Gengar vs Chandelure
Chandelure has the higher base stat total (520 vs 500), Gengar is faster (base Speed 110 vs 80), and each can hit the other super effectively with its own types (Gengar’s Ghost moves hit Chandelure for 2×; Chandelure’s Ghost moves hit Gengar for 2×).
Two Ghost-type Pokémon known for their special attacks.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Gengar | Chandelure |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 60 |
| Attack | 65 (higher) | 55 |
| Defense | 60 | 90 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 130 | 145 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 90 (higher) |
| Speed | 110 (higher) | 80 |
| Total | 500 | 520 (higher) |
| Bulk | 195 | 240 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Chandelure has the higher Sp. Atk (145 vs 130), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (240 vs 195), and hits Gengar for 2× with its Ghost moves, but Gengar is faster (110 vs 80 base Speed), has the higher Attack (65 vs 55), and hits Chandelure for 2× with its Ghost moves.
Gengar is ahead on
- is faster (110 vs 80 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (65 vs 55)
- hits Chandelure for 2× with its Ghost moves
Chandelure is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (145 vs 130)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (240 vs 195)
- hits Gengar for 2× with its Ghost moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Gengar: Cursed Body; Chandelure: Flash Fire, Flame Body, Infiltrator), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Gengar has 162 Speed and Chandelure has 132, so Gengar moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Gengar | Chandelure |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 110 | 80 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 162 | 132 |
Type matchup, both ways
Gengar (Ghost/Poison) attacking Chandelure
Ghost 2×, Poison ½×. Using only its own types, Gengar hits Chandelure for 2× with Ghost moves (super effective) and ½× with Poison moves (not very effective).
Chandelure (Ghost/Fire) attacking Gengar
Ghost 2×, Fire 1×. Using only its own types, Chandelure hits Gengar for 2× with Ghost moves (super effective) and 1× with Fire moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Gengar: Ground 2× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
- Chandelure: Water 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Dark 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Gengar
- Cursed Body. Has a 30% chance of Disabling any move that hits the Pokémon.
Chandelure
- Flash Fire. Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
- Flame Body. Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
- Infiltrator (hidden ability). Bypasses Light Screen, Reflect, and Safeguard.
Size, generation and evolution
Gengar is taller (1.5 m vs 1 m for Chandelure), and Gengar is heavier (40.5 kg vs 34.3 kg for Chandelure).
| Detail | Gengar | Chandelure |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m | 1 m |
| Weight | 40.5 kg | 34.3 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 5 (Unova) |
| Evolution line | Gastly → Haunter → Gengar | Litwick → Lampent → Chandelure |
Gengar (#0094) is a Ghost/Poison-type Shadow Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Gastly → Haunter → Gengar.
Chandelure (#0609) is a Ghost/Fire-type Luring Pokémon from Unova, first seen in Generation 5. Its evolution line is Litwick → Lampent → Chandelure.
Keep exploring
- Open Gengar and Chandelure in the Compare tool
- Gengar and Chandelure Pokédex pages
- Ghost/Poison weaknesses · Ghost/Fire weaknesses
- Speed tiers