Gengar

Gen 1–9 competitive tools

Pokédex / HeartGold / SoulSilver / Gengar

Learnset

Name	Version	Level	TM / HM	Egg move	Tutor	Other	Details	Open calc with this move
Hypnosis PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Acc 60PP 20 The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.	Open calc with this move
Lick GhostPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	—	—	Power 30Acc 100PP 30
Spite GhostStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	1	—	—	✓	—	Acc 100PP 10 The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.	Open calc with this move
Mean Look NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	8	—	—	—	—	PP 5 The user affixes the foe with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee.	Open calc with this move
Curse GhostStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	12	—	—	—	—	PP 10 A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.	Open calc with this move
Night Shade GhostSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	15	—	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.	Open calc with this move
Confuse Ray GhostStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	19	—	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 10 The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.	Open calc with this move
Sucker Punch DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	22	—	—	✓	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 5
Shadow Punch GhostPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	25	—	—	—	—	Power 60PP 20 The user throws a punch at the foe from the shadows. The punch lands without fail.	Open calc with this move
Payback DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	28	TM66	—	—	—	Power 50Acc 100PP 10
Shadow Ball GhostSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	33	TM30	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 15
Dream Eater PsychicSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	39	TM85	—	—	—	Power 100Acc 100PP 15
Dark Pulse DarkSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	44	TM79	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 15
Destiny Bond GhostStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	50	—	—	—	—	PP 5 When this move is used, if the user faints, the foe that landed the knockout hit also faints.	Open calc with this move
Nightmare GhostStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	55	—	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 A sleeping foe is shown a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.	Open calc with this move
Attract NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM45	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	Open calc with this move
Brick Break FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM31	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Captivate NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM78	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.	Open calc with this move
Double Team NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM32	—	—	—	PP 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	Open calc with this move
Drain Punch FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM60	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 10
Embargo DarkStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM63	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.	Open calc with this move
Endure NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM58	—	—	—	PP 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Open calc with this move
Energy Ball GrassSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM53	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 10
Explosion NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM64	—	—	—	Power 250Acc 100PP 5
Facade NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM42	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Fling DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM56	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 10 The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.	Open calc with this move
Focus Blast FightingSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM52	—	—	—	Power 120Acc 70PP 5
Focus Punch FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM01	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 100PP 20
Frustration NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM21	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.	Open calc with this move
Giga Drain GrassSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM19	—	—	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 10
Giga Impact NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM68	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 90PP 5
Hidden Power NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM10	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 15
Hyper Beam NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM15	—	—	—	Power 150Acc 90PP 5
Natural Gift NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM83	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.	Open calc with this move
Poison Jab PoisonPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM84	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 20
Protect NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM17	—	—	—	PP 10 It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	Open calc with this move
Psych Up NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM77	—	—	—	PP 10 The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.	Open calc with this move
Psychic PsychicSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM29	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 10
Rain Dance WaterStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM18	—	—	—	PP 5 The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.	Open calc with this move
Rest PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM44	—	—	—	PP 5 The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.	Open calc with this move
Return NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM27	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.	Open calc with this move
Rock Smash FightingPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM06	—	—	—	Power 40Acc 100PP 15
Secret Power NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM43	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 20
Shadow Claw GhostPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM65	—	—	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 15
Skill Swap PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM48	—	—	—	PP 10 The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe.	Open calc with this move
Sleep Talk NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM82	—	—	—	PP 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	Open calc with this move
Sludge Bomb PoisonSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM36	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 10
Snatch DarkStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM49	—	—	—	PP 10 The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use.	Open calc with this move
Strength NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	HM04	—	—	—	Power 80Acc 100PP 15
Substitute NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM90	—	—	—	PP 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.	Open calc with this move
Sunny Day FireStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM11	—	—	—	PP 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.	Open calc with this move
Swagger NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM87	—	—	—	Acc 85PP 15 The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.	Open calc with this move
Taunt DarkStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM12	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 20 The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.	Open calc with this move
Thief DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM46	—	—	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 25
Thunder ElectricSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM25	—	—	—	Power 110Acc 70PP 10
Thunderbolt ElectricSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM24	—	—	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 15
Torment DarkStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM41	—	—	—	Acc 100PP 15 The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.	Open calc with this move
Toxic PoisonStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM06	—	—	—	Acc 90PP 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	Open calc with this move
Trick Room PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM92	—	—	—	PP 5 The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.	Open calc with this move
Will-O-Wisp FireStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	TM61	—	—	—	Acc 85PP 15 The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.	Open calc with this move
Fire Punch FirePhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Headbutt NormalPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 70Acc 100PP 15
Ice Punch IcePhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Icy Wind IceSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 55Acc 95PP 15
Knock Off DarkPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 65Acc 100PP 20
Ominous Wind GhostSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 60Acc 100PP 5
Pain Split NormalStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	PP 20 The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.	Open calc with this move
Role Play PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	PP 10 The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability.	Open calc with this move
Snore NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 50Acc 100PP 15
Thunder Punch ElectricPhysical	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 75Acc 100PP 15
Trick PsychicStatus	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Acc 100PP 10 The user catches the foe off guard and swaps the foe’s held item with its own.	Open calc with this move
Uproar NormalSpecial	HeartGold / SoulSilver	—	—	—	✓	—	Power 90Acc 100PP 10

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