Gengarin Pokémon Orange
Pokédex Entry
Shadow Pokémon
Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.
Gengar in Pokémon Pokémon Orange
Gengar is #94 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Pokémon Orange. This page covers its ghost/poison typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (12)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC60 | PP20 | ||
| May cause the foe to fall asleep. | ||||||
| LickLevel: 1Lick | ghost | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| AstonishLevel: 1Astonish | ghost | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| AstonishLevel: 8Astonish | ghost | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Mean LookLevel: 13Mean Look | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Prevents fleeing or switching. | ||||||
| CurseLevel: 16Curse | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Works differently for ghost-types. | ||||||
| Night ShadeLevel: 21Night Shade | ghost | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| The user's level equals damage HP. | ||||||
| Scary FaceLevel: 25Scary Face | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED. | ||||||
| Confuse RayLevel: 31Confuse Ray | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A move that causes confusion. | ||||||
| Dream EaterLevel: 39Dream Eater | psychic | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Steals HP from a sleeping victim. | ||||||
| Dark PulseLevel: 48Dark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Destiny BondLevel: 57Destiny Bond | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| The foe faints if the user does. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (23)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PoweruppunchPoweruppunch | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM01TM01 | |
| An attack that may up user's ATTACK. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM04TM04 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| VenoshockVenoshock | poison | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM05TM05 | |
| Damage doubles if foe is poisoned. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM19TM19 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM21TM21 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM24TM24 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM34TM34 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM36TM36 | |
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| DazzlingleamDazzlingleam | fairy | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM39TM39 | |
| Dazzles with a powerful flash. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with PSN, BRN, or PRZ. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM05HM05 | |
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (6)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch(Trovitopolis Dept Store 5F)Fire Punch | fire | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A fiery punch. May cause a burn. | |||||||
| Thunderpunch(Route 52)Thunderpunch | electric | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An electric punch. It may paralyze. | |||||||
| Ice Punch(Trovitopolis Dept Store 5F)Ice Punch | ice | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An icy punch. May cause freezing. | |||||||
| Dynamicpunch(Trovitopolis Dept Store 5F)Dynamicpunch | fighting | PWR100 | ACC50 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that always confuses. | |||||||
| Headbutt(Moro House1)Headbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | |||||||
| Attract(Kumquat House3)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | |||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Gengar. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Gengar resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Gengar, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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