The best moveset for Gengar in Pokemon GO (August 2022)
Pokemon GO features constant adjustments to keep players focused and invested in the ever-changing meta. Some creatures fall out of favor while others remain beloved mainstays of the game for years, so long as players give them the best moves.
Gengar is the strongest Ghost Pokemon of the original 151 and a creature that haunted the nightmares of early fans. This strange purple monster remains a favorite among longtime fans of Niantic's mobile iteration of the franchise. In defensive and offensive roles, Gengar is a strong addition to any player's team.
Pokemon GO players know that they need to pick and choose their moves carefully. Not just to pick the strongest options from a single creature's list, but to fit the role they want them to serve on the team.
The go-to role for most Gengar players is as a ringer, a heavy damage dealer with a unique type combination. Others, however, have used Gengar as an indestructible tank, taking advantage of its many excellent resistances.
If the player seeks to use Gengar's maximum damage output, the obvious choice for its quick move is Lick. Although it doesn't have the highest DPS or the highest energy output, the move strikes the perfect balance. It deals 12 damage per second plus STAB, making it a powerful quick move.
If the player would rather build Gengar as a tank, Hex is the better option. It does slightly less damage with each second, but it gathers more energy. This means that it'll allow Gengar to throw out its main move more often, and that's where its power lies.
The best main move for Gengar is Shadow Ball. It deals 40 DPS at the cost of 16.7 EPS. It's a Ghost-type move, so it gets stab damage and it's strong against a wide variety of enemy types.
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