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Gengar (#094) is a Ghost/Poison-type Shadow Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Gengar isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Haunter when traded. It evolves from Haunter when traded and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Special (130), and its base stat total of 425 ranks #23 of 151.
On nights with a full moon, Gengar likes to hide inside people's shadows and mimic their movements, delighting in the fright it gives them when they notice.
Where to find Gengar in Pokémon Red
Gengar isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Haunter when traded.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | #73 of 151 | |
| Attack | 65 | #82 of 151 | |
| Defense | 60 | #83 of 151 | |
| Special | 130 | #3 of 151 | |
| Speed | 110 | #9 of 151 | |
| Total | 425 | #23 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Gengar
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Ground Psychic Ghost |
| ½× (resists) | Grass |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Poison |
| 0× (immune) | Normal Fighting |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Lick | Ghost | 20 | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100% | 10 |
| Start | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100% | 15 |
| 29 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60% | 20 |
| 38 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100% | 15 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM21 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Metronome | Normal | — |
| TM36 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 130 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM42 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM46 | Psywave | Psychic | — |
| TM47 | Explosion | Normal | 170 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Gengar in Pokémon Red?
Gengar isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Haunter when traded.
What type is Gengar?
Gengar is Ghost/Poison type. It takes double damage from Ground, Psychic, and Ghost and is immune to Normal and Fighting.
Does Gengar evolve?
Gengar is the final form: it evolves from Haunter when traded.
What moves does Gengar learn?
Gengar starts with Lick, Confuse Ray, and Night Shade and learns Hypnosis (Lv 29) and Dream Eater (Lv 38) by leveling up. It can learn 27 TMs and HMs.
What are Gengar's base stats?
HP 60, Attack 65, Defense 60, Special 130, Speed 110, for a total of 425.