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− | '''Gengar''' (Japanese: '''ゲンガー''' ''Gengaa'') is a {{Type|Ghost}}/{{Type|Poison}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon ( |
+ | '''Gengar''' (Japanese: '''ゲンガー''' ''Gengaa'') is a {{Type|Ghost}}/{{Type|Poison}}-[[Types|type]] [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation I]]. |
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+ | ==Biology== |
+ | ===Physiology=== |
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[[File:Gengar 1.jpeg|thumb]] |
[[File:Gengar 1.jpeg|thumb]] |
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− | Gengar is a |
+ | Gengar is a shadow-like round-bodied Pokémon with two large pointed ears and short spikes lining its back. Gengar has two red eyes and a toothy sinister smile. It has claws on its hands. Gengar stands on its two short legs, but it can [[Levitate]] as well. |
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Gengars have the ability [[Levitate]]. Levitate makes Gengar immune to {{type|Ground}}-type moves. This [[Pokémon]] hides in the shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10°F. When there is a Full Moon, this [[Pokémon]] likes to scare people by pretending to be their shadow, then laugh at their fear. Gengars are mostly based on being mean and evil by [[torment]]ing people, hurting them and overtaking them. It can absorb any surrounding heat, leaving a sudden chill. To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity. Gengar is also able to merge with and inhabit the shadow of another being. |
Gengars have the ability [[Levitate]]. Levitate makes Gengar immune to {{type|Ground}}-type moves. This [[Pokémon]] hides in the shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10°F. When there is a Full Moon, this [[Pokémon]] likes to scare people by pretending to be their shadow, then laugh at their fear. Gengars are mostly based on being mean and evil by [[torment]]ing people, hurting them and overtaking them. It can absorb any surrounding heat, leaving a sudden chill. To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity. Gengar is also able to merge with and inhabit the shadow of another being. |
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==Evolution== |
==Evolution== |
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− | '''Gengar''' is the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of [[Haunter]], by [[trade]]. |
+ | '''Gengar''' is the [[Evolution|evolved]] form of [[Haunter]], by [[trade]]. It can further evolve into Mega Gengar by using its Gengarite. |
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+ | |x=It hides in shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10 degrees Fahrenheit. |
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+ | |y=Hiding in people's shadows at night, it absorbs their heat. The chill it causes makes the victims shake.}} |
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===Game locations=== |
===Game locations=== |
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{{Game Locations |
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|backcolor = {{Ghost}} |
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− | |pokemon = Gengar |
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|redblue = [[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Haunter]] |
|redblue = [[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Haunter]] |
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|blackwhite = Evolve [[Haunter]] (White only) |
|blackwhite = Evolve [[Haunter]] (White only) |
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+ | |xy = [[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Haunter]] |
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+ | |xyrarity = None |
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====Side game locations==== |
====Side game locations==== |
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|Trozei=Endless Level 68, Forever Level 18, [[Mr. Who's Den]] |
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+ | ===Sprites=== |
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− | Gengar appears to be based off a ghostly [[wikipedia:cat|cat]]. Its name is possibly based off "doppelganger". |
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+ | |bgcolor = {{Ghost}} |
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+ | |Vback = |
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+ | |xyspr =Gengar_XY.gif |
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+ | |xysprs=Gengar_Shiny_XY.gif |
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+ | |VIback=Gengar_Back_XY.gif |
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+ | |VIbacks=Gengar_Back_Shiny_XY.gif |
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+ | ==Mega Evolution Sprites== |
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+ | {| width="30%" cellspacing="0" style="background:#ffffff" |
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+ | |-align="center" |
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+ | |style="background:#8A2BE2"|[[File:Gengar_Mega_XY.gif|link=Gengar]]<br />'''Front''' |
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+ | |style="background:#8A2BE2"|[[File:Gengar_Mega_Back_XY.gif|link=Gengar]]<br />'''Back''' |
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+ | |-align="center" |
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+ | |style="background:#8A2BE2"|[[File:Gengar_Mega_Shiny_XY.gif|link=Gengar]]<br />'''Front (Shiny)''' |
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+ | |style="background:#8A2BE2"|[[File:Gengar_Mega_Back_Shiny_XY.gif|link=Gengar]]<br />'''Back (Shiny)''' |
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+ | |} |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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− | *Despite Gengar being able to sneak within shadows, it is unable to learn [[Shadow Sneak]]. |
+ | *Despite Gengar being able to sneak within shadows, it is unable to learn the move [[Shadow Sneak]]. |
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+ | *Despite being part {{Type|Poison}}-type, it cannot learn any Poison-type moves by leveling up. |
− | *Gengar is one of the only three stage two Ghost-Type [[Pokémon]], the others being [[Dusknoir]] and [[Chandelure]]. |
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*Unlike most Pokémon, a Shiny Gengar has a small physical difference from a normal Gengar in HeartGold and SoulSilver. In said games, the spikes on a Shiny Gengar's back are shaped differently than a regular Gengar's. |
*Unlike most Pokémon, a Shiny Gengar has a small physical difference from a normal Gengar in HeartGold and SoulSilver. In said games, the spikes on a Shiny Gengar's back are shaped differently than a regular Gengar's. |
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*Gengar is four inches shorter than Haunter, despite it being evolved from Haunter. |
*Gengar is four inches shorter than Haunter, despite it being evolved from Haunter. |
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+ | **Mega Gengar, like Mega Alakazam, gets shorter when it Mega Evolves. |
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− | *Gengar and its pre-evolutions are the only Ghost types to have a weakness to Psychic-type attacks, as the combination Ghost-Fighting has never existed. They are also the only Poison types to have a weakness to Dark-type attacks, as there has been no Psychic-Poison types. |
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+ | *Gengar's Mega Stone is banned by Smogon on online battles in X/Y due to [[Shadow Tag]] and [[Perish Song]]. |
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− | **This is because no other Pokémon have the same type combination as Gengar and its pre-evolutions. |
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*There is a theory stating that Gengar might be the shadow of [[Clefairy]] or [[Clefable]]. |
*There is a theory stating that Gengar might be the shadow of [[Clefairy]] or [[Clefable]]. |
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− | **This is because they have a similar physical appearance, because Gengar's name originates from the term "doppelganger |
+ | **This is because they have a similar physical appearance, because Gengar's name originates from the term "doppelganger", and because Gengar's species is Shadow Pokémon. |
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+ | ===Origins=== |
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⚫ | Gengar may have been based on the Oni, a creature of ancient Japanese folklore that was said to float invisibly above cities, bringing anything from a natural disaster like an earthquake to a terrible disease. It also appears to be based off a ghostly [[wikipedia:cat|cat]]. Its name is possibly based off "doppelganger". |
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+ | ==Gallery== |
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+ | <gallery> |
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+ | 094Gengar_OS_anime.png |
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+ | 094Gengar_OS_anime_2.png |
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+ | 094Gengar_AG_anime.png |
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+ | 094Gengar_Dream.png |
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+ | 094Gengar_Mega_Dream.png |
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+ | 094Gengar_Pokemon_Mystery_Dungeon_Red_and Blue_Rescue_Teams.jpg |
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+ | 094Gengar_Pokemon_Stadium.png |
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+ | 094Gengar_Pokémon_PokéPark.jpg |
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+ | 094Gengar_Pokemon_Conquest.png |
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+ | </gallery> |
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+ | [[File:Gengar_AttackAnimation_1_XY.gif]] |
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+ | [[File:Gengar_AttackAnimation_2_XY.gif]] |
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{{References|gengar|094}} |
{{References|gengar|094}} |
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− | {{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Haunter|next=Onix}} |
+ | {{GenInav}}{{Family|[[File:092.png|link=Gastly]][[File:093.png|link=Haunter]][[File:094.png]][[File:094M.png]]}}{{PokémonPrevNext|prev=Haunter|next=Onix}} |
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− | [[Category:Poison Pokémon]] |
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[[Category:Trade Evolution Pokémon]] |
[[Category:Trade Evolution Pokémon]] |
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Revision as of 21:33, 21 September 2014
Template:Gengar Gengar (Japanese: ゲンガー Gengaa) is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Biology
Physiology
Gengar is a shadow-like round-bodied Pokémon with two large pointed ears and short spikes lining its back. Gengar has two red eyes and a toothy sinister smile. It has claws on its hands. Gengar stands on its two short legs, but it can Levitate as well.
Special abilities
Gengars have the ability Levitate. Levitate makes Gengar immune to Ground-type moves. This Pokémon hides in the shadows. It is said that if Gengar is hiding, it cools the area by nearly 10°F. When there is a Full Moon, this Pokémon likes to scare people by pretending to be their shadow, then laugh at their fear. Gengars are mostly based on being mean and evil by tormenting people, hurting them and overtaking them. It can absorb any surrounding heat, leaving a sudden chill. To steal the life of its target, it slips into the prey's shadow and silently waits for an opportunity. Gengar is also able to merge with and inhabit the shadow of another being.
Evolution
Gengar is the evolved form of Haunter, by trade. It can further evolve into Mega Gengar by using its Gengarite.
Game info
Statistics
Pokédex entries
Template:Pokédexentries
Game locations
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Red and Blue | Evolve Haunter | None |
Yellow | Evolve Haunter | None |
Gold and Silver | Evolve Haunter | None |
Crystal | Evolve Haunter | None |
Ruby and Sapphire | Trade | None |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Evolve Haunter | None |
Emerald | Trade | None |
Diamond and Pearl | Old Chateau (Any GBA Pokémon game) | Dongle |
Platinum | Old Chateau (Any GBA Pokémon game) | Dongle |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Evolve Haunter | None |
Black and White | Evolve Haunter (White only) | None |
X and Y | Evolve Haunter | None |
Side game locations
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 68, Forever Level 18, Mr. Who's Den |
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Evolve Haunter |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Sky Stairway (1-49F) |
Pokémon Ranger | Fiore Temple |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Hippowdon Temple, Altru Tower, Altru Building, |
Pokémon Rumble | Eternal Tower |
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure | Haunted Zone |
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs | Oblivia Ruins, Dark Temple |
Side game data
No. | Pokémon | Group | Field Move | Poké Assist |
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R-019 | Gengar | Ghost | Psy Power 3 | Ghost |
Capture Points[Notes 1] | 5320 (approx.) | On Sight[Notes 2] | Teleports towards and chases player. | |
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It attacks by spitting out eerie orbs and sinister ones imbued with loathing. | ||||
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Sprites
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Mega Evolution Sprites
Front |
Back |
Front (Shiny) |
Back (Shiny) |
Trivia
- Despite Gengar being able to sneak within shadows, it is unable to learn the move Shadow Sneak.
- Despite being part Poison-type, it cannot learn any Poison-type moves by leveling up.
- Unlike most Pokémon, a Shiny Gengar has a small physical difference from a normal Gengar in HeartGold and SoulSilver. In said games, the spikes on a Shiny Gengar's back are shaped differently than a regular Gengar's.
- Gengar is four inches shorter than Haunter, despite it being evolved from Haunter.
- Mega Gengar, like Mega Alakazam, gets shorter when it Mega Evolves.
- Gengar's Mega Stone is banned by Smogon on online battles in X/Y due to Shadow Tag and Perish Song.
- There is a theory stating that Gengar might be the shadow of Clefairy or Clefable.
- This is because they have a similar physical appearance, because Gengar's name originates from the term "doppelganger", and because Gengar's species is Shadow Pokémon.
Origins
Gengar may have been based on the Oni, a creature of ancient Japanese folklore that was said to float invisibly above cities, bringing anything from a natural disaster like an earthquake to a terrible disease. It also appears to be based off a ghostly cat. Its name is possibly based off "doppelganger".
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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