy-type attacks. Poison and Bug-type attacks deal only ¼× damage because both of its types resist those types.
What is Gengar immune to?
Gengar is immune to Normal and Fighting-type attacks because it is a Ghost-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)
What are Gengar's base stats?
Gengar has a base stat total of 500. Its highest base stat is Special Attack at 130. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Gengar have?
Gengar can have Cursed Body as its standard ability. It has no Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
What does Gengar evolve from?
Gengar evolves from Haunter when traded.
Does Gengar evolve any further?
Gengar is the final evolution in its family and does not evolve any further.
Where can you find Gengar?
Gengar can be encountered in the wild in 10 games, including Pokémon Diamond, Pokémon Pearl, Pokémon Platinum, and Pokémon Sun. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Gengar learn?
Gengar can learn 125 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and move tutors. See Gengar's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. ghost / poison typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Forms · 3 variations
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 125 total
Level-Up
5 movesTM / HM
38 movesMove Tutor
6 movesOther
76 movesWhere to find· 34 games
Gengar in Pokémon Red
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Gengar in Pokémon Blue
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Gengar in Pokémon Yellow
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Gengar in Pokémon Gold
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Gengar in Pokémon Silver
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Gengar in Pokémon Crystal
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Gengar in Pokémon Ruby
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Gengar in Pokémon Sapphire
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Gengar in Pokémon Emerald
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Gengar in Pokémon FireRed
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Gengar in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Where can you find Gengar in Pokémon Diamond?
1 spotGengar can be found in Old Chateau 2f Right Room in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Old Chateau 2f Right Room
Where can you find Gengar in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotGengar can be found in Old Chateau 2f Right Room in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Old Chateau 2f Right Room
Where can you find Gengar in Pokémon Platinum?
1 spotGengar can be found in Old Chateau 2f Right Room in Pokémon Platinum.
- •Old Chateau 2f Right Room
Gengar in Pokémon HeartGold
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Gengar in Pokémon SoulSilver
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Gengar in Pokémon Black
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Gengar in Pokémon White
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Gengar in Pokémon Black 2
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Gengar in Pokémon White 2
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Gengar in Pokémon X
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Gengar in Pokémon Y
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Gengar in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Gengar in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Gengar in Pokémon Sun?
1 spotGengar can be found in Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site in Pokémon Sun.
- •Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site
Where can you find Gengar in Pokémon Moon?
1 spotGengar can be found in Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site in Pokémon Moon.
- •Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site
Where can you find Gengar in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
1 spotGengar can be found in Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site
Where can you find Gengar in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
1 spotGengar can be found in Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site
Gengar in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!
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Gengar in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!
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Where can you find Gengar in Pokémon Sword?
4 spotsGengar can be found in Giants Cap Main, Giants Mirror Max Den A, South Lake Miloch Max Den B, and Stony Wilderness Max Den F in Pokémon Sword.
- •Giants Cap Main
- •Giants Mirror Max Den A
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den B
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den F
Where can you find Gengar in Pokémon Shield?
4 spotsGengar can be found in Giants Cap Main, Giants Mirror Max Den A, South Lake Miloch Max Den B, and Stony Wilderness Max Den F in Pokémon Shield.
- •Giants Cap Main
- •Giants Mirror Max Den A
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den B
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den F
Gengar in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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Where can you find Gengar in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?
5 spotsGengar can be found in Ballimere Lake Max Den P, Frigid Sea Max Den H, Giants Foot Max Den E, Old Cemetery Max Den A, and Slippery Slope Max Den E in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.
- •Ballimere Lake Max Den P
- •Frigid Sea Max Den H
- •Giants Foot Max Den E
- •Old Cemetery Max Den A
- •Slippery Slope Max Den E