Pokemon Legends Z-A: Best Gengar Moveset and Nature For Ranked PvP and PvE

Here is the best Pokemon Legends Z-A build for Gengar and its Mega Evolution with the best moveset and nature to use for ranked PvP and PvE.

One of the original 151 Pokemon from Generation I, and has been a fan-favorite ever since. In Pokemon Legends Z-A, Gengar returns with its Mega Evolution, and retains its spot as a strong contender amongst all the other Ghost-type Mega Evolutions. It has a high Special Attack stat, which automatically sets up the field to use STAB attacks of both Ghost- and Poison-types. That said, you will need to make a proper build for Gengar if you want to use it for either the ranked battles or in your endgame teams.

This article will explore the best build for Gengar that you should use in Pokemon Legends Z-A, including its moveset and nature. Mega Gengar is a powerful sweeper, who relies on its fast speed to deal a lot of damage. However, since it does not have very high defenses, you will need mastery of the Pokemon to some extent for it to be impactful.

Best Gengar Builds in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Here are the best Gengar builds that you can use in Pokemon Legends Z-A:

Best PvP Gengar Build in Pokemon Legends Z-A For Ranked Matches

Gengar can be a decent Special Attacker to put in your Pokemon Legends Z-A PvP teams. That said, you have to invest in the right moves to make it actually viable, especially when your opponent has something like a Gardevoir, Metagross, or Alakazam.

Best Moveset For PvP Gengar in Pokemon Legends Z-A

For PvP, you will want Gengar to have the following moveset in Pokemon Legends Z-A:

• Perish Song
• Hypnosis
• Sludge Bomb
• Shadow Ball

Perish Song is basically an ace up your sleeve that forces the opponent to switch their Pokemon, or risk having it constantly lose health and faint. Since ranked battles only allow you to switch Pokemon three times, this is an exceptionally powerful tool if you can use it with the right setup.

Shadow Ball is the primary attacker, since it compliments the high Sp. Attack stat that Mega Gengar has. Finally, Sludge Bomb can deal go STAB damage while also having a 30% chance to inflict the Poison status condition on the opponent.

Best Nature For PvP Gengar in Pokemon Legends Z-A

You can choose between these two Natures for the best outcome in Pokemon Legends Z-A:

• Modest (+Sp. Atk / -Atk)
• Bold (+Def / -Atk)

Modest Nature will be the best overall for Gengar in Pokemon Legends Z-A. This is because it further enhances Gengar’s Special Attack stat, allowing it to deal more damage and land STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) moves easily with Shadow Ball or Sludge Bomb. However, you might also benefit from using Calm Nature, which increases Gengar’s Defense stat.

Gengar, being a Ghost-type, is weak to Ghost- and Dark-type moves. Given the current meta, the most prominent Dark-types you are likely to encounter will be Absol or Tyranitar. Both of these are Physical Attackers, and improving Gengar’s Physical Defense might help to sustain a bit longer in the battle, possibly giving you a clutch victory.

Best Team Composition With Gengar For Ranked Matches in Pokemon Legends Z-A

The following Pokemon pair well with Gengar for PvP ranked matches in Pokemon Legends Z-A:

• Gengar
• Arbok
• Lucario

This team mainly focuses on using Gengar and Arbok for Poison-type STAB, a combination that many players on ranked matches will not expect in Pokemon Legends Z-A. However, you might benefit from having Arbok also learn Earthquale (via TMs) for more coverage. Lucario is the safety net in this team, and is generally serves as a swapper when Gengar is in trouble. It can also pack a decent punch with Fighting-type moves, especially if Mega Evolved.

Best PvE Gengar Build in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Gengar is one of the best choices for if you want a Ghost-type in your Pokemon Legends Z-A PvE team. It can be an excellent Special Attacker here as well, although the focus can be on a particular Pokemon. You can easily take advantage of this since the game’s combat system ensures that your opponents do not switch Pokemon till they faint.

Best Moveset For PvE Gengar in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Here are the best moves for PvE Gengar in Pokemon Legends Z-A:

• Perish Song
• Curse
• Sludge Bomb
• Shadow Ball

This Gengar moveset is built to annoy your opponent as much as possible. Gengar has access to both Curse and Perish Song. These are extremely dangerous moves when used correctly. Perish Song will essentially force your opponent to switch their Pokemon or risk losing it entirely. This is meaningful as it will use up the limited supply of switches available in battle.

Sludge Bomb deals good damage (combined with Same Type Attack Bonus or STAB for short), and has a 30% chance to poison the enemy as well. If you do not want to rely on the poison chance, then you can replace this with Sludge Wave, which has comparatively higher power, but a lower chance to poison.

Lastly, Shadow Ball is just a strong Ghost-type move that will round out the build. You are advised to hold off on using Curse until later in the match. This is because it depletes your health by 50%. So, you can use it when Gengar is already dropping into critical health levels to unleash a Curse before departing.

Best Nature For PvE Gengar in Pokemon Legends Z-A

For PvE Gengar, there are three Natures you can choose from based on your preferences in Pokemon Legends Z-A:

• Modest (+Sp. Atk / -Atk)
• Calm (+Sp. Def / -Atk)
• Bold (+Def / -Atk)

Gengar (and Mega Gengar) relies on its Special Attack to succeed in battle. So, you should definitely consider a Special Attack boosting nature. You can easily get this via Nature Mints, which are sold at various shops across the city. Gengar’s defense is not anything noteworthy. So, you might want to invest some points into those stats to boost Gengar’s survival rates. Apart from that, Modest is an obvious choice, simply to enable it to deal more damage.

Best Team Composition With Gengar For Pokemon Legends Z-A PvE

Here is the best team with Gengar for Pokemon Legends Z-A story mode:

• Gengar
• Clefable
• Garchomp
• Gallade / Lucario
• Arbok
• Talonflame

This team offers the best coverage overall with Gengar as the primary attacker. It works well both as a Ghost-type Special Attacker, or as a Poison-type STAB finisher paired with Arbok. It should comfortably be able to defeat opponents, especially in the Wild Zones and in the Infinite Z-A Royale matches.

Gengar Stats and Location

Here are the stats for Gengar in Pokemon Legends Z-A:

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

Meanwhile, its stats after Mega Evolution are:

• HP: 60
• Attack: 65
• Defense: 80
• Special Attack: 170
• Special Defense: 95
• Speed: 130

You can get Gengar without trading during the main story itself. Alternatively, you will have to receive a Haunter via trading to evolve it into Gengar. This can easily be done by using a Trade Code as well. Alternatively, there is a chance for an Alpha Gengar to spawn in Wild Zone 20.

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