Gengar in Pokémon GO: How to Get, Moves, and Tactics

The world of Pokémon GO is teeming with diverse creatures, ranging from adorable to terrifying. This guide focuses on Gengar: how to catch it, its optimal movesets, and effective battle strategies.

Table of Contents

• Who is Gengar?
• Where to Catch It
• Tactics and Movesets

Who is Gengar?

Gengar, a dual Poison/Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, is a deceptively dangerous creature. Its spiky exterior might suggest friendliness, but its crimson eyes and sinister grin reveal a more menacing nature. Gengar's power lies in its ability to remain unseen, lurking in shadows and unleashing attacks before its opponent even realizes it's under assault. This Pokémon is far from cute; it's a true trickster!

Where to Catch It

Several methods exist for acquiring Gengar:

• Raid Battles: Raid bosses offer a chance to catch Gengar, even its powerful Mega Evolution.
• Wild Encounters: Gengar prefers solitude and avoids humans, making abandoned locations its preferred habitat.
• Evolution: Evolve a Gastly into Haunter, then into Gengar. Remember, Gastly only appears at night (after sunset or before sunrise).

Tactics and Movesets

Gengar's best moves in Pokémon GO are Lick and Shadow Ball. Its performance is boosted in foggy and cloudy weather. While less effective in raids and Gym defenses (its fragility makes it vulnerable), Gengar excels in its type, ranking A-tier due to its superior moves. Mega Evolution significantly enhances its attack, making it a top contender in its category.

In PvP, Gengar shines in the Ultra League, particularly with Shadow Punch to counter shields. Its move coverage is excellent, dealing significant damage. However, use caution in the Great League due to its low defense, and avoid the Master League due to its low CP.

Remember Gengar's weaknesses: Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic types. While this limits its use, its offensive capabilities remain top-tier in the current meta. Its ineffectiveness in raids and Gym defense remains a significant drawback.

Gengar boasts excellent attack stats, capable of devastating opponents. However, its fragility makes it unsuitable as a tank. Despite its high speed, Pokémon like Raikou and Starmie surpass it. Nevertheless, its wide move coverage and the significant boost from Mega Evolution make it a valuable asset.

Gengar stands out in the Pokémon GO roster. We hope this guide proves helpful. Share your Gengar experiences in the comments!