Ultra League PvP guide
Gengar Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Gengar is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #467. Its recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Punch and Dark Pulse.
Ultra League
#467
Situational
Type
Ghost/Poison
Best Fast Move
Shadow Claw
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,254
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GENGAR
Is Gengar Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gengar is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #467.
Gengar PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #617 | 72.0 | Shadow Claw, Shadow Punch, Dark Pulse |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #467 | 73.1 | Shadow Claw, Shadow Punch, Dark Pulse |
Best Moveset for Gengar in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
The recommended PvP moveset for Gengar is Shadow Claw with Shadow Punch and Dark Pulse.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Gengar in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Grass
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Ground, Poison, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Gengar PvP Move Counts
Shadow Claw → Shadow Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Shadow Claw → Dark Pulse
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Gengar Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Gengar wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Cobalion870
- Skeledirge759
- Jellicent736
- Virizion602
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight331
- Tinkaton342
- Empoleon443
- Florges493
Gengar Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Gengar's Ghost/Poison typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ground1.6×
- psychic1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.244×
- bug0.391×
- normal0.391×
- poison0.391×
- fairy0.625×
- grass0.625×
Best Counters to Gengar in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Gengar in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Gengar's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
61% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
83% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
59% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
91% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
75% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
65% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
Ratings are shown from Gengar's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Gengar.
Best Teammates for Gengar in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Gengar should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Gengar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Gengar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Gengar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Gengar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Gengar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Gengar
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/13 | 1,498 | 19.5 | 1,456,564 |
| #2 | 1/12/13 | 1,499 | 19.5 | 1,453,120 | |
| #3 | 0/11/15 | 1,497 | 19.5 | 1,453,113 | |
| #4 | 0/14/12 | 1,498 | 19.5 | 1,450,752 | |
| #5 | 1/15/10 | 1,499 | 19.5 | 1,450,293 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,500 | 34.5 | 3,153,224 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 2,498 | 34 | 3,140,778 | |
| #3 | 0/14/14 | 2,493 | 34.5 | 3,133,997 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,500 | 34.5 | 3,133,997 | |
| #5 | 0/14/12 | 2,497 | 35 | 3,133,607 |
Gengar Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gengar (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 3/15/15 | 100.00% | 983 at L12.5 | 1,497 at L12.5 | 8261,497 3/15/15#1 · L10.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #689 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/15/15 | 100.00% | 1,633 at L21 | 2,494 at L21 | 1,4772,494 0/15/15#1 · L19 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #519 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/14 | 100.00% | 3,244 at L50 | 4,887 at L50 | 3,2544,960 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #32 |
Gengar Stats in Pokémon GO
Gengar's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Gengar 0/13/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 154
- Defense
- 95.6
- HP
- 99
Ultra League
Gengar 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 34.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 198
- Defense
- 124.4
- HP
- 128
Gengar (Mega)
Gengar (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Gengar (Mega) 3/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 12.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 166.3
- Defense
- 101.1
- HP
- 80
Ultra League
Gengar (Mega) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21
- CP
- 2,494
- Attack
- 213.6
- Defense
- 131
- HP
- 104
Gengar Evolution
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More PoGoCoach tools
Gengar Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Gengar in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gengar's recommended PvP moveset is Shadow Claw with Shadow Punch and Dark Pulse.
Is Gengar good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gengar is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #467.
What counters Gengar in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zygarde (Complete Forme), Corviknight and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Gengar in Ultra League.
What is Gengar weak to in Pokémon GO?
Gengar is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Psychic (1.6×).