Battle Statistics
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 Legends Z-A OU metagame with a 2.5% usage rate and 46.3% win rate. This data represents 29,670 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/14/2026 to 02/28/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.
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 31.3% of battles. Sludge Wave demonstrates the highest win rate at 56.4% While Shadow Ball is the most popular choice, Sludge Wave shows promising results as an underexplored option.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Garchomp, Excadrill, and Greninja-* in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Gholdengo, achieving a 62.5% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Raichu, Floette-Eternal, and Aegislash, while caution is advised against Heatran, Charizard, and Magearna. Particularly effective against Raichu with a 62.9% win rate in direct matchups.
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
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
