Pokédex - Gengar (Platinum Version)

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Basic Information

National Number	#094
Sinnoh	#071
Height¹	1.5 m (4'11")
Weight²	40.5 kg (89.3 lb)
Type³	GHOST⁴ / POISON⁵
Footprint⁶
Color⁷	Purple
Body Form⁸
Starting Catch Rate⁹	45
Base Experience¹⁰	190
Growth Rate¹¹	Parabolic (max: 1,059,860 Exp. Points)
Gender Rate¹²	50% female, 50% male
Friendship¹³	70
Egg Groups¹⁴	Amorphous
Steps to Hatch Egg¹⁵	5120
Items in Wild Pokémon¹⁶	No items.
Base Stat Points (EVs) Given¹⁷	Special Attack: 3
Abilities¹⁸	Levitate

Race Values ("Base Stats")¹⁹

View detailed stat info for Gengar²⁰

HP	60
Attack	65
Defense	60
Speed	110
Special Attack	130
Special Defense	75

Pokédex Entries²¹

English

Gengar - Shadow Pokémon

The leer that floats in darkness belongs to a GENGAR delighting in casting curses on people.

French

Ectoplasma - Pokémon Ombre

On dit que lorsqu’ECTOPLASMA se cache dans l’ombre, la température alentour chute de 5 C.

German

Gengar - Schatten

Es versteckt sich im Schatten. Man sagt, wenn sich ein GENGAR ver- steckt, kühlt es sich um 5 Grad ab.

Spanish

Gengar - Pokémon Sombra

Se esconde entre las sombras. Se dice que donde GENGAR acecha, la temperatura baja 5 grados.

Italian

Gengar - Pokémon Ombra

Si nasconde nell’ombra. Pare che nei luoghi in cui GENGAR si cela, la temperatura si abbassi di 5C.

Japanese

ゲンガー (GENGAA) - シャドーポケモン (SHADOOPOKEMON)

ものかげにすがたをかくす。ゲンガーのひそんでいるへやはおんどが５どさがるといわれる。 (Monokagenisugatawokakusu. GENGAAnohisondeiruheyaha ondoga５dosagarutoiwareru. )

Evolutions (When Gengar Evolves)

Sort list

Evolves from Haunter if traded.

Locations (Where to Find or Catch Gengar)

Special method: Old Chateau Red-eye Room (With any GBA)

Moves Learned

Platinum Version²²

Level	Name	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect Chance (%)	Range	Flags
1	Hypnosis	PSYCHIC	Status	0	60	20	0	Single exc. user	bce
1	Lick	GHOST	Physical	20	100	30	30	Single exc. user	abe
1	Spite	GHOST	Status	0	100	10	0	Single exc. user	be
5	Spite	GHOST	Status	0	100	10	0	Single exc. user	be
8	Mean Look	NORMAL	Status	0	0	5	0	Single exc. user	bce
12	Curse	???	Status	0	0	10	0	Single exc. user
15	Night Shade	GHOST	Special	1	100	15	0	Single exc. user	bef
19	Confuse Ray	GHOST	Status	0	100	10	0	Single exc. user	bce
22	Sucker Punch	DARK	Physical	80	100	5	0	Single exc. user	abef
25	Shadow Punch	GHOST	Physical	60	0	20	0	Single exc. user	abef
28	Payback	DARK	Physical	50	100	10	0	Single exc. user	abef
33	Shadow Ball	GHOST	Special	80	100	15	20	Single exc. user	be
39	Dream Eater	PSYCHIC	Special	100	100	15	0	Single exc. user	be
44	Dark Pulse	DARK	Special	80	100	15	20	Single exc. user	bef
50	Destiny Bond	GHOST	Status	0	0	5	0	User
55	Nightmare	GHOST	Status	0	100	15	0	Single exc. user	be

What moves can Gengar learn in Pokémon Platinum?

Gengar can learn the following moves:

AstonishEgg Move²³ (as Gastly)

Attract

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45 (as Gastly)

Body Slam

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor

Brick BreakTM31

Captivate

TM78
TM78 (as Haunter)
TM78 (as Gastly)

Confuse Ray

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 31
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 31 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 28 (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 19
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 19 (as Gastly)

CounterFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor

Curse

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 16
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 16 (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 12
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 12 (as Gastly)

Dark Pulse

Level 44
TM79
Level 44 (as Haunter)
TM79 (as Haunter)
Level 36 (as Gastly)
TM79 (as Gastly)

Destiny Bond

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 48
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 48 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 36 (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 50
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 50 (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 40 (as Gastly)

DisableHeartGold/SoulSilver: Egg Move²⁴ (as Gastly)

Double Team

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Gastly)

Double-Edge

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor

Drain PunchTM60

Dream Eater

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 39
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 39 (as Haunter)
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 33 (as Gastly)
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Gastly)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM85
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM85 (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM85 (as Gastly)

DynamicPunchEmerald: Move Tutor

Embargo

TM63
TM63 (as Haunter)
TM63 (as Gastly)

Endure

Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58 (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58 (as Gastly)

Energy Ball

TM53
TM53 (as Haunter)
TM53 (as Gastly)

Explosion

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move²⁵ (as Gastly)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM64
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM64 (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM64 (as Gastly)

Facade

TM42
TM42 (as Haunter)
TM42 (as Gastly)

Fire Punch

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move²⁶ (as Gastly)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Fling

TM56
TM56 (as Haunter)

Focus BlastTM52

Focus PunchTM01

Frustration

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Gastly)

Giga Drain

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19 (as Gastly)

Giga ImpactTM68

GrudgeEgg Move²⁷ (as Gastly)

HazeRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move²⁸ (as Gastly)

HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

Hidden Power

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Gastly)

Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15

Hypnosis

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Gastly)

Ice Punch

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move²⁹ (as Gastly)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Icy Wind

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Knock Off

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Lick

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Gastly)

Mean Look

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13 (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 8
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 8 (as Gastly)

Mega KickFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor

Mega PunchFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor

MetronomeFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor

Mimic

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Gastly)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Natural Gift

TM83
TM83 (as Haunter)
TM83 (as Gastly)

Night Shade

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 21
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 21 (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 15
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 15 (as Gastly)

Nightmare

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 55
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 55 (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 43 (as Gastly)

Ominous Wind

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Pain Split

HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Payback

Level 28
TM66
Level 28 (as Haunter)
TM66 (as Haunter)
Level 26 (as Gastly)
TM66 (as Gastly)

Perish SongRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move³⁰ (as Gastly)

Poison Jab

TM84
TM84 (as Haunter)

Protect

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17 (as Gastly)

Psych Up

Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM77
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM77 (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM77 (as Gastly)

Psychic

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM29
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM29 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM29 (as Gastly)

PsywaveRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move³¹ (as Gastly)

Rain Dance

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Gastly)

Rest

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44 (as Gastly)

Return

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27 (as Gastly)

Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06

Role PlayHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor

Secret Power

TM43
TM43 (as Haunter)
TM43 (as Gastly)

Seismic Toss

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor

Selfdestruct

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Shadow Ball

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30 (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 33 (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 29 (as Gastly)

Shadow Claw

TM65
TM65 (as Haunter)

Shadow Punch

Level 25
Level 25 (as Haunter)

Skill Swap

TM48
TM48 (as Haunter)
TM48 (as Gastly)

Sleep Talk

Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82 (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82 (as Gastly)

Sludge Bomb

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36 (as Gastly)

Snatch

TM49
TM49 (as Haunter)
TM49 (as Gastly)

Snore

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Spite

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 8
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 8 (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 5 (as Gastly)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04

Substitute

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Gastly)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90 (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90 (as Gastly)

Sucker Punch

Level 22
Move Maniac (as Haunter)
Level 22 (as Gastly)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Sunny Day

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11 (as Gastly)

Swagger

Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Gastly)
Emerald: Move Tutor
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Emerald: Move Tutor (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87 (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87 (as Gastly)

Taunt

TM12
TM12 (as Haunter)
TM12 (as Gastly)

Thief

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46 (as Gastly)

ThunderRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM25

ThunderPunch

Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move³² (as Gastly)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Thunderbolt

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM24 (as Gastly)

Torment

TM41
TM41 (as Haunter)
TM41 (as Gastly)

Toxic

Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06 (as Haunter)
Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06 (as Gastly)

Trick

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Trick Room

TM92
TM92 (as Haunter)
TM92 (as Gastly)

Uproar

Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Haunter)
Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Gastly)

Will-O-Wisp

Egg Move³³ (as Gastly)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM61
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM61 (as Haunter)
Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM61 (as Gastly)