Shadow Ball
Learned at Lv. 33
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Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP60230–324
- Attack65121–251
- Defense80148–284
- Sp. Atk170310–482
- Sp. Def95175–317
- Speed130238–394
Total600
/ 720
BST600
92 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak to
GroundGhost
Psychic
Dark
ResistsPoison
Bug
Grass
Fairy
Immune
Normal
Fighting
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Cave
Color
Purple
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
Yes
Evolves From
Haunter#93Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #94 |
| Champions | #94 |
| Conquest Gallery | #114 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #71 |
| Galar | #143 |
| Hisui | #138 |
| Kalos Mountain | #32 |
| Kanto | #94 |
| Kitakami | #120 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #94 |
| Lumiose City | #67 |
| Original Akala | #25 |
| Original Alola | #63 |
| Original Johto | #60 |
| Original Melemele | #63 |
| Original Sinnoh | #71 |
| Original Ulaula | #34 |
| Paldea | #70 |
| Updated Akala | #25 |
| Updated Alola | #75 |
| Updated Johto | #60 |
| Updated Melemele | #75 |
| Updated Ulaula | #34 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
270
EV Yield
+3 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle StrategyGhost
Psychic
Grass
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Gengar's Ghost / Poison typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic, grass, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Timid
+Speed−Attack
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 600, Gengar plays as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Its standout stat is Special Attack at 170, while HP (60) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Ghost, Poison typing leaves Gengar with 4 weaknesses against 4 resistances and 2 full immunities. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Gengar a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.4 m
Weight
40.5 kg
TypeGhostPoison
Abilities
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Indeterminate
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
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Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Gengar?
Gengar is a dual-type Ghost, Poison Pokémon.
What are Gengar's weaknesses?
Gengar takes 2× damage from Ground, Ghost, Psychic, Dark type moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting type moves.
How does Gengar evolve?
Gengar is the final form of the Gastly → Haunter → Gengar evolution line.
What are Gengar's base stats?
Gengar has a base stat total of 600: HP 60, Attack 65, Defense 80, Sp. Atk 170, Sp. Def 95, Speed 130. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (170).
