Gengar - BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) Analysis

Battle Statistics

6.91%

Usage Rate

49.87%

Win Rate

18.99%

Lead Rate

37.86%

Selection Rate

1187

Avg Rating

2348

Total Games

1171

Wins

1177

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 D tier ranking in the BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 6.9% usage rate and 49.9% win rate. This data represents 16,995 games analyzed over 14 days from 07/21/2026 to 08/04/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

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 16.0% of battles. Sludge Wave demonstrates the highest win rate at 56.2% While Shadow Ball is the most popular choice, Sludge Wave shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Corviknight, and Gyarados in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Scovillain, achieving a 67.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Aerodactyl, Farigiraf, and Vivillon, while caution is advised against Pyroar, Gardevoir, and Gallade. Particularly effective against Aerodactyl with a 67.9% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Gengar maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Gengar

784 games

51.7% Win

4.6% appear

525 games

54.1% Win

3.1% appear

401 games

50.4% Win

2.4% appear

368 games

53.8% Win

2.2% appear

366 games

49.7% Win

2.1% appear

353 games

56.4% Win

2.1% appear

322 games

53.1% Win

1.9% appear

277 games

51.6% Win

1.6% appear

276 games

52.9% Win

1.6% appear

267 games

56.2% Win

1.6% appear

263 games

53.6% Win

1.6% appear

257 games

52.9% Win

1.5% appear

253 games

55.3% Win

1.5% appear

234 games

57.3% Win

1.4% appear

234 games

44.0% Win

1.4% appear

223 games

49.3% Win

1.3% appear

183 games

50.8% Win

1.1% appear

178 games

47.2% Win

1.1% appear

167 games

53.3% Win

1.0% appear

160 games

52.5% Win

0.9% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Gengar

689 games

45.0% Win

4.05% appear

496 games

51.6% Win

2.92% appear

479 games

53.9% Win

2.82% appear

341 games

49.3% Win

2.01% appear

334 games

43.7% Win

1.97% appear

307 games

52.8% Win

1.81% appear

304 games

48.7% Win

1.79% appear

300 games

58.3% Win

1.77% appear

296 games

49.3% Win

1.74% appear

291 games

51.2% Win

1.71% appear

286 games

45.5% Win

1.68% appear

262 games

48.9% Win

1.54% appear

261 games

47.1% Win

1.54% appear

247 games

45.3% Win

1.45% appear

240 games

46.2% Win

1.41% appear

233 games

60.1% Win

1.37% appear

229 games

52.4% Win

1.35% appear

227 games

45.4% Win

1.34% appear

227 games

55.1% Win

1.34% appear

221 games

52.0% Win

1.30% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Gengar

31 games

67.7% Win

0.18% appear

23 games

65.2% Win

0.14% appear

42 games

64.3% Win

0.25% appear

60 games

63.3% Win

0.35% appear

36 games

61.1% Win

0.21% appear

53 games

60.4% Win

0.31% appear

77 games

58.4% Win

0.45% appear

77 games

58.4% Win

0.45% appear

234 games

57.3% Win

1.38% appear

129 games

56.6% Win

0.76% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Gengar

49 games

18.4% Win

0.29% appear

27 games

18.5% Win

0.16% appear

48 games

20.8% Win

0.28% appear

33 games

24.2% Win

0.19% appear

100 games

25.0% Win

0.59% appear

23 games

26.1% Win

0.14% appear

29 games

27.6% Win

0.17% appear

24 games

29.2% Win

0.14% appear

34 games

32.4% Win

0.20% appear

24 games

33.3% Win

0.14% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Gengar performs well against

28 games

67.9% Win

0.16% appear

40 games

67.5% Win

0.24% appear

159 games

65.4% Win

0.94% appear

27 games

63.0% Win

0.16% appear

203 games

62.6% Win

1.19% appear

31 games

61.3% Win

0.18% appear

233 games

60.1% Win

1.37% appear

49 games

59.2% Win

0.29% appear

29 games

58.6% Win

0.17% appear

300 games

58.3% Win

1.77% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Gengar

52 games

30.8% Win

0.31% appear

52 games

32.7% Win

0.31% appear

85 games

35.3% Win

0.50% appear

25 games

36.0% Win

0.15% appear

71 games

36.6% Win

0.42% appear

51 games

37.2% Win

0.30% appear

75 games

37.3% Win

0.44% appear

62 games

38.7% Win

0.36% appear

31 games

38.7% Win

0.18% appear

28 games

39.3% Win

0.16% appear