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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
[[File:Morty Gengar.png|thumb| | [[File:Morty Gengar.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Morty's Gengar]] floating in the air]] | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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]]. | |||
[[File:Gengar in shadow.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in {{Ash}}'s shadow]] | [[File:Gengar in shadow.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in {{Ash}}'s shadow]] | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Ash's Gengar]]===== | =====[[Ash's Gengar]]===== | ||
First appearing in [[JN011]], this Gengar caused trouble at the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. {{Ash}} eventually {{pkmn2|caught}} it in [[JN016]] when he learned [[Gengar's former Trainer|a Trainer]] had abandoned it out of fear. | First appearing in ''[[JN011|Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!]]'', this Gengar caused trouble at the [[Cerise Laboratory]]. {{Ash}} eventually {{pkmn2|caught}} it in [[JN016]] 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]]. | ||
=====[[Morty's Gengar]]===== | =====[[Morty's Gengar]]===== | ||
A Gengar under the ownership of | 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]]===== | =====[[Agatha's Gengar]]===== | ||
[[Agatha]] used a Gengar to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]] | 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]]===== | =====[[Team Meanies]]===== | ||
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=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
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]]'', | 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 ''[[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|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}}. 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==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', Gengar 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 Gengar appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]'', the image of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gengar 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]]. | |||
In ''[[EP186|UnBEARable]]'', {{an|Brock}}'s fantasy featured a Gengar. | |||
Gengar | 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]]''. | 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 ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]''. | ||
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A Gengar that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gengar appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''. | 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!]]''. | 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 ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''. | ||
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A Trainer's Gengar appeared in ''[[SM092|Turning the Other Mask!]]''. | 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]] against a {{p|Lugia}}. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
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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.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}} | ||
{{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.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}} | {{Animedexheader|Emerald}} | ||
{{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.}} | {{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 | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}} | {{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.}} | {{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 | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}} | {{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.}} | {{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|' | {{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}} | |||
[[File:Red Gengar PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | [[File:Red Gengar PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | ||
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===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||
====[[Agatha's Gengar]]==== | ====[[Agatha's Gengar]]==== | ||
[[Agatha]] used a Gengar during a battle against {{OBP|Red|Origins}} | 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==== | ====Other==== | ||
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Gengar battled a Nidorino. | |||
{{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s Gengar evolved from a | {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s Gengar evolved from a Haunter sometime before ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''. | ||
[[File:Agatha Gengar PG.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | [[File:Agatha Gengar PG.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | ||
===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]]'', [[Agatha]] used a Gengar against {{ga|Blue}}'s {{p|Rhydon}}, but it lost off-screen. | ||
====Other==== | ====Other==== | ||
In the game intro-like opening sequence for ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', a Gengar battled a Nidorino. | |||
===In Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | |||
A Gengar appeared in ''[[TW05|Assistant]]''. | |||
A Gengar appeared in ''[[TW06|Moonlight]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]]. | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:X Garma.png|thumb|200px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:X Garma.png|thumb|200px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
[[File:X Garma Mega Gengar.png|thumb|200px|Mega Gengar in Pokémon Adventures]] | [[File:X Garma Mega Gengar.png|thumb|200px|Mega Gengar in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga=== | ===In the Ash & Pikachu manga=== | ||
A Gengar appeared in ''[[SP03|Treasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!]]''. | A Gengar appeared in ''[[SP03|Treasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!]]''. | ||
===Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
A Gengar appeared in [[Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters]]. | |||
===In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga=== | ===In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga=== | ||
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A Gengar appeared in ''[[PPPB02|Wh-Who's Sc-Scared?!]]''. | A Gengar appeared in ''[[PPPB02|Wh-Who's Sc-Scared?!]]''. | ||
===In the Pocket Monsters manga=== | |||
{{main|Ash's Gengar}} | |||
{{Ash}}'s Gengar debuted in [[JNM08]]. | |||
===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga=== | ===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga=== | ||
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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}}. | 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 | 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. | ||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=094}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=094}} | ||
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{{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.}} | {{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 Evolution|Mega]] Gengar}} | |||
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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.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=143}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=143}} | ||
{{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/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=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.}} | {{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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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorh/8|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutor8|Corrosive Gas|Poison|Status|—|100|40|||no|yes}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutor8|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''|no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutor8|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10|||no|yes}} | |||
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}} | {{learnlist/tutorf/8|Gengar|Ghost|Poison|2}} | ||
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[[File:094Gengar-Mega-Shiny.png|thumb|175px|Promotional artwork of a {{shiny}} [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gengar]] | [[File:094Gengar-Mega-Shiny.png|thumb|175px|Promotional artwork of a {{shiny}} [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gengar]] | ||
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* Gengar is [[Ken Sugimori]]'s favorite Pokémon. | * Gengar is [[Ken Sugimori]]'s favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. | ||
* 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 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]]. | ||
* Nidorino, along with Gengar (and, possibly, other Pokémon), originate from the old manga, [[Capsule Monsters]], which is considered the ancestor to the Pokémon franchise. | * Nidorino, along with Gengar (and, possibly, other Pokémon), originate from the old manga, [[Capsule Monsters]], which is considered the ancestor to the Pokémon franchise. | ||
* 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 | * 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. | * 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. | * When viewing Mega Gengar's [[Pokédex]] entry, the camera's view can only be moved sideways. | ||
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* 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. | * 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. | ||
* When Gengar [[Gigantamax]]es, it doesn't grow on screen. Instead, it pops out of the ground. | * 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 in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. | * Gengar is the only Pokémon capable of Gigantamax and Mega Evolution that is not a [[starter Pokémon]] in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. | ||
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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.
Gengar has two other forms.
- It can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar using the Gengarite.
- It has a Gigantamax form.
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.
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. Being the result of an evolution via trading, Gengar is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found 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.
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. 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 an another dimension to wait for a chance to attack.
As Gigantamax Gengar, it becomes larger, with portions of its body sinking into 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 exclusive G-Max Move G-Max Terror.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Ash's Gengar
First appearing in Best Friend...Worst Nightmare!, this Gengar caused trouble at the Cerise Laboratory. Ash eventually caught it in JN016 when he learned 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.
Morty's Gengar
A Gengar appeared under the ownership of Morty in A Ghost Of A Chance, From Ghost to Ghost, and For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!. It was never recalled to its Poké Ball.
Agatha's Gengar
In The Scheme Team, Agatha used a Gengar to battle Ash's Pikachu. The Ghost Pokémon defeated Pikachu with a combination of Hypnosis and Dream Eater.
Team Meanies
A Gengar was the leader of Team Meanies in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters Out of the Gate!.
Other
In The Tower of Terror, Ash encountered a Gengar in Lavender Town while searching for a Ghost-type Pokémon to use against Sabrina. Due to a close call, Ash got to spend some unexpected time with the ghostly trio, Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar. It and 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.
In The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis, a giant Gengar was awakened near the ancient city of Pokémopolis. There, it battled an equally large Alakazam before being quelled by the affected Jigglypuff.
In Hello, Pummelo! and Enter The Dragonite, Drake used a Gengar in his battle with Ash. 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.
In Illusion Confusion!, multiple Gengar, along with a group of Haunter, 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.
In PK15, a Gengar lived in the spooky house.
Fantina's Gengar first appeared in a flashback in Playing the Leveling Field!. In A Shield with a Twist, it was used in Fantina's Gym battle against Ash and was defeated by Buizel.
In Celebrating the Hero's Comet!, three Gengar lived on an unnamed island in the Decolore Islands.
In Scary Hospitality!, Lon used a Gengar to scare visitors of the "Scary House". This included Ash, his friends, and later Team Rocket.
In A Festival of Decisions!, three Gengar belonging to the ninja army participated in the attack on Ninja Village.
In 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 I Choose You!, Corey's Gengar battled Neesha's Blastoise, dodging most of its attacks before ultimately being frozen by its Ice Beam.
In Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?, a wild Totem-sized Gengar nicknamed "the Greedy Rapooh" was accidentally released from a stone it had been sealed in by Team Rocket, and went on to kidnap Acerola and steal various items across Ula'ula Island. In Securing the Future!, it joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form. In 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 Shadow Bone.
Minor appearances
In Pokémon - I Choose You!, Gengar battled a Nidorino 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.
In Wired for Battle!, the image of a Trainer's Gengar came up in Shingo's laptop.
In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Gengar participated in a Pokémon breeding competition.
In UnBEARable, Brock's fantasy featured a Gengar.
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.
In Training Daze, Gengar was partnered with two Team Rocket trainees.
In Who's Flying Now?, a Gengar was 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.
In Loading the Dex!, a Gengar appeared with its evolutionary relatives 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!.
In Alola, Kanto!, Rotom took a photo of a Gengar.
A Trainer's Gengar appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
A Trainer's Gengar appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.
In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Trainer's Gengar participated in a Raid Battle against a Lugia.
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In Pokémon Origins
Agatha's Gengar
In File 4: Charizard, Agatha used a Gengar during a battle against Red. It went up against Red's Dodrio and lost.
Other
In File 1: Red, a Gengar battled a Nidorino.
Red's Gengar evolved from a Haunter sometime before File 4: Charizard.
In Pokémon Generations
Agatha's Gengar
In The Challenger, Agatha used a Gengar against Blue's Rhydon, but it lost off-screen.
Other
In the game intro-like opening sequence for The Adventure, a Gengar battled a Nidorino.
In Pokémon: Twilight Wings
A Gengar appeared in Assistant.
A Gengar appeared in Moonlight, under the ownership of Allister.
In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
A Gengar appeared in Treasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!.
Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters manga
A Gengar appeared in Daisuki ♥ Pocket Monsters.
In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga
A Gengar appeared in Team Dim Sun as one of the Pokémon Heath controlled.
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
A Gengar appeared in How Do You Do, Pikachu?.
A Gengar appeared in Wh-Who's Sc-Scared?!.
In the Pocket Monsters manga
- Main article: Ash's Gengar
Ash's Gengar debuted in JNM08.
In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga
- Main article: Morty's Gengar
Morty owns a Gengar, which first appeared in JBA2. It reappeared in a flashback in JBA5.
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.
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 Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Gengar appeared in GDZ31, under the ownership of Rei.
A Gengar appeared in GDZ56, where it was seen in a game at a game center.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga
The Gengar from Team Meanies appears as a major character and the main antagonist of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
- Main article: Agatha's Gengar
- Main article: Morty's Gengar
A Gengar appeared in Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!.
Blue's Gengar debuted in Get Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!! as a Haunter. It evolved while battling Clefairy.
Agatha's Gengar appeared in Panic on the Luxury Liner?!.
A Gengar appeared in Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon, under the ownership of Giovanni.
Green was revealed to have a Gengar in The Pokémon Banana League (Part 2), where it went up against Red during the Pokémon League.
Morty's Gengar appeared in The Legendary Ho-Oh!!.
A Gengar appeared in A Challenge to the Elite Four!, under the ownership of Karen.
A Gengar appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!.
A Gengar appeared in PMDP16.
A Gengar appeared in PMDP60, under the ownership of Charon.
In the Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission manga
A Gengar appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two as one of the Pokémon that Solana captured with her Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
A Gengar appeared in PZ05.
- Main article: Agatha's Gengar
Agatha's Gengar went up against Satoshi's Alakazam and lost in PZ10.
In the TCG
- Main article: Gengar (TCG)
Other appearances
Pokkén Tournament
- Main article: Gengar (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 (game)
A Gengar appears in the game.
Detective Pikachu (movie)
Multiple Gengar appeared in Detective Pikachu. One of them was seen in an illegal fight club battle against a Blastoise, where 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 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.
- 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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Gengar
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Trivia
- Gengar is Ken Sugimori's favorite Pokémon.
- Gengar is one of the first two Pokémon to appear in a Pokémon battle both in the anime and in the games, the other being Nidorino. This is due to their appearance in the opening animation of Pokémon Red and Green, on which the beginning of the first anime episode was based on, as well as the remakes.
- Nidorino, along with Gengar (and, possibly, other Pokémon), originate from the old manga, Capsule Monsters, which is considered the ancestor 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 pre-evolved forms.
- Mega Gengar has the highest base Special Attack stat of all Ghost-type and Poison-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.
- Gengar could also be seen as a counterpart to 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 Gigantamaxing in Generation VIII. Both Gengar and Machamp also share a base friendship of 70. While both are weak against Psychic-type Pokémon, as Gengar is part Poison-type and Machamp is a Fighting-type type, Gengar can counter it with its Ghost typing.
- 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.
- When Gengar Gigantamaxes, 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.
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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Related articles
- Ash's Gengar
- Agatha's Gengar
- Morty's Gengar
- Gengar (Pokkén Tournament)
- Team Meanies
- Mega Evolution
- Gigantamax
Notes
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- Pokémon in the Medium Slow experience group
- Purple-colored Pokémon
- Body style 06 Pokémon
- Pokémon with Mega Evolutions
- Amorphous group Pokémon
- Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Johto Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Sinnoh Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Kalos Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Alola Pokédex
- Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex
- Pokémon with wild held items
- Pokémon with a base stat total of 500
- Pokémon whose Special stat became their Special Attack
- Pokémon whose base Special Attack stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon whose base Special stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon whose base Speed stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon with a base stat total of 600
- Pokémon with 18 max performance stars
- Body size 1 Pokémon
- Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line
- Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium