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Gengar Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Ghost / Poison · BST: 500 · Role: Special Sweeper

Gengar is a Ghost / Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Gengar, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Camerupt plus 5 more ranked below.

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Gengar can Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 500 base stat total, Gengar plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Special Attack (130), and at base 110 Speed it sits faster than 84% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.

What counters Gengar in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Gengar

  1. Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  2. Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
  3. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  4. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  5. Liepard (Dark)
  6. Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
  7. Wyrdeer (Normal / Psychic)
  8. Mega Gyarados (Water / Dark)

How each counter beats Gengar

  • Sharpedo (Water / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Gengar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Gengar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
  • Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Gengar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
  • Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Gengar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
  • Liepard (Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Gengar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.

Gengar weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Ground (×2)
  • Psychic (×2)
  • Ghost (×2)
  • Dark (×2)

Resistances

  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Poison (×0.25)
  • Bug (×0.25)
  • Fairy (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Normal
  • Fighting

Base stats

HP
60
Attack
65
Defense
60
Sp. Attack
130
Sp. Defense
75
Speed
110
Total
500

Best Tera Types for Gengar

The best Tera Types for Gengar cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Ghost (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Poison (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Grass (defensive shift)
  • Fighting (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Cursed Body — [object Object]

Other Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Ghost-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Gengar:

Frequently asked questions about Gengar

What counters Gengar in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Gengar are Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Camerupt, Mega Camerupt, Liepard. These Pokémon hit Gengar super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Gengar weak to?

Gengar is a Ghost / Poison-type Pokémon weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Gengar?

The single best pick against Gengar in the Pokémon Champions roster is Sharpedo, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Gengar in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Gengar, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Ghost / Poison) and carries super-effective coverage (Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark). Avoid Pokémon that share Gengar's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Gengar good in Pokémon Champions?

Gengar's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (500 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.