Gengar — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Gengar is a Ghost / Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. Gengar has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go; it also has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Terror.
Base Stats
| HP | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 65 | |
| Defense | 60 | |
| Sp. Atk | 130 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | |
| Speed | 110 | |
| Total | 500 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Shadow Pokémon
- Height
- 1.5 m (4′11″)
- Weight
- 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs)
- Ability
- Cursed Body
- EV Yield
- 3 Sp. Atk
- Catch Rate
- 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 250
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Egg Groups
- Amorphous
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Gengar differed:
- In Generations 3-6, Gengar has the Levitateability.
- In Generation 1, Gengar has a base Special stat of 130.
- In Generations 1-4, Gengar has a base experience yield of 190.
- In Generations 5-7, Gengar has a base experience yield of 225.
- In Generations 2-7, Gengar has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Gengar?
Gengar is a Ghost/Poison type Pokemon, classified as the Shadow Pokémon.
What does Gengar evolve into?
Gengar is the final stage of its evolution line (Gastly → Haunter → Gengar) and does not evolve further.
What are Gengar's base stats?
Gengar has 60 HP, 65 Attack, 60 Defense, 130 Sp. Atk, 75 Sp. Def and 110 Speed, for a base stat total of 500.
What abilities can Gengar have?
Gengar can have the ability Cursed Body.