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 floating anime.png|Gengar floating in the air

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

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(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)

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|type1=Ghost

|type1-3=Ghost

|type2-3=Poison}}

==Game data==

{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=032|label1=Mountain|reg2=Hoenn}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly {{tt|10 degrees Fahrenheit|5 degrees Celsius}}.}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Sometimes, on a dark night, your shadow thrown by a streetlight will suddenly and startlingly overtake you. It is actually a Gengar running past you, pretending to be your shadow.}}

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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Should you feel yourself attacked by a sudden chill, it is evidence of an approaching Gengar. There is no escaping it. Give up.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It apparently wishes for a traveling companion. Since it was once human itself, it tries to create one by taking the lives of other humans.}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=A Gengar is close by if you feel a sudden chill. It may be trying to lay a curse on you.}}

{{Dex/Form|Mega Gengar}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Gengar's relationships are warped. It has no interest in opponents unless it perceives them as prey.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=The energy of Mega Evolution awakened it. It sinks into another dimension, where it keeps a patient watch for its chance to attack.}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It can pass through other dimensions and can appear anywhere. It caused a stir one time when it stuck just one leg out of a wall.}}

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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=143|reg2=Sinnoh|num2=071|reg3=Hisui|num3=138}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It hides in shadows. It is said that in rooms where Gengar is hiding, the temperature drops by nearly {{tt|10 degrees Fahrenheit|5 degrees Celsius}}.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=Lurking in the shadowy corners of rooms, it awaits chances to steal its prey's life-force.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Possesses potential victims' shadows in an effort to steal away the victims' lives. If your shadow begins to laugh, you must take hold of a protective charm posthaste!}}

{{Dex/Form|Gigantamax Gengar}}

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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Eternal Tower]] <small>(Both Modes A & S)</small>}}

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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}

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=====[[Wild Area News]]=====

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===Held items===

===Stats===

|SpAtk=130

|SpDef=75

|Special=130

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|ability1=Levitate

|evo=Evolves from {{p|Haunter}} when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a [[Warrior]]'s Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment

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|sprite2=0094Gengar-Gigantamax

|forme2=Gigantamax<br>Gengar

|loc2=Lasts for three turns

|item1=Dynamax Band

|type1-2=Ghost

|type2-2=Poison

|no3=0094

|name3=Gengar

{{Spritebox/HOME/3Forms|ndex=0094|form1=M|form2=Gi}}

{{Spritebox/Footer|094|Gengar}}

==Trivia==

* 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 Ghost-type to have a Gigantamax form.

===Origin===

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====Name origin====

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* [[Ash's Gengar]]

* [[Agatha's Gengar]]

==External links==

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