Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#94, Generation 1). With a max CP of 3,254 and base stats of 261/149/155 (Atk/Def/Sta), Gengar has a total stat product of 565. Gengar's best moveset is Hex and Sludge Bomb, making it a competitive Poison-type attacker for raids.
Gengar is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass-type attacks. Gengar is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Hex
Sludge Bomb
Lick
Shadow Ball
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Gengar's best offensive moveset is Hex combined with Sludge Bomb, achieving 14.5 DPS and 235 TDO as a Poison-type attacker (ranked #19, Tier C). Alternatively, Gengar can serve as a Ghost-type attacker with Lick and Shadow Ball (#23, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Shadow Claw (12 DPS), while Hex generates energy the fastest (13 EPS). Note that Dark Pulse, Psychic, Shadow Punch, Sludge Wave are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Gengar as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsGengar is not currently available as a raid boss. When Gengar returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Gengar from raids would have 1644 CP at level 20, or 2055 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Gengar
Gengar is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Gengar as Raid Counter
Gengar is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Gengar
Gengar evolves from Haunter using 100 Candy.
A Shadow version of Gengar is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Gengar knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Gengar as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km. It also earns 15 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
Gengar Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Gengar in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Gengar from raids or eggs will show 1,644 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 565. With its high Attack stat (261), Gengar is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves when using Gengar. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Gengar's performance.
Gengar's moves get a damage boost in Fog and Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 8 charged moves available, a second move gives Gengar much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Gengar?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Gengar ranks #19 as a Poison-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 3,254 and base stats of 261/149/155, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Gengar is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Poison-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Gengar deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.