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Battle Guide

Gengar

CGhostPoisonSpecial Attacker · DisruptionHard

A fast disruptor with strong coverage that must avoid direct hits.

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Recommended Set

Best build

Moves

Shadow Ball
Sludge Bomb
Icy Wind
Taunt
Quick Specs
AbilityCursed Body
Held itemFocus Sash
DifficultyHard
Beginner friendlyPractice first
Advantages

Strengths

  • Fast Taunt
  • Useful immunities
  • Coverage
Counterplay

Weaknesses

  • Very fragile
  • Priority damage

Sample counters

IncineroarTyranitar
Good Partners

Build around Gengar

Use complementary roles and defensive coverage.

S

Metagross

SteelPsychic
A

Garchomp

DragonGround
Build FAQ

Gengar questions

Is Gengar good in Pokémon Champions?＋

Our provisional ranking places Gengar in C Tier because it offers special attacker and disruption value. This will be updated with confirmed game data.

What is the best item for Gengar?＋

The current sample build recommends Focus Sash. Item availability and effects must be checked against the final game.

Who works well with Gengar?＋

Good partners in this early database include Metagross and Garchomp.