Gengar

Gengar

Tier E OU (Over Used)

Last Updated: 01/09/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.03%
Usage Rate
44.27%
Win Rate
21.85%
Lead Rate
1330
Avg Rating
1240
Total Games
549
Wins
691
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Gengar Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Gengar currently holds a E tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 44.3% win rate. This data represents 60,414 games analyzed over 14 days from 12/26/2025 to 01/09/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has remained stable, suggesting consistent viability across the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Shadow Ball used in 33.2% of battles. Focus Blast demonstrates the highest win rate at 52.2% While Shadow Ball is the most popular choice, Focus Blast shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Scizor, Dragonite, and Cinderace in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Ting-Lu, achieving a 61.1% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Slowking-Galar, Scizor, and Gliscor, while caution is advised against Glimmora, Zamazenta-*, and Garganacl.

Strategic Recommendations

Gengar currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Gengar
308 games
47.1% Win
0.5% appear
293 games
43.7% Win
0.5% appear
285 games
49.5% Win
0.5% appear
271 games
50.9% Win
0.5% appear
266 games
50.0% Win
0.4% appear
192 games
47.9% Win
0.3% appear
187 games
41.7% Win
0.3% appear
185 games
47.0% Win
0.3% appear
122 games
46.7% Win
0.2% appear
109 games
51.4% Win
0.2% appear
108 games
48.1% Win
0.2% appear
98 games
46.9% Win
0.2% appear
83 games
36.1% Win
0.1% appear
82 games
41.5% Win
0.1% appear
81 games
45.7% Win
0.1% appear
75 games
40.0% Win
0.1% appear
74 games
46.0% Win
0.1% appear
72 games
61.1% Win
0.1% appear
69 games
44.9% Win
0.1% appear
65 games
40.0% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Gengar
393 games
46.3% Win
0.65% appear
230 games
43.5% Win
0.38% appear
223 games
42.6% Win
0.37% appear
197 games
38.6% Win
0.33% appear
184 games
41.3% Win
0.30% appear
167 games
50.9% Win
0.28% appear
158 games
43.7% Win
0.26% appear
156 games
41.0% Win
0.26% appear
154 games
42.2% Win
0.25% appear
152 games
34.2% Win
0.25% appear
142 games
47.9% Win
0.24% appear
137 games
40.9% Win
0.23% appear
132 games
34.1% Win
0.22% appear
125 games
43.2% Win
0.21% appear
124 games
42.7% Win
0.21% appear
122 games
45.9% Win
0.20% appear
117 games
44.4% Win
0.19% appear
113 games
41.6% Win
0.19% appear
107 games
40.2% Win
0.18% appear
107 games
45.8% Win
0.18% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Gengar
72 games
61.1% Win
0.12% appear
109 games
51.4% Win
0.18% appear
271 games
50.9% Win
0.45% appear
266 games
50.0% Win
0.44% appear
285 games
49.5% Win
0.47% appear
108 games
48.1% Win
0.18% appear
192 games
47.9% Win
0.32% appear
308 games
47.1% Win
0.51% appear
185 games
47.0% Win
0.31% appear
98 games
46.9% Win
0.16% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Gengar
83 games
36.1% Win
0.14% appear
75 games
40.0% Win
0.12% appear
65 games
40.0% Win
0.11% appear
59 games
40.7% Win
0.10% appear
82 games
41.5% Win
0.14% appear
187 games
41.7% Win
0.31% appear
293 games
43.7% Win
0.48% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Gengar performs well against
167 games
50.9% Win
0.28% appear
102 games
48.0% Win
0.17% appear
142 games
47.9% Win
0.24% appear
72 games
47.2% Win
0.12% appear
105 games
46.7% Win
0.17% appear
393 games
46.3% Win
0.65% appear
106 games
46.2% Win
0.18% appear
100 games
46.0% Win
0.17% appear
122 games
45.9% Win
0.20% appear
107 games
45.8% Win
0.18% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Gengar
132 games
34.1% Win
0.22% appear
152 games
34.2% Win
0.25% appear
98 games
35.7% Win
0.16% appear
197 games
38.6% Win
0.33% appear
100 games
39.0% Win
0.17% appear
106 games
39.6% Win
0.18% appear
107 games
40.2% Win
0.18% appear
62 games
40.3% Win
0.10% appear
137 games
40.9% Win
0.23% appear
156 games
41.0% Win
0.26% appear