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, might appear friendly at first glance with its spiky exterior. However, its crimson eyes and eerie grin belie a sinister nature. Its power lies in its ability to remain unseen, lurking in shadows and unleashing attacks while undetected, delighting in the fear it inspires in its opponents. 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, potentially even its Mega Evolution.
• Wild Encounters: Gengar, preferring solitude and avoiding humans, can be found in abandoned or secluded areas.
• Evolution: The easiest method involves evolving Gastly into Haunter, then into Gengar. Remember, Gastly appears primarily during nighttime hours (after sunset or before sunrise).

Tactics and Movesets

Gengar's best moves in Pokémon GO are Lick and Shadow Ball. Its performance is enhanced in foggy or cloudy weather. While less effective in raids and Gym defenses, its A-tier ranking reflects its potent moves within its type. Mega Evolution significantly boosts its attack, making it a top contender in its class.

In PvP:

• Ultra League: Gengar excels, particularly with Shadow Punch, which counters shields effectively. Its move coverage is excellent in the current meta.
• Great League: Use with caution due to its fragility.
• Master League: Generally unsuitable due to low CP.

Remember Gengar's weaknesses: Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic types. While this limits its usage, its offensive power remains considerable. It’s unsuitable for raids and Gym defense, but a top damage dealer in other situations.

Gengar boasts excellent attack stats, but its fragility makes it unsuitable as a tank. Despite its high speed, it lags behind Pokémon like Raikou and Starmie. However, its broad move coverage and the power of its Mega Evolution make it a valuable asset.

Gengar stands out in Pokémon GO. Share your experiences with catching and using Gengar in PvE or PvP battles in the comments!