#094 Gengar
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Picture
Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Gengar
Japan: Gangar
ゲンガー
French: Ectoplasma
German: Gengar
Korean: 팬텀
National: #094
Central: #---
Coastal: #---
Mountain: #032
Hoenn: #---
Male :50%
Female :50%
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Shadow Pokémon 4'11"
1.5m
89.3lbs
40.5kg
455,120
Abilities: Levitate
Levitate: Damage dealing Ground-type moves have no effect on this Pokémon. Cannot be trapped by Arena Trap ability. Takes no damage from Spikes.
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Eligible for Sky Battle?
1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow
70 3 Sp. Attack Point(s)
Not Eligible/Known
Damage Taken
*0 *1 *1 *1 *0.5 *1 *0 *0.25 *2 *1 *2 *0.25 *1 *2 *1 *2 *1 *0.5
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 
Amorphous
Evolutionary Chain
Locations
X Evolve Haunter
Y Evolve Haunter
Omega Ruby Trade from X & Y
Alpha Sapphire Trade from X & Y
Flavor Text
X It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Y Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Omega Ruby Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a Gengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow.
Alpha Sapphire

Generation VI Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Hypnosis -- 60 20 --
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Lick 30 100 30 30
The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Spite -- 100 10 --
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
5 Spite -- 100 10 --
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
8 Mean Look -- -- 5 --
The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
12 Curse -- -- 10 --
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
15 Night Shade ?? 100 15 --
The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user's level.
19 Confuse Ray -- 100 10 --
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
22 Sucker Punch 80 100 5 --
This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.
25 Shadow Punch 60 -- 20 --
The user throws a punch from the shadows. The punch lands without fail.
28 Payback 50 100 10 --
If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
33 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
39 Dream Eater 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
44 Dark Pulse 80 100 15 20
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
50 Destiny Bond -- -- 5 --
When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.
55 Hex 65 100 10 --
This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems.
61 Nightmare -- 100 15 --
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09 Venoshock 65 100 10 --
The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM12 Taunt -- 100 20 --
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100 15 10
A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25 Thunder 110 70 10 30
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29 Psychic 90 100 10 10
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM31 Brick Break 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100 10 30
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.
TM41 Torment -- 100 15 --
The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 60 100 25 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70 5 10
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100 10 10
The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
TM56 Fling ?? 100 10 --
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM61 Will-O-Wisp -- 85 15 --
The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.
TM63 Embargo -- 100 15 --
It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
TM64 Explosion 250 100 5 --
The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100 15 --
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM66 Payback 50 100 10 --
If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM77 Psych Up -- -- 10 --
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM83 Infestation 20 100 20 100
The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100 20 30
The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM92 Trick Room -- -- 5 --
The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
TM94 (XY)
HM06 (ORAS)
Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TM94 (ORAS) Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100 15 20
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100 20 100
Striking opponents over and over makes the user's fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100 10 --
The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
TM100 Confide -- -- 20 100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.
Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Astonish 30 100 15 30 Details
The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
Clear Smog 50 -- 15 -- Details
The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal.
Disable -- 100 20 -- Details
For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
Fire Punch 75 100 15 10 Details
The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Grudge -- -- 5 -- Details
If the user faints, the user's grudge fully depletes the PP of the opponent's move that knocked it out.
Haze -- -- 30 -- Details
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Ice Punch 75 100 15 10 Details
The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.
Perish Song -- -- 5 -- Details
Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.
Psywave ?? 100 15 -- Details
The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity.
Reflect Type -- -- 15 -- Details
The user reflects the target's type, making it the same type as the target.
Scary Face -- 100 10 -- Details
The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.
Smog 30 70 20 40 Details
The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.
Thunder Punch 75 100 15 10 Details
The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Drain Punch7510010--
An energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Fire Punch751001510
The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Focus Punch15010020--
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
Foul Play9510015--
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage.
Giga Drain7510010--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Ice Punch751001510
The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.
Icy Wind559515100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Knock Off6510025--
The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Pain Split----20--
The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
Role Play----10--
The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's natural Ability.
Skill Swap----10--
The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Snatch----10--
The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use.
Snore501001530
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite--10010--
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Thunder Punch751001510
The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Trick--10010--
The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.
Uproar9010010--
The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.
Wonder Room----10--
The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.
Special Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Sludge Wave951001010
It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.Shiny Gengar Distribution

Transfer Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Telekinesis -- -- 15 -- Gen V TM19
The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Ominous Wind 60 100 5 10 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30 Move Tutor - HGSS
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.
Mega Punch 80 85 20 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mega Kick 120 75 5 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Body Slam 85 100 15 30 Move Tutor - FRLG
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Counter ?? 100 20 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Seismic Toss ?? 100 20 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Metronome -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move.
Dynamic Punch 100 50 5 100 Move Tutor - Emerald
The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. It confuses the target if it hits.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - Emerald
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Self-destruct 200 100 5 -- Move Tutor - XD
The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.


Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 500 60 65 60 130 75 110
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 63 - 105 58 - 100 121 - 163 72 - 114 103 - 145
Lv. 100 230 - 324 121 - 206 112 - 197 238 - 323 139 - 224 202 - 287
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 70 - 117 65 - 112 135 - 182 80 - 127 115 - 162
Lv. 100 230 - 324 135 - 229 125 - 219 265 - 359 155 - 249 225 - 319
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 77 - 128 71 - 123 148 - 200 88 - 139 126 - 178
Lv. 100 230 - 324 148 - 251 137 - 240 291 - 394 170 - 273 247 - 350


Mega Evolution
Picture
Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Mega Gengar
Japan: MegaGangar
メガゲンガー
French: MegaEctoplasma
German: Mega-Gengar
Korean: 메가팬텀
National: #094
Male :50%
Female :50%
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Shadow Pokémon 4'07"
1.4m
89.3lbs
40.5kg
45 5,120
Abilities: Shadow Tag
Shadow Tag: The opponent cannot run nor switch while this Pokémon is in play. The opponent may still switch by using Baton Pass, U-turn or Volt Switch, if it is holding a Shed Shell or is a Ghost-type.
Damage Taken
*0 *1 *1 *1 *0.5 *1 *0 *0.25 *2 *1 *2 *0.25 *1 *2 *1 *2 *1 *0.5

Stats - Mega Evolution
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 600 60 65 80 170 95 130
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 63 - 105 76 - 118 157 - 199 90 - 132 121 - 163
Lv. 100 230 - 324 121 - 206 148 - 233 310 - 395 175 - 260 238 - 323
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 70 - 117 85 - 132 175 - 222 100 - 147 135 - 182
Lv. 100 230 - 324 135 - 229 165 - 259 345 - 439 195 - 289 265 - 359
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 77 - 128 93 - 145 192 - 244 110 - 161 148 - 200
Lv. 100 230 - 324 148 - 251 181 - 284 379 - 482 214 - 317 291 - 394

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