Where can I find Gengar in Polished Crystal?

Gengar can be found in 4 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Gengar is a ghost/poison-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Gengar learn in Polished Crystal?

Gengar can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Gengarin Pokémon Polished Crystal

ghostpoison

Pokédex Entry

Shadow Pokémon

Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake. Fast special attacker with Shadow Ball and Sludge Bomb as main options. It's has lower defense, so you need to predict how the opponent is going to play, but it is pretty damn strong! Needs a Linking Cord to evolve.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GhostPoison

Dex

#063 Johto Dex · #094 National

Abilities

Cursed Body(Primary)

May disable a move used on it.

Levitate(Secondary)

Gives immunity to Ground-type moves.

Shadow Tag(Hidden)

Prevents the foe from escaping.

Growth Rate

Medium Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

indeterminate

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

190

EV Yield

3 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Spelltag(5%)

Weak To

ground ×2psychic ×2ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5poison ×0.25bug ×0.25fairy ×0.5

Immune To

normalfighting

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Gastly

Base form

→

Haunter

Level up Gastly to Lv. 25

→

Gengar

Use Linkingcord on Haunter

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How to Obtain

Look for Gengar in Cerulean Cave 2F (rare) in the night, in Cerulean Cave B1F (rare) in the night, and in Cinnabar Volcano B2F (very rare) in the night. Wild ones range from level 65 to 72.

Wild Encounters (3)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Gengar.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost		70	100	15
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
1	LickLevel: 1Lick	ghost	30	100	30
1	LickLevel: 1Lick	An attack that may cause paralysis.
5	DisableLevel: 5Disable	normal	0	100	20
5	DisableLevel: 5Disable	Disables the foe's most recent move.
8	Mean LookLevel: 8Mean Look	normal	0	100	5
8	Mean LookLevel: 8Mean Look	Prevents fleeing or switching.
12	CurseLevel: 12Curse	ghost	0	100	10
12	CurseLevel: 12Curse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
15	Night ShadeLevel: 15Night Shade	ghost	1	100	15
15	Night ShadeLevel: 15Night Shade	Damage equals the user's level.
19	Confuse RayLevel: 19Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
19	Confuse RayLevel: 19Confuse Ray	A move that may confuse the foe.
22	Sucker PunchLevel: 22Sucker Punch	dark	70	100	5
22	Sucker PunchLevel: 22Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
28	Pain SplitLevel: 28Pain Split	ghost	0	100	20
28	Pain SplitLevel: 28Pain Split	Adds user & foe's HPs. Shares total.
33	Shadow BallLevel: 33Shadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15
33	Shadow BallLevel: 33Shadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
39	Dream EaterLevel: 39Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15
39	Dream EaterLevel: 39Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
44	Dark PulseLevel: 44Dark Pulse	dark	80	100	15
44	Dark PulseLevel: 44Dark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
50	Destiny BondLevel: 50Destiny Bond	ghost	0	100	5
50	Destiny BondLevel: 50Destiny Bond	The foe faints if the user does.
55	HexLevel: 55Hex	ghost	65	100	10
55	HexLevel: 55Hex	Damage doubles if foe has status.
61	Perish SongLevel: 61Perish Song	normal	0	100	5
61	Perish SongLevel: 61Perish Song	Both user and foe faint in 3 turns.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AstonishAstonish	ghost	30	100	15
AstonishAstonish	An attack that may cause flinching.
DisableDisable	normal	0	100	20
DisableDisable	Disables the foe's most recent move.
HazeHaze	ice	0	100	30
HazeHaze	Eliminates all stat changes.
Perish SongPerish Song	normal	0	100	5
Perish SongPerish Song	Both user and foe faint in 3 turns.
Scary FaceScary Face	normal	0	100	10
Scary FaceScary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.
Nasty PlotNasty Plot	dark	0	100	20
Nasty PlotNasty Plot	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Atk.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	60	100	20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	An attack that never misses.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Metronome (Cerulean Cave)Metronome	typeless		0	100	20	Cerulean Cave
Metronome (Cerulean Cave)Metronome	Randomly uses any Pokémon move.

TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM49TM49
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	Dazzles with a powerful flash.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	80	100	10	TM50TM50
Leech LifeLeech Life	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	90	100	10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM58TM58
Dark PulseDark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	75	100	10	TM60TM60
Drain PunchDrain Punch	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	85	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	250	100	5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (19)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Skill Swap (Route 27 Rest House)Skill Swap	psychic	0	100	10	Route 27 Rest House	TutorTutor
Skill Swap (Route 27 Rest House)Skill Swap	Swaps abilities with the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	dark	70	100	5	Scary Cave 1F	TutorTutor
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.
Trick (Battle Tower 1F)Trick	psychic	0	100	10	Battle Tower 1F	TutorTutor
Trick (Battle Tower 1F)Trick	Swaps held items with the foe.
Trick Room (Route 1617 Gate 2F)Trick Room	psychic	0	100	5	Route 1617 Gate 2F	TutorTutor
Trick Room (Route 1617 Gate 2F)Trick Room	Slow Pokémon move first for 5 turns.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Gengar. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ground2×psychic2×ghost2×dark2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Gengar resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

normal fighting

poison0.25×bug0.25×grass0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Gengar, either offensively or defensively.

Gengarin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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