Pokemon Legends Arceus Gengar is a Ghost and Poison Type Shadow Pokémon with a Medium Slow growth rate and a 3 Special Attack EV Yield. Gengar can be found with Cursed Body as an Ability; we recommend the Mild Nature, based on 500 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
Gengar Stats and Abilities
Based on Gengar Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Gengar Highest IV Stat is Special Attack (130) and the Lowest being Defense (60).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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F | HP | 60 |
E | Attack | 65 |
E | Defense | 60 |
S | Special Attack | 130 |
E | Special Defense | 75 |
C | Speed | 110 |
B | Total | 500 |
Gengar | Detail |
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Best Nature | Mild ↑ +10% Special Attack↓ -10% Defense |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 35% Chesto Berry ![]() 15% Apricorn ![]() 15% Spoiled Apricorn ![]() |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | ![]() |
Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Cursed Body May disable a move used on the Pokémon. |
How To Evolve Gengar in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Gastly requires (Level 25) to evolve into Haunter and then Linking Cord to evolve into Gengar.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution | |||
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Gastly ![]() | Level 25 → | Haunter ![]() | Linking Cord![]() → | Gengar ![]() |
Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() Gastly | 310 | 30 | 35 | 100 | 30 | 35 | 80 |
Stat Change | +95 | +15 | +15 | +15 | +15 | +20 | +15 |
![]() Haunter | 405 | 45 | 50 | 115 | 45 | 55 | 95 |
Stat Change | +95 | +15 | +15 | +15 | +15 | +20 | +15 |
![]() Gengar | 500 | 60 | 65 | 130 | 60 | 75 | 110 |

Where To Find Gengar Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Gengar in PLA.
Gengar has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 63 - 65 Haunter, within the Bonechill Wastes location via Mass Outbreaks.



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Gastly Lv. 11 - 22 | On Land Common ![]() | |
![]() Gastly Lv. 17 - 20 | On Land Common ![]() | |
![]() Gastly Lv. 20 - 24 | On Land Common ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 20 - 36 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Gastly Lv. 21 - 28 | On Land Common ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 21 - 28 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 21 - 28 | On Land Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 21 - 28 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Gastly Lv. 21 - 30 | On Land Common ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 21 - 30 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Gastly Lv. 21 - 32 | On Land Common ![]() | |
![]() Gastly Lv. 21 - 36 | On Land Common ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 21 - 36 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 21 - 36 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Gastly Lv. 21 - 37 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Gastly Lv. 22 - 24 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 25 - 27 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Gengar Lv. 20 - 28 | Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Gengar Lv. 20 - 28 | Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Gengar Lv. 20 - 28 | Very Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 20 - 28 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 20 - 28 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 20 - 28 | Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Gastly Lv. 21 - 42 | On Land Very Rare ![]() | |
![]() Gastly Lv. 21 - 42 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Gastly Lv. 21 - 42 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 21 - 42 | On Land Common ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 21 - 42 | On Land Very Common ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 21 - 42 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Gastly Lv. 21 - 46 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 21 - 46 | On Land Common ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Gastly Lv. 21 - 56 | On Land Rare ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 21 - 56 | On Land Common ![]() | |
![]() Gastly Lv. 22 - 24 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Haunter Lv. 63 - 65 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |

Pokemon LA Gengar Weakness
Gengar is a Ghost and Poison Type pokemon. This will cause Gengar to take More Damage from Ghost, Dark, Ground, Psychic Type Moves, and Less Damage from Grass, Fairy, Normal, Fighting, Poison, Bug Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
Immune to Damage | ![]() ![]() |
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How To Complete Gengar Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Times you have seen it use Hypnosis | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you have seen it use Shadow Ball | 1 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 70 | ||
Times you've seen it use an agile style move | 1 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 70 |

Best Gengar Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Gengar Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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34 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
43 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
11 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition. |
18 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned. |
Gengar Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Gengar can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1 (10) | Power: 45 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
6 (15) | Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 40 ![]() Poisons opponent. | |
11 (20) | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition. | |
18 (28) | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned. | |
25 (35) | Power: — Acc: 60 PP: 20 ![]() Puts opponent to sleep. | |
34 (45) | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
43 (54) | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
Gengar Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Gengar can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() May raise all user's stats at once. | |
Power: - Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() The user swaps its offensive and defensive stats. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May freeze opponent. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. | |
Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May poison the opponent. | |
Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() High critical hit ratio. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May poison opponent. | |
Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Hits all adjacent opponents. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. | |
Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. | |
Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S | ![]() Giratina Origin | ![]() ![]() | 680 | 150 | 120 | 120 | 100 | 100 | 90 |
S | ![]() Giratina Altered | ![]() ![]() | 680 | 150 | 100 | 100 | 120 | 120 | 90 |
A | ![]() Hisuian Typhlosion | ![]() ![]() | 534 | 73 | 84 | 119 | 78 | 85 | 95 |
A | ![]() Basculegion | ![]() ![]() | 530 | 120 | 112 | 80 | 65 | 75 | 78 |
B | ![]() Dusknoir | ![]() | 525 | 45 | 100 | 65 | 135 | 135 | 45 |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | ![]() Crobat | ![]() ![]() | 535 | 85 | 90 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 130 |
B | ![]() Tentacruel | ![]() ![]() | 515 | 80 | 70 | 80 | 65 | 120 | 100 |
B | ![]() Roserade | ![]() ![]() | 515 | 60 | 70 | 125 | 65 | 105 | 90 |
B | ![]() Overqwil | ![]() ![]() | 510 | 85 | 115 | 65 | 95 | 65 | 85 |
B | ![]() Sneasler | ![]() ![]() | 510 | 80 | 130 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 120 |







































