Gengar (Pokémon)
Gengar
#094
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #094 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ghost Poison |
| Species | Shadow Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (5' 0.9") |
| Weight | 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | |
| Color | Purple |
| Introduced in | Generation 1 |
| Habitat | Cave |
| Shape | Upright |
Gengar Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Gengar. Gengar is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ¼ (0.25) | Not very effective | 25% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
| 4 | Super effective | 400% |
Type effectiveness against Gengar
0× damage
Normal Pokémon have no effect against Gengar.
0× damage
Fighting Pokémon have no effect against Gengar.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Gengar.
0.25× damage
Poison Pokémon are not very effective against against Gengar.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Gengar.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Gengar.
0.25× damage
Bug Pokémon are not very effective against against Gengar.
2× damage
Ghost Pokémon are very effective against against Gengar.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Gengar.
1× damage
Fire Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Gengar.
1× damage
Water Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Gengar.
0.5× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Gengar.
1× damage
Electric Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Gengar.
2× damage
Psychic Pokémon are very effective against against Gengar.
1× damage
Ice Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Gengar.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Gengar.
2× damage
Dark Pokémon are very effective against against Gengar.
0.5× damage
Fairy Pokémon are not very effective against against Gengar.
Pokédex Entries
Generation 1
| RedBlue | Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you. |
Generation 2
| Gold | It steals heat from its surround ings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared. |
|---|---|
| Silver | To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity. |
| Crystal | Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | It hides in shadows. It is said that if GENGAR is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees F. |
|---|---|
| HeartGold | It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared. |
| SoulSilver | To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people. |
Generation 6
| X | It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit. |
|---|---|
| Y | Hiding in people’s shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | 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. |
Generation 7
| Sun | Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up. |
|---|---|
| Moon | It apparently wishes for a traveling companion. Since it was once human itself, it tries to create one by taking the lives of other humans. |
| Ultra Sun | You can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty. |
| Ultra Moon | Even your home isn’t safe. Gengar will lurk in whatever dark corner of a room it can find and wait for its chance to catch its prey. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you. |
Generation 8
| Sword | On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing. |
|---|---|
| Shield | It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains. |
