Gengar (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

==Biology==

Gengar is a dark purple, bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a roundish body. It has red eyes, a wide mouth that is usually curled into a sinister grin, and pointed ears. On its back are numerous spikes and it has smaller spikes on top of its head similar to tufty fur. Its arms and legs are short with three digits on both its hands and feet. It also has a stubby tail.

Gengar is very mischievous, and at times, malicious. It enjoys playing practical jokes and casting curses, such as pretending to be one's shadow, then behaving erratically. When the quarry notices, the Gengar takes delight in its victim's terror. However, Gengar has been known to be loyal to a {{pkmn|Trainer}} who treats it well. Being the result of an evolution via [[Trade|trading]], Gengar is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon|caves}} and dark places where shadows form. It is especially fond of urban areas such as cities and back alleys, but only during the night. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Genger is known to sleep deeply while hiding in the shadow of a target it plans to curse.<ref>''[[Pokémon Sleep|Sleep Style Dex]]''</ref>

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Gengar in shadow.png|Gengar in {{Ash}}'s shadow

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==In the anime==

===Main series===

====Major appearances====

=====[[Ash's Gengar]]=====

=====[[Morty's Gengar]]=====

=====Other=====

In ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', {{Ash}} encountered a Gengar in [[Lavender Town]] while searching for a {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon to use against [[Sabrina]]. Due to a close call, Ash got to spend some unexpected time with the ghostly trio, {{p|Gastly}}, {{TP|Sabrina|Haunter}}, and Gengar. It and Haunter seemed to have a fondness for {{wp|Tsukkomi|Japanese stand-up}}, and unsuccessfully attempted to amuse Ash by acting as a pair of performers. It reappeared in a flashback in [[EP024|the following episode]].

====Minor appearances====

A Gengar appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

===Pokémon Origins===

[[File:Red Gengar PO.png|thumb|250px|Gengar in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]

====[[Agatha's Gengar]]====

In ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]'', [[Agatha]] used a Gengar during a battle against {{OBP|Red|Origins}}. It went up against Red's {{p|Dodrio}} and lost.

===Pokémon Generations===

====[[Agatha's Gengar]]====

In ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', [[Agatha]] used a Gengar against {{ga|Blue}}'s {{p|Rhydon}}, but it lost off-screen.

====Other====

In the game intro-like opening sequence for ''[[PG01|The Adventure]]'', a Gengar battled a Nidorino.

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===

===Pokémon Evolutions===

====[[Morty's Gengar]]====

A Gengar appeared in ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', under the ownership of [[Morty]]. They sat together watching the [[Kimono Girl]]s' show, which Gengar sobbed at.

===Bidoof's Big Stand===

A Gengar appeared in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]''.

===Ghost Dive===

Gengar is a featured Pokémon in the music video for the song {{so|Ghost Dive}}, performed by [[Polkadot Stingray]].

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===

A Gengar appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'', under the ownership of [[Raifort]].

==In the manga==

==Other appearances==

===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===

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===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===

Gengar appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===

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* In the English [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gengar's prototype name was "Phantom". This is similar to Gengar's Korean name, which is 팬텀 ''Phantom''.

* Gengar is [[Ken Sugimori]]'s favorite {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. The reason for this is because he finds that Gengar is the easiest Pokémon to draw.<ref name=Pokémon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokémon.com] (archived)</ref><ref name=NintendoInt>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101230153442/http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/interview/irbj/sp/index4.html Page 4 of interview with Game Freak, hosted on Nintendo's official website] (Japanese, archived)</ref>

* Gengar, along with Nidorino (and possibly other Pokémon), originate from the [[Capsule Monsters]] game design pitch, which would eventually become the [[Pokémon]] series.

* In {{g|X and Y}}, Gengar is the only Pokémon with the Ability Levitate that is not eligible for [[Sky Battle]]s.

* Mega Gengar has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Ghost}} and {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.

* When viewing Mega Gengar's [[Pokédex]] entry, the camera's view can only be moved sideways.

** Gengar could also be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Machamp}}. They are, like Alakazam, the last stage of a three-part evolutionary family, can both be obtained through evolution induced by trade, and are capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing in [[Generation VIII]]. Both Gengar and Machamp also share a base friendship of 70. While both are weak against {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon, as Gengar is part {{type|Poison}} and Machamp is a {{type|Fighting}}, Gengar can counter it with its {{t|Ghost}} typing.

* When being escorted through [[Mt. Freeze]] and [[Murky Cave]] in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]], [[Team Meanies|Gengar]] knows {{m|Leer}}, {{m|Scratch}}, and {{m|Quick Attack}}, although it [[game move errors|cannot learn]] those moves by any means in any generation. These are the exact same moves {{p|Absol}} has when joining the player's team during this point in the main story. It's likely the data was unintentionally copied over, as escort Pokémon are uniquely coded from normal Pokémon. In the Rescue Team remake, [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]], Gengar's moves were changed to {{m|Hypnosis}}, {{m|Dream Eater}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, and {{m|Sucker Punch}}.

* In {{g|Shuffle}}, Gengar's Shiny coloration is significantly lighter than in the core series. Instead, it resembles [[Alva]]'s Gengar from ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

* In the [[core series]] games, Mega Gengar has small feet that can be seen by recalling it and sending it out. A glitch in [[Pokémon GO]] also allows Mega Gengar's feet to be seen. In [[Pokkén Tournament]], however, Mega Gengar does not have feet. Instead, a portal appears beneath it whenever it is airborne. Its tail will disappear as well.

* When Gengar [[Gigantamax]]es, it doesn't grow on screen. Instead, it pops out of the ground.

* Gengar is the only Pokémon capable of both Gigantamax and Mega Evolution that is not one of the [[Kanto]] [[first partner Pokémon]].

* Gengar is the only Ghost-type to have a Gigantamax form.

===Origin===