Gengar Counters & Weaknesses
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Type matchups and best counters for Gengar in Pokémon Polished Crystal. Learn which Pokémon can effectively counter Gengar and what types to use against it.
Type Summary
4
Weaknesses
3
Resistances
2
Immunities
9
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Gengar. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Gengar resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Gengar, either offensively or defensively.
Steelix
steelground
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Ursaluna
groundnormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Ursalunabloodmoon
groundnormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Girafarig
normalpsychic
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Stantler
normalpsychic
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Beldum
steelpsychic
2× STAB damage • Immune to poison
2×Good
Metang
steelpsychic
2× STAB damage • Immune to poison
2×Good
Metagross
steelpsychic
2× STAB damage • Immune to poison
2×Good
Jirachi
steelpsychic
2× STAB damage • Immune to poison
2×Good
Farigiraf
normalpsychic
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Wyrdeer
normalpsychic
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Arbok
poisondark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Nidoqueen
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Resists poison
2×Good
Nidoking
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Resists poison
2×Good
Geodude
rockground
2× STAB damage • Resists poison
2×Good
Graveler
rockground
2× STAB damage • Resists poison
2×Good
Golem
rockground
2× STAB damage • Resists poison
2×Good
Onix
rockground
2× STAB damage • Resists poison
2×Good
Rhyhorn
groundrock
2× STAB damage • Resists poison
2×Good
Rhydon
groundrock
2× STAB damage • Resists poison
2×Good
