Gengar

Gengar

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Usage Percent
1%
Monthly Rank
#75

Base Stats for Gengar

HP
60
Atk
65
Def
60
SpA
130
SpD
75
Spe
110

Best Moves for Gengar

Shadow Ball
ghost
96.772%
Sludge Bomb
poison
91.738%
Trick Room
psychic
47.285%
Icy Wind
ice
30.300%
Destiny Bond
ghost
30.147%
Protect
normal
29.736%
Psychic
psychic
28.978%
Taunt
dark
8.877%
Trick
psychic
7.022%
Dazzling Gleam
fairy
6.788%
Thunderbolt
electric
5.744%
Other
16.614%

Best Items for Gengar

Focus Sash
80.171%
Choice Scarf
17.842%
Other
1.987%

Best Abilities for Gengar

Cursed Body
100.000%

Best EV Spreads for Gengar

Quiet
32/
0/
2/
32/
0/
0
30.276%
Timid
2/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
27.326%
Quiet
32/
0/
1/
32/
1/
0
11.718%
Timid
0/
0/
2/
32/
0/
32
8.278%
Modest
2/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
6.681%
Modest
0/
0/
2/
32/
0/
32
2.761%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
32/
2/
32
1.784%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
1.725%
Timid
7/
0/
0/
32/
0/
27
1.691%
Quiet
32/
0/
0/
32/
0/
0
0.885%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
32/
2/
32
0.749%
Hardy
2/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
0.726%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
0.681%
Modest
1/
0/
0/
32/
0/
32
0.530%
Quiet
32/
0/
0/
32/
2/
0
0.333%
Hasty
0/
0/
9/
7/
32/
18
0.331%
Modest
32/
0/
1/
32/
1/
0
0.237%
Relaxed
32/
0/
32/
0/
2/
0
0.232%
Timid
0/
0/
1/
32/
1/
32
0.148%
Timid
6/
0/
0/
28/
0/
32
0.148%

Gengar Pokemon Champions Teams

Curated from top community competitive teams on 8 Limitless, Twitter, VGCPastes
TurboMatt
11 - 1 - 0
Gengar
Sinistcha
Archaludon
Incineroar
Sableye
Politoed
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Perish Song
normal
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Colbur Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Protect
normal
Archaludon
Archaludon
Archaludon
SteelDragon
Ability Stamina
Item Leftovers
Electro Shot
electric
Dragon Pulse
dragon
Flash Cannon
steel
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Passho Berry
Throat Chop
dark
Fake Out
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Protect
normal
Sableye
Sableye
Sableye
DarkGhost
Ability Prankster
Item Roseli Berry
Rain Dance
water
Light Screen
psychic
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Encore
normal
Politoed
Politoed
Politoed
Water
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Weather Ball
normal
Perish Song
normal
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
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SableyeVGC
10 - 1 - 0
Gengar
Incineroar
Basculegion
Kingambit
Dragonite
Ninetales-Alola
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Team Builder
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Sludge Bomb
poison
Shadow Ball
ghost
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Parting Shot
dark
Taunt
dark
Fake Out
normal
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Choice Scarf
Wave Crash
water
Last Respects
ghost
Flip Turn
water
Aqua Jet
water
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Protect
normal
Dragonite
Dragonite
Dragonite
DragonFlying
Ability Multiscale
Item Dragon Fang
Dragon Claw
dragon
Low Kick
fighting
Extreme Speed
normal
Protect
normal
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Never-Melt Ice
Blizzard
ice
Icy Wind
ice
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
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Limitester
9 - 1 - 0
Gengar
Incineroar
Kingambit
Blastoise
Ninetales-Alola
Dragonite
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Team Builder
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Protect
normal
Perish Song
normal
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Protect
normal
Fake Out
normal
Flare Blitz
fire
Parting Shot
dark
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Protect
normal
Low Kick
fighting
Sucker Punch
dark
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Blastoise
Blastoise
Blastoise
Water
Ability Rain Dish
Item Leftovers
Protect
normal
Flip Turn
water
Fake Out
normal
Body Press
fighting
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Never-Melt Ice
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Disable
normal
Blizzard
ice
Dragonite
Dragonite
Dragonite
DragonFlying
Ability Multiscale
Item Dragon Fang
Protect
normal
Low Kick
fighting
Dragon Claw
dragon
Extreme Speed
normal
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Gunslinger
9 - 3 - 0
Gengar
Snorlax
Hawlucha
Incineroar
Sinistcha
Politoed
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Team Builder
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Protect
normal
Perish Song
normal
Disable
normal
Shadow Ball
ghost
Snorlax
Snorlax
Snorlax
Normal
Ability Thick Fat
Item Leftovers
Protect
normal
Stockpile
normal
Body Press
fighting
Fissure
ground
Hawlucha
Hawlucha
Hawlucha
FightingFlying
Ability Limber
Item Hawluchanite
Detect
fighting
Entrainment
normal
Brave Bird
flying
Close Combat
fighting
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Passho Berry
Fake Out
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Throat Chop
dark
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Kasib Berry
Protect
normal
Trick Room
psychic
Rage Powder
bug
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Politoed
Politoed
Politoed
Water
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Protect
normal
Perish Song
normal
Weather Ball
normal
Encore
normal
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Desu
9 - 2 - 0
Kommo-o
Gengar
Tinkaton
Politoed
Sinistcha
Incineroar
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Team Builder
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
DragonFighting
Ability Soundproof
Item Leftovers
Clanging Scales
dragon
Aura Sphere
fighting
Clangorous Soul
dragon
Protect
normal
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Protect
normal
Shadow Ball
ghost
Disable
normal
Perish Song
normal
Tinkaton
Tinkaton
Tinkaton
FairySteel
Ability Mold Breaker
Item Shuca Berry
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
Gigaton Hammer
steel
Encore
normal
Politoed
Politoed
Politoed
Water
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Protect
normal
Weather Ball
normal
Encore
normal
Perish Song
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Kasib Berry
Protect
normal
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Life Dew
water
Rage Powder
bug
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Passho Berry
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Throat Chop
dark
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Pengy
8 - 3 - 0
Gengar
Palafin
Incineroar
Ninetales-Alola
Sneasler
Kingambit
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Perish Song
normal
Protect
normal
Palafin
Palafin
Palafin
Water
Ability Zero to Hero
Item Mystic Water
Wave Crash
water
Jet Punch
water
Flip Turn
water
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Fake Out
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Protect
normal
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Never-Melt Ice
Blizzard
ice
Encore
normal
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Sneasler
Sneasler
Sneasler
FightingPoison
Ability Unburden
Item Focus Sash
Dire Claw
poison
Close Combat
fighting
Fake Out
normal
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Sucker Punch
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Protect
normal
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rickinch
4 - 0 - 0
Aegislash
Rotom-Wash
Gengar
Garchomp
Ninetales-Alola
Incineroar
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Aegislash
Aegislash
Aegislash
SteelGhost
Ability Stance Change
Item Colbur Berry
Poltergeist
ghost
Shadow Sneak
ghost
Sacred Sword
fighting
King's Shield
steel
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
ElectricWater
Ability Levitate
Item Sitrus Berry
Hydro Pump
water
Volt Switch
electric
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Protect
normal
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Shadow Tag
Item Gengarite
Sludge Bomb
poison
Shadow Ball
ghost
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Choice Scarf
Earthquake
ground
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Rock Tomb
rock
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Focus Sash
Blizzard
ice
Freeze-Dry
ice
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Shuca Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Throat Chop
dark
Fake Out
normal
Parting Shot
dark
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LenVGC
7 - 3 - 0
Gengar
Incineroar
Sinistcha
Politoed
Tinkaton
Kommo-o
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Team Builder
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Disable
normal
Perish Song
normal
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Passho Berry
Fake Out
normal
Throat Chop
dark
Parting Shot
dark
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Kasib Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Protect
normal
Politoed
Politoed
Politoed
Water
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Weather Ball
normal
Encore
normal
Perish Song
normal
Protect
normal
Tinkaton
Tinkaton
Tinkaton
FairySteel
Ability Mold Breaker
Item Shuca Berry
Fake Out
normal
Gigaton Hammer
steel
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
DragonFighting
Ability Soundproof
Item Leftovers
Clanging Scales
dragon
Aura Sphere
fighting
Clangorous Soul
dragon
Protect
normal
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Peekachu
5 - 2 - 0
Hawlucha
Politoed
Gengar
Snorlax
Sinistcha
Incineroar
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Hawlucha
Hawlucha
Hawlucha
FightingFlying
Ability Limber
Item Hawluchanite
Close Combat
fighting
Brave Bird
flying
Entrainment
normal
Detect
fighting
Politoed
Politoed
Politoed
Water
Ability Drizzle
Item Sitrus Berry
Weather Ball
normal
Encore
normal
Perish Song
normal
Protect
normal
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Disable
normal
Perish Song
normal
Protect
normal
Snorlax
Snorlax
Snorlax
Normal
Ability Thick Fat
Item Leftovers
Fissure
ground
Stockpile
normal
Body Press
fighting
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Kasib Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Passho Berry
Fake Out
normal
Throat Chop
dark
Parting Shot
dark
Protect
normal
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AidanZVGC22
4 - 2 - 0
Snorlax
Alakazam
Incineroar
Sinistcha
Gengar
Kommo-o
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Snorlax
Snorlax
Snorlax
Normal
Ability Thick Fat
Item Sitrus Berry
Rock Slide
rock
High Horsepower
ground
Belly Drum
normal
Protect
normal
Alakazam
Alakazam
Alakazam
Psychic
Ability Magic Guard
Item Alakazite
Speed Swap
psychic
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Psychic
psychic
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Passho Berry
Fake Out
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Throat Chop
dark
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Colbur Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Trick Room
psychic
Life Dew
water
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Perish Song
normal
Disable
normal
Protect
normal
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
DragonFighting
Ability Soundproof
Item Leftovers
Clanging Scales
dragon
Aura Sphere
fighting
Clangorous Soul
dragon
Protect
normal
View Team on Limitless
MajinPapasmurf007
5 - 3 - 0
Gengar
Sableye
Tauros
Kingambit
Arcanine-Hisui
Primarina
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Protect
normal
Focus Blast
fighting
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Sableye
Sableye
Sableye
DarkGhost
Ability Prankster
Item Focus Band
Quash
dark
Encore
normal
Disable
normal
Foul Play
dark
Tauros
Tauros
Tauros
FightingWater
Ability Anger Point
Item White Herb
Protect
normal
Wave Crash
water
Aqua Jet
water
Close Combat
fighting
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Black Glasses
Protect
normal
Swords Dance
normal
Sucker Punch
dark
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Arcanine-Hisui
Arcanine-Hisui
Arcanine-Hisui
FireRock
Ability Rock Head
Item Choice Scarf
Head Smash
rock
Flare Blitz
fire
Wild Charge
electric
Close Combat
fighting
Primarina
Primarina
Primarina
WaterFairy
Ability Liquid Voice
Item Leftovers
Protect
normal
Calm Mind
psychic
Moonblast
fairy
Hyper Voice
normal
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Davi Guimaraes
5 - 2 - 0
Charizard
Gengar
Garchomp
Aerodactyl
Basculegion
Kingambit
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Charizard
Charizard
Charizard
FireFlying
Ability Solar Power
Item Charizardite Y
Heat Wave
fire
Weather Ball
normal
Solar Beam
grass
Protect
normal
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Focus Blast
fighting
Protect
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Dragon Fang
Scale Shot
dragon
Earthquake
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Protect
normal
Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl
Aerodactyl
RockFlying
Ability Unnerve
Item Focus Sash
Rock Slide
rock
Wide Guard
rock
Tailwind
flying
Protect
normal
Basculegion
Basculegion
Basculegion
WaterGhost
Ability Adaptability
Item Sitrus Berry
Wave Crash
water
Last Respects
ghost
Aqua Jet
water
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Chople Berry
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Low Kick
fighting
Sucker Punch
dark
Protect
normal
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tobifiora7
5 - 3 - 0
Aegislash
Rotom-Wash
Gengar
Garchomp
Ninetales-Alola
Incineroar
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Aegislash
Aegislash
Aegislash
SteelGhost
Ability Stance Change
Item Colbur Berry
Poltergeist
ghost
Shadow Sneak
ghost
Sacred Sword
fighting
King's Shield
steel
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
ElectricWater
Ability Levitate
Item Sitrus Berry
Hydro Pump
water
Volt Switch
electric
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Protect
normal
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Protect
normal
Disable
normal
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Choice Scarf
Earthquake
ground
Stomping Tantrum
ground
Rock Slide
rock
Rock Tomb
rock
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Focus Sash
Blizzard
ice
Freeze-Dry
ice
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Shuca Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Throat Chop
dark
Fake Out
normal
Parting Shot
dark
View Team on Limitless
Yukihiro_SnM
5 - 3 - 0
Rotom-Wash
Ninetales-Alola
Incineroar
Aegislash
Gengar
Garchomp
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Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
Rotom-Wash
ElectricWater
Ability Levitate
Item Sitrus Berry
Volt Switch
electric
Will-O-Wisp
fire
Hydro Pump
water
Protect
normal
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
Ninetales-Alola
IceFairy
Ability Snow Warning
Item Focus Sash
Freeze-Dry
ice
Blizzard
ice
Encore
normal
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Shuca Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Fake Out
normal
Throat Chop
dark
Parting Shot
dark
Aegislash
Aegislash
Aegislash
SteelGhost
Ability Stance Change
Item Colbur Berry
King's Shield
steel
Poltergeist
ghost
Shadow Sneak
ghost
Sacred Sword
fighting
Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Shadow Ball
ghost
Sludge Bomb
poison
Protect
normal
Disable
normal
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
DragonGround
Ability Rough Skin
Item Choice Scarf
Rock Slide
rock
Rock Tomb
rock
Earthquake
ground
Stomping Tantrum
ground
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BrainDamageVGC
4 - 3 - 0
Gengar
Kommo-o
Kingambit
Incineroar
Sinistcha
Maushold
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Gengar
Gengar
Gengar
GhostPoison
Ability Cursed Body
Item Gengarite
Sludge Bomb
poison
Shadow Ball
ghost
Perish Song
normal
Protect
normal
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
Kommo-o
DragonFighting
Ability Soundproof
Item Leftovers
Clanging Scales
dragon
Aura Sphere
fighting
Clangorous Soul
dragon
Protect
normal
Kingambit
Kingambit
Kingambit
DarkSteel
Ability Defiant
Item Black Glasses
Kowtow Cleave
dark
Iron Head
steel
Sucker Punch
dark
Protect
normal
Incineroar
Incineroar
Incineroar
FireDark
Ability Intimidate
Item Sitrus Berry
Flare Blitz
fire
Fake Out
normal
Parting Shot
dark
Protect
normal
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
Sinistcha
GrassGhost
Ability Hospitality
Item Occa Berry
Matcha Gotcha
grass
Rage Powder
bug
Life Dew
water
Protect
normal
Maushold
Maushold
Maushold
Normal
Ability Friend Guard
Item Focus Sash
Feint
normal
Encore
normal
Follow Me
normal
Protect
normal
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Gengar in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A?

The top moves for Gengar in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A are Shadow Ball (96.772%), Sludge Bomb (91.738%), Trick Room (47.285%), Icy Wind (30.300%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Gengar?

Gengar synergizes well with Sylveon (55.931%), Kingambit (42.710%), Kangaskhan-Mega (37.135%), Incineroar (36.096%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Gengar?

The most popular items for Gengar are Focus Sash (80.171%), Choice Scarf (17.842%), Other (1.987%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Gengar?

The most common abilities for Gengar are Cursed Body (100.000%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

Is Gengar good in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A?

Gengar is currently ranked in the Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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Cutoff numbers refer to Glicko ratings on Pokemon Showdown. Choosing a cutoff displays the weighted usage stats for this ranking.
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    Current format Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Regulation Set M-A
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