Gengar

* Regular
* Mega

* Regular
* Shiny

* Regular
* Shiny

**Gengar** is a Ghost, Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from Haunter after being fed 100 candies or with no candy cost if traded. Gengar is the final evolution of Gastly. It can Mega Evolve into **Mega Gengar** initially after being given 200 Mega Energy.

## Pokédex description

Shadow Pokémon**Standard Pokédex description**

Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a Gengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow.► - Gengar's cry**Mega Gengar Pokédex description**

Mega Evolution has made it possible for Gengar to access other dimensions. Its entire body is brimming with strange power.► - Mega Gengar's cry
## Possible attacks

### Fast attacks

Hex10 (8)

Shadow Claw9 (13)

Sucker Punch7 (10)

Lick5 (10)(*Elite TM*)

### Charged attacks

Focus Blast140 (40)

Shadow Ball100 (33)

Sludge Bomb80 (35)

Dark Pulse80 (27)(*Elite TM*)

Psychic90 (32)(*Elite TM*)

Shadow Punch40 (24)(*Elite TM*)

Sludge Wave110 (34)(*Elite TM*)

### Attack availability

* Sludge Bomb: **added** on August 19th, 2016
* Hex, Focus Blast: **added** on February 16th, 2017
* Sludge Wave: **removed** on August 19th, 2016
* Dark Pulse: **removed** on February 16th, 2017
* Shadow Claw: **removed** on February 16th, 2017, **added** back on December 11th, 2019
* Lick, Psychic: available during **events**: Special Raid Challenge
* Shadow Punch: available during **events**: Jul, Dec 2020, Dec 2021 Community Day and Pokémon World Championships 2022

## Evolution family

Gengar is part of a three-member family.

* Regular
* Shiny

## Event Pokémon forms

* Forms
* Info

These Event Gengar forms can mega evolve, but do not retain their costumes.

#0094**Gengar**Halloween
#0094**Gengar**Party hat
#0094**Gengar**Halloween 2022
#0094**Gengar**Halloween 2023

 Shiny form of party hat Gengar was released on the same day.
 Shiny form of Halloween 2023 Gengar was released on the same day.

## Availability

### Gengar

* Gengar was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
* Shiny form of Gengar was released at the start of the Special Raid Challenge on November 3rd, 2018.
* Shadow form of Gengar was released at the start of Halloween 2023 Part 2 on October 26th, 2023.

 Raid Battles | **1,644****2,055**(weather boosted) | **Tier 3** **CP 21,207**

### Mega Gengar

* Mega Gengar was released at the start of Halloween 2020 on October 23rd, 2020.
* Shiny form of Mega Gengar was released on the same day.

**Catch CP 1,644**/**2,055** (weather boosted)

## Gallery

Gengar Pokédex entryMega Gengar Pokédex entryGengar 8-bit sprite

### Avatar Items

Gengar Shirt
 200
*Halloween 2018*
(*female*)

Gengar Shirt
 200
*Halloween 2018*
(*female*)

Gengar Onesie
 400
*Halloween 2020*
(*female*)

Gengar Onesie
 400
*Halloween 2020*
(*female*)

Gengar Knit Cap
 200
*Halloween 2018*
(*female*)

Gengar Knit Cap
 200
*Halloween 2018*
(*female*)

Gengar Backpack
 250
*Halloween 2018*
(*female*)

Gengar Backpack
 250
*Halloween 2018*
(*female*)

### Stickers

*Halloween 2020*

*Pokémon Bread Promo*

*Halloween 2022*

*Halloween 2023*

## Trivia

* Normally, evolved stages of Pokémon cannot be shiny in encounter screen, but during Special Raid Challenge and after its Mega Evolution release, Gengar could.
* Its was a 4th tier Raid Boss during the Special Raid Challenge.
* Halloween Gengar wearing a costume is based on Mega Banette.
* During Halloween 2017, there were shiny forms of Gastly family members added to game data, although they were not released to be caught in gameplay.
* Nidorino and Gengar Raid Day was canceled in Japan, South Korea and Italy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
* Before the release of Mega Levels, Gengar could Mega Evolve into Mega Gengar initially after being given 200 Mega Energy, and 40 afterwards.

## References

1. ↑ Celebrate Pokémon Day 2020 with Pokémon GO!. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2020-02-24.
2. ↑ Gengar steals the spotlight in a Special Raid Challenge!. *Pokémon GO Live*. Retrieved on 2018-10-25.
3. ↑ Gengar is Tier 4 raid. */r/TheSilphRoad*. Retrieved on 2018-11-03.
4. ↑ Gastly family shiny 3D assets. */r/TheSilphRoad*.
5. ↑ NianticHelp. Nidorino and Gengar Raid Day has been canceled in Japan, South Korea, and Italy. Please stay tuned to our channels for updates.. *Twitter*. Retrieved on 2020-02-29.

## External links

* Gengar page, on the official Pokédex website
* Gengar article, on Bulbapedia
* Gengar article, on the Pokémon Wiki