Shadow 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), Shadow Gengar has a total stat product of 565. Shadow Gengar's best moveset is Hex and Sludge Bomb, making it a competitive Poison-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Gengar is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass-type attacks. Shadow Gengar is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Hex
Sludge Bomb
Lick
Shadow Ball
Lick
Focus Blast
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Gengar's best offensive moveset is Hex combined with Sludge Bomb, achieving 17.1 DPS and 278 TDO as a Poison-type attacker (ranked #5, Tier A). Alternatively, Shadow Gengar can serve as a Ghost-type attacker with Lick and Shadow Ball (#6, Tier A).
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
Shadow Gengar as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Gengar is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Gengar returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Gengar from raids would have 1644 CP at level 20, or 2055 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Gengar
Shadow Gengar can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Gengar is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow 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 Shadow Gengar as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Shadow Gengar Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Gengar in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow 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
Shadow Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 565. With its high Attack stat (261), Shadow Gengar is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves when using Shadow Gengar. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Gengar's performance.
Shadow 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 Shadow Gengar much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Gengar?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Shadow Gengar is a top-tier Poison-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #5 overall with a Tier A rating. With a max CP of 3,254 at level 50 and base stats of 261/149/155 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Hex and Sludge Bomb for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Poison-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.