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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
[[File:Morty Gengar.png|thumb|200px|left|[[Morty's Gengar]] floating through the air]] | [[File:Morty Gengar.png|thumb|200px|left|[[Morty's Gengar]] floating through the air]] | ||
Gengar is a dark purple, bipedal Pokémon with a roundish body. It has red eyes | Gengar is a dark purple, bipedal Pokémon 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. | ||
As Mega Gengar, a portion of its body sinks into the ground. 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>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/ | 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. It may even curse its own Trainer. | ||
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 | 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. [[EP023|The anime]] has shown that Gengar can fly and [[SM073|possess people]] and other Pokémon. In the past, {{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. Gengar lives in | 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. Gengar lives 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. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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=====[[Agatha's Gengar]]===== | =====[[Agatha's Gengar]]===== | ||
[[Agatha]] used a Gengar to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]] in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''. The Ghost Pokémon defeated Pikachu. | [[Agatha]] used a Gengar to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]] in ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]''. The Ghost Pokémon defeated Pikachu with a combination of {{m|Hypnosis}} and {{m|Dream Eater}}. | ||
=====[[Team Meanies]]===== | =====[[Team Meanies]]===== | ||
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=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
A Gengar appeared in ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]''. {{Ash}} encountered it in [[Lavender Town]] while searching for a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon to fight [[Sabrina]] with. Due to a close call, Ash got to spend some unexpected time with the ghostly trio, {{p|Gastly}}, {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}, and Gengar. It, along with 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]]. | |||
A {{pkmn2|giant}} Gengar appeared in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'', where it was awakened near the ancient city of [[Pokémopolis]]. There, it battled an equally large {{p|Alakazam}}. | |||
A Gengar appeared in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'' and ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}. He used it in his battle with Ash, where 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]]. | |||
Multiple Gengar appeared in ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', along with a group of {{p|Haunter}}. They 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. | |||
A Gengar appeared in [[PK15]]. It was one of the residents of a spooky house. | A Gengar appeared in [[PK15]]. It was one of the residents of a spooky house. | ||
A Gengar appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP093|Playing the Leveling Field!]]'', under the ownership of [[Fantina]]. Gengar reappeared in ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'', where it was used in the Gym battle against {{Ash}}; it was defeated by {{AP|Buizel}}. | A Gengar appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP093|Playing the Leveling Field!]]'', under the ownership of [[Fantina]]. Gengar physically reappeared in ''[[DP102|A Shield with a Twist]]'', where it was used in the [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against {{Ash}}; it was defeated by {{AP|Buizel}}. | ||
Three Gengar appeared in ''[[BW137|Celebrating the Hero's Comet!]]'' as some of the episode's antagonists. They were residents of an {{OBP|unnamed island|BW137}} in the [[Decolore Islands]]. | Three Gengar appeared in ''[[BW137|Celebrating the Hero's Comet!]]'' as some of the episode's antagonists. They were residents of an {{OBP|unnamed island|BW137}} in the [[Decolore Islands]]. | ||
A Gengar appeared in ''[[XY072|Scary Hospitality!]]'', under the ownership of [[Lon]]. It was used alongside Lon's {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}} to scare visitors of the "Scary House". This included Ash, his friends, and later Team Rocket. | |||
Three Gengar | Three Gengar appeared in ''[[XY100|A Festival of Decisions!]]'', where they were used by the ninjas that attacked the [[Ninja Village]]. | ||
A {{Shiny}} Gengar that can Mega Evolve appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', under the ownership of [[Alva]]. It was his main battling Pokémon. However, it eventually abandoned Alva immediately after the destruction of the Mega Wave crystal that controlled it. | A {{Shiny}} Gengar that can Mega Evolve appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', under the ownership of [[Alva]]. It was his main battling Pokémon. However, it eventually abandoned Alva immediately after the destruction of the Mega Wave crystal that controlled it. | ||
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A Gengar appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', under the ownership of [[Corey]]. It battled [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Blastoise}}, dodging most of its attacks before ultimately being frozen by its {{m|Ice Beam}}. | A Gengar appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', under the ownership of [[Corey]]. It battled [[Neesha]]'s {{p|Blastoise}}, dodging most of its attacks before ultimately being frozen by its {{m|Ice Beam}}. | ||
A wild Gengar [[nickname]]d "Greedy | A wild Gengar [[nickname]]d "Greedy Rapooh" appeared in ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]''. When {{TRT}} destroyed a shrine, it went on a rampage, kidnapping [[Acerola]] and stealing people's items all across [[Ula'ula Island]]. It appeared again in ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', where it joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}. It will reappear in [[SM131]]. | ||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
Gengar debuted in the opening scene of the first episode, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where it and a {{p|Nidorino}} battled in a colosseum on TV as a reference to the original {{game|Red and Green|s}} games. | Gengar debuted in the opening scene of the first episode, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where it and a {{p|Nidorino}} battled 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. | |||
A | A Gengar appeared in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} participating in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]]. | ||
A Gengar appeared in ''[[ | A Gengar appeared in {{an|Brock}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP186|UnBEARable]]''. | ||
A Gengar appeared in ''[[ | 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]]''. | |||
A Gengar was partnered with two [[Team Rocket]] trainees in ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]''. | A Gengar was partnered with two [[Team Rocket]] trainees in ''[[SS012|Training Daze]]''. | ||
A Gengar appeared in ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'' | A Gengar appeared in ''[[AG084|Who's Flying Now?]]'' as one of the Pokémon featured in the [[Fortree City]] Feather Festival. | ||
A Gengar appeared in ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]'' | A Gengar appeared in ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]''. | ||
A Gengar appeared in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''. | 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 ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''. | A Gengar that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gengar appeared in the opening of ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''. | ||
A Gengar appeared alongside a {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}} in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', 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 Gengar appeared alongside a {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}} in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', 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}}. | ||
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A Gengar appeared in a photo taken by {{Rotom}} in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''. | A Gengar appeared in a photo taken by {{Rotom}} in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''. | ||
A Trainer's Gengar appeared in [[SM081]]. | A Trainer's Gengar appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''. | ||
A Trainer's Gengar appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''. | |||
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{{Animedexbody|EP023|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar. No information available.}} | {{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.}} | {{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}} | {{Animedexheader|Johto}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP182|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. The evolved form of Haunter. Details about Gengar are unknown.}} | {{Animedexbody|EP182|Gengar|Ash's Pokédex|Gengar, the Shadow Pokémon. The evolved form of Haunter. Details about Gengar are unknown.}} | ||
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===In Pokémon Generations=== | ===In Pokémon Generations=== | ||
====[[Agatha's Gengar]]==== | ====[[Agatha's Gengar]]==== | ||
[[Agatha]] used a Gengar against {{ga|Blue}}'s {{p|Rhydon}} in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', but it lost. | [[Agatha]] used a Gengar against {{ga|Blue}}'s {{p|Rhydon}} in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', but it lost off-screen. | ||
====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
A Gengar appeared in the opening sequence for ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', battling | A Gengar appeared in the game intro-like opening sequence for ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', where it was battling a {{p|Nidorino}}. | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
{{main|Agatha's Gengar#In the Pokémon Adventures manga|Agatha's Gengar}} | {{main|Agatha's Gengar#In the Pokémon Adventures manga|Agatha's Gengar}} | ||
Gengar first appeared | 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}}. | ||
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[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. | |||
A Gengar appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | |||
A Gengar was | 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 ''[[PAXY19|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. | |||
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{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS077]]|Able to merge with and inhabit the shadow of another being.}} | |||
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===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga=== | ||
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{{main|Agatha's Gengar#In the Pokémon Zensho manga|Agatha's Gengar}} | {{main|Agatha's Gengar#In the Pokémon Zensho manga|Agatha's Gengar}} | ||
[[Agatha]]'s Gengar went up against {{Zensho|Satoshi}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and lost in ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]''. | [[Agatha]]'s Gengar went up against {{Zensho|Satoshi}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} and lost in ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]''. | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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===[[Pokkén Tournament]]=== | ===[[Pokkén Tournament]]=== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''=== | |||
Multiple Gengar appeared in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''. One of them was seen in an illegal fight club battle against a {{p|Blastoise}}, which it won. | |||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===NPC appearances=== | ===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. | * {{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 him or her for the natural disasters. However, it is later revealed that he is the cursed human. | * [[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 him or her 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=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
====Gengar==== | ====Gengar==== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}} | {{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/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=Yellow|entry=A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | {{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=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=Silver|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|gen=III}} | {{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/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=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.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{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 {{tt|nearly 10 degrees F|5°C}}.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by {{tt|nearly 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=Pearl|entry=Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey's life force.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}} | {{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|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.}} | {{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|gen=VI}} | {{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 {{tt|nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit|5 degrees Celsius}}.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by {{tt|nearly 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/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{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=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=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 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/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.}} | |||
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{{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=VI}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=032|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}} | ||
{{Template:Dex/NE|[[Generation VI]]}} | |||
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{{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=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=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 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/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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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]] ([[SOS Battle]])}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)]] ([[SOS Battle]])}} | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]==== | ||
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}} | {{learnlist/levelh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}} | ||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|5|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|7|Poison Gas|Poison|Status|—|90|40}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|12|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|14|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|19|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|21|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|36|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|45|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}} | |||
=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM02|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM08|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM11|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM13|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM15|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM20|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM23|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM26|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM31|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM35|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM36|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM38|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM40|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM43|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM52|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM53|Mega Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm7|TM59|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}} | |||
=====By a prior [[evolution]]===== | |||
{{learnlist/prevoh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevo7null}} | |||
{{learnlist/prevof/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}} | |||
====[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]==== | |||
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{{learnlist/levelh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|—|20||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|—|20||'''}} | {{learnlist/level7|1|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|—|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}} | {{learnlist/level7|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30||'''}} | {{learnlist/level7|1|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/level7|1|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}} | {{learnlist/level7|1|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/level7|5|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}} | {{learnlist/level7|5|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/level7|8|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}} | {{learnlist/level7|8|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}} | ||
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====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]==== | =====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]===== | ||
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}} | {{learnlist/tmh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}} | ||
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====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | =====By {{pkmn|breeding}}===== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}} | {{learnlist/breedh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|358|Chimecho}}<br>{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|607|Litwick}}{{MSP|608|Lampent}}<br>{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|710|Pumpkaboo}}{{MSP|711|Gourgeist}}{{MSP|769|Sandygast}}{{MSP|770|Palossand}}<br>{{MSP|778|Mimikyu}}|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}} | {{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP|429|Mismagius}}{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|358|Chimecho}}<br>{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|607|Litwick}}{{MSP|608|Lampent}}<br>{{MSP|708|Phantump}}{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|710|Pumpkaboo}}{{MSP|711|Gourgeist}}{{MSP|769|Sandygast}}{{MSP|770|Palossand}}<br>{{MSP|778|Mimikyu}}|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}} | ||
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | =====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]===== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor7|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}} | {{learnlist/tutor7|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}} | ||
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====By a prior [[evolution]]==== | =====By a prior [[evolution]]===== | ||
{{learnlist/prevoh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}} | {{learnlist/prevoh/7|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|1}} | ||
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|browser=Beware--Gengar abducts your Pokémon. It makes copies of itself to attack. | |browser=Beware--Gengar abducts your Pokémon. It makes copies of itself to attack. | ||
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|buddy=3 | |buddy=3 | ||
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|evolution=N/A | |evolution=N/A | ||
|stamina= | |stamina=155 | ||
|attack=261 | |attack=261 | ||
|defense= | |defense=149 | ||
|fast={{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m| | |fast={{m|Sucker Punch}}, {{m|Hex}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}} | ||
|special={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m| | :{{m|Shadow Claw}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Lick}}{{tt|*|If obtained during Gengar Raid Day 2018}} | ||
|special={{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Focus Blast}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}{{tt|*|From August 20, 2016 onward}} | |||
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* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gengar was originally known as "Phantom". | * In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gengar was originally known as "Phantom". | ||
* Gengar, along with {{p|Nidorino}}, with whom it battles in the beginning of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red, Blue]], [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]], originate from the ''[[Capsule Monsters]]'' manga, the precursor to the Pokémon franchise. | * Gengar, along with {{p|Nidorino}}, with whom it battles in the beginning of [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Red, Blue]], [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Green]], [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, and LeafGreen]], originate from the ''[[Capsule Monsters]]'' manga, the precursor to the Pokémon franchise. | ||
** Gengar and {{p|Nidorino}} are also the very first Pokémon to appear in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | |||
* In {{g|X and Y}}, Gengar is the only Pokémon with the Ability Levitate that is not eligible for [[Sky Battle]]s. | * 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 evolutionary relatives. | * No other Pokémon has the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Gengar and its evolutionary relatives. | ||
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* 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 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. | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
* In the core series games, Mega Gengar has small feet that can be seen by recalling it and sending it out. 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. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
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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 people}}. | |||
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{{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Poison | {{Other languages|type=Ghost|type2=Poison | ||
|ja=ゲンガー ''Gangar''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|doppelgänger}}'' | |ja=ゲンガー ''Gangar''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|doppelgänger}}'' | ||
|fr=Ectoplasma|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|ectoplasm | |fr=Ectoplasma|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|ectoplasm}}'' | ||
|es=Gengar|esmeaning=Same as English name | |es=Gengar|esmeaning=Same as English name | ||
|de=Gengar|demeaning=Same as English name | |de=Gengar|demeaning=Same as English name |
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Gengar (Japanese: ゲンガー Gangar) is a dual-type Ghost/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Haunter when traded. It is the final form of Gastly. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar using the Gengarite.
Biology
Gengar is a dark purple, bipedal Pokémon 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.
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.[1] 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. It may even curse its own Trainer.
Gengar has the ability to hide perfectly in the shadow of any object, granting it exceptional stealth. However, Gengar's body acts as a heat sink. Its presence cools the temperature of the surrounding area by nearly 10°F (5°C), because it absorbs the warmth. The anime has shown that Gengar can fly and possess people and other Pokémon. In the past, 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 Trainer who treats it well. Gengar lives in 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.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Morty's Gengar
Gengar appeared under the ownership of Ecruteak City Gym Leader Morty in A Ghost Of A Chance, From Ghost to Ghost, and For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!. It was seen outside of its Poké Ball.
Agatha's Gengar
Agatha used a Gengar to battle Ash's Pikachu in The Scheme Team. The Ghost Pokémon defeated Pikachu with a combination of Hypnosis and Dream Eater.
Team Meanies
Gengar was the leader of Team Meanies in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the Gate!.
Other
A Gengar appeared in The Tower of Terror. Ash encountered it in Lavender Town while searching for a Ghost-type Pokémon to fight Sabrina with. Due to a close call, Ash got to spend some unexpected time with the ghostly trio, Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar. It, along with Haunter, seemed to have a fondness for Japanese stand-up, and unsuccessfully attempted to amuse Ash by acting as a pair of performers. It reappeared in a flashback in the following episode.
A giant Gengar appeared in The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis, where it was awakened near the ancient city of Pokémopolis. There, it battled an equally large Alakazam.
A Gengar appeared in Hello, Pummelo! and Enter The Dragonite, under the ownership of Drake. He used it in his battle with Ash, where it managed to confuse Tauros before Ash recalled it and instead tried with Lapras. As a result of the collision between Night Shade and Ice Beam, both Lapras and Gengar fainted.
Multiple Gengar appeared in Illusion Confusion!, along with a group of Haunter. They were causing trouble for Ash and his friends while they were wandering through a deep forest, by creating a number of illusions that impeded their progress.
A Gengar appeared in PK15. It was one of the residents of a spooky house.
A Gengar appeared in a flashback in Playing the Leveling Field!, under the ownership of Fantina. Gengar physically reappeared in A Shield with a Twist, where it was used in the Gym battle against Ash; it was defeated by Buizel.
Three Gengar appeared in Celebrating the Hero's Comet! as some of the episode's antagonists. They were residents of an unnamed island in the Decolore Islands.
A Gengar appeared in Scary Hospitality!, under the ownership of Lon. It was used alongside Lon's Gastly and Haunter to scare visitors of the "Scary House". This included Ash, his friends, and later Team Rocket.
Three Gengar appeared in A Festival of Decisions!, where they were used by the ninjas that attacked the Ninja Village.
A Shiny Gengar that can Mega Evolve appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, under the ownership of Alva. It was his main battling Pokémon. However, it eventually abandoned Alva immediately after the destruction of the Mega Wave crystal that controlled it.
A Gengar appeared in I Choose You!, under the ownership of Corey. It battled Neesha's Blastoise, dodging most of its attacks before ultimately being frozen by its Ice Beam.
A wild Gengar nicknamed "Greedy Rapooh" appeared in Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?. When Team Rocket destroyed a shrine, it went on a rampage, kidnapping Acerola and stealing people's items all across Ula'ula Island. It appeared again in Securing the Future!, where it joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form. It will reappear in SM131.
Minor appearances
Gengar debuted in the opening scene of the first episode, Pokémon - I Choose You!, where it and a Nidorino battled in a colosseum on TV as a reference to the original Pokémon Red and Green 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 Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Trainer's Gengar appeared in Wired for Battle! as an image that came up in Shingo's laptop.
A Gengar appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.
A Gengar appeared in Brock's fantasy in UnBEARable.
A Gengar appeared in a fantasy in Control Freak!.
Two Gengar appeared in 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 Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
A Gengar was partnered with two Team Rocket trainees in Training Daze.
A Gengar appeared in Who's Flying Now? as one of the Pokémon featured in the Fortree City Feather Festival.
A Gengar appeared in Ghoul Daze!.
A Gengar appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
A Gengar that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.
A Gengar appeared alongside a Gastly and Haunter in Loading the Dex!, during a fantasy that Meowth had after an encounter with a Mimikyu. They pretended to be a Lopunny, Glaceon, and Gardevoir.
A Trainer's Gengar appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.
A Gengar appeared in a photo taken by Rotom in Alola, Kanto!.
A Trainer's Gengar appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
A Trainer's Gengar appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.
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Agatha's Gengar
Agatha used a Gengar against Red's Dodrio in File 4: Charizard and lost.
Other
A Gengar appeared in File 1: Red, battling a Nidorino.
Red's Gengar evolved from a Haunter sometime before File 4: Charizard.
In Pokémon Generations
Agatha's Gengar
Agatha used a Gengar against Blue's Rhydon in The Challenger, but it lost off-screen.
Other
A Gengar appeared in the game intro-like opening sequence for The Adventure, where it was battling a Nidorino.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Agatha's Gengar
Gengar first appeared in Holy Moltres, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt. It was used to battle Blaine's Arcanine and Rapidash, and almost attacked Red.
In Pokémon Adventures, Agatha has two Gengar on her team, and many in her Ghost-type army. Her first one and her Ghost army first appeared in Lapras Lazily. One of them was used to attack 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 Arbok bit off his own, distracting it long enough for Blue's Porygon to deal the finishing blow.
A Gengar appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Gengar was seen in Return to Pallet Town. It was used by a kid from Pallet Town in an attempt to catch a Nidorino, thus replicating the opening sequence of the Generation I video games and their remakes.
In Tying Trevenant, a Gengar belonging to Gurkinn appeared, stopping Celosia's Aegislash from killing X. He helped battle Team Flare to stop them from obtaining the tree form of Xerneas and was later given to X, where he was nicknamed Garma. He can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar.
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In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
- Main article: Morty's Gengar
In A Promise Given to Miltank, Morty called out Gengar to stop a Spearow from stealing the satchel that contained Berries collected by Gold.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga
The Gengar from Team Meanies appears as a major character and the main antagonist.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
- Main article: Agatha's Gengar
- Main article: Morty's Gengar
Blue's Gengar debuted in Get Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!! as a Haunter. There it evolved while battling Clefairy.
Green used a Gengar in the Pokémon League where it went up against Red.
Agatha's Gengar was shown in Panic on the Luxury Liner?!.
Morty's Gengar appeared in The Legendary Ho-Oh!!.
A Gengar was seen under the ownership of Karen in A Challenge to the Elite Four!.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
- Main article: Agatha's Gengar
Agatha's Gengar went up against Satoshi's Alakazam and lost in Indigo Plateau.
In the TCG
- Main article: Gengar (TCG)
Other appearances
Pokkén Tournament
Gengar is a playable character in the arcade fighting game. Moves it can use include Shadow Ball, Hypnosis, Shadow Punch, and Curse. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Shadow Drop.
Detective Pikachu
Multiple Gengar appeared in Detective Pikachu. One of them was seen in an illegal fight club battle against a Blastoise, which it won.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: A Gengar appears in a bonus stage accessible from the Red Table. Once the player has knocked out the three Gastly and the pair of 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 Ekans and Medicham, Gengar will often act alone and spends much of the game causing trouble, even convincing the village to exile the hero, blaming him or her 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.
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Gengar appears as a recruitable character and asks the player to deliver a letter to Banette. As he is connected to Team Charm's 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
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XY | Pokémon Center Gengar | All | Japan | 25 | February 1 to 28, 2014 |
XY | Pokémon Center Battle Championship Gengar | All | Japan | 50 | June 2 to 8, 2014; July 7 to 21, 2014 |
XY | Halloween Gengar | All | Japan | 25 | September 13 to October 14, 2014 |
XY | October 2014 Gengar | American region | Online | 25 | October 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015 |
XY | October 2014 Gengar | PAL region | Online | 25 | October 9, 2014 to February 5, 2015 |
XY | Pre-ordering player Gengar | Korean region | Online | 25 | October 11 to December 7, 2014 |
XY | XY Gengar | Japanese region | Online | 25 | October 24 to 31, 2014 |
XY | XY Gengar | American region | Online | 25 | October 24 to 31, 2014 |
ORAS | Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gengar | All | Japan | 25 | March 1 to 31, 2016 |
XYORAS | Alva's Gengar | Japanese region | Online | 50 | July 9 to August 31, 2016 |
XYORAS | Alva's Gengar | Japanese region | Nintendo Zone | 50 | July 30 to August 31, 2016 |
XYORAS | XY&Z Gengar | Korean region | Online | 100 | October 19 to November 15, 2016 |
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Stats
Base stats
Gengar
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HP: 60
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65
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60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
130
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121 - 200 | 238 - 394 | |
75
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72 - 139 | 139 - 273 | |
110
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103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
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Mega Gengar
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HP: 60
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80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
170
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157 - 244 | 310 - 482 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
130
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Learnset
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Trivia
- Gengar is the favorite Pokémon of Ken Sugimori.
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Gengar was originally known as "Phantom".
- Gengar, along with Nidorino, with whom it battles in the beginning of Pokémon Red, Blue, Green, FireRed, and LeafGreen, originate from the Capsule Monsters manga, the precursor to the Pokémon franchise.
- In Pokémon X and Y, Gengar is the only Pokémon with the Ability Levitate that is not eligible for Sky Battles.
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Gengar and its evolutionary relatives.
- Due to its unique type combination, Gengar and its evolutionary relatives are the only Poison-type Pokémon that are weak against Dark-type moves.
- Mega Gengar has the highest base Special Attack stat of all Ghost-type and Poison-type Pokémon. It also has the highest base Speed stat of all Ghost-type 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 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 Ghost and Dark types. In the anime episode The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis, a Gengar and an Alakazam are put against each other.
- When being escorted through Mt. Freeze and Murky Cave in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Gengar knows Leer, Scratch, and Quick Attack, although it cannot learn those moves by any means in any generation.
- In the core series games, Mega Gengar has small feet that can be seen by recalling it and sending it out. 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.
Origin
Gengar seems to be based on general cartoonish ghosts, cats, or the Cheshire Cat; and possibly on a distorted shadow of a human being as well, like shadow people.
Name origin
Gengar and Gangar are possibly a shortening of doppelgänger, a double of a person, which is fitting for a Pokémon with a habit of pretending to be a person's shadow. The kanji 幻 maboroshi can also be read as gen and is used in words meaning phantom or illusion. There is also a striking pronunciation similarity to the Danish word genganger, a term for ghosts found in Scandinavian folklore.
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