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Gengar
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,292 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Gengar
Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,292 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Gengar has base stats of 261 Attack, 149 Defense, and 155 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 565.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 261, Gengar is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Fog weather, Gengar receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Gengar is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sucker Punch | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hex STAB | Ghost | 10 | +15 | 8.3 | - | - | - |
| Shadow Claw STAB | Ghost | 9 | +6 | 12.9 | - | - | - |
| Lick ELITE STAB | Ghost | 5 | +6 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ball STAB | Ghost | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | -75 | - | 150 | -75 |
| Sludge Bomb STAB | Poison | 80 | -50 | - | 80 | -50 |
| Drain Punch | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sludge Wave ELITE | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dark Pulse ELITE | Dark | 80 | -50 | - | 80 | -50 |
| Psychic ELITE | Psychic | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Shadow Punch ELITE STAB | Ghost | 40 | -33 | - | 40 | -35 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Gengar takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Gengar takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Gengar
Top Pokémon to use when battling Gengar in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Deoxys
| Psychic | 345 | 115 | 137 | 3,615 |
| 2 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
Mewtwo
| Psychic | 300 | 182 | 214 | 4,780 |
| 4 |
Darkrai
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 5 |
Alakazam
| Psychic | 271 | 167 | 146 | 3,498 |
| 6 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 7 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 8 |
Azelf
| Psychic | 270 | 151 | 181 | 3,673 |
| 9 |
Latios
| Dragon Psychic | 268 | 212 | 190 | 4,362 |
| 10 |
Dragapult
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
🏆 Gengar PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 1,495 |
| 2 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 1,499 |
| 3 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 1,496 |
| 4 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 1,497 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 1,498 |
| 8 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 1,489 |
| 9 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 1,494 |
| 10 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 1,497 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 34 | 2,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 35 | 2,497 |
| 3 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 34 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 34 | 2,488 |
| 5 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 34 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 35 | 2,497 |
| 7 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 35 | 2,499 |
| 8 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 35 | 2,496 |
| 9 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 34 | 2,490 |
| 10 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 35 | 2,499 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Gengar IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,467 | 1,233 | 1,644 | 2,055 | 2,878 | 3,263 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,460 | 1,230 | 1,639 | 2,049 | 2,869 | 3,253 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,459 | 1,229 | 1,639 | 2,049 | 2,869 | 3,253 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,443 | 1,221 | 1,628 | 2,036 | 2,850 | 3,232 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,437 | 1,218 | 1,624 | 2,031 | 2,843 | 3,224 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,420 | 1,210 | 1,613 | 2,016 | 2,823 | 3,201 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,396 | 1,198 | 1,597 | 1,997 | 2,795 | 3,170 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,422 | 1,211 | 1,614 | 2,018 | 2,826 | 3,204 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,350 | 1,175 | 1,566 | 1,958 | 2,741 | 3,108 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,123 | 1,061 | 1,415 | 1,769 | 2,477 | 2,808 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Gengar with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,263 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,878 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,566 - 1,644 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,958 - 2,055 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,566 - 1,644 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,175 - 1,233 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Gengar with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 26 | 2,878 |
| 2 | 2,878 | 27 | 2,878 |
| 3 | 2,878 | 28 | 2,878 |
| 4 | 2,878 | 29 | 2,878 |
| 5 | 388 | 30 | 2,467 |
| 6 | 2,878 | 31 | 2,878 |
| 7 | 2,878 | 32 | 2,878 |
| 8 | 2,878 | 33 | 2,878 |
| 9 | 2,878 | 34 | 2,878 |
| 10 | 822 | 35 | 2,672 |
| 11 | 2,878 | 36 | 2,878 |
| 12 | 2,878 | 37 | 2,878 |
| 13 | 2,878 | 38 | 2,878 |
| 14 | 2,878 | 39 | 2,878 |
| 15 | 1,233 | 40 | 2,878 |
| 16 | 2,878 | 41 | 2,878 |
| 17 | 2,878 | 42 | 2,878 |
| 18 | 2,878 | 43 | 2,878 |
| 19 | 2,878 | 44 | 2,878 |
| 20 | 1,644 | 45 | 3,078 |
| 21 | 2,878 | 46 | 2,878 |
| 22 | 2,878 | 47 | 2,878 |
| 23 | 2,878 | 48 | 2,878 |
| 24 | 2,878 | 49 | 2,878 |
| 25 | 2,055 | 50 | 3,263 |
📖 Complete Gengar Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Gengar (#094) is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,292 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Gengar is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Gengar in 2026.
📊 Gengar Stats Analysis
Gengar's Attack stat is 261 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Gengar an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 149 Defense (Good) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 565. Trainers should be mindful of Gengar's limited bulk. Compared to other Ghost-type Pokémon, Gengar's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Gengar Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Gengar depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Sucker Punch (Fast) with Shadow Ball (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Gengar has 4 Fast Attacks and 8 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Gengar has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Gengar PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Gengar can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ghost/Poison typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Poison, Bug-type threats while being weak to Ghost, Dark, Ground types.
Master League
In Master League, Gengar faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Gengar Raid Guide & Counters
Gengar appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Ghost, Dark, Ground-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Gengar at Level 20 (1,566 - 1,644 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,958 - 2,055 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,644 CP.
🎯 How to Get Gengar in Pokémon GO
Gengar can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Gengar Evolution Guide
Gengar is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
✨ Shiny Gengar in Pokémon GO
Shiny Gengar is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Gengar gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,958 - 2,055 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Gengar
Q: What is Gengar's max CP?
A: 3,263 CP at Level 50, or 2,878 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Gengar good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Gengar be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Gengar is available.
Q: What is Gengar weak to?
A: Ghost, Dark, Ground, Psychic-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.