Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Lick Shadow Ball 21.1 DPS
- Master League
- Shadow Claw Shadow Ball 59.06% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Lick is an Elite TM move. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Gengar takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 703
- 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
- 2,477 CP
Mega Gengar moves
4 fast · 8 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hex 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 Best 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 Best STAB | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Sludge Bomb 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, Mega Gengar runs Lick with Shadow Ball — 21.1 DPS and 343 TDO as a Ghost-type attacker. It also covers the Poison slot with Hex and Sludge Bomb.
In Master League it runs Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
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 Mega Gengar places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost | #1 | S | 21.1 | 343 | Lick Shadow Ball |
| Poison | #2 | S | 19.1 | 310 | Hex Sludge Bomb |
| Fighting | #8 | A | 18.6 | 302 | Lick Focus Blast |
| Dark | #17 | C | 15.2 | 247 | Sucker Punch Dark Pulse |
| Psychic | #18 | C | 16.9 | 274 | Hex Psychic |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #36 | C | 59.06% | Shadow Claw Shadow Ball | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Gengar raid guide
Best counters against Mega Gengar
Use Mega Gengar against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Gengar
- Evolve from
- Gengar · Candy
- Raids
- Mega raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 111 | 3,748 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 111 | 4,057 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,438 | 2,539 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 3,033 | 3,159 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,438 | 2,539 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,844 | 1,920 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,438 | 2,539 |
Is Mega Gengar good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Gengar is a Tier S Ghost-type attacker at rank #1, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (349), 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.
- 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 | 61 |
| Lv 2 | 192 |
| Lv 3 | 323 |
| Lv 4 | 454 |
| Lv 5 | 584 |
| Lv 6 | 715 |
| Lv 7 | 846 |
| Lv 8 | 977 |
| Lv 9 | 1,108 |
| Lv 10 | 1,239 |
| Lv 11 | 1,363 |
| Lv 12 | 1,487 |
| Lv 13 | 1,610 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,734 |
| Lv 15 | 1,858 |
| Lv 16 | 1,982 |
| Lv 17 | 2,106 |
| Lv 18 | 2,230 |
| Lv 19 | 2,353 |
| Lv 20 | 2,477 |
| Lv 21 | 2,601 |
| Lv 22 | 2,725 |
| Lv 23 | 2,849 |
| Lv 24 | 2,973 |
| Lv 25 | 3,097 |
| Lv 26 | 3,221 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,345 |
| Lv 28 | 3,469 |
| Lv 29 | 3,593 |
| Lv 30 | 3,717 |
| Lv 31 | 3,778 |
| Lv 32 | 3,840 |
| Lv 33 | 3,902 |
| Lv 34 | 3,964 |
| Lv 35 | 4,026 |
| Lv 36 | 4,088 |
| Lv 37 | 4,150 |
| Lv 38 | 4,212 |
| Lv 39 | 4,274 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,336 |
| Lv 41 | 4,391 |
| Lv 42 | 4,446 |
| Lv 43 | 4,502 |
| Lv 44 | 4,558 |
| Lv 45 | 4,614 |
| Lv 46 | 4,671 |
| Lv 47 | 4,728 |
| Lv 48 | 4,786 |
| Lv 49 | 4,844 |
| Lv 50 | 4,902 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0094
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 40.50 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0094_POKEMON_GENGAR_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Gengar in Pokemon GO?
Mega Gengar's best moveset is Lick (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged), worth 21.1 DPS as a Ghost-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
For PvP, run Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball instead — league movesets prioritise energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Mega Gengar's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Gengar's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Gengar reaches 4,902 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,336 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Mega Gengar good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Gengar is ranked #36 (Tier C) in Master League with a 59.06% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Mega Gengar bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Gengar?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Gengar shows 2,477 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 3,097 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.
How do you get Mega Gengar in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Gengar ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.
Can Mega Gengar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega 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.