In-game spritePokémon HeartGold & SoulSilverJohto · 2009#060 in the Johto dex
Gengar #0094
GhostPoison
Pokédex entry
Each version has its own entry.
“It steals heat from its surroundings. If you feel a sudden chill, it is certain that a GENGAR appeared.”
“To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey’s shadow and silently waits for an opportunity.”
Base stats
Base stat total 500
HP
60
Atk
65
Def
60
SpA
130
SpD
75
Spe
110
Total500
Abilities
Gengar in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Its actual in-game sprites.
Front
Back
Shiny
Shiny backMoves learned by level-up
The exact level-up learnset in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
| Lv. | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — |
| 1 | Lick | Ghost | 30 |
| 1 | Spite | Ghost | — |
| 8 | Mean Look | Normal | — |
| 12 | Curse | Ghost | — |
| 15 | Night Shade | Ghost | — |
| 19 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — |
| 22 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 |
| 25 | Shadow Punch | Ghost | 60 |
| 28 | Payback | Dark | 50 |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 |
| 39 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 |
| 44 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 |
| 50 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — |
| 55 | Nightmare | Ghost | — |
Move tutor moves
TM / HM moves
Hyper BeamStrengthThunderboltThunderToxicPsychicDouble TeamExplosionRestSubstituteThiefProtectSludge BombGiga DrainEndureSwaggerAttractSleep TalkReturnFrustrationHidden PowerRain DanceSunny DayPsych UpRock SmashTormentWill-O-WispFacadeFocus PunchTauntBrick BreakSkill SwapSnatchSecret PowerNatural GiftEmbargoFlingPoison JabDrain PunchFocus BlastEnergy BallGiga ImpactShadow ClawTrick RoomCaptivate
Type matchups
How Gengar takes damage in battle.
Weak to
Ground2×Ghost2×Psychic2×Dark2×
Resists
Grass½×Fairy½×Poison¼×Bug¼×Normal0×Fighting0×
Evolution line
Where to find Gengar in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Gengar can't be found in the wild in HeartGold & SoulSilver— it's obtained by evolution, trade, breeding, or as a gift.