18. It’s One of the Most Powerful in the First Generation
It is the most powerful ghost-type Pokémon in the first original 151 lineup.
19. It’s One of The First Ever Pokémon You’ll Ever See
If you watch the first episode of the anime you’ll see there’s a Gengar battling a Nidorino on TV.
20. It Has Access to All the Ghost Type Moves in Pokémon Go
However, not the quick moves though.
21. Just Like Haunter, Gengar likes Standup Comedy
In episode 23 of the anime you’ll see Gengar and Haunter try to amuse Ash by pretending to be owarai performers.
22. Publications Love Gengar
The Official Nintendo Magazine has shown a lot of affection for it. So does IGN!
23. Gengar Never Had Levitate
It only gains this status ability in Generations 3-4.
24. Mega Gengar is Meaner Than Regular Gengar
It is said that Mega Gengar will even try to curse its Trainer.
That’s pretty nasty.
25. They Can Also Be Ninjas!
In the 899th episode of the anime, a couple of Gengar were used by ninjas that were attacking the Ninja Village.
26. Compared to Haunter, it’s Pretty Heavy
Haunter is one of the lightest Pokémon ever at 0.09 kg.
And when it evolves into Gengar it takes on 40.41 extra kilograms.
It must have eaten a lot people in the process of evolving.
Just kidding – or am I…
27. Gengar’s First Appearance in the Manga Was With Moltres
Imagine debuting along with a legendary in round number 26.
28. It’s the Master of Night Shade
Everyone knows that this is its signature move.
29. It’s the Usain Bolt of Ghost-type Pokémon
Its mega evolution Mega Gengar has the highest base speed stat of all Ghost type in the franchise.
30. Gengar is Not Only Mean, It’s the Leader of Meanies…
In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Gengar is the leader of Team Meanies. Literally.
31. …Where It Does Mean Things
In the same game series, we can see it causing havoc by convincing villagers that the hero is at fault for all the bad things happening to them.
32. However, Gengar is Not All That Bad
Towards the end of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, Gengar did ask to visit Ninetails because it hoped it would bring back Gardevoir. Isn’t that sweet?
33. It Makes an Appearance in Detective Pikachu
It was battling in the illegal fight club – why am I not surprised?
And it won against a Blastoise.
34. Alakazam and Gengar are very similar Pokémon
Both Kadabra and Haunter evolve into Alakazam and Gengar respectively when traded, they are both the same size, they are weak to each other’s STAB, and they have the same base stat total.
They also have the same weaknesses. Coincidence?
35. They Even Battled Each Other Once in the Anime
In episode 72 of the anime they are pitted against each other.
However we do not know who really wins since a giant Jigglypuff puts them both to sleep.
36. I’m Not Sure if Mega Gengar Can Wear Shoes
Mega Gengar has small feet in the regular series of games but in Pokkén Tournament he doesn’t have feet at all.
37. Gengar The Doppelganger
Gengar’s name could have come from the word doppelgänger, meaning a person who likes another person or a double.
Looking into the Clefairy/Clefable thing now makes a lot more sense…
38. There Was a Tribute to Him from the Anime to the Manga
In round 269 of the manga, a kid from Pallet Town uses a Gengar to try and catch Nidorino.
Remember that in the first episode of the series where a Gengar was battling Nidorino on TV? Nice callback Game Freak.
39. Its First Known Trainer Was a Team Rocker Grunt
This was in number 26 of the manga.
40. Gengar Can Take Over Your Body
You thought only Haunter and Gastly could do that? Think again!
