Pokemon GO Gengar raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Gengar raid guide will help those who wish to challenge the Pocket Monster in 3-star raids but don't know how to take it down. Gengar is one of the most beloved critters in the franchise and has been available since the inception of the mobile game. It has utility in PvP and PvE battles, making completing these raids quite a luring endeavor.

In 2024, Pokemon GO Gengar raids will last from 10 am local time on October 28 till 8 pm local time on November 3. During this time, it will be wearing a special Halloween-themed costume.

This Pokemon GO Gengar raid guide covers its weaknesses and counters to help you take down the Pocket Monster.

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Pokemon GO Gengar raid weaknesses

Gengar in the anime (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Gengar in Pokemon GO?

Being a Ghost- and Poison-type Pokemon, Gengar takes super-effective damage from Dark-, Ghost-, Psychic-, and Ground-type attacks. Each of these deals 160% additional damage.

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Gengar stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a 3-star raid boss in Pokemon GO, Gengar has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 21,207
• Attack: 261
• Defense: 149
• Stamina: 3,600 HP
• Fast Attacks: Hex, Shadow Claw, and Sucker Punch
• Charged Attacks: Focus Blast, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, and Dark Pulse

You can challenge Gengar alongside 19 other trainers. These raids can be completed either in person or using Remote Raid Passes. Players get 180 seconds to whittle down the raid boss' HP to zero.

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Best counters in Pokemon GO Gengar raids

The best Pocket Monsters to counter Gengar raids in Pokemon GO 3-star raids are Dark-, Ghost-, Psychic-, and Ground--type critters with STAB moves.

Best Dark-type counters to Gengar

• Mega or Shadow or regular Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
• Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
• Shadow Weavile with Snarl and Foul Play
• Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing

Here's the search string to find the best Dark-type counters in your collection:

• Dark&@Dark&cp2000-

Best Psychic-type counters to Gengar

• Shadow or regular Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psystrike
• Mega Latios with Zen Headbutt and Luster Purge
• Mega Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic
• Shadow or Mega Gardevoire with Confusion and Psychic
• Shadow Metagross with Zen Headbutt and Psychic

Here's the search string to find the best Psychic-type counters in your collection:

• Psychic&@Psychic&cp2000-

Best Ghost-type counters to Gengar

• Mega Gengar With Lick and Shadow Ball
• Dawn Wings Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
• Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
• Shadow Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball

Here's the search string to find the best Ghost-type counters in your collection:

• Ghost&@Ghost&cp2000-

Best Ground-type counters to Gengar

• Primal or regular Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Shadow Ursaluna with Tackle and High Horsepower

Here's the search string to find the best Ground-type counters in your collection:

• Ground&@Ground&cp2000-

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Pokemon GO Gengar raid catch CP and shiny availability

Regular (L) and Shiny (R) Gengar (Image via TPC)

The combat power of the Gengar that you can catch after the battle depends on the spawn's IVs and the prevailing weather conditions. The ranges are as follows:

• No weather boost: 1,566 - 1,644 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Foggy or Cloudy): 1,958 - 2,055 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Gengar raids?

The following are the 100% IVs from Pokemon GO Gengar raids:

• No weather boost: 1,644 CP
• Weather boosted (Foggy or Cloudy): 2,055 CP

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Can you get Shiny Gengar from Pokemon GO raids?

Shiny Gengar can spawn from 3-star raids. Usually, it has shiny odds of 1-in-128. However, during the Halloween Part 2 event (Oct 28 - November 3) it will have boosted rates of 1-in-64.

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• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters