Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Speed carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Shadow Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO.
Possesses potential victims’ shadows in an effort to steal away the victims’ lives. If your shadow begins to laugh, you must take hold of a protective charm posthaste!
Gengar Weakness
Type-wise, Gengar takes extra damage from Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark. Normal and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. At base 110 Speed, Gengar outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
In Legends: Arceus, Clefable's Knock Off hits Gengar for 37-44%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Gengar View Corviknight builds →U Turn7-8% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gengar View Clefable builds →Moonblast24-28% Knock Off 2x37-44% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gengar View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast30-36% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gengar View Pelipper builds →U Turn3-4% Scald40-48% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Gengar View Slowbro builds →Scald42-49% | ||
Legends: Arceus Evolution
Getting Gengar requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Gastly. Breed this form to get Gastly eggs (average hatch time). Sp.Def grew the most through evolution (+40 over Gastly), and Gengar peaks at 500 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Arceus Gengar Best Moveset
utility options gives Gengar answers even while choice-locked. Choice Scarf provides speed patching through item lock, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Cursedbody mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
A solid spread overall. Gengar gets Sludge Bomb and Shadow Ball for same-type damage alongside coverage across 9 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Gengar in Legends: Arceus
Gengar's 3-stage chain starts with Gastly, which appears at decent rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Gengar in Legends: Arceus
Gastly is your first catch on the way to Gengar. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 15 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GastlyBolderoll RavineGrassUncommonNightCelestica RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonNightGapejaw BogGrass SwampUncommonNightGolden LowlandsGrassUncommonNightSacred PlazaGrass FacilityUncommonNightScarlet BogGrass SwampUncommonNightShrouded RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonNight
Step 2Catch or Evolve HaunterBolderoll RavineGrassUncommonNightCelestica RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonNightCottonsedge PrairieGrassUncommonNightGapejaw BogGrass SwampUncommonNightSacred PlazaGrass FacilityUncommonNightScarlet BogGrass SwampUncommonNightShrouded RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonNightor evolve from Gastly (Step 1)
Step 3Gengar ✓Space-Time Distortion - Coronet HighlandsGrass DistortionRareor evolve from Haunter (Step 2)
Gengar Guide
For Legends: Arceus, we rate Gengar B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Arceus for the right team. At 500 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Shadow Ball with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Arceus, but Gengar does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gengar hits 600 BST.
In Legends: Arceus, Gengar's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), Starmie (Psychic), and Misdreavus (Ghost), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dark-type attackers are also a problem. Gengar's base 110 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Cursed Body is the go-to ability for Gengar. It has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon. It's Gengar's only ability.
Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Gengar is leaning toward the special side (base 130 Sp. Atk). Best used as a sweeper.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Gengar has appeared in 22 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7 and a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves