Mega Gengar Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Ghost / Poison · BST: 600 · Role: Special Sweeper
Mega 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 Mega 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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Mega Gengar is the Mega Evolution of Gengar. It gains a stat boost and sometimes changes type or ability when it Mega Evolves mid-battle in Pokémon Champions.
With a 600 base stat total, Mega Gengar plays as a Special Sweeper. Its highest stat is Special Attack (170), and at base 130 Speed it sits faster than 96% 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 Mega 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 Mega 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)
How each counter beats Mega Gengar
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Gengar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Gengar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Gengar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Gengar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ground moves.
- Liepard (Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Mega Gengar and hits it super-effectively with STAB Dark moves.
Mega 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
- 80
- Sp. Attack
- 170
- Sp. Defense
- 95
- Speed
- 130
- Total
- 600
Best Tera Types for Mega Gengar
The best Tera Types for Mega Gengar cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Shadow Tag — [object Object]
Other Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Ghost-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Mega Gengar:
Frequently asked questions about Mega Gengar
What counters Mega Gengar in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Mega Gengar are Sharpedo, Mega Sharpedo, Camerupt, Mega Camerupt, Liepard. These Pokémon hit Mega Gengar super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Mega Gengar weak to?
Mega 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 Mega Gengar?
The single best pick against Mega 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 Mega Gengar in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Mega 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 Mega Gengar's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Mega Gengar good in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Gengar's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (600 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.