gengar

Gengar is a Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Ghost / Poison

Abilities:

• Vital Spirit: Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep, ensuring it remains active and alert during battle, which is especially useful against sleep-inducing moves.
• Anger Point: When struck by a critical hit, this ability maximizes the Pokémon's Attack stat, turning a potentially dangerous situation into an offensive advantage.

Physical Characteristics:

• A powerfully built bipedal Pokémon with a primate-like appearance, featuring well-defined muscles that highlight its physical strength and combat capabilities
• Possesses distinctive coloration and markings across its body that make it easily recognizable and set it apart from other Fighting-type Pokémon
• Displays clear evolutionary traits from its previous form while showing more advanced physical development and mature features

Behavior and Habitat:

• Exhibits an aggressive and territorial temperament, often challenging other Pokémon to demonstrate its strength and establish dominance
• Primarily inhabits rugged mountainous regions and dense forests where it can train and develop its fighting skills in a natural environment
• Lives and travels in small, tight-knit groups that work together for protection and hunting, showing surprising social complexity

In Battle:

• Excels as a physical attacker with an impressively high Attack stat, making it a formidable opponent in close-combat situations
• Specializes in powerful fighting-type moves while maintaining a diverse movepool that provides excellent coverage against multiple types
• Demonstrates particular effectiveness against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel type Pokémon, making it a valuable team member
• Must be carefully managed against Psychic, Flying, and Fairy type moves due to type disadvantages that can quickly turn the tide of battle

Evolution:

• Undergoes a significant evolution from its pre-evolved form when specific conditions are met, representing a major milestone in its development
• The evolution process triggers dramatic changes in both physical appearance and combat abilities, resulting in enhanced fighting capabilities

Interesting Facts:

• Holds a special significance in Pokémon lore and games, often appearing in key storylines and competitive scenarios
• Has made numerous memorable appearances across various Pokémon media, including the anime, movies, and trading card game
• Features a uniquely recognizable cry and battle animation in the games that have become iconic among fans of the series

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimicthe shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
• Blue: Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimicthe shadows of people and laugh at their fright.
• Yellow: A GENGAR is close by if you feel a sudden chill.It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
• Gold: It steals heat from its surround­ ings. If you feela sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
• Silver: To steal the life of its target, it slips into theprey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
• Crystal: Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs theirheat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you.It is actually a GENGAR running past you, pretending to be your shadow.
• Emerald: 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.
• Firered: It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
• Leafgreen: On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be GENGAR’s doing.
• Diamond: It hides in shadows. It is said that if GENGAR is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees F.
• Pearl: Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey’s life force.
• Platinum: The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a GENGAR delighting in casting curses on people.
• Heartgold: It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.
• Soulsilver: To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.
• Black: The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
• White: The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
• Black-2: The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
• White-2: The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a Gengar delighting in casting curses on people.
• X: It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Y: Hiding in people’s shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a Gengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow.
• Sun: Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.
• Moon: It apparently wishes for a traveling companion. Since it was once human itself, it tries to create one by taking the lives of other humans.
• Ultra-Sun: You can hear tales told all over the world about how Gengar will pay a visit to children who are naughty.
• Ultra-Moon: Even your home isn’t safe. Gengar will lurk in whatever dark corner of a room it can find and wait for its chance to catch its prey.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
• Sword: On the night of a full moon, if shadows move on their own and laugh, it must be Gengar’s doing.
• Shield: It is said to emerge from darkness to steal the lives of those who become lost in mountains.
• Legends-Arceus: Possesses potential victims' shadows in an effort to steal away the victims' lives. If your shadow begins to laugh, you must take hold of a protective charm posthaste!