Mega Gengar Build Guide: Sets & Spreads
6.3% usage in Pokémon Champions doubles (#26, September 2026). Built from 1,631,943 battles: the most common set, Stat Point spreads with final stats, and damage calcs against the most used Pokémon. In singles: 5.2% usage (#28). Most common item: Gengarite (100% of sets). Ability: Shadow Tag (100%). Nature: Timid.
Most common set
Item, ability, nature and spread are the most common choices; moves are the four most used.
- Item
- Gengarite
- Ability
- Shadow Tag
- Nature
- Timid
- Stat Points
- HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32
- Stats
- HP 137 / Atk 76 / Def 100 / SpA 222 / SpD 115 / Spe 200
Spreads (Stat Points and final stats)
Level 50, 66 Stat Points in total. Stats do not include item or ability modifiers.
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timid | 2-0-0-32-0-32 | 137 | 76 | 100 | 222 | 115 | 200 | 8% |
| Modest | 32-0-1-0-13-20 | 167 | 76 | 101 | 209 | 128 | 170 | 4.8% |
| Modest | 32-0-6-0-8-20 | 167 | 76 | 106 | 209 | 123 | 170 | 3.4% |
| Modest | 32-0-6-10-8-10 | 167 | 76 | 106 | 220 | 123 | 160 | 3.1% |
Speed tier
The main spread has 200 Speed. Compared with the main spreads of the top 29 Pokémon, it outspeeds 28 of them.
Just above (faster)
Just below (slower)
Items (e.g. Choice Scarf), abilities and Tailwind are not included.
Opponents use the most common set of the top 8 Pokémon (excluding this one); this Pokémon uses the set above. Doubles, no weather, terrain or critical hits; the strongest move is shown.
Damage taken from top threats
| Opponent | Move | Damage | KO |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rillaboom | Wood Hammer | 56.9–67.9% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
 Sneasler | Dire Claw | 16.1–19.7% | 6HKO (0%) |
 Incineroar | Throat Chop | 89.1–106.6% | 1HKO (43.8%) |
 Mega Salamence | Draco Meteor | 79.6–94.9% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
 Kingambit | Kowtow Cleave | 144.5–170.8% | Guaranteed 1HKO |
 Basculegion | Wave Crash | 108–128.5% | Guaranteed 1HKO |
 Indeedee (Female) | Psychic | 74.5–89.1% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
 Gholdengo | Shadow Ball | 138.7–165% | Guaranteed 1HKO |
Damage dealt to top threats
| Opponent | Move | Damage | KO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rillaboom | Sludge Bomb | 118.8–140.1% | Guaranteed 1HKO |
| Sneasler | Shadow Ball | 65–76.4% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
| Incineroar | Sludge Bomb | 39.1–46.5% | Guaranteed 3HKO |
| Mega Salamence | Sludge Bomb | 59.3–70.3% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
| Kingambit | Shadow Ball | 22.7–27.1% | 4HKO (42.7%) |
| Basculegion | Shadow Ball | 107.6–127.9% | Guaranteed 1HKO |
| Indeedee (Female) | Sludge Bomb | 50.8–59.9% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
| Gholdengo | Shadow Ball | 111–131.7% | Guaranteed 1HKO |
Usage breakdown
Share of moves, items, abilities, Stat Point spreads and teammates (September 2026).
Moves
- Protect99.4%
- Shadow Ball98.3%
- Sludge Bomb82.5%
- Perish Song76.9%
- Disable14.2%
- Substitute9.1%
- Icy Wind4.5%
- Will-O-Wisp4.3%
- Psychic2.9%
- Focus Blast2.4%
Items
- Gengarite100%
Abilities
- Shadow Tag100%
Stat Point spreads
Teammates
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Moves
- Shadow Ball82%
- Sludge Wave60.5%
- Protect59.1%
- Icy Wind34%
- Destiny Bond31.2%
- Perish Song29.8%
- Sludge Bomb22.6%
- Energy Ball22%
- Hex15.7%
- Will-O-Wisp15.5%
Items
- Gengarite100%
Abilities
- Shadow Tag100%
Stat Point spreads
Teammates
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
Data and calculations
Usage figures come from Pokémon Showdown battle statistics published by Smogon (September 2026, 1,631,943 battles). Stats and damage follow Pokémon Champions rules (level 50, Stat Points) and use the same calculation engine as Pokémon Showdown. Data is updated monthly.
FAQ
What is the best item for Mega Gengar?
In Pokémon Champions doubles the most common item is Gengarite (100% of sets).
What nature and Stat Point spread does Mega Gengar use?
The most common is Timid with HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (8% of sets). Its final stats are HP 137 / Atk 76 / Def 100 / SpA 222 / SpD 115 / Spe 200.
Which moves does Mega Gengar usually run?
In order of usage: Protect / Shadow Ball / Sludge Bomb / Perish Song / Disable / Substitute.
Which Pokémon are used with Mega Gengar?
Its most common teammates are Incineroar / Rillaboom / Politoed / Archaludon / Kommo-o.