#094 · Generation 1
Gigantamax Gengar
Forms & variants
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,878 / 3,254
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,644 / 2,055
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,233
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 50,000 dust · 50 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Keep
Gigantamax Gengar earns its spot: S-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax).
Battle roles
- SMax Battle attackergigantamax#1 Ghost · 328 per Max Move
Gigantamax Gengar ranks #1 of 7 Ghost-type Max attackers: 328 damage per G-Max Terror at level 40 (fast move Shadow Claw). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
Collection value
- Can Mega Evolve: keep your highest-Attack copy for raid days.
- Has a Gigantamax form (G-Max Terror): Gigantamax copies only come from Max Battle Days and cannot be re-obtained otherwise.
- 4 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
- Cannot be traded, so transfer only real spares.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Gengar can Dynamax, and a Gigantamax version exists. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
- AttackerS GigantamaxB Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
No raid data (unreleased or no damaging moves).
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sucker Punch | dark | 5 | +6 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 8 | +7 | 2 turns |
HexSTAB | ghost | 8 | +13 | 1.0s | 8.0 | 7 | +13 | 3 turns |
Shadow ClawSTAB | ghost | 6 | +4 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 6 | +8 | 2 turns |
LickElite TMSTAB | ghost | 5 | +6 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 3 | +3 | 1 turn |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Shadow BallSTAB | ghost | 100 | -50 | 3.0s | 2.00 | 90 | -50 | |
Focus Blast | fighting | 140 | -100 | 3.5s | 1.40 | 150 | -75 | |
Sludge BombSTAB | poison | 85 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.70 | 80 | -50 | |
Drain Punch | fighting | 50 | -33 | 2.5s | 1.52 | 40 | -40 | 100% chance: +1 own Def |
Sludge WaveElite TMSTAB | poison | 105 | -100 | 3.0s | 1.05 | 110 | -65 | |
Dark PulseElite TM | dark | 80 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.60 | 80 | -45 | |
PsychicElite TM | psychic | 95 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.90 | 75 | -55 | 10% chance: -1 foe Def |
Shadow PunchElite TMSTAB | ghost | 35 | -33 | 1.5s | 1.06 | 55 | -35 |
Questions people ask
- Is Gigantamax Gengar good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Gigantamax Gengar is S-tier for Max Battle attacker.
- Should I keep or transfer Gigantamax Gengar?
- Gigantamax Gengar earns its spot: S-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax).
- Can Gigantamax Gengar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Gigantamax Gengar is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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Spooky Festival CostumeEvent costume
Halloween 2023 CostumeEvent costume
Party HatEvent costume
Mega Banette CostumeEvent costume