Pokemon GO Mega monsters show excellent battle capabilities, and Mega Gengar is one of the top performers. Mega Pokemon are mega evolutions that have boosted prowess and increased damage output for every move. Mega Gengar originates from the Kanto region and possesses a dual typing of Ghost and Poison.

Pokemon GO Mega Gengar has a maximum CP of 4902, and its Shiny variant is also available to catch. Players have a chance to get Shiny Mega Gengar through Mega Raids and the process of Mega Evolution. Although the monster has amazing PvP and PvE movesets, one needs proper meta-knowledge to mark its best moveset for battles. This guide explores the best moveset for Mega Gengar for competitive gameplay.

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Best Pokemon GO Moveset For Mega Gengar

Mega Gengar in Pokemon GO

The dual Ghost and Poison-type Pokemon GO Mega Monster is an avid attacker. It has an offensive stat spread that comprises 349 Attack, 199 Defense, and 155 Stamina Power. Despite the average Stamina and Defense, the monster’s Attack stat makes it a damage dealer and among the top choices for pro players.

Mega Gengar can access 11 moves in total; out of them are 3 Fast Moves, 1 Elite Fast Move, 3 Charged Moves, and 4 Elite Charged Moves. These moves share different types: Dark, Ghost, Poison, Fighting, and Psychic. Out of all these moves, 7 can trigger the Pokemon GO Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) effect.

Fast Moves

Elite Fast Moves

Charged Moves

Elite Charged Moves

Sucker Punch (Dark)

Lick (Ghost) (STAB)

Shadow Ball (Ghost) (STAB)

Dark Pulse (Dark)

Shadow Claw (Ghost) (STAB)

Sludge Bomb (Poison) (STAB)

Shadow Punch (Ghost) (STAB)

Hex (Ghost) (STAB)

Focus Blast (Fighting)

Sludge Wave (Poison) (STAB)

Psychic (Psychic)

Mega Gengar’s best Pokemon GO moveset is a combination of Lick and Shadow Ball, resulting in 23.43 DPS.

Lick is a Dark-type Elite Fast Move that deals 5 damage and generates 6 energy. Using the move in Fog weather increases its damage power and can also trigger the STAB effect upon use. The Dark typing of Lick gives it an upper hand against Dark, Normal, Ghost, and Psychic-type Pokemon.

Shadow Ball is a Dark-type Charged Move in Pokemon GO that inflicts 100 damage while costing 50 energy upon each use. Players can use it in Fog weather to increase its damage, and the move also has the potential to trigger the STAB effect. Using Shadow Ball against Dark, Normal, Ghost, and Psychic-type Pokemon deals increased damage.

How to Mega Evolve Gengar In Pokemon GO

Shiny Mega Gengar in Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO players need Mega Energy to Mega Evolve any monster in the game. Mega Evolving Gengar, for the first time, requires 200 Mega Energy, but later the requirement decreases. One can farm Mega Energy by winning Mega Gengar raids, completing tasks with Gengar’s evolutionary line as Buddy monsters, or completing specific Research tasks. Those with Shiny Gengar can follow the same process and get a Shiny Mega Gengar.

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