Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Hex Sludge Bomb 14.5 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Gengar takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 565
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,644 CP
Gengar moves
4 fast · 8 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex Best STAB | Ghost | 8 | 13 | 1.0s | 8 | 13 |
| Shadow Claw STAB | Ghost | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Lick STAB Elite | Ghost | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain Punch | Fighting | 50 | 33 | 2.5s | 20 | 1.52 |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Shadow Ball STAB | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Dark Pulse Elite | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Psychic Elite | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Shadow Punch STAB Elite | Ghost | 35 | 33 | 1.5s | 23.3 | 1.06 |
| Sludge Wave STAB Elite | Poison | 105 | 100 | 3.0s | 35 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3.50 | 6.50 |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 8 | 7 | 1 | 8.00 | 7.00 |
| Lick | Ghost | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain Punch | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Focus Blast | Fighting | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Punch | Ghost | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Sludge Wave | Poison | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Gengar runs Hex with Sludge Bomb — 14.5 DPS and 235 TDO as a Poison-type attacker. It also covers the Ghost slot with Lick and Shadow Ball.
The highest-damage fast move is Shadow Claw (12 DPS); Hex builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Dark Pulse, Psychic, Shadow Punch, Sludge Wave are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Gengar places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison | #20 | C | 14.5 | 235 | Hex Sludge Bomb |
| Ghost | #25 | C | 15.2 | 247 | Lick Shadow Ball |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Gengar raid guide
Best counters against Gengar
Use Gengar against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Gengar
- Evolve from
- Haunter · 100 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Gengar knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 72 | 2,487 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 72 | 2,693 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,605 | 1,685 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,997 | 2,097 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,605 | 1,685 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,214 | 1,274 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,605 | 1,685 |
Is Gengar good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #20 as a Poison-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Gengar is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (261), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 8 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Gengar deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 127 |
| Lv 3 | 214 |
| Lv 4 | 301 |
| Lv 5 | 388 |
| Lv 6 | 475 |
| Lv 7 | 561 |
| Lv 8 | 648 |
| Lv 9 | 735 |
| Lv 10 | 822 |
| Lv 11 | 904 |
| Lv 12 | 987 |
| Lv 13 | 1,069 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,151 |
| Lv 15 | 1,233 |
| Lv 16 | 1,315 |
| Lv 17 | 1,398 |
| Lv 18 | 1,480 |
| Lv 19 | 1,562 |
| Lv 20 | 1,644 |
| Lv 21 | 1,726 |
| Lv 22 | 1,809 |
| Lv 23 | 1,891 |
| Lv 24 | 1,973 |
| Lv 25 | 2,055 |
| Lv 26 | 2,138 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,220 |
| Lv 28 | 2,302 |
| Lv 29 | 2,385 |
| Lv 30 | 2,467 |
| Lv 31 | 2,508 |
| Lv 32 | 2,549 |
| Lv 33 | 2,590 |
| Lv 34 | 2,631 |
| Lv 35 | 2,672 |
| Lv 36 | 2,713 |
| Lv 37 | 2,755 |
| Lv 38 | 2,796 |
| Lv 39 | 2,837 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,878 |
| Lv 41 | 2,914 |
| Lv 42 | 2,951 |
| Lv 43 | 2,988 |
| Lv 44 | 3,025 |
| Lv 45 | 3,063 |
| Lv 46 | 3,100 |
| Lv 47 | 3,138 |
| Lv 48 | 3,177 |
| Lv 49 | 3,215 |
| Lv 50 | 3,254 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0094
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 40.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0094_POKEMON_GENGAR
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Gengar in Pokemon GO?
Gengar's best moveset is Hex (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged), worth 14.5 DPS as a Poison-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Gengar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Gengar takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Gengar's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Gengar reaches 3,254 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,878 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Gengar?
A perfect 15/15/15 Gengar shows 1,644 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,055 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Gengar better than regular Gengar?
Shadow Gengar deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Gengar in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Haunter (100 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Gengar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Gengar depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.