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 Gengar?
• Tactics and Movesets
• Comments

Who is Gengar?

Gengar, a dual Poison/Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, is a deceptively dangerous creature. Its spiky exterior might seem friendly, 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 they're under assault. This Pokémon is far from cute; it's a true trickster!

Where to Catch Gengar?

Several methods exist for acquiring this elusive Pokémon:

• 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 areas prime hunting grounds.
• Evolution: The most accessible route involves evolving 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 or cloudy weather. While it underperforms in raids and Gym defenses, Gengar excels in PvP battles, particularly the Ultra League. Shadow Punch is a highly effective choice against shielded opponents. Its movepool provides decent coverage and allows for significant damage output in the current meta. However, use caution in the Great League due to its fragility, 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 in some situations, it remains a top-tier attacker. Its Mega Evolution significantly enhances its already impressive offensive capabilities.

Gengar boasts excellent attack stats, making it a formidable damage dealer. However, its low defense makes it vulnerable, so avoid using it as a tank. Despite its high speed, it falls slightly short of Pokémon like Raikou and Starmie. Nevertheless, its broad move coverage and Mega Evolution make it a valuable asset.

Gengar is a unique and powerful Pokémon in Pokémon GO. We hope this guide has been helpful. Share your Gengar experiences in the comments below!