Gengar is a Ghost, Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from Haunter after being fed 100 candies or with no candy cost if traded. Gengar is the final evolution of Gastly. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar initially after being given 200 Mega Energy. It can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Gengar if it is capable to.
Pokédex description[]
Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a Gengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow.
Mega Evolution has made it possible for Gengar to access other dimensions. Its entire body is brimming with strange power.
Rumor has it that its gigantic mouth leads not into its body, filled with cursed energy, but instead directly to the afterlife.
Possible attacks[]
Fast attacks[]
Charged attacks[]
Attack availability[]
- Sludge Bomb: added on August 19th, 2016
- Hex, Focus Blast: added on February 16th, 2017
- Sludge Wave: removed on August 19th, 2016
- Dark Pulse: removed on February 16th, 2017
- Shadow Claw: removed on February 16th, 2017, added back on December 11th, 2019
- Lick, Psychic: available during events: Raid Day
- Shadow Punch: available during events: Jul, Dec 2020, Dec 2021 Community Day and Pokémon World Championships 2022
Evolution family[]
Gengar is part of a three-member family.
Event Pokémon forms[]
These Event Gengar forms can mega evolve, but do not retain their costumes.
Sprites | Release | |
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Halloween Gengar was released at the start of Halloween 2020 on October 23rd, 2020. Shiny form of Halloween Gengar was released on the same day. | ||
Party hat Gengar was released at the start of Special Raid Challenge on March 1st, 2020. Shiny form of party hat Gengar was released on the same day. | ||
Halloween 2022 Gengar was released at the start of Halloween 2022 Part 2 on October 27th, 2022. Shiny form of Halloween 2022 Gengar was released on the same day. | ||
Halloween 2023 Gengar was released at the start of Halloween 2023 Part 2 on October 26th, 2023. Shiny form of Halloween 2023 Gengar was released on the same day. |
Availability[]
Gengar[]
- Gengar was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Gengar was released at the start of the Special Raid Challenge on November 3rd, 2018.
- Shadow form of Gengar was released at the start of Halloween 2023 Part 2 on October 26th, 2023.
- Dynamax form of Gengar was released at the start of Halloween 2024 on October 22nd, 2024.
- Shiny form of Dynamax Gengar was released on the same day.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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Wild |
2,467 2,672 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
Raid Battles |
1,644 2,055 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 21,207
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,233 | Field Research: Win a raid: Halloween 2024 (2022 costume) Special Research/Timed Research: Costume Party Premium Timed Research - Completing 1st part (2022 costume) Halloween Part II Timed Research (2023 costume, 2 encounters) Showdown in the Shadows - Completing 4th part (2023 costume) Ultra Unlock 2021: Sword and Shield - 4th part: Win a raid Animation Week Research - Completing 10th part Catch Mastery: Ghost - Completing 10th part (Banette costume) Mega Gengar - 2nd part: Catch 94 Pokémon (Banette costume) The Great Gastly - Completing 4th part |
Mega Gengar[]
- Mega Gengar was released at the start of Halloween 2020 on October 23rd, 2020.
- Shiny form of Mega Gengar was released on the same day.
Mega Energy required: | ||||
Initial | Base | High | Max | |
200 | 40 | 20 | 10 |
Energy Sources | Details |
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Mega Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 50,516 Catch CP 1,644/2,055 (weather boosted) |
Research tasks |
Field Research: 25× - Catch 15 Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon: Halloween 2024 20× - Spin 5 PokéStops or Gyms: Halloween 2022 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: 2022 Oct 25× - Power up Pokémon 5 times: Evolving Stars 25× - Power up Pokémon 5 times; 70× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: A Mega Moment 20× - Catch 3 Pokémon: December 2021 Community Day 20× - Use 10 supereffective Charged Attacks: 2021 Oct 10× - Power up Pokémon 7 times: Charge Up 10× - Make 3 Great Curveball Throws: Catch Mastery: Ghost Special Research/Timed Research: 260× - Mega Gengar 80× - Catch Mastery: Ghost |
Gigantamax Gengar[]
- Gigantamax form of Gengar was released on October 31st, 2024.
- Shiny form of Gigantamax Gengar was released on the same day.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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Max Battles |
1,644 | 6-star Max Battle
Halloween 2024: Oct 31 - Nov 3 |
Gallery[]
Avatar Items[]
Stickers[]
Trivia[]
- Normally, evolved stages of Pokémon cannot be shiny in encounter screen, but during Special Raid Challenge and after its Mega Evolution release, Gengar could.
- Its was a 4th tier Raid Boss during the Special Raid Challenge.[3]
- Halloween Gengar wearing a costume is based on Mega Banette.
- During Halloween 2017, there were shiny forms of Gastly family members added to game data, although they were not released to be caught in gameplay.[4]
- Nidorino and Gengar Raid Day was canceled in Japan, South Korea and Italy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
- Before the release of Mega Levels, Gengar could Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar initially after being given 200 Mega Energy, and 40 afterwards.
References[]
- ↑ Celebrate Pokémon Day 2020 with Pokémon GO!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-02-24.
- ↑ Gengar steals the spotlight in a Special Raid Challenge!. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2018-10-25.
- ↑ Gengar is Tier 4 raid. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2018-11-03.
- ↑ Gastly family shiny 3D assets. /r/TheSilphRoad.
- ↑ NianticHelp. Nidorino and Gengar Raid Day has been canceled in Japan, South Korea, and Italy. Please stay tuned to our channels for updates.. Twitter. Retrieved on 2020-02-29.