Gengar counters, weaknesses & stats
Type: Ghost / Poison
Looking for the best counters for Gengar? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Gengar super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Gengar is a Ghost / Poison-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark.
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Attack
- 130
- Sp. Defense
- 75
- Speed
- 110
- Total
- 500
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
Abilities
- Cursed Body — Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
Top counters vs Gengar
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Liepard (Dark)
- Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
- Wyrdeer (Normal / Psychic)
- Mega Gyarados (Water / Dark)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best counter for Gengar?
Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Sharpedo. See the full ranked list above for more options.
What are Gengar's weaknesses?
Gengar is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark.
What type is Gengar?
Gengar is a Ghost / Poison-type Pokémon.