Mega Gengar Raid Guide
Weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Mega Gengar.
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Mega Gengar. Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Weather boost
- Fog, Cloudy
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 349
- Base Defense
- 199
- Base Stamina
- 155
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 2,438 | 3,033 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 2,539 | 3,159 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Mega Gengar is Ghost/Poison, weak to Ghost, Dark, Ground, and Psychic. Counter it with strong Ghosts and Dark-types; it folds quickly thanks to its poor defense, making it duo-able. As an attacker, Mega Gengar's sky-high Attack makes it the fastest Ghost and Poison nuke available, ideal for short-man raids and time attacks where survival matters less than raw damage. It's fragile, so pair it with bulkier partners in longer fights. A top-priority Mega for anyone chasing fast clears.
Mega Gengar resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Mega Gengar?
The top counter is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike at 35.5 DPS against Mega Gengar. Mega Alakazam (33.9) and Primal Groudon (32.4) follow.
What is Mega Gengar weak to?
Mega Gengar takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves.
How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Gengar?
2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 32.2 DPS against Mega Gengar). With mixed teams plan for 3 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.
Can I beat Mega Gengar without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Deoxys (Attack) at 29.6 DPS, 83% of what the top counter deals. Mewtwo and Hoopa (Unbound) are the next ones down.
Can Mega Gengar be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.
What weather boosts Mega Gengar?
Fog, Cloudy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 3,033–3,159 CP instead of 2,438–2,539. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Mega Gengar worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Mega Gengar ranks #1 among Ghost-type raid attackers (Tier S) and sits at #36 in Master League. That is strong enough to justify raiding for a good one.
What is the best moveset for Mega Gengar?
The counter list on this page is for beating Mega Gengar. For the moves Mega Gengar should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.