National Dex Gengar [DONE]

[Senko]

[SET]
Name: Ghostium Z
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Substitute
Item: Ghostium Z
ability: Cursed Body
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Gengar is a fearsome wallbreaker thanks to its high Special Attack and Speed as well as access to Nasty Plot. Its immunity to Toxic and Seismic Toss also makes it a potent stallbreaker. Nasty Plot allows Gengar to deal massive damage with its attacks and open up holes for the rest of its teammates. When used with the Ghostium Z, Shadow Ball becomes a strong Never-Ending Nightmare that OHKOes key checks to Gengar, most notably Unaware Clefable, Landorus-T, and Garchomp after minor chip damage. Focus Blast is Gengar’s preferred coverage move to hit Pokemon that Shadow Ball cannot such as Chansey, Blissey, and Tyranitar. Substitute allows Gengar to freely fire off attacks or set up with Nasty Plot to pressure defensive Pokemon and exploit Pokemon that rely on status, like Thunder Wave Blissey and Sleep Powder Tangrowth.

Gengar fits best on offensive and hyper offensive teams, as they allow Gengar to utilize its offensive prowess well. Due to Gengar's frailty, it is important to switch it in safely, so pivots such as Tapu Koko, Landorus-T, and Rillaboom are key teammates. Landorus-T can also provide entry hazard support for Gengar, helping it punish switch-ins and securing OHKOs on bulkier Pokemon like Garchomp, and gives it a crucial Ground immunity to switch into. Pursuit trappers like Weavile and Tyranitar threaten Gengar heavily, so it pairs well with Pokemon like Mega Lopunny that can take them on. Gengar also likes Mega Lopunny's ability to pressure and take out offensive Pokemon that threaten it like Garchomp and Greninja, and Gengar helps pressure Fairy-types in return. Setup sweepers like Mega Gyarados and Rillaboom appreciate Gengar’s ability to tear massive holes into teams for them to clean up, and, in turn, Gengar appreciates their ability to get rid of threats such as Tyranitar and Choice Scarf Landorus-T.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Taunt is an alternative to Substitute to combat Haze users such as Toxapex, but, in most cases, Gengar freely attacking from its immunity to most status moves behind Substitute is sufficient. Sludge Wave as a secondary STAB move can be considered to hit super effectively against Grass- and Fairy-types like Tangrowth and Clefable, but +2 Shadow Ball and Focus Blast will hit hard enough by themselves and already provide perfect coverage.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon**: Gengar’s poor bulk allows faster Pokemon such as Mega Lopunny, Greninja, and various Choice Scarf Pokemon like Landorus-T to take advantage of it, threatening to OHKO or massively damage it. However, these attempts to revenge kill Gengar are futile if it has a Substitute up when they come in.

**Pursuit Trappers**: Pursuit users like Weavile and Tyranitar can trap Gengar without a Substitute, although they can be played around if Gengar keeps a consistent Substitute up.

**Strong Priority**: Fake Out from Mega Lopunny, Grassy Glide from Rillaboom, Bullet Punch from Mega Scizor, and Shadow Sneak from Aegislash can hit Gengar hard or OHKO in the case of the latter, due to its frailty.

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- Written by: [emillight, 541143]]
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[Senko]

this is ready for a qc

 

[TailGlowVM]

AM check implement what you want
add remove comments

[SET]
Name: Ghostium Z
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Nasty Plot
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Focus Blast
Item: Ghostium Z
ability: Cursed Body
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a fearsome 130 base Special Attack stat, Nasty Plot, and typing what does Gengar's typing do for it? You explain below so could remove this part about the typing Gengar fulfills a great role in stall-breaking. Due to Gengar’s typing, it is immune to Normal and Fighting-typed moves such as Seismic Toss, as well as Toxic, It sounded like Toxic was a Fighting-type move, which it isn't. I think this makes it clearer that Toxic is an additional immunity. allowing it to force out Pokemon like Chansey and Blissey on stall teams As stall teams usually carry very good hazard control, Chansey is the superior choice for them STAB-boosted Shadow Ball is Gengar’s main attacking move that hits neutral on most of the tier and large chunks of damage at +2. When used with the Ghostium Z, Shadow Ball becomes a strong 160 base power Never-Ending Nightmare that OHKO’s key checks to Gengar, most notably Unaware Clefable, Landorus-T, and Garchomp after minor chip damage. Substitute grants Gengar the ability to pressure defensive Pokemon like what?Are there any notable moves they carry you can avoid? and freely shoot off attacks or set up with Nasty Plot. Focus Blast is Gengar’s preferred coverage move to hit super-effectively Pokemon that Shadow Ball cannot such as Ferrothorn, Heatran, Chansey, Blissey, and Tyranitar. The EV spread and a Timid nature allow Gengar to hit as hard and fast as possible to outspeed and deal massive damage to opposing Pokemon. There's no need to explain basic 252 / 252 EV spreads.

Gengar fits best on fast-paced, hyper offensive teams to dish out as much heavy damage and KOs as possible. Entry-hazard setters like Landorus-T and Excadrill are great partners for Gengar as hazards help secure OHKOs for Gengar’s attacks. This applies to every Pokemon. Unless these two hazard setters have particularly notable synergy with Gengar, this should be removed. Setup sweepers like Mega Gyarados and Rillaboom appreciate Gengar’s ability to tear massive holes into teams for them to clean up, and in turn, Gengar appreciates their ability to threaten Pokemon that can take advantage of Gengar’s weaknesses such as Tyranitar and Landorus-T.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Taunt is an alternative to Substitute to combat Haze-users such as Toxapex, but in most cases, Gengar’s immunity to most status moves behind Substitute is sufficient to utilize free attacking turns. Sludge Wave as a secondary STAB can be considered to hit super-effectively against Grass-types and Fairy-types, but +2 Shadow Ball and Focus Blast will hit hard enough by themselves.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon**: Gengar’s poor bulk allows it to be taken advantage of by faster Pokemon such as Mega Lopunny, Greninja, and various Choice Scarf Pokemon like Landorus-T and threaten to OHKO or massively damage Gengar.

**Pursuit Trappers**: Pursuit-users like Weavile and Tyranitar can trap and revenge-kill Gengar without a Substitute, although can be played around if Gengar keeps a consistent Substitute up.

**Strong Priority**: Fake Out from Mega Lopunny, Grassy Glide from Rillaboom, as it does over two-thirds if Choice Band and Rillaboom is common, this is probably worth adding and Shadow Sneak from Aegislash can hit Gengar hard or can OHKO in the case of the latter This didn't make any sense before due to Gengar's frailty.
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[Senko]

implemented changes

 

[Optify]

amcheck no need to implament

add remove comments

[SET]
Name: Ghostium Z
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Nasty Plot
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Focus Blast
Item: Ghostium Z / Fightinium Z
ability: Cursed Body
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

With a fearsome 130 base Special Attack stat and Nasty Plot to enhance it further, Gengar is a great stallbreaker fulfills a great role in stall-breaking <- this sentence was hard to read. Due to Gengar’s typing, it is immune to Normal- and Fighting-typed moves such as Seismic Toss, as well as Toxic allowing it to force out Pokemon like Chansey on stall teams. STAB-boosted Shadow Ball is Gengar’s main attacking move that hits neutral on most of the tier and large chunks of damage at +2. When used with the Ghostium Z, Shadow Ball becomes a strong 160 base power Never-Ending Nightmare that OHKO’s key checks to Gengar, most notably Unaware Clefable, Landorus-T, and Garchomp after minor chip damage. Obvious stab moves don't need to be mentioned Substitute grants Gengar the ability to pressure defensive Pokemon with the utility of status-immunity such as Thunder-Wave Blissey and Sleep Powder Tangrowth. Substitute also allows Gengar to freely shoot off attacks or set up with Nasty Plot. Focus Blast is Gengar’s preferred coverage move to hit super-effectively Pokemon that Shadow Ball cannot such as Ferrothorn, Heatran, Chansey, Blissey, and Tyranitar. Fightinium-Z allows you to hit Tyranitar and other pursuit trappers more reliably.

Gengar fits best on Bulky-offensive and balance teams, while having a niche on hyper-offensive teams fast-paced, hyper offensive teams to dish out as much heavy damage and KOs as possible. Setup sweepers like Mega Gyarados and Rillaboom appreciate Gengar’s ability to tear massive holes into teams for them to clean up, and in turn, Gengar appreciates their ability to threaten Pokemon that can take advantage of Gengar’s weaknesses such as Tyranitar and Landorus-T. This paragraph is somewhat barebones, I would add more; inculding defensive backbones and speed control.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Taunt is an alternative to Substitute to combat Haze-users such as Toxapex, but in most cases, Gengar’s immunity to most status moves behind Substitute is sufficient to utilize free attacking turns. Sludge Wave as a secondary STAB can be considered to hit super-effectively against Grass-types and Fairy-types, but +2 Shadow Ball and Focus Blast will hit hard enough by themselves.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon**: Gengar’s poor bulk allows it to be taken advantage of by faster Pokemon such as Mega Lopunny, Greninja, and various Choice Scarf Pokemon like Landorus-T and threaten to OHKO or massively damage Gengar, however they cannot come in safely as they take damage from shadow ball or can be scouted with substitute.

**Pursuit Trappers**: Pursuit-users like Weavile and Tyranitar can trap and revenge-kill Gengar without a Substitute, although can be played around if Gengar keeps a consistent Substitute up.

**Strong Priority**: Fake Out from Mega Lopunny, Grassy Glide from Rillaboom, and Shadow Sneak from Aegislash can hit Gengar hard or can OHKO in the case of the latter due to Gengar's frailty.

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[Senko]

implemented some changes! ty

 

[Solaros & Lunaris]

add remove comments

[SET]
Name: Ghostium Z
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Nasty Plot
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Focus Blast
Item: Ghostium Z
ability: Cursed Body
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

Reorder this to NP / SBall / Focus Blast / Sub, and reflect this change below

[SET COMMENTS]

With a fearsome 130 base Special Attack stat and Nasty Plot to enhance it further, Gengar is a great stall-breaker. Due to Gengar’s typing, it is immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves such as Seismic Toss, as well as Toxic allowing it to force out Pokemon like Chansey on stall teams. Gengar is a fearsome wallbreaker thanks to its high Special Attack and Speed as well as access to Nasty Plot. Its immunity to Toxic and Seismic Toss also makes it a potent stallbreaker. STAB-boosted Shadow Ball is Gengar’s main attacking move that hits neutral on most of the tier and large chunks of damage at +2. Why should I use NP? When used with the Ghostium Z, Shadow Ball becomes a strong 160 base power Never-Ending Nightmare that OHKO’s key checks to Gengar, most notably Unaware Clefable, Landorus-T, and Garchomp after minor chip damage. Substitute grants Gengar the ability to pressure defensive Pokemon with the utility of status-immunity such as Thunder-Wave Blissey and Sleep Powder Tangrowth. Substitute also allows Gengar to freely shoot off attacks or set up with Nasty Plot. Focus Blast is Gengar’s preferred coverage move to hit super-effectively Pokemon that Shadow Ball cannot such as Ferrothorn, Heatran, Chansey, Blissey, and Tyranitar. Put the sentence about Focus Blast in between the Never-Ending Nightmare and Substitute sentences.

Gengar fits best on fast-paced, hyper offensive teams to dish out as much heavy damage and KOs as possible. Setup sweepers like Mega Gyarados and Rillaboom appreciate Gengar’s ability to tear massive holes into teams for them to clean up, and in turn, Gengar appreciates their ability to threaten Pokemon that can take advantage of Gengar’s weaknesses such as Tyranitar and Landorus-T. This paragraph is far, FAR too short for QC standards. Mention teammates that can patch up Gengar’s poor offensive matchups, can grant it safe switch-ins, patch up its weakness to Pursuit, and can wallbreak/clean once its dones ripping holes in the opponents team.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Taunt is an alternative to Substitute to combat Haze-users such as Toxapex, but in most cases, Gengar’s immunity to most status moves behind Substitute is sufficient to utilize free attacking turns. Sludge Wave as a secondary STAB can be considered to hit super-effectively against Grass-types and Fairy-types like?, but +2 Shadow Ball and Focus Blast will hit hard enough by themselves.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon**: Gengar’s poor bulk allows it to be taken advantage of by faster Pokemon such as Mega Lopunny, Greninja, and various Choice Scarf Pokemon like Landorus-T and threaten to OHKO or massively damage Gengar. These checks however can be scouted with Substitute and risk taking damage from Gengar's attacks

**Pursuit Trappers**: Pursuit-users like Weavile and Tyranitar can trap and revenge-kill Gengar without a Substitute, although can be played around if Gengar keeps a consistent Substitute up.

**Strong Priority**: Fake Out from Mega Lopunny, Grassy Glide from Rillaboom, and Shadow Sneak from Aegislash can hit Gengar hard or can OHKO in the case of the latter due to Gengar's frailty.

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I want to take another look at this before stamping

 

[Senko]

implemented changes

 

[Solaros & Lunaris]

[SET]
Name: Ghostium Z
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Substitute
Item: Ghostium Z
ability: Cursed Body
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Gengar is a fearsome wallbreaker thanks to its high Special Attack and Speed as well as access to Nasty Plot. Its immunity to Toxic and Seismic Toss also makes it a potent stallbreaker. Nasty Plot increases Gengar's Special Attack by double two stages, allowing Gengar to deal massive damage with its attacks and open up holes for the rest of its teammates. When used with the Ghostium Z, Shadow Ball becomes a strong 160 base power Never-Ending Nightmare that OHKO’s key checks to Gengar, most notably Unaware Clefable, Landorus-T, and Garchomp after minor chip damage. Focus Blast is Gengar’s preferred coverage move to hit super-effectively Pokemon that Shadow Ball cannot such as Ferrothorn, Heatran, Chansey, Blissey, and Tyranitar. Substitute grants Gengar the ability to pressure defensive Pokemon with the utility of status-immunity such as Thunder-Wave Blissey and Sleep Powder Tangrowth. This reads really weird, just say it lets Gengar use Pokemon who rely on status as setup fodder Substitute also allows Gengar to freely shoot off attacks or set up with Nasty Plot.

Gengar fits best on offensive and hyper offensive teams, as they allow Gengar to wallbreak. “Allow Gengar to wallbreak” is very vague, I would change it to utilize its offensive prowess well .Due to Gengar's frail bulk, it is important to switch Gengar in safely, so pivots such as Tapu Koko, Landorus-T, and Magearna are key teammates. Landorus-T can also provide entry hazard support for Gengar to help it punish switch-ins and secure OHKOs on bulkier Pokemon like Garchomp. Pursuit-trappers like Weavile and Tyranitar threaten Gengar heavily, so Gengar pairs well with Pokemon like Mega Lopunny and Magearna, that can take them on. Gengar also likes Mega Lopunny's ability to pressure and take out offensive Pokemon that threaten it like Garchomp and Greninja, and Gengar helps pressure Fairy-types in return. Setup sweepers like Mega Gyarados and Rillaboom appreciate Gengar’s ability to tear massive holes into teams for them to clean up, and in turn, Gengar appreciates their ability to get rid of threats such as Tyranitar and Choice Scarf Landorus-T.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Taunt is an alternative to Substitute to combat Haze-users such as Toxapex, but in most cases, Gengar’s immunity to most status moves behind Substitute is sufficient to utilize free attacking turns. Sludge Wave as a secondary STAB can be considered to hit super-effectively against Grass-types and Fairy-types like Tangrowth and Clefable, but +2 Shadow Ball and Focus Blast will hit hard enough by themselves.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon**: Gengar’s poor bulk allows it to be taken advantage of by faster Pokemon such as Mega Lopunny, Greninja, and various Choice Scarf Pokemon like Landorus-T and threaten to OHKO or massively damage Gengar. These checks however can be scouted with Substitute and risk taking damage from Gengar's attacks However, these attempts to revenge kill Gengar are futile if it keeps a Substitute up when they come in.

**Pursuit Trappers**: Pursuit-users like Weavile and Tyranitar can trap and revenge-kill Gengar without a Substitute, although can be played around if Gengar keeps a consistent Substitute up.

**Strong Priority**: Fake Out from Mega Lopunny, Grassy Glide from Rillaboom, and Shadow Sneak from Aegislash can hit Gengar hard or can OHKO in the case of the latter due to Gengar's frailty.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [emillight, 541143]]
- Quality checked by: [[username1, userid1], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

Much better, although there’s a few grammar issues, QC 1/2

 

[Senko]

Implemented changes! thanks solaros!

 

[Senko]

updated to account for Magearna ban

 

[Zneon]

add comment delete

[SET]
Name: Ghostium Z
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Substitute
Item: Ghostium Z
ability: Cursed Body
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Gengar is a fearsome wallbreaker thanks to its high Special Attack and Speed as well as access to Nasty Plot. Its immunity to Toxic and Seismic Toss also makes it a potent stallbreaker. Nasty Plot increases Gengar's Special Attack by two stages, allowing Gengar to deal massive damage with its attacks and open up holes for the rest of its teammates. When used with the Ghostium Z, Shadow Ball becomes a strong Never-Ending Nightmare that OHKO’s key checks to Gengar, most notably Unaware Clefable, Landorus-T, and Garchomp after minor chip damage. Focus Blast is Gengar’s preferred coverage move to hit Pokemon that Shadow Ball cannot such as Ferrothorn, Heatran, Chansey, Blissey, and Tyranitar. shadow ball hits ferro and heatran for neutral damage so they are not good examples, just remove them. Substitute grants Gengar the ability to pressure defensive Pokemon and use Pokemon who rely on status as setup fodder like Thunder-Wave Blissey and Sleep Powder Tangrowth. Substitute also allows Gengar to freely shoot off attacks or set up with Nasty Plot. i feel you should just merge these two points together since they are referring to the same thing

Gengar fits best on offensive and hyper offensive teams, as they allow Gengar to utilize its offensive prowess well. Due to Gengar's frail bulk, it is important to switch Gengar in safely, so pivots such as Tapu Koko, Landorus-T, and Rillaboom are key teammates. Landorus-T can also provide entry hazard support for Gengar to help it punish switch-ins and secure OHKOs on bulkier Pokemon like Garchomp. it's also worth saying how Landorus-T is a crucial ground immune for Gengar. Pursuit-trappers like Weavile and Tyranitar threaten Gengar heavily, so Gengar pairs well with Pokemon like Mega Lopunny that can take them on. Gengar also likes Mega Lopunny's ability to pressure and take out offensive Pokemon that threaten it like Garchomp and Greninja, and Gengar helps pressure Fairy-types in return. Setup sweepers like Mega Gyarados and Rillaboom appreciate Gengar’s ability to tear massive holes into teams for them to clean up, and in turn, Gengar appreciates their ability to get rid of threats such as Tyranitar and Choice Scarf Landorus-T.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Taunt is an alternative to Substitute to combat Haze-users such as Toxapex, but in most cases, Gengar’s immunity to most status moves behind Substitute is sufficient to utilize free attacking turns. Sludge Wave as a secondary STAB can be considered to hit super-effectively against Grass-types and Fairy-types like Tangrowth and Clefable, but +2 Shadow Ball and Focus Blast will hit hard enough by themselves. it's worth mentioning how Sludge Wave isn't necessary because those two give Gengar perfect coverage

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon**: Gengar’s poor bulk allows it to be taken advantage of by faster Pokemon such as Mega Lopunny, Greninja, and various Choice Scarf Pokemon like Landorus-T and threaten to OHKO or massively damage Gengar. However, these attempts to revenge kill Gengar are futile if it keeps a Substitute up when they come in.

**Pursuit Trappers**: Pursuit-users like Weavile and Tyranitar can trap Gengar without a Substitute, although can be played around if Gengar keeps a consistent Substitute up.

**Strong Priority**: Fake Out from Mega Lopunny, Grassy Glide from Rillaboom, and Shadow Sneak from Aegislash can hit Gengar hard or can OHKO in the case of the latter due to Gengar's frailty. it's worth mentioning mega scizor as a priority user that can heavily pressure gengar as well

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [emillight, 541143]]
- Quality checked by: [[Solaros & Lunaris, 471780], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]

good work! Make sure to remove the hypthens on Pursuit trappers, Haze users etc.

QC 2/2

 

[Senko]

implented, thanks Zneon!! ready for GP!

 

[Adeleine]

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[SET]
Name: Ghostium Z
move 1: Nasty Plot
move 2: Shadow Ball
move 3: Focus Blast
move 4: Substitute
Item: Ghostium Z
ability: Cursed Body
nature: Timid
evs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Gengar is a fearsome wallbreaker thanks to its high Special Attack and Speed as well as access to Nasty Plot. Its immunity to Toxic and Seismic Toss also makes it a potent stallbreaker. Nasty Plot increases Gengar's Special Attack by two stages, allowing allows Gengar to deal massive damage with its attacks and open up holes for the rest of its teammates. When used with the Ghostium Z, Shadow Ball becomes a strong Never-Ending Nightmare that OHKOes key checks to Gengar, most notably Unaware Clefable, Landorus-T, and Garchomp after minor chip damage. Focus Blast is Gengar’s preferred coverage move to hit Pokemon that Shadow Ball cannot such as Chansey, Blissey, and Tyranitar. Substitute allows Gengar to freely shoot fire off attacks or set up with Nasty Plot to pressure defensive Pokemon and use Pokemon who rely on status as setup fodder, exploit Pokemon that rely on status, (AC) like Thunder Wave Blissey and Sleep Powder Tangrowth.

Gengar fits best on offensive and hyper offensive teams, as they allow Gengar to utilize its offensive prowess well. Due to Gengar's frail bulk frailty, it is important to switch Gengar it in safely, so pivots such as Tapu Koko, Landorus-T, and Rillaboom are key teammates. Landorus-T can also provide entry hazard support for Gengar, (AC) to help helping it punish switch-ins and secure securing OHKOs on bulkier Pokemon like Garchomp, (AC) and gives it a crucial Ground immunity to switch into. Pursuit trappers like Weavile and Tyranitar threaten Gengar heavily, so Gengar it pairs well with Pokemon like Mega Lopunny that can take them on. Gengar also likes Mega Lopunny's ability to pressure and take out offensive Pokemon that threaten it like Garchomp and Greninja, and Gengar helps pressure Fairy-types (added hyphen) in return. Setup sweepers like Mega Gyarados and Rillaboom appreciate Gengar’s ability to tear massive holes into teams for them to clean up, and, (AC) in turn, Gengar appreciates their ability to get rid of threats such as Tyranitar and Choice Scarf Landorus-T.


[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============

Taunt is an alternative to Substitute to combat Haze users such as Toxapex, but, (AC) in most cases, Gengar’s Gengar freely attacking from its (if this makes sense) immunity to most status moves behind Substitute is sufficient to utilize free attacking turns. Sludge Wave as a secondary STAB move can be considered to hit super effectively against Grass types and Fairy types Grass- and Fairy-types like Tangrowth and Clefable, but +2 Shadow Ball and Focus Blast will hit hard enough by themselves and already provide perfect coverage.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Faster Pokemon**: Gengar’s poor bulk allows it to be taken advantage of by faster Pokemon such as Mega Lopunny, Greninja, and various Choice Scarf Pokemon like Landorus-T and (missing example) to take advantage of it, threatening to OHKO or massively damage Gengar it. However, these attempts to revenge kill Gengar are futile if it keeps has a Substitute up when they come in.

**Pursuit Trappers**: Pursuit users like Weavile and Tyranitar can trap Gengar without a Substitute, although they can be played around if Gengar keeps a consistent Substitute up.

**Strong Priority**: Fake Out from Mega Lopunny, Grassy Glide from Rillaboom, Bullet Punch from Mega Scizor, and Shadow Sneak from Aegislash can hit Gengar hard, (AC) or can OHKO in the case of the latter, (AC) due to Gengar's its frailty.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [emillight, 541143]]
- Quality checked by: [[Solaros & Lunaris, 471780], [Zneon, 487629]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Finland, 517429]]

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[Senko]

ty to everyone who helped work on this analysis! we crossed da finish line!!