Mega Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#94, Generation 1). With a max CP of 4,902 and base stats of 349/199/155 (Atk/Def/Sta), Mega Gengar has a total stat product of 703. Mega Gengar's best moveset is Lick and Shadow Ball, making it a competitive Ghost-type attacker for raids.
Mega Gengar is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass-type attacks. Mega Gengar is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Lick
Shadow Ball
Hex
Sludge Bomb
Lick
Focus Blast
Hex
Psychic
Sucker Punch
Dark Pulse
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Mega Gengar's best offensive moveset is Lick combined with Shadow Ball, achieving 21.1 DPS and 343 TDO as a Ghost-type attacker (ranked #1, Tier S). Alternatively, Mega Gengar can serve as a Poison-type attacker with Hex and Sludge Bomb (#2, Tier S).
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
Mega Gengar as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsMega Gengar is not currently available as a raid boss. When Mega Gengar returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Mega Gengar from raids would have 2477 CP at level 20, or 3097 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Mega Gengar
Mega Gengar is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Mega Gengar as Raid Counter
Mega Gengar is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Mega Gengar
Mega Gengar evolves from Gengar using Candy.
Walking Mega 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.
Mega Gengar Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Mega Gengar in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Mega Gengar from raids or eggs will show 2,477 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Mega Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 703. With its high Attack stat (349), Mega Gengar is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves when using Mega Gengar. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Mega Gengar's performance.
Mega 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 Mega Gengar much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Mega Gengar?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Mega Gengar is a top-tier Ghost-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #1 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 4,902 at level 50 and base stats of 349/199/155 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Lick and Shadow Ball for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Ghost-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.