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Rillaboom (Pokémon)

2025-04-23T06:47:15Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Rillaboom
|jname=ゴリランダー
|jtranslit=Gorirandā
|tmname=Gorirander
|ndex=0812
|forme=2
|form1=Rillaboom
|form2=Gigantamax Rillaboom
|image2=0812Rillaboom-Gigantamax.png
|type1=Grass
|category=Drummer
|height-ftin=6'11"
|height-m=2.1
|height-ftin2=91'10"+
|height-m2=28.0+
|weight-lbs=198.4
|weight-kg=90.0
|weight-lbs2=???
|weight-kg2=???
|abilityn=d
|ability1=Overgrow
|abilityd=Grassy Surge
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Field
|egggroup2=Grass
|eggcycles=20
|evtotal=3
|evat=3
|expyield=265
|lv100exp=1,059,860
|gendercode=31
|color=Green
|catchrate=45
|body=12
|pokefordex=rillaboom
|generation=8
|friendship=50
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'''Rillaboom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴリランダー''' ''Gorirander'') is a {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VIII]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Thwackey}} starting at [[level]] 35. It is the final form of {{p|Grookey}}.

Rillaboom can [[Gigantamax]] into '''Gigantamax Rillaboom''' if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}. Gigantamax Rillaboom was introduced in [[The Isle of Armor]].

==Biology==
Rillaboom is a bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a {{wp|gorilla}}. Its body consists mostly of shades of brown: light, tan brown on its forehead, chest, abs, and extremities; dark brown on its nose and triangular ears, as well as under its eyes; and medium, mud-like brown across the rest of its body, including its thick arms and legs. Its mouth, the tip of its nose, and its irises are orange, and its sclerae are white. Each of its upper arms have tan marks resembling bow-ties or butterflies, and it has two, diamond-shaped, tan marks running down its spine. The first, and larger, of the two marks begins around its shoulder blades, and the second, and smaller, mark begins below its rib cage. Rillaboom has a thick bush of green, leaf-like hair on its head, which cascades down its back; on its forehead, a single, vine-like hair, which closely resembles a music note, falls between its eyes and curls at the end, which sits to its nose's left side. On its hips on either side, it has green, belt-like adornments resembling four leaves in a row. Similar adornments with two leaf-like parts sit on its each of its shoulders near the clavicles; these adornments appear to be part of its hair when not attacking. On each of its wrists, Rillaboom has cuffs that resemble leafy crowns, with the peaks of the crown facing its hands.

Rillaboom always carries its signature drum with it on its back, and pulls it out when engaged in battle. This bass drum is crafted from a tree stump, with several thick branch stumps protruding from it, which form both the legs of the bass drum as well as mid and high toms. Rillaboom also carries two drumsticks in its cuffs and takes them out to beat its drum.

By drumming, Rillaboom can tap into the power of its special tree stump. The roots of the stump follow the direction of its drumming in battle. In a troop of Rillaboom, the one with the best drumming technique is the leader. This is how Rillaboom who challenged each other for leadership usually settles it through a drum battle. Rillaboom has a kind and calm disposition, valuing harmony within its group. It is very sensitive towards discord that could threaten the group's harmony, so it keeps a strict watch for such actions. Any offenders who drum up discord will be strictly disciplined by Rillaboom until they have learned their lesson. Due to its strong sense of unity, it will ferociously defend its allies from trouble.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon-galar-region/rillaboom/ Rillaboom | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

Rillaboom is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Drum Beating}}. Additionally, in [[Generation IX]], Rillaboom and its pre-evolved forms are the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Grassy Surge}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===
Rillaboom has a [[Gigantamax]] form.

As Gigantamax Rillaboom, its upper body fuses with its enlarged tree-stump drum. The stump changes to resemble a full drum kit. The leaves expand to become four arms, each holding a drum stick while its single vine-like hair stands up and curls at the tip. As with all Gigantamax Pokémon, three red clouds circle above it.

The power building up inside Gigantamax Rillaboom compels it to perform transcendental drumming techniques, controlling its drumsticks as if they were its own limbs. The sounds it makes can reach across oceans and other regions, and it is said that the beat can cause whoever hears it to start dancing uncontrollably.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/pokemon/gigantamax-rillaboom/ Gigantamax Rillaboom | Official Website | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref>

Gigantamax Rillaboom is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Drum Solo}}.

<gallery widths="200" heights="200">
RillaboomSWSHPromo6.jpg|Rillaboom's drum seen on its back
812Rillaboom-Gigantamax 2.png|Gigantamax Rillaboom using {{m|G-Max Drum Solo}}
</gallery>

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| {{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax }} Rillaboom
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===Evolution===
Rillaboom evolves from {{p|Thwackey}} and is the final form of {{p|Grookey}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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{{Evobox-3
|type1=Grass
|no1=0810
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|type1-1=Grass
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|no2=0811
|name2=Thwackey
|type1-2=Grass
|evo2=
|no3=0812
|name3=Rillaboom
|type1-3=Grass}}
</div>

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=003|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=By drumming, it taps into the power of its special tree stump. The roots of the stump follow its direction in battle.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=The one with the best drumming techniques becomes the boss of the troop. It has a gentle disposition and values harmony among its group.}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Rillaboom}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Gigantamax energy has caused Rillaboom's stump to grow into a drum set that resembles a forest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Rillaboom has become one with its forest of drums and continues to lay down beats that shake all of Galar.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=229}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Though it has a calm disposition, it won’t tolerate those who drum up discord. It strictly disciplines offenders until they learn their lesson.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=When one Rillaboom challenges another who leads a troop, a drumming battle commences. The victor becomes the troop’s new boss.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{grass color light}}; background:#{{grass color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Rillaboom SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
|-
| Rillaboom in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Grass}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Thwackey}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]], [[#Poké Portal News|Poké Portal News]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Thwackey}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Victor|Rillaboom}} ('''[[Gigantamax]]''') Variety [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Hop|Rillaboom}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Grass}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Wei Chyr's Rillaboom|All|Online|50|April 21 to July 31, 2025|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Wei Chyr's Rillaboom}}
|}

=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Grass|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Rillaboom the Unrivaled|Normal|hide|100|July 28 to July 30, 2023 August 4 to 6, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#July 28 to July 30, & August 4 to 6, 2023}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|HP=100
|Attack=125
|Defense=90
|SpAtk=60
|SpDef=70
|Speed=85
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Grass
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=200
|Poison=200
|Ground=50
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=50
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Rillaboom|Grass|Grass|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Hit|Normal|Physical|35|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Noble Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Branch Poke|Grass|Physical|40|100|40||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Drum Beating|Grass|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|19|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Wood Hammer|Grass|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|62|Boomburst|Normal|Special|140|100|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Rillaboom|Grass|Grass|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Rillaboom|Grass|Grass|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM146|Grass Pledge|Grass|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM155|Frenzy Plant|Grass|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM190|Solar Blade|Grass|Physical|125|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Rillaboom|Grass|Grass|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Rillaboom|Grass|Grass|8}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Rillaboom|Grass|Grass|8}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Rillaboom|Grass|Grass|8}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Rillaboom|Grass|Grass|8}}

===Side game data===
====Rillaboom====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=0812
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=225
|attack=239
|defense=168
|fast= {{m|Scratch}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}}
|special= {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}, {{m|Earth Power}}
}}
|}

====Gigantamax Rillaboom====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=0812GMax
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=
|attack=
|defense=
|special= {{m|G-Max Drum Solo}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax|32px]] {{color2|000|Gigantamax#Gigantamax Factor|Gigantamax Factor}}
|sprite1=0812Rillaboom
|name1=Rillaboom
|type1-1=Grass
|forme1=Rillaboom
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|sprite2=0812Rillaboom-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Rillaboom
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Grass
|no1=0810
|name1=Grookey
|type1-1=Grass
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=0811
|name2=Thwackey
|type1-2=Grass
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===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Grass}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=812|crop=212}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0812|form1=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|812|Rillaboom}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Rillaboom anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Rillaboom in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Leon Gigantamax Rillaboom.png|thumb|250px|Gigantamax Rillaboom in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
Rillaboom made its physical animated series debut in ''[[JN099|Battling Turned Up to Eleven!]]'' as a member of the Maximizers band.

In ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', {{an|Leon}} used a Rillaboom as his first Pokémon in his [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against [[Alain]], where it was also shown to be capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing. He also later used it in his tournament battles against [[Diantha]] and {{Ash}}.

====Minor appearances====
Rillaboom debuted in ''[[M23|Secrets of the Jungle]]''.

Two Rillaboom made their animated series debut in [[Goh]]'s dream in ''[[JN059|When a House is Not a Home!]]''.

A Rillaboom appeared in ''[[JN101|A One-Stick Wonder!]]'' as the leader of a group of {{p|Thwackey}}.

A Rillaboom appeared in ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN101|Rillaboom|Goh's Rotom Phone|Rillaboom, the Drummer Pokémon. A {{t|Grass}} type. The one who is the best drummer becomes the leader, and its calm presence helps maintain harmony within its troop. }}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===GOTCHA!===
A Rillaboom briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Hop]].

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Rillaboom appeared in ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.

===POKÉTOON===
A Rillaboom appeared in ''[[PT04|Wait for Me, Magikarp!]]''.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Rillaboom appeared in ''[[PE01|The Champion]]''.

==In the manga==
[[File:Henry Twiggy.png|200px|thumb|Rillaboom in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Henry Twiggy Gigantamax.png|thumb|left|200px|Gigantamax Rillaboom in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Twiggy}}
In ''[[PASS34|BAAM!! Incredible Evolution of the Three Pokémon]]'', [[Henry Sword]]'s {{p|Thwackey}} evolved into [[Twiggy|Rillaboom]]. It later gained the ability to [[Gigantamax]].
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Rillaboom (TCG)}}

==Trivia==
* Rillaboom has the highest Attack stat among all fully evolved [[first partner Pokémon]].

===Origin===
Rillaboom appears be based on a {{wp|gorilla}} with elements from {{wp|drummer}}s, most notably ''{{wp|Taiko}}'' drummers. Its behavior may reference the fact that gorillas {{wp|Drum#Animal drumming|make drumming sounds}} by beating their chests to show {{wp|Social dominance theory|social dominance}}. This combined with Rillaboom's Grass typing may take inspiration from the belief that music stimulates plant growth. Rillaboom's size and ape-like appearance may also be partially influenced by the extinct ''{{wp|Gigantopithecus}}'', a prehistoric genus of apes.

Rillaboom's [[Gigantamax]] form appears to draw inspiration from modern {{wp|rock music|rock}} drummers. Given the UK-inspired setting of Galar and James Turner's British background, Gigantamax Rillaboom's concept may have been influenced by a {{wp|Gorilla (advertisement)|famous 2007 advertising campaign for Cadbury chocolate in the United Kingdom}}; this campaign depicted a gorilla playing drums to the tune of {{wp|Phil Collins|Phil Collins'}} "{{wp|In the Air Tonight}}".

====Name origin====
Rillaboom may be a combination of ''gorilla'' and ''boom''.

Gorirander may be a combination of ''gorilla'' and 乱打 ''randa'' (battering). It may be derived from Coriander, a type of herb or plant from the family Apiaceae.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Grass|type2=Grass
|ja=ゴリランダー ''Gorirander''|jameaning=From ''gorilla'', {{tt|乱打 ''randa''|battering}}, and ''coriander''.
|fr=Gorythmic|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|gorille|gorilla}}'' and ''{{tt|rythmique|rhythmic}}''
|es=Rillaboom|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Gortrom|demeaning=From ''Gorilla'' and ''{{tt|Trommel|drum}}''
|it=Rillaboom|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=고릴타 ''Gorilta''|komeaning=From ''gorilla'' and {{tt|타 (打) ''ta''|strike}}
|zh_cmn=轟擂金剛猩 / 轰擂金刚猩 ''Hōngléijīngāngxīng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|轟雷 / 轰雷 ''hōngléi''|rolling thunder}}, {{tt|擂 ''léi''|to beat a drum}}, {{tt|金剛 / 金刚 ''Jīn Gāng''|Vajra or King Kong}}, and {{tt|大猩猩 ''dàxīngxīng''|gorilla}}
|zh_yue=轟擂金剛猩 ''Gwānglèuihgāmgōngsīng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|轟雷 ''gwānglèuih''|rolling thunder}}, {{tt|擂 ''lèuih''|to beat a drum}}, {{tt|金剛 ''Gām Gōng''|Vajra or King Kong}}, and {{tt|大猩猩 ''daaihsīngsīng''|gorilla}}
|hi=रिलाबूम ''Rillaboom''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=กอริลลันดา ''Korinlanda''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name}}
{{-}}

==Related articles==
* [[Twiggy]]
* [[Gigantamax]]

==References==
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==External links==
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Gengar (Pokémon)

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'''Gengar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゲンガー''' ''Gangar'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Haunter}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}} or when exposed to a [[Linking Cord]]. It is the final form of {{p|Gastly}}.

(Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for more details.)

Additionally, Gengar has two [[#Form data|forms]]: '''Mega Gengar''' and '''Gigantamax Gengar'''. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gengar using the [[Gengarite]], and can [[Gigantamax]] into Gigantamax Gengar if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Gengar floating anime.png|thumb|250px|left|Gengar floating in the air]]
[[File:Gengar in shadow.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in {{Ash}}'s shadow]]
[[File:094Gengar Dream 5.png|thumb|150px|Gengar extending its tongue]]
Gengar is a dark purple, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a roundish body. It has red eyes, a wide mouth that is usually curled into a sinister grin, and pointed ears. On its back are numerous spikes and it has smaller spikes on top of its head similar to tufty fur. Its arms and legs are short with three digits on both its hands and feet. It also has a stubby tail.

Gengar has the ability to hide perfectly in the shadow of any object, granting it exceptional stealth. However, Gengar's body acts as a {{wp|heat sink}}. Its presence cools the temperature of the surrounding area by nearly 10°F (5°C), because it absorbs the warmth. The {{pkmn|anime}} has shown that Gengar can [[EP023|fly]], [[SM073|possess people]] and other Pokémon, [[EP121|create illusions]] and [[EP181|extend its tongue]] by several meters. In [[Generation I]], {{m|Night Shade}} was its [[signature move]].

Gengar is very mischievous, and at times, malicious. It enjoys playing practical jokes and casting curses, such as pretending to be one's shadow, then behaving erratically. When the quarry notices, the Gengar takes delight in its victim's terror. However, Gengar has been known to be loyal to a {{pkmn|Trainer}} who treats it well. Being the result of an evolution via [[Trade|trading]], Gengar is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon|caves}} and dark places where shadows form. It is especially fond of urban areas such as cities and back alleys, but only during the night.

===Forms===
Gengar has two forms: [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gengar and [[Gigantamax]] Gengar.

As Mega Gengar, a portion of its body sinks into the ground and its arms and tail lengthen. The lower portions turn a more reddish-purple, and a third eye appears on its forehead. This new unblinking eye is oval, yellow, and allows it to see into other dimensions.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150329055725/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/ Pokémon X and Y site | Mega Pokémon (archived)]</ref> The spikes on Mega Gengar's back are more numerous and pointed, and additional spikes appear on its hands and tail. Its ears are now considerably longer and tilt backward.

Mega Gengar has the ability to access other dimensions and has a vicious nature. Mega Gengar has no interest in opponents unless perceived as prey. Its relationships are warped due to [[Mega Evolution]]. It now desires to take and curse the life of anyone or anything in its path; it may even curse its own Trainer. Mega Gengar sinks into another dimension to wait for a chance to attack.

As Gigantamax Gengar, it becomes larger, with portions of its body sinking into the ground, and only the head, tail, and arms remain. Its body changes from dark-purple to light-purple and its eyes become white with yellow sclera. The inside of its mouth changes to resemble a tunnel with a long purple tongue sticking out. Three red clouds surround the top of Gengar's head.

Gigantamax Gengar's mouth is rumored to not lead into its body. Due to the cursed energy, it is believed to instead lead into the afterlife. By laying a trap, it attempts to steal the lives of those it captures. Should someone stand near its mouth, they can hear the voices of their loved ones calling out to them.

Gigantamax Gengar is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Terror}}.
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===Evolution===
Gengar evolves from {{p|Haunter}} and is the final form of {{p|Gastly}}.
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Acerola Greedy Rapooh.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Alva Gengar.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Gengar in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Gengar]]=====
First appearing in ''[[JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!]]'', this Gengar caused trouble at the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. In ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]'', {{Ash}} eventually {{pkmn2|caught}} it when he learned [[Gengar's former Trainer|a Trainer]] had abandoned it out of fear. Ash's Gengar has a substantially lighter color than any other Gengar in the anime, though it is not a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. In ''[[JN092|The Winding Path to Greatness!]]'', it became capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing after drinking the {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} made by [[Allister]].

=====[[Morty's Gengar]]=====
A Gengar appeared under the ownership of [[Morty]] in ''[[EP181|A Ghost Of A Chance]]'', ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', and ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''. It was [[Walking Pokémon|never recalled to its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Agatha's Gengar]]=====
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Agatha]] used a Gengar to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. The Ghost Pokémon defeated Pikachu with a combination of {{m|Hypnosis}} and {{m|Dream Eater}}.

=====[[Team Meanies]]=====
A Gengar was the leader of [[Team Meanies]] in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]''.

=====Other=====
[[File:Ash Gengar.png|thumb|left|250px|Alternately colored Gengar in the anime]]
[[File:Ash Gengar Gigantamax.png|thumb|250px|Gigantamax Gengar in the anime]]
In ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', {{Ash}} encountered a Gengar in [[Lavender Town]] while searching for a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon to use against [[Sabrina]]. Due to a close call, Ash got to spend some unexpected time with the ghostly trio, {{p|Gastly}}, {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}, and Gengar. It and Haunter seemed to have a fondness for {{wp|Tsukkomi|Japanese stand-up}}, and unsuccessfully attempted to amuse Ash by acting as a pair of performers. It reappeared in a flashback in [[EP024|the following episode]].

In ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', a {{pkmn2|giant}} Gengar was awakened near the ancient city of [[Pokémopolis]]. There, it battled an equally large {{p|Alakazam}} before being quelled by the affected {{an|Jigglypuff}}.

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'' and ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'', {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} used a Gengar in his battle with Ash. It managed to {{status|confusion|confuse}} {{AP|Tauros}} before Ash [[recall]]ed it and instead tried with {{AP|Lapras}}. As a result of the collision between {{m|Night Shade}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}, both Lapras and Gengar [[Fainting|fainted]].

In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', multiple Gengar, along with a group of {{p|Haunter}}, were causing trouble for Ash and {{ashfr}} while they were wandering through a deep forest, by creating a number of illusions that impeded their progress.

In [[PK15]], a Gengar lived in the spooky house.

[[Fantina]]'s Gengar first appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP093|Playing the Leveling Field!]]''. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'', it was used in Fantina's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}} and was defeated by {{AP|Buizel}}.

In ''[[BW137|Celebrating the Hero's Comet!]]'', three Gengar lived on an {{OBP|unnamed island|BW137}} in the [[Decolore Islands]].

In ''[[XY072|Scary Hospitality!]]'', [[Lon]] used a Gengar to scare visitors of the "Scary House". This included Ash, his friends, and later Team Rocket.

In ''[[XY100|A Festival of Decisions!]]'', three Gengar belonging to the ninja army participated in the attack on [[Ninja Village]].

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a {{Shiny}} Gengar that can Mega Evolve was [[Alva]]'s main battling Pokémon. However, it would abandon Alva immediately after the destruction of the Mega Wave crystal that controlled it.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', [[Corey]]'s Gengar battled [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Blastoise}}, dodging most of its attacks before ultimately being frozen by its {{m|Ice Beam}}.

In ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', a wild {{pkmn2|Totem}}-sized Gengar [[nickname]]d "the Greedy Rapooh" was accidentally released from a stone it had been sealed in by {{TRT}}, and went on to kidnap [[Acerola]] and steal various items across [[Ula'ula Island]]. In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', it joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. In ''[[SM131|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!]]'', Acerola was revealed to have recently caught it. It battled [[Kiawe's Marowak]] at the [[Manalo Conference]], but it was eventually defeated by {{m|Shadow Bone}}.

====Minor appearances====
[[File:Mega Gengar anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Mega Gengar in the anime]]
[[File:Alva Mega Gengar.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mega Gengar in the anime]]
Gengar made its debut in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where it battled a {{p|Nidorino}} in a colosseum on TV as a reference to the original {{game|Red and Green|s}} games. Thus, Gengar and Nidorino were the very first Pokémon to be seen in the anime, not counting the intro.

A Gengar appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gengar appeared in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'' as an image that came up in [[Shingo]]'s laptop.

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Gengar participated in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]].

A Gengar appeared in {{an|Brock}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP186|UnBEARable]]''.

A Gengar appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]''.

Two Gengar appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. One was under the ownership of a Trainer, while the other appeared during the movie's intro, which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

In ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'', Gengar was partnered with two [[Team Rocket]] trainees.

In ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'', a Gengar was featured in the [[Fortree City]] Feather Festival.

A Gengar appeared in ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]''.

A Gengar appeared in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.

A Gengar that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gengar appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

In ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', a Gengar appeared with its evolutionary relatives during a fantasy that {{MTR}} had after an encounter with a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. They pretended to be a {{p|Lopunny}}, {{p|Glaceon}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', {{Rotom}} took a photo of a Gengar.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''.

In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Trainer's Gengar participated in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In the anime|Raid Battle]] against a {{p|Lugia}}.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP023|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar. No information available.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP072|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar, a Shadow Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Haunter}}. Details about this Pokémon are unknown.}}
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{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP182|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. The evolved form of Haunter. Details about Gengar are unknown.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG132|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. Gengar is the final evolved form of {{p|Gastly}}. It can absorb any surrounding heat, leaving a sudden chill.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP102|Gengar|Dawn's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. Gengar hides in the shadows. If a Gengar is nearby, it is said to feel {{tt|ten degrees|Five degrees Celsius}} colder than normal.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY072|Gengar|Serena's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Haunter}}. Gengar is happy when it scares people, smiling wickedly in the dark.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN011|Gengar|Goh's Rotom Phone|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. A {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Poison}} type. Gengar can pass through dimensions and appear almost anywhere. Since Gengar absorbs any warmth around it, the temperature suddenly drops wherever it appears.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Gengar PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Agatha's Gengar]]====
In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', [[Agatha]] used a Gengar during a battle against {{OBP|Red|Origins}}. It went up against Red's {{p|Dodrio}} and lost.

====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Gengar battled a Nidorino.

{{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s Gengar evolved from a Haunter sometime before ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.
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===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Agatha Gengar PG.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
====[[Agatha's Gengar]]====
In ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', [[Agatha]] used a Gengar against {{ga|Blue}}'s {{p|Rhydon}}, but it lost off-screen.

====Other====
In the game intro-like opening sequence for ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', a Gengar battled a Nidorino.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]]. It reappeared in ''[[TW06|Moonlight]]'', ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', and ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.

===GOTCHA!===
A Gengar briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of either [[Agatha]] or [[Morty]].

===POKÉTOON===
Two Gengar appeared in ''[[PT06|Help! I've Turned into a Gengar]]''; one of them being a girl named [[Hilary]] who turned into a Gengar.

[[File:Morty Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
[[File:Gengar BBS.png|thumb|right|250px|Gengar in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'']]
===Pokémon Evolutions===
====[[Morty's Gengar]]====
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', under the ownership of [[Morty]]. They sat together watching the [[Kimono Girl]]s' show, which Gengar sobbed at.

====Other====
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Green}}. She used it alongside her {{p|Kangaskhan}} in her battle against the Trainers of [[Kanto Route 24|Nugget Bridge]] and won easily.

===Bidoof's Big Stand===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]''.
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==In the manga==
[[File:X Garma.png|thumb|200px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:X Garma Mega Gengar.png|thumb|200px|left|Mega Gengar in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Allister Gigantamax Gengar Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Gigantamax Gengar in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[SP03|Treasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!]]''.

===Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters===
A Gengar appeared in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]].

===Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PRV3|Team Dim Sun]]'' as one of the Pokémon {{OBP|Heath|Ranger}} controlled.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''.

A Gengar appeared in ''[[PPPB02|Wh-Who's Sc-Scared?!]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
{{main|Ash's Gengar}}
{{Ash}}'s Gengar debuted in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Gengar appeared in [[PMDP16]].

A Gengar appeared in [[PMDP60]], under the ownership of [[Charon]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Morty's Gengar}}
[[Morty]] owns a Gengar, which first appeared in [[JBA2]]. It reappeared in a flashback in [[JBA5]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Agatha's Gengar#In the Pokémon Adventures manga|Agatha's Gengar}}
Gengar first appeared in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}. It was used to battle Blaine's Arcanine and Rapidash, and almost attacked {{adv|Red}}.

[[Agatha]] has two Gengar on her [[Party|team]], and many in her {{type|Ghost}} army. Her first one and her Ghost army first appeared in ''[[PS050|Lapras Lazily]]''. One of them was used to attack {{adv|Blue}} and [[Koga]] from the shadows, draining the latter's life force as it possessed his shadow. Eventually, it was taken down when Koga used the tail that the old woman's {{p|Arbok}} bit off his own, distracting it long enough for [[Blue's Porygon]] to deal the finishing blow.

In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Gengar was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Gengar was seen in ''[[PS269|Return to Pallet Town]]''. It was used by a kid from [[Pallet Town]] in an attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Nidorino}}, thus replicating the opening sequence of the [[Generation I]] video games and their {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|remakes}}.

In ''[[PS574|Tying Trevenant]]'', a Gengar belonging to [[Gurkinn]] appeared, stopping [[Celosia]]'s {{p|Aegislash}} from killing {{adv|X}}. He helped battle [[Team Flare]] to stop them from obtaining the tree form of {{p|Xerneas}} and was later given to X, where he was [[nickname]]d Garma. He can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gengar.

[[Allister]]'s Gengar first appeared in ''[[PASS13|Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault]]''. It is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.

====Pokédex entries====
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{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS077]]|Able to merge with and inhabit the shadow of another being.}}
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===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{main|Morty's Gengar}}
In ''[[GB13|A Promise Given to Miltank]]'', Morty called out Gengar to stop a {{p|Spearow}} from stealing the satchel that contained Berries collected by {{GnB|Gold}}.

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Gengar appeared in [[GDZ31]], under the ownership of {{GDZ|Rei}}.

A Gengar appeared in [[GDZ56]], where it was seen in a game at a game center.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
The Gengar from [[Team Meanies]] appears as a major character and the main antagonist of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Agatha's Gengar}}
{{main|Morty's Gengar}}
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PM002|Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!]]''.

{{OBP|Blue|Pocket Monsters}}'s Gengar debuted in ''[[PM007|Get Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!!]]'' as a Haunter. It evolved while battling {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}.

[[Agatha]]'s Gengar appeared in ''[[PM035|Panic on the Luxury Liner?!]]''.

A Gengar appeared in ''[[PM047|Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}}.

{{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} was revealed to have a Gengar in ''[[PM055|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2)]]'', where it went up against {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} during the [[Pokémon League]].

[[Morty]]'s Gengar appeared in ''[[PM090|The Legendary Ho-Oh!!]]''.

A Gengar appeared in ''[[PM106|A Challenge to the Elite Four!]]'', under the ownership of [[Karen]].

===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Solana]] captured with her [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR4|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Gengar appeared in [[PZ05]].

{{main|Agatha's Gengar}}
[[Agatha]]'s Gengar went up against {{Zensho|Satoshi}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and lost in [[PZ10]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Gengar (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Gengar.png|220px|thumb|Gengar in Pokkén Tournament]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{main|Gengar (Pokkén)}}
Gengar is a playable character in the arcade fighting game. Moves it can use include {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Hypnosis}}, {{m|Shadow Punch}}, and {{m|Curse}}. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Shadow Drop.

===[[Detective Pikachu (game)|''Detective Pikachu'' (game)]]===
A Gengar appears in the game.

===[[Detective Pikachu (movie)|''Detective Pikachu'' (movie)]]===
Multiple Gengar appeared in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''. One of them was seen in an illegal fight club battle against a {{p|Blastoise}}, where it won.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Gengar appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball}}: A Gengar appears in a bonus stage accessible from the Red Table. Once the player has knocked out the three {{p|Gastly}} and the pair of {{p|Haunter}}, a Gengar then appears and must be defeated to win.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]: Gengar is the leader of [[Team Meanies]]. While often accompanied by {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Medicham}}, Gengar will often act alone and spends much of the game causing trouble, even convincing the village to exile the hero, blaming them for the natural disasters. However, it is later revealed that he is the cursed human. After Rayquaza destroys the star heading for the world, Gengar will post a request, asking to visit Ninetales in the hopes of bringing back Gardevoir. While she is rescued, she has no recollection of her times with her trainer, but Gengar is still satisfied to see her safe and leaves.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Gengar appears as a recruitable character and asks the player to deliver a letter to {{p|Banette}}. As he is connected to [[Team Charm]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}}, it is implied that he is the same aforementioned Gengar from Red and Blue Rescue Team, and that Team Charm's Gardevoir is the same one.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=094}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Appears to attack people who get lost in the mountains. Said to be the culprit behind shadows that laugh in the moonlight.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=060}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a Gengar appeared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a Gengar appeared.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=094}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Deep in the night, your shadow cast by a streetlight may suddenly overtake you. It is actually a Gengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=On the night of the full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar's doing.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=071|reg2=Johto|num2=060}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly {{tt|10 degrees F|5°C}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey's life force.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a Gengar appeared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=032|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly {{tt|10 degrees Fahrenheit|5 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=063|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=075|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=094}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=You can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Gengar}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Gengar's relationships are warped. It has no interest in opponents unless it perceives them as prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=The energy of Mega Evolution awakened it. It sinks into another dimension, where it keeps a patient watch for its chance to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It tries to take the lives of anyone and everyone. It will even try to curse the Trainer who is its master!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Mega Evolution has made it possible for Gengar to access other dimensions. Its entire body is brimming with strange power.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It can pass through other dimensions and can appear anywhere. It caused a stir one time when it stuck just one leg out of a wall.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=143|reg2=Sinnoh|num2=071|reg3=Hisui|num3=138}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar's doing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It hides in shadows. It is said that in rooms where Gengar is hiding, the temperature drops by nearly {{tt|10 degrees Fahrenheit|5 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey's life-force.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=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!}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Gengar}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Rumor has it that its gigantic mouth leads not into its body, filled with cursed energy, but instead directly to the afterlife.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It lays traps, hoping to steal the lives of those it catches. If you stand in front of its mouth, you'll hear your loved ones' voices calling out to you.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=70}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.}}
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|Gengar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Mega Gengar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Gengar in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Halloween Gengar|All|Japan|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 13 to October 14, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Halloween Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|October 2014 Gengar|American region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|October 2014 Gengar|PAL region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#October 2014 Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pre-ordering player Gengar|Korean region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 11 to December 7, 2014|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Pre-ordering player Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|XY Gengar|Japanese region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 24 to 31, 2014|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#XY Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|XY Gengar|American region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 24 to 31, 2014|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#XY Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gengar|All|Japan|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|March 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Alva's Gengar|Japanese region|Online|50[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|July 9 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Alva's Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Alva's Gengar|Japanese region|Nintendo Zone|50[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|July 30 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Alva's Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|XY&Z Gengar|Korean region|Online|100|October 19 to November 15, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Gigantamax Gengar|All|Online|80|September 2 to 15, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions (Sword and Shield)#Gigantamax Gengar}}
|}

=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40, 50, 60{{sup/8|Sh}}|March 9 to 18, 2020|link=Wild Area News#March 9 to 18, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50, 60{{sup/8|Sh}}|March 9 to 18, 2020|link=Wild Area News#March 9 to 18, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50, 60{{sup/8|Sh}}|March 19 to 25, 2020|link=Wild Area News#March 19 to 25, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|60|June 2 to 29, 2020|link=Wild Area News#June 2 to 29, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|60|June 17 to 28, 2020|link=Wild Area News#June 17 to 28, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|30, 40, 50, 60|October 1 to 31, 2020|link=Wild Area News#October 1 to 31, 2020}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Ghost|type2=Poison
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=None|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
|event1=Gengarite|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Gengar=====
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|HP=60
|Attack=65
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=130
|SpDef=75
|Special=130
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Gengar=====
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|HP=60
|Attack=65
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=170
|SpDef=95
|Speed=130
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|Normal=0
|Flying=100
|Fighting=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=25
|Poison=25
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|levitate=maybe
|newground=0
|newfighting=½
|newnormal=1
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=1}}

* In addition, Mega Gengar is immune to the move {{m|Telekinesis}}.

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/9|0429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/9|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/9|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/9|0426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/9|0769|Sandygast}} {{MSP/9|0770|Palossand}}{{MSP/9|0778|Mimikyu}}{{MSP/9|0885|Dreepy}}{{MSP/9|0886|Drakloak}}{{MSP/9|0887|Dragapult}}|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0422|Shellos}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15|*|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/9|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/9|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/9|0200|Misdreavus}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0094|Gengar}}|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/9|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/9|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/9|0317|Swalot}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{poison color light}}; border:3px solid #{{ghost color}}"
|-
! Move
! Type
! Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Confusion}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate]]''
|}

===Side game data===
====Gengar====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=094|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=094|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=My red eyes aren't from lack of sleep!
|P2=Confound it! My HP is already missing by half...
|P3=This is my ruin... Even my shadow grows dim...
|PL=Very well! I've leveled!
|Partner=yes
|PP1=Kekeh! I'm counting on you!
|PP2=Kekeh? This is getting a bit rough...
|PP3=Gegeh! I'm about to faint! Oi! Heal me quick!
|PPL=N/A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Gardevoir}}, {{p|Banette}}, {{p|Talonflame}}, {{p|Phantump}}, {{p|Trevenant}}, {{p|Gourgeist}}
|recruitment=Deliver a letter from Gengar in [[Baram Town]] to {{p|Banette}} in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=My name is Gengar! Good to see you, hee-hee!
|P2=I'm getting a bit tired, hee-hee!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=7
|MinEXP=100
|MaxEXP=120
|num=096
|browser=Beware--Gengar abducts your Pokémon. It makes copies of itself to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=3
|num=019
|browser=It attacks by spitting out eerie orbs and sinister ones imbued with loathing.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=3
|num=166
|pastnum=185
|browser=It shoots out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Paused.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=5
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=5
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|walk=1.42
|hp=51
|attack=80
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|Pad=Gengar appeared out of the painting in the [[Haunted Zone]]. Watch him take the lead at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Dusknoir's Speed Slam}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|strong=
|weak=
|pad=He says spiteful things, but he came to the [[Tech Area]] to look for his missing friends. He cherishes his friendships.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|HP=2
|atk=4
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Shadow Ball
|ability1=Levitate
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Haunter}} when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a [[Warrior]]'s Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment
|link={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Bokuzen}}, '''[[Hanzō]]''', {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Saizō}}, and {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Yoshitatsu}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|power=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=094|num=114
|mega=1
|stone=Gengarite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Spookify
|megaspeedup=1
|effectdesc=Erases all Mega Gengar in the puzzle area.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=094Spooky|stype=Poison|num=114
|mega=1
|stone=Gengarite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Vitality Drain
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
|swapper=Poison
|megaspeedup=7
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Gengar.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094S|num=114
|mega=1
|stone=Gengarite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Blindside
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
|megaspeedup=3
|effectdesc=Erases a group of Pokémon in the middle at once.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Gastly
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Gengar}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=155
|attack=261
|defense=149
|fast={{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Hex}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Lick}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gengar Raid Days}}
|special={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}{{tt|*|From August 19, 2016 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Wave}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Psychic}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gengar Raid Days}}, {{m|Shadow Punch}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gastly Community Day 2020}}
|
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Ghost|ranks=1
|item=Black Sludge
|cost=600
|skill=Boost JP by 50% for ''n'' minutes
|recoverytime=11 hours
|rank1desc=1 minute
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094|pdex=187
|dex=In [[Lental]], picture books warn that Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty. It loves to use its powers to slip through walls and other objects so it can play tricks on people.}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{poison color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:GO094Jan2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:GO094Costume2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:GO094Halloween2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Party hat
| Mega Banette costume
| Spooky Festival
|}

====Mega Gengar====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Gardevoir}}, {{p|Banette}}, {{p|Talonflame}}, {{p|Phantump}}, {{p|Trevenant}}, {{p|Gourgeist}}
|recruitment=Deliver a letter from Gengar in [[Baram Town]] to {{p|Banette}} in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=My name is Gengar! Good to see you, hee-hee!
|P2=I'm getting a bit tired, hee-hee!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Gastly
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=349
|defense=199
|fast={{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Hex}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Lick}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gengar Raid Days}}
|special={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}{{tt|*|From August 19, 2016 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Wave}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Psychic}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gengar Raid Days}}, {{m|Shadow Punch}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gastly Community Day 2020}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0094Gengar
|name1=Gengar
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Poison
|forme1=Gengar
|loc1=Default
|item1=Gengarite
|itemfile1=Dream Gengarite Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0094Gengar-Mega
|type1-2=Ghost
|type2-2=Poison
|forme2=Mega Gengar
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Gengarite
}}

====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0094Gengar
|name1=Gengar
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Poison
|forme1=Gengar
|sprite2=0094Gengar-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Gengar
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax]] {{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px
}}

===Evolution data===
Gengar [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Haunter}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Gengar can also evolve from Haunter when exposed to a [[Linking Cord]].
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0092
|name1=Gastly
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Poison
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==Trivia==

[[File:094Gengar-Mega-Shiny.png|thumb|175px|Promotional artwork of a {{Shiny}} [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gengar]]
* In the English [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gengar's prototype name was "Phantom". This is similar to Gengar's Korean name, which is 팬텀 ''Phantom''.
* Gengar is [[Ken Sugimori]]'s favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The reason for this is because he finds that Gengar is the easiest Pokémon to draw.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref><ref name=NintendoInt>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html Page 4 of interview with Game Freak, hosted on Nintendo's official website] (Japanese, archived)</ref>
* Despite Gengar and its evolutionary relatives all being part {{type|Poison}}, none of them were able to learn any Poison-type moves by [[level]]ing up until [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* Gengar is one of the first two Pokémon to appear in a [[Pokémon battle]] both in the {{pkmn|anime}} and in the {{pkmn|games}}, the other being {{p|Nidorino}}. This is due to their appearance in the opening animation of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, on which the beginning of [[EP001|the first anime episode]] was based on, as well as the [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|remakes]].
* Gengar, along with Nidorino (and possibly other Pokémon), originate from the [[Capsule Monsters]] game design pitch, which would eventually become the [[Pokémon]] series.
* In {{g|X and Y}}, Gengar is the only Pokémon with the Ability Levitate that is not eligible for [[Sky Battle]]s.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Gengar and its pre-evolved forms.
* Mega Gengar has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Ghost}} and {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.
* When viewing Mega Gengar's [[Pokédex]] entry, the camera's view can only be moved sideways.
* Gengar could be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Alakazam}}. They are both the last stage of a three-part evolutionary family, require trading to reach their final stage of evolution, and are capable of Mega Evolution. They are the same height, and both get shorter upon Mega Evolution. They share a base friendship of 70 and, since Generation VI, a base stat total of 500. Both are weak to the other's [[STAB]], and they share weaknesses to the {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Dark}} types. In the anime episode ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', a Gengar and an Alakazam are put against each other.
** Gengar could also be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Machamp}}. They are, like Alakazam, the last stage of a three-part evolutionary family, can both be obtained through evolution induced by trade, and are capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing in [[Generation VIII]]. Both Gengar and Machamp also share a base friendship of 70. While both are weak against {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, as Gengar is part {{type|Poison}} and Machamp is a {{type|Fighting}}, Gengar can counter it with its {{t|Ghost}} typing.
* When being escorted through [[Mt. Freeze]] and [[Murky Cave]] in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], [[Team Meanies|Gengar]] knows {{m|Leer}}, {{m|Scratch}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}, although it [[game move errors|cannot learn]] those moves by any means in any generation. These are the exact same moves {{p|Absol}} has when joining the player's team during this point in the main story. It's likely the data was unintentionally copied over, as escort Pokémon are uniquely coded from normal Pokémon. In the Rescue Team remake, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], Gengar's moves were changed to {{m|Hypnosis}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, and {{m|Sucker Punch}}.
* Gengar's identity as a former human, as described by the Pokédex in Generation VII, may have been inspired by its portrayal in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], which was released 11 years before {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* In the [[core series]] games, Mega Gengar has small feet that can be seen by recalling it and sending it out. A glitch in [[Pokémon Go]] also allows Mega Gengar's feet to be seen. In [[Pokkén Tournament]], however, Mega Gengar does not have feet. Instead, a portal appears beneath it whenever it is airborne. Its tail will disappear as well.
* When Gengar [[Gigantamax]]es, it doesn't grow on screen. Instead, it pops out of the ground.
* Gengar is the only Pokémon capable of Gigantamax and Mega Evolution that is not a [[starter Pokémon]] in the [[Kanto]] [[region]].
* Gigantamax Gengar and its {{Shiny}} form were designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1282081394940801025 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on July 11, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1283183146972745728 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on July 14, 2020.</ref>
* Gengar is the only Ghost-type to have a Gigantamax form.
*In [[Generation VI]], due to a [[glitch]], on the first turn of becoming Mega Gengar, it can still be affected by {{m|Telekinesis}}.
* Gengar is tied with {{p|Snorlax}} for the most anime Pokédex entries, with a total of 7.

===Origin===

Gengar seems to be based on general cartoonish {{wp|ghost}}s, {{wp|cat}}s, or the {{wp|Cheshire Cat}}, and possibly on a distorted shadow of a human being as well, like {{wp|Shadow person|shadow people}}. Due to its horn-like ears, teeth, ability to float in the air, and dark nature, Gengar may also be based on the {{wp|oni}}. Oni sometimes have a third eye in the center of their forehead, which could be the basis for [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gengar.

====Name origin====
Gengar and Gangar may be derived from ''{{wp|Doppelgänger}}'' (ghostly double of a living person). It may also involve 幻 ''gen'' (phantasm).

==In other languages==
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|ja=ゲンガー ''Gangar''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|Doppelgänger}}''
|fr=Ectoplasma|frmeaning=From {{wp|ectoplasm|{{tt|''ectoplasme''|ectoplasm}}}}
|es=Gengar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Gengar|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Gengar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=팬텀 ''Penteom''|komeaning=From ''phantom''
|zh_cmn=耿鬼 ''Gěngguǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|鬼 ''guǐ''|ghost}}
|zh_yue=耿鬼 ''Gánggwái''|zh_yuemeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|鬼 ''gwái''|ghost}}
|hi=गेंगार ''Gengar''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Генгар ''Gengar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เก็งกา ''Kengka''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Gengar]]
* [[Agatha's Gengar]]
* [[Morty's Gengar]]
* [[Gengar (Pokkén)]]
* [[Team Meanies]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Gigantamax]]

==References==
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==External links==

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Gengar (Pokémon)

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'''Gengar''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゲンガー''' ''Gangar'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Haunter}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}} or when exposed to a [[Linking Cord]]. It is the final form of {{p|Gastly}}.

(Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for more details.)

Additionally, Gengar has two [[#Form data|forms]]: '''Mega Gengar''' and '''Gigantamax Gengar'''. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gengar using the [[Gengarite]], and can [[Gigantamax]] into Gigantamax Gengar if it has the {{DL|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}.

==Biology==
[[File:Gengar floating anime.png|thumb|250px|left|Gengar floating in the air]]
[[File:Gengar in shadow.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in {{Ash}}'s shadow]]
[[File:094Gengar Dream 5.png|thumb|150px|Gengar extending its tongue]]
Gengar is a dark purple, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a roundish body. It has red eyes, a wide mouth that is usually curled into a sinister grin, and pointed ears. On its back are numerous spikes and it has smaller spikes on top of its head similar to tufty fur. Its arms and legs are short with three digits on both its hands and feet. It also has a stubby tail.

Gengar has the ability to hide perfectly in the shadow of any object, granting it exceptional stealth. However, Gengar's body acts as a {{wp|heat sink}}. Its presence cools the temperature of the surrounding area by nearly 10°F (5°C), because it absorbs the warmth. The {{pkmn|anime}} has shown that Gengar can [[EP023|fly]], [[SM073|possess people]] and other Pokémon, [[EP121|create illusions]] and [[EP181|extend its tongue]] by several meters. In [[Generation I]], {{m|Night Shade}} was its [[signature move]].

Gengar is very mischievous, and at times, malicious. It enjoys playing practical jokes and casting curses, such as pretending to be one's shadow, then behaving erratically. When the quarry notices, the Gengar takes delight in its victim's terror. However, Gengar has been known to be loyal to a {{pkmn|Trainer}} who treats it well. Being the result of an evolution via [[Trade|trading]], Gengar is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon|caves}} and dark places where shadows form. It is especially fond of urban areas such as cities and back alleys, but only during the night.

===Forms===
Gengar has two forms: [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gengar and [[Gigantamax]] Gengar.

As Mega Gengar, a portion of its body sinks into the ground and its arms and tail lengthen. The lower portions turn a more reddish-purple, and a third eye appears on its forehead. This new unblinking eye is oval, yellow, and allows it to see into other dimensions.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150329055725/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/ Pokémon X and Y site | Mega Pokémon (archived)]</ref> The spikes on Mega Gengar's back are more numerous and pointed, and additional spikes appear on its hands and tail. Its ears are now considerably longer and tilt backward.

Mega Gengar has the ability to access other dimensions and has a vicious nature. Mega Gengar has no interest in opponents unless perceived as prey. Its relationships are warped due to [[Mega Evolution]]. It now desires to take and curse the life of anyone or anything in its path; it may even curse its own Trainer. Mega Gengar sinks into another dimension to wait for a chance to attack.

As Gigantamax Gengar, it becomes larger, with portions of its body sinking into the ground, and only the head, tail, and arms remain. Its body changes from dark-purple to light-purple and its eyes become white with yellow sclera. The inside of its mouth changes to resemble a tunnel with a long purple tongue sticking out. Three red clouds surround the top of Gengar's head.

Gigantamax Gengar's mouth is rumored to not lead into its body. Due to the cursed energy, it is believed to instead lead into the afterlife. By laying a trap, it attempts to steal the lives of those it captures. Should someone stand near its mouth, they can hear the voices of their loved ones calling out to them.

Gigantamax Gengar is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Terror}}.
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===Evolution===
Gengar evolves from {{p|Haunter}} and is the final form of {{p|Gastly}}.
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Acerola Greedy Rapooh.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Alva Gengar.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Gengar in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Gengar]]=====
First appearing in ''[[JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!]]'', this Gengar caused trouble at the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. In ''[[JN016|A Chilling Curse!]]'', {{Ash}} eventually {{pkmn2|caught}} it when he learned [[Gengar's former Trainer|a Trainer]] had abandoned it out of fear. Ash's Gengar has a substantially lighter color than any other Gengar in the anime, though it is not a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. In ''[[JN092|The Winding Path to Greatness!]]'', it became capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing after drinking the {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}} made by [[Allister]].

=====[[Morty's Gengar]]=====
A Gengar appeared under the ownership of [[Morty]] in ''[[EP181|A Ghost Of A Chance]]'', ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', and ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]''. It was [[Walking Pokémon|never recalled to its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Agatha's Gengar]]=====
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Agatha]] used a Gengar to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. The Ghost Pokémon defeated Pikachu with a combination of {{m|Hypnosis}} and {{m|Dream Eater}}.

=====[[Team Meanies]]=====
A Gengar was the leader of [[Team Meanies]] in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!]]''.

=====Other=====
[[File:Ash Gengar.png|thumb|left|250px|Alternately colored Gengar in the anime]]
[[File:Ash Gengar Gigantamax.png|thumb|250px|Gigantamax Gengar in the anime]]
In ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', {{Ash}} encountered a Gengar in [[Lavender Town]] while searching for a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon to use against [[Sabrina]]. Due to a close call, Ash got to spend some unexpected time with the ghostly trio, {{p|Gastly}}, {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}, and Gengar. It and Haunter seemed to have a fondness for {{wp|Tsukkomi|Japanese stand-up}}, and unsuccessfully attempted to amuse Ash by acting as a pair of performers. It reappeared in a flashback in [[EP024|the following episode]].

In ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', a {{pkmn2|giant}} Gengar was awakened near the ancient city of [[Pokémopolis]]. There, it battled an equally large {{p|Alakazam}} before being quelled by the affected {{an|Jigglypuff}}.

In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'' and ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'', {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} used a Gengar in his battle with Ash. It managed to {{status|confusion|confuse}} {{AP|Tauros}} before Ash [[recall]]ed it and instead tried with {{AP|Lapras}}. As a result of the collision between {{m|Night Shade}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}, both Lapras and Gengar [[Fainting|fainted]].

In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', multiple Gengar, along with a group of {{p|Haunter}}, were causing trouble for Ash and {{ashfr}} while they were wandering through a deep forest, by creating a number of illusions that impeded their progress.

In [[PK15]], a Gengar lived in the spooky house.

[[Fantina]]'s Gengar first appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP093|Playing the Leveling Field!]]''. In ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'', it was used in Fantina's [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}} and was defeated by {{AP|Buizel}}.

In ''[[BW137|Celebrating the Hero's Comet!]]'', three Gengar lived on an {{OBP|unnamed island|BW137}} in the [[Decolore Islands]].

In ''[[XY072|Scary Hospitality!]]'', [[Lon]] used a Gengar to scare visitors of the "Scary House". This included Ash, his friends, and later Team Rocket.

In ''[[XY100|A Festival of Decisions!]]'', three Gengar belonging to the ninja army participated in the attack on [[Ninja Village]].

In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a {{Shiny}} Gengar that can Mega Evolve was [[Alva]]'s main battling Pokémon. However, it would abandon Alva immediately after the destruction of the Mega Wave crystal that controlled it.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', [[Corey]]'s Gengar battled [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Blastoise}}, dodging most of its attacks before ultimately being frozen by its {{m|Ice Beam}}.

In ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', a wild {{pkmn2|Totem}}-sized Gengar [[nickname]]d "the Greedy Rapooh" was accidentally released from a stone it had been sealed in by {{TRT}}, and went on to kidnap [[Acerola]] and steal various items across [[Ula'ula Island]]. In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', it joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. In ''[[SM131|The Battlefield of Truth and Love!]]'', Acerola was revealed to have recently caught it. It battled [[Kiawe's Marowak]] at the [[Manalo Conference]], but it was eventually defeated by {{m|Shadow Bone}}.

====Minor appearances====
[[File:Mega Gengar anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Mega Gengar in the anime]]
[[File:Alva Mega Gengar.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mega Gengar in the anime]]
Gengar made its debut in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where it battled a {{p|Nidorino}} in a colosseum on TV as a reference to the original {{game|Red and Green|s}} games. Thus, Gengar and Nidorino were the very first Pokémon to be seen in the anime, not counting the intro.

A Gengar appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gengar appeared in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'' as an image that came up in [[Shingo]]'s laptop.

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Gengar participated in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]].

A Gengar appeared in {{an|Brock}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP186|UnBEARable]]''.

A Gengar appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]''.

Two Gengar appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. One was under the ownership of a Trainer, while the other appeared during the movie's intro, which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

In ''[[HS12|Training Daze]]'', Gengar was partnered with two [[Team Rocket]] trainees.

In ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'', a Gengar was featured in the [[Fortree City]] Feather Festival.

A Gengar appeared in ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]''.

A Gengar appeared in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.

A Gengar that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gengar appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

In ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', a Gengar appeared with its evolutionary relatives during a fantasy that {{MTR}} had after an encounter with a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. They pretended to be a {{p|Lopunny}}, {{p|Glaceon}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', {{Rotom}} took a photo of a Gengar.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

A Trainer's Gengar appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''.

In ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]'', a Trainer's Gengar participated in a [[Raid Battle (GO)#In the anime|Raid Battle]] against a {{p|Lugia}}.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP023|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar. No information available.}}
{{Animedexbody|EP072|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar, a Shadow Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Haunter}}. Details about this Pokémon are unknown.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP182|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. The evolved form of Haunter. Details about Gengar are unknown.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG132|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. Gengar is the final evolved form of {{p|Gastly}}. It can absorb any surrounding heat, leaving a sudden chill.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP102|Gengar|Dawn's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. Gengar hides in the shadows. If a Gengar is nearby, it is said to feel {{tt|ten degrees|Five degrees Celsius}} colder than normal.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY072|Gengar|Serena's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Haunter}}. Gengar is happy when it scares people, smiling wickedly in the dark.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN011|Gengar|Goh's Rotom Phone|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. A {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Poison}} type. Gengar can pass through dimensions and appear almost anywhere. Since Gengar absorbs any warmth around it, the temperature suddenly drops wherever it appears.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Gengar PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Agatha's Gengar]]====
In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', [[Agatha]] used a Gengar during a battle against {{OBP|Red|Origins}}. It went up against Red's {{p|Dodrio}} and lost.

====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Gengar battled a Nidorino.

{{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s Gengar evolved from a Haunter sometime before ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.
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===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Agatha Gengar PG.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
====[[Agatha's Gengar]]====
In ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', [[Agatha]] used a Gengar against {{ga|Blue}}'s {{p|Rhydon}}, but it lost off-screen.

====Other====
In the game intro-like opening sequence for ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', a Gengar battled a Nidorino.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]]. It reappeared in ''[[TW06|Moonlight]]'', ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', and ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.

===GOTCHA!===
A Gengar briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of either [[Agatha]] or [[Morty]].

===POKÉTOON===
Two Gengar appeared in ''[[PT06|Help! I've Turned into a Gengar]]''; one of them being a girl named [[Hilary]] who turned into a Gengar.

[[File:Morty Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
[[File:Gengar BBS.png|thumb|right|250px|Gengar in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'']]
===Pokémon Evolutions===
====[[Morty's Gengar]]====
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', under the ownership of [[Morty]]. They sat together watching the [[Kimono Girl]]s' show, which Gengar sobbed at.

====Other====
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Green}}. She used it alongside her {{p|Kangaskhan}} in her battle against the Trainers of [[Kanto Route 24|Nugget Bridge]] and won easily.

===Bidoof's Big Stand===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]''.
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==In the manga==
[[File:X Garma.png|thumb|200px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:X Garma Mega Gengar.png|thumb|200px|left|Mega Gengar in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Allister Gigantamax Gengar Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Gigantamax Gengar in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[SP03|Treasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!]]''.

===Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters===
A Gengar appeared in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]].

===Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PRV3|Team Dim Sun]]'' as one of the Pokémon {{OBP|Heath|Ranger}} controlled.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''.

A Gengar appeared in ''[[PPPB02|Wh-Who's Sc-Scared?!]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
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{{Ash}}'s Gengar debuted in ''[[JNM08|Caring for a Mystery!]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Gengar appeared in [[PMDP16]].

A Gengar appeared in [[PMDP60]], under the ownership of [[Charon]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Morty's Gengar}}
[[Morty]] owns a Gengar, which first appeared in [[JBA2]]. It reappeared in a flashback in [[JBA5]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
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Gengar first appeared in ''[[PS026|Holy Moltres]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}. It was used to battle Blaine's Arcanine and Rapidash, and almost attacked {{adv|Red}}.

[[Agatha]] has two Gengar on her [[Party|team]], and many in her {{type|Ghost}} army. Her first one and her Ghost army first appeared in ''[[PS050|Lapras Lazily]]''. One of them was used to attack {{adv|Blue}} and [[Koga]] from the shadows, draining the latter's life force as it possessed his shadow. Eventually, it was taken down when Koga used the tail that the old woman's {{p|Arbok}} bit off his own, distracting it long enough for [[Blue's Porygon]] to deal the finishing blow.

In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Gengar was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Gengar was seen in ''[[PS269|Return to Pallet Town]]''. It was used by a kid from [[Pallet Town]] in an attempt to {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} a {{p|Nidorino}}, thus replicating the opening sequence of the [[Generation I]] video games and their {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|remakes}}.

In ''[[PS574|Tying Trevenant]]'', a Gengar belonging to [[Gurkinn]] appeared, stopping [[Celosia]]'s {{p|Aegislash}} from killing {{adv|X}}. He helped battle [[Team Flare]] to stop them from obtaining the tree form of {{p|Xerneas}} and was later given to X, where he was [[nickname]]d Garma. He can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gengar.

[[Allister]]'s Gengar first appeared in ''[[PASS13|Glittering!! The Tapestry in the Vault]]''. It is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing.

====Pokédex entries====
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{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS077]]|Able to merge with and inhabit the shadow of another being.}}
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===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
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In ''[[GB13|A Promise Given to Miltank]]'', Morty called out Gengar to stop a {{p|Spearow}} from stealing the satchel that contained Berries collected by {{GnB|Gold}}.

===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Gengar appeared in [[GDZ31]], under the ownership of {{GDZ|Rei}}.

A Gengar appeared in [[GDZ56]], where it was seen in a game at a game center.

===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team===
The Gengar from [[Team Meanies]] appears as a major character and the main antagonist of [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
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A Gengar appeared in ''[[PM002|Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!]]''.

{{OBP|Blue|Pocket Monsters}}'s Gengar debuted in ''[[PM007|Get Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!!]]'' as a Haunter. It evolved while battling {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}.

[[Agatha]]'s Gengar appeared in ''[[PM035|Panic on the Luxury Liner?!]]''.

A Gengar appeared in ''[[PM047|Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}}.

{{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} was revealed to have a Gengar in ''[[PM055|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2)]]'', where it went up against {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} during the [[Pokémon League]].

[[Morty]]'s Gengar appeared in ''[[PM090|The Legendary Ho-Oh!!]]''.

A Gengar appeared in ''[[PM106|A Challenge to the Elite Four!]]'', under the ownership of [[Karen]].

===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Solana]] captured with her [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR4|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Gengar appeared in [[PZ05]].

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[[Agatha]]'s Gengar went up against {{Zensho|Satoshi}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and lost in [[PZ10]].

==In the TCG==
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==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Gengar.png|220px|thumb|Gengar in Pokkén Tournament]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
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Gengar is a playable character in the arcade fighting game. Moves it can use include {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Hypnosis}}, {{m|Shadow Punch}}, and {{m|Curse}}. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Shadow Drop.

===[[Detective Pikachu (game)|''Detective Pikachu'' (game)]]===
A Gengar appears in the game.

===[[Detective Pikachu (movie)|''Detective Pikachu'' (movie)]]===
Multiple Gengar appeared in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''. One of them was seen in an illegal fight club battle against a {{p|Blastoise}}, where it won.

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Gengar appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball}}: A Gengar appears in a bonus stage accessible from the Red Table. Once the player has knocked out the three {{p|Gastly}} and the pair of {{p|Haunter}}, a Gengar then appears and must be defeated to win.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]: Gengar is the leader of [[Team Meanies]]. While often accompanied by {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Medicham}}, Gengar will often act alone and spends much of the game causing trouble, even convincing the village to exile the hero, blaming them for the natural disasters. However, it is later revealed that he is the cursed human. After Rayquaza destroys the star heading for the world, Gengar will post a request, asking to visit Ninetales in the hopes of bringing back Gardevoir. While she is rescued, she has no recollection of her times with her trainer, but Gengar is still satisfied to see her safe and leaves.
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Gengar appears as a recruitable character and asks the player to deliver a letter to {{p|Banette}}. As he is connected to [[Team Charm]]'s {{p|Gardevoir}}, it is implied that he is the same aforementioned Gengar from Red and Blue Rescue Team, and that Team Charm's Gardevoir is the same one.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=094}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimic the shadows of people and laugh at their fright.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Appears to attack people who get lost in the mountains. Said to be the culprit behind shadows that laugh in the moonlight.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=060}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a Gengar appeared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a Gengar appeared.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=094}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Deep in the night, your shadow cast by a streetlight may suddenly overtake you. It is actually a Gengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=On the night of the full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar's doing.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=071|reg2=Johto|num2=060}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly {{tt|10 degrees F|5°C}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey's life force.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a Gengar appeared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=032|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly {{tt|10 degrees Fahrenheit|5 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=063|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=075|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=094}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=You can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Gengar}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Gengar's relationships are warped. It has no interest in opponents unless it perceives them as prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=The energy of Mega Evolution awakened it. It sinks into another dimension, where it keeps a patient watch for its chance to attack.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It tries to take the lives of anyone and everyone. It will even try to curse the Trainer who is its master!}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Mega Evolution has made it possible for Gengar to access other dimensions. Its entire body is brimming with strange power.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It can pass through other dimensions and can appear anywhere. It caused a stir one time when it stuck just one leg out of a wall.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=143|reg2=Sinnoh|num2=071|reg3=Hisui|num3=138}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar's doing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It hides in shadows. It is said that in rooms where Gengar is hiding, the temperature drops by nearly {{tt|10 degrees Fahrenheit|5 degrees Celsius}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey's life-force.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=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!}}
{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Gengar}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Rumor has it that its gigantic mouth leads not into its body, filled with cursed energy, but instead directly to the afterlife.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It lays traps, hoping to steal the lives of those it catches. If you stand in front of its mouth, you'll hear your loved ones' voices calling out to you.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=70}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dragonite Sea]], [[Gengar Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final, [[Buzzwole Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD red color}}|area=[[Darknight Relic]] (12F-14F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café Remix|color={{cool color}}|area=Special Delivery Event (Mix), Complete Ribombee Chocolate Cake recipe (ReMix) March Goals premium pass: Level 30 (Flower Power)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Outaway Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|color={{orange color}}|area=Purchase for 10,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area={{DL|Sync pair|Sync pair scout}} ({{mas|Agatha}}'s; '''{{me|Gengar}}''') [[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Scottie]]/[[Bettie]]'s {{p|Haunter}} ({{mas|Egg Pokémon|Egg}}) Sync pair scout ({{mas|Allister}}'s; '''[[Gigantamax]]''')}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Gengar|All|Japan|25|February 1 to 28, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Gengar_3}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Battle Championship Gengar|All|Japan|50|June 2 to 8, 2014; July 7 to 21, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Gengar_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Halloween Gengar|All|Japan|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|September 13 to October 14, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Halloween Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|October 2014 Gengar|American region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|October 2014 Gengar|PAL region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#October 2014 Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pre-ordering player Gengar|Korean region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 11 to December 7, 2014|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Pre-ordering player Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|XY Gengar|Japanese region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 24 to 31, 2014|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#XY Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|XY Gengar|American region|Online|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|October 24 to 31, 2014|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#XY Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gengar|All|Japan|25[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|March 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Alva's Gengar|Japanese region|Online|50[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|July 9 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Alva's Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Alva's Gengar|Japanese region|Nintendo Zone|50[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|July 30 to August 31, 2016|link=List of Japanese region Nintendo Network event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Alva's Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|XY&Z Gengar|Korean region|Online|100|October 19 to November 15, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Gengar}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Gigantamax Gengar|All|Online|80|September 2 to 15, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions (Sword and Shield)#Gigantamax Gengar}}
|}

=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|40, 50, 60{{sup/8|Sh}}|March 9 to 18, 2020|link=Wild Area News#March 9 to 18, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50, 60{{sup/8|Sh}}|March 9 to 18, 2020|link=Wild Area News#March 9 to 18, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|40, 50, 60{{sup/8|Sh}}|March 19 to 25, 2020|link=Wild Area News#March 19 to 25, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|60|June 2 to 29, 2020|link=Wild Area News#June 2 to 29, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|Sw}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|60|June 17 to 28, 2020|link=Wild Area News#June 17 to 28, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|Yes|hide|30, 40, 50, 60|October 1 to 31, 2020|link=Wild Area News#October 1 to 31, 2020}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=Ghost|type2=Poison
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=None|rby1image=no|rby1rar=100
|event1=Gengarite|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Gengar=====
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|HP=60
|Attack=65
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=130
|SpDef=75
|Special=130
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Gengar=====
{{Stats
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|HP=60
|Attack=65
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=170
|SpDef=95
|Speed=130
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=2
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|Normal=0
|Flying=100
|Fighting=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=25
|Poison=25
|Ghost=200
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|ghost=yes
|levitate=maybe
|newground=0
|newfighting=½
|newnormal=1
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=1}}

* In addition, Mega Gengar is immune to the move {{m|Telekinesis}}.

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/9|0429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/9|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/9|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/9|0426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/9|0769|Sandygast}} {{MSP/9|0770|Palossand}}{{MSP/9|0778|Mimikyu}}{{MSP/9|0885|Dreepy}}{{MSP/9|0886|Drakloak}}{{MSP/9|0887|Dragapult}}|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0422|Shellos}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15|*|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/9|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/9|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/9|0200|Misdreavus}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0094|Gengar}}|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/9|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/9|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/9|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/9|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/9|0317|Swalot}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}}

====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}}

====[[Anime move errors|Anime-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{poison color light}}; border:3px solid #{{ghost color}}"
|-
! Move
! Type
! Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Confusion}}
| style="background:#fff" | {{typecolor|Psychic}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate]]''
|}

===Side game data===
====Gengar====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=094|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=094|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Darkness Ridge
|P1=My red eyes aren't from lack of sleep!
|P2=Confound it! My HP is already missing by half...
|P3=This is my ruin... Even my shadow grows dim...
|PL=Very well! I've leveled!
|Partner=yes
|PP1=Kekeh! I'm counting on you!
|PP2=Kekeh? This is getting a bit rough...
|PP3=Gegeh! I'm about to faint! Oi! Heal me quick!
|PPL=N/A
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Gardevoir}}, {{p|Banette}}, {{p|Talonflame}}, {{p|Phantump}}, {{p|Trevenant}}, {{p|Gourgeist}}
|recruitment=Deliver a letter from Gengar in [[Baram Town]] to {{p|Banette}} in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=My name is Gengar! Good to see you, hee-hee!
|P2=I'm getting a bit tired, hee-hee!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=7
|MinEXP=100
|MaxEXP=120
|num=096
|browser=Beware--Gengar abducts your Pokémon. It makes copies of itself to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=3
|num=019
|browser=It attacks by spitting out eerie orbs and sinister ones imbued with loathing.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Ghost
|group=Ghost
|assist=Ghost
|field=Psy Power
|fieldpower=3
|num=166
|pastnum=185
|browser=It shoots out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Paused.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=5
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Ghost
|att=5
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|walk=1.42
|hp=51
|attack=80
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|Pad=Gengar appeared out of the painting in the [[Haunted Zone]]. Watch him take the lead at {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Dusknoir's Speed Slam}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|strong=
|weak=
|pad=He says spiteful things, but he came to the [[Tech Area]] to look for his missing friends. He cherishes his friendships.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|HP=2
|atk=4
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Shadow Ball
|ability1=Levitate
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Haunter}} when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a [[Warrior]]'s Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment
|link={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Bokuzen}}, '''[[Hanzō]]''', {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Saizō}}, and {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Yoshitatsu}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|power=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=094|num=114
|mega=1
|stone=Gengarite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Spookify
|megaspeedup=1
|effectdesc=Erases all Mega Gengar in the puzzle area.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ghost|ndex=094Spooky|stype=Poison|num=114
|mega=1
|stone=Gengarite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Vitality Drain
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
|swapper=Poison
|megaspeedup=7
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon (max 3) of the same type as Mega Gengar.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094S|num=114
|mega=1
|stone=Gengarite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Blindside
|skilldesc=Sometimes erases two extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.
|megaspeedup=3
|effectdesc=Erases a group of Pokémon in the middle at once.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Gastly
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Gengar}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=155
|attack=261
|defense=149
|fast={{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Hex}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Lick}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gengar Raid Days}}
|special={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}{{tt|*|From August 19, 2016 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Wave}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Psychic}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gengar Raid Days}}, {{m|Shadow Punch}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gastly Community Day 2020}}
|
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Magikarp Jump|col=6|type=Ghost|ranks=1
|item=Black Sludge
|cost=600
|skill=Boost JP by 50% for ''n'' minutes
|recoverytime=11 hours
|rank1desc=1 minute
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094|pdex=187
|dex=In [[Lental]], picture books warn that Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty. It loves to use its powers to slip through walls and other objects so it can play tricks on people.}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{poison color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:GO094Jan2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:GO094Costume2020.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}};"| [[File:GO094Halloween2022.png|100px]]
|-
| Party hat
| Mega Banette costume
| Spooky Festival
|}

====Mega Gengar====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Noctowl}}, {{p|Gardevoir}}, {{p|Banette}}, {{p|Talonflame}}, {{p|Phantump}}, {{p|Trevenant}}, {{p|Gourgeist}}
|recruitment=Deliver a letter from Gengar in [[Baram Town]] to {{p|Banette}} in [[Capim Town]]
|P1=My name is Gengar! Good to see you, hee-hee!
|P2=I'm getting a bit tired, hee-hee!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=094M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Gastly
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=349
|defense=199
|fast={{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Hex}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Lick}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gengar Raid Days}}
|special={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}{{tt|*|From August 19, 2016 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Wave}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Psychic}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gengar Raid Days}}, {{m|Shadow Punch}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Gastly Community Day 2020}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0094Gengar
|name1=Gengar
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Poison
|forme1=Gengar
|loc1=Default
|item1=Gengarite
|itemfile1=Dream Gengarite Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0094Gengar-Mega
|type1-2=Ghost
|type2-2=Poison
|forme2=Mega Gengar
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Gengarite
}}

====Gigantamax====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0094Gengar
|name1=Gengar
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Poison
|forme1=Gengar
|sprite2=0094Gengar-Gigantamax
|forme2=Gigantamax Gengar
|loc1=[[File:Dynamax icon.png|link=Gigantamax]] {{color2|000|Gigantamax|Gigantamax Factor}}
|loc2=Lasts for three turns
|item1=Dynamax Band
|itemfile1=Sword Shield Dynamax Band.png
|itemsize1=40px
}}

===Evolution data===
Gengar [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Haunter}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Gengar can also evolve from Haunter when exposed to a [[Linking Cord]].
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Ghost
|type2=Poison
|pictype=art
|no1=0092
|name1=Gastly
|type1-1=Ghost
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 25}}
|no2=0093
|name2=Haunter
|type1-2=Ghost
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]] {{color2|000|Trade}} <big><big>→</big></big> {{bag/s|Linking Cord|LA}} {{color2|000|Linking Cord}}{{sup/8|LA}}
|no3=0094
|name3=Gengar
|type1-3=Ghost
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=094}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=094}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=094}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=094}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=094}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=094|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms/PE|ndex=094|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/8/2Forms1FormLA|ndex=094|Form1=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0094}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/3Forms|ndex=0094|form1=M|form2=Gi}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|094|Gengar}}

==Trivia==

[[File:094Gengar-Mega-Shiny.png|thumb|175px|Promotional artwork of a {{Shiny}} [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gengar]]
* In the English [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gengar's prototype name was "Phantom". This is similar to Gengar's Korean name, which is 팬텀 ''Phantom''.
* Gengar is [[Ken Sugimori]]'s favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The reason for this is because he finds that Gengar is the easiest Pokémon to draw.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref><ref name=NintendoInt>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html Page 4 of interview with Game Freak, hosted on Nintendo's official website] (Japanese, archived)</ref>
* Despite Gengar and its evolutionary relatives all being part {{type|Poison}}, none of them were able to learn any Poison-type moves by [[level]]ing up until [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]].
* Gengar is one of the first two Pokémon to appear in a [[Pokémon battle]] both in the {{pkmn|anime}} and in the {{pkmn|games}}, the other being {{p|Nidorino}}. This is due to their appearance in the opening animation of {{game|Red and Green|s}}, on which the beginning of [[EP001|the first anime episode]] was based on, as well as the [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|remakes]].
* Gengar, along with Nidorino (and possibly other Pokémon), originate from the [[Capsule Monsters]] game design pitch, which would eventually become the [[Pokémon]] series.
* In {{g|X and Y}}, Gengar is the only Pokémon with the Ability Levitate that is not eligible for [[Sky Battle]]s.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Gengar and its pre-evolved forms.
* Mega Gengar has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Ghost}} and {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.
* When viewing Mega Gengar's [[Pokédex]] entry, the camera's view can only be moved sideways.
* Gengar could be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Alakazam}}. They are both the last stage of a three-part evolutionary family, require trading to reach their final stage of evolution, and are capable of Mega Evolution. They are the same height, and both get shorter upon Mega Evolution. They share a base friendship of 70 and, since Generation VI, a base stat total of 500. Both are weak to the other's [[STAB]], and they share weaknesses to the {{t|Ghost}} and {{t|Dark}} types. In the anime episode ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', a Gengar and an Alakazam are put against each other.
** Gengar could also be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Machamp}}. They are, like Alakazam, the last stage of a three-part evolutionary family, can both be obtained through evolution induced by trade, and are capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing in [[Generation VIII]]. Both Gengar and Machamp also share a base friendship of 70. While both are weak against {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, as Gengar is part {{type|Poison}} and Machamp is a {{type|Fighting}}, Gengar can counter it with its {{t|Ghost}} typing.
* When being escorted through [[Mt. Freeze]] and [[Murky Cave]] in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], [[Team Meanies|Gengar]] knows {{m|Leer}}, {{m|Scratch}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}, although it [[game move errors|cannot learn]] those moves by any means in any generation. These are the exact same moves {{p|Absol}} has when joining the player's team during this point in the main story. It's likely the data was unintentionally copied over, as escort Pokémon are uniquely coded from normal Pokémon. In the Rescue Team remake, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], Gengar's moves were changed to {{m|Hypnosis}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, and {{m|Sucker Punch}}.
* Gengar's identity as a former human, as described by the Pokédex in Generation VII, may have been inspired by its portrayal in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], which was released 11 years before {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* In the [[core series]] games, Mega Gengar has small feet that can be seen by recalling it and sending it out. A glitch in [[Pokémon Go]] also allows Mega Gengar's feet to be seen. In [[Pokkén Tournament]], however, Mega Gengar does not have feet. Instead, a portal appears beneath it whenever it is airborne. Its tail will disappear as well.
* When Gengar [[Gigantamax]]es, it doesn't grow on screen. Instead, it pops out of the ground.
* Gengar is the only Pokémon capable of Gigantamax and Mega Evolution that is not a [[starter Pokémon]] in the [[Kanto]] [[region]].
* Gigantamax Gengar and its {{Shiny}} form were designed by [[James Turner]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1282081394940801025 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on July 11, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/JamesTurner_42/status/1283183146972745728 Tweet by James Turner (@JamesTurner_42).] Posted on July 14, 2020.</ref>
* Gengar is the only Ghost-type to have a Gigantamax form.
*In [[Generation VI]], due to a [[glitch]], on the first turn of becoming Mega Gengar, it can still be affected by {{m|Telekinesis}}.
* Gengar is tied with {{p|Snorlax}} for the most anime Pokédex entries, with a total of 7.

===Origin===

Gengar seems to be based on general cartoonish {{wp|ghost}}s, {{wp|cat}}s, or the {{wp|Cheshire Cat}}, and possibly on a distorted shadow of a human being as well, like {{wp|Shadow person|shadow people}}. Due to its horn-like ears, teeth, ability to float in the air, and dark nature, Gengar may also be based on the {{wp|oni}} Oni sometimes have a third eye in the center of their forehead, which could be the basis for [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gengar.

====Name origin====
Gengar and Gangar may be derived from ''{{wp|Doppelgänger}}'' (ghostly double of a living person). It may also involve 幻 ''gen'' (phantasm).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Poison
|ja=ゲンガー ''Gangar''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|Doppelgänger}}''
|fr=Ectoplasma|frmeaning=From {{wp|ectoplasm|{{tt|''ectoplasme''|ectoplasm}}}}
|es=Gengar|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Gengar|demeaning=Same as English name
|it=Gengar|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=팬텀 ''Penteom''|komeaning=From ''phantom''
|zh_cmn=耿鬼 ''Gěngguǐ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|鬼 ''guǐ''|ghost}}
|zh_yue=耿鬼 ''Gánggwái''|zh_yuemeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name and {{tt|鬼 ''gwái''|ghost}}
|hi=गेंगार ''Gengar''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Генгар ''Gengar''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เก็งกา ''Kengka''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Gengar]]
* [[Agatha's Gengar]]
* [[Morty's Gengar]]
* [[Gengar (Pokkén)]]
* [[Team Meanies]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Gigantamax]]

==References==
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==External links==

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