gengar

Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Ghost / Poison

Abilities:

• Cursed Body: May disable a move used on the Pokémon.
• Levitate (formerly): Previously, Gengar had the Levitate ability, which made it immune to Ground-type moves, but this was replaced with Cursed Body starting from Generation VII.

Physical Characteristics:

• Medium-sized, bipedal Pokémon
• Round body with a mischievous grin and sharp fangs
• Dark purple skin with a spiky appearance
• Red, sinister eyes that seem to glow
• Short limbs with clawed hands and feet

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often found lurking in dark places such as caves, abandoned buildings, and graveyards
• Known for its mischievous and prank-loving nature
• Enjoys scaring people and other Pokémon, feeding off the fear it causes
• Can blend into shadows and become invisible

In Battle:

• Known for high Special Attack and Speed stats
• Signature moves include Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, and Hypnosis
• Effective against Psychic and Fairy types due to its Poison typing
• Vulnerable to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic types due to its dual typing
• Mega Evolution available: Mega Gengar further boosts its Special Attack and Speed, gaining the Shadow Tag ability, which prevents opponents from switching out

Evolution:

• Evolves from Haunter when traded
• Haunter evolves from Gastly starting at level 25

Interesting Facts:

• Known as the "Shadow Pokémon"
• Has a Mega Evolution and a Gigantamax form in Pokémon Sword and Shield
• Its design is said to be based on a shadowy figure or ghost
• Gengar's ability to hide perfectly in the shadow of any object makes it a master of stealth
• Featured prominently in various Pokémon media, including games and the anime 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!