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Gengar
ゲンガー (Gengā)
Shadow Pokémon
Ghost/Poison
4′11″
89.3 lbs.
50% ♀/50% ♂
GANG-are
Under a full moon, this Pokémon likes to mimic the shadows of people, and laugh at their fright.
A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.
It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a Gengar appeared.
To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow, and silently waits for an opportunity.
Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
60
65
60
110
130
425
60
65
60
110
130
75
500
Ghost (2x), Psychic (2x), and Bug (2x)
Flying (1x), Rock (1x), Fire (1x), Water (1x), Electric (1x), Ice (1x), and Dragon (1x)
Poison (¼x), and Grass (½x)
Normal (0x), Fighting (0x), Ground (0x)
Ghost (2x), Psychic (2x), and Dark (2x)
Flying (1x), Rock (1x), Steel (1x), Fire (1x), Water (1x), Electric (1x), Ice (1x), and Dragon (1x)
Poison (¼x), Bug (¼x), and Grass (½x)
Normal (0x), Fighting (0x), Ground (0x)
None
Evolve Haunter
None
Evolve Haunter
None
Evolve Haunter
None
Evolve Haunter
None
Evolve Haunter
None
Evolve Haunter
None
None
Amorphous
Grimer, Muk, Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Koffing, Weezing, Misdreavus, Wobbuffet, Slugma, and Magcargo
Lick
Start
Start
Ghost
20
100%
30 (max. 48)
The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target.
Confuse Ray
Start
Start
Ghost
-
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
Nightshade
Start
Start
Ghost
Varies
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user's level.
Hypnosis
29
29
Psychic
-
70%
20 (max. 32)
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Dream Eater
38
38
Psychic
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
Hypnosis
Start
Start
Psychic
-
70%
20 (max. 32)
The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Lick
Start
Start
Ghost
20
100%
30 (max. 48)
The foe is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. It may also paralyze the target.
Spite
Start/8
Start/8
Ghost
-
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.
Mean Look
13
13
Normal
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user affixes the foe with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.
Curse
16
16
???
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Night Shade
21
21
Ghost
Varies
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user's level.
Confuse Ray
31
31
Ghost
-
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
Dream Eater
39
39
Psychic
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
Destiny Bond
48
48
Ghost
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
When this move is used, if the user faints, the foe that landed the knockout hit also faints.
Mega Punch
TM01
TM01
Normal
80
85%
20 (max. 32)
The foe is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.
Mega Kick
TM05
TM05
Normal
120
75%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.
Toxic
TM06
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Body Slam
TM08
TM08
Normal
85
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Take Down
TM09
TM09
Normal
90
85%
20 (max. 32)
A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
Double-Edge
TM10
TM10
Normal
120
100%
15 (max. 24)
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Hyper Beam
TM15
TM15
Normal
150
90%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
Rage
TM20
TM20
Normal
20
100%
20 (max. 32)
While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.
Mega Drain
TM21
TM21
Grass
40
100%
15 (max. 24)
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Thunderbolt
TM24
TM24
Electric
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Thunder
TM25
TM25
Electric
120
70%
10 (max. 16)
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
Psychic
TM29
TM29
Psychic
90
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Mimic
TM31
TM31
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.
Double Team
TM32
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Reflect
TM33
TM33
Psychic
-
-%
20 (max. 32)
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Bide
TM34
TM34
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Self Destruct
TM36
TM36
Normal
200
100%
5 (max. 8)
The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
Dream Eater
TM42
TM42
Psychic
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
Rest
TM44
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Psywave
TM46
TM46
Psychic
-
80%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is attacked with an odd, hot energy wave. The attack varies in intensity.
Explosion
TM47
TM47
Normal
250
100%
5 (max. 8)
The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
Substitute
TM50
TM50
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
Strength
HM04
HM04
Normal
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
Dynamic Punch
TM01
Fighting
100
50%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is punched with the user's full, concentrated power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
Headbutt
TM02
Normal
70
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user sticks its head out, and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.
Curse
TM03
???
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Toxic
TM06
Poison
-
85%
10 (max. 16)
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Zap Cannon
TM07
Electric
120
50%
5 (max. 8)
The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage, and cause paralysis.
Rock Smash
TM08
Fighting
40
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Psych Up
TM09
Normal
-
-
10 (max. 16)
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
Hidden Powder
TM10
Normal
Varies
100%
15 (max. 24)
A unique attack that varies in type, and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
Sunny Day
TM11
Fire
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Snore
TM13
Normal
40
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Hyper Beam
TM15
Normal
150
90%
5 (max. 8)
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
Protect
TM17
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance
TM18
Water
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
Giga Drain
TM19
Grass
60
100%
10 (max. 16)
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Endure
TM20
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Frustration
TM21
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Thunder
TM25
Dark
120
70%
10 (max. 16)
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
Return
TM27
Normal
Varies
100%
20 (max. 32)
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Psychic
TM29
Psychic
90
100%
10 (max. 16)
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Ball
TM30
Ghost
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def stat.
Double Team
TM32
Normal
-
-%
15 (max. 24)
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Ice Punch
TM33
Ice
75
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.
Swagger
TM34
Normal
-
90%
15 (max. 24)
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
Sleep Talk
TM35
Normal
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Thunderpunch
TM41
Electric
75
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.
Dream Eater
TM42
Psychic
100
100%
15 (max. 24)
An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user's HP.
Rest
TM44
Psychic
-
-%
10 (max. 16)
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP, and heals any status problem.
Attract
TM45
Normal
-
100%
15 (max. 24)
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated, and less likely to attack.
Thief
TM46
Dark
40
100%
10 (max. 16)
The user attacks, and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
Fire Punch
TM48
Fire
75
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.
Nightmare
TM50
Ghost
-
100%
15 (max. 24)
A sleeping foe is shown a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.
Strength
HM04
Normal
80
100%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
Haze
Yes
Yes
Koffing, and Weezing
Ice
-
-%
30 (max. 48)
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Perish Song
Yes
Yes
Misdreavus
Normal
-
-%
5 (max. 8)
Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns unless it switches out of battle.
Psywave
Yes
Yes
Misdreavus
Psychic
Varies
80%
15 (max. 24)
The foe is attacked with an odd, hot energy wave. The attack varies in intensity.
Thunderbolt
Electric
95
100%
15 (max. 24)
A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.
Gengar is a dark-purple Pokémon with a roundish body. Gengar's hands now connect to the rest of its body, and it now has a pair of legs. Gengar has a spike-covered back. Upon evolution, Gengar's eyes are now red. Also, its mouth is usually curled into a sinister grin. When Gengar makes noise, its mouth does not open, so it always flashes its evil grin.
Gengar has the ability to hide perfectly in the shadow of any object, granting it exceptional stealth. However, Gengar's body acts as a heat sink; its presence cools the temperature of the surrounding area by nearly 10°F. In addition, Gengar possesses the ability to fly through the air, as demonstrated by Morty's Gengar. Since Gengar is a fully evolved Pokémon, it can use Hyper Beam.
Gengars are very mischievous, and at some times, malicious. They enjoy playing practical jokes, such as pretending to be one's shadow, then behaving erratically. When the quarry notices, the Gengar takes delight in its victim's terror. Gengar may also cast curses.
Gengar live in shadows of rooms, caves, and dark places where shadows form, especially in urban areas such as cities, and back alleys but only during the night. Gengar are also known to live in mountains.
Gengar drains the life force from its victims. It may also also eat its victim's dreams.
It seems to be simply based on general cartoonish ghosts, and possibly on a distorted shadow of a human being like shadow people. The overall appearance could also be an homage to the Cheshire Cat. Gengar also has some similarities to Gremlins with both looks, and personality (violent, rude, and wild).
Gengar's name is probably a shortening of doppelgänger - a ghostly double of a person. This is a fitting name for a Pokémon with a habit of pretending to be a person's shadow. Some also suspect that, like Kangaskhan, Gengar's name may be partially based on Genghis Khan, founder of the Mongol Empire, what with Gengar's chaotic, and dangerous behavior towards others for its own amusement.