Gengar vs Gholdengo
Gholdengo has the higher base stat total (550 vs 500), Gengar is faster (base Speed 110 vs 84), and each can hit the other super effectively with its own types (Gengar’s Ghost moves hit Gholdengo for 2×; Gholdengo’s Ghost moves hit Gengar for 2×).
Two Ghost-type Pokémon, a classic and a newer favourite.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Gengar | Gholdengo |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 87 (higher) |
| Attack | 65 (higher) | 60 |
| Defense | 60 | 95 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 130 | 133 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 91 (higher) |
| Speed | 110 (higher) | 84 |
| Total | 500 | 550 (higher) |
| Bulk | 195 | 273 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Gholdengo has the higher Sp. Atk (133 vs 130), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (273 vs 195), and hits Gengar for 2× with its Ghost moves, but Gengar is faster (110 vs 84 base Speed), has the higher Attack (65 vs 60), and hits Gholdengo for 2× with its Ghost moves.
Gengar is ahead on
- is faster (110 vs 84 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (65 vs 60)
- hits Gholdengo for 2× with its Ghost moves
Gholdengo is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (133 vs 130)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (273 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; Gholdengo: Good as Gold), 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 Gholdengo has 136, 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 | Gholdengo |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 110 | 84 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 162 | 136 |
Type matchup, both ways
Gengar (Ghost/Poison) attacking Gholdengo
Ghost 2×, Poison 0×. Using only its own types, Gengar hits Gholdengo for 2× with Ghost moves (super effective) and 0× with Poison moves (no effect).
Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost) attacking Gengar
Steel 1×, Ghost 2×. Using only its own types, Gholdengo hits Gengar for 1× with Steel moves (normal damage) and 2× with Ghost moves (super effective).
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).
- Gholdengo: Fire 2× (super effective), Ground 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.
Gholdengo
- Good as Gold. Gives immunity to status moves.
Size, generation and evolution
Gengar is taller (1.5 m vs 1.2 m for Gholdengo), and Gengar is heavier (40.5 kg vs 30 kg for Gholdengo).
| Detail | Gengar | Gholdengo |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.5 m | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 40.5 kg | 30 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 9 (Paldea) |
| Evolution line | Gastly → Haunter → Gengar | Gimmighoul → Gholdengo |
Gengar (#0094) is a Ghost/Poison-type Shadow Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Gastly → Haunter → Gengar.
Gholdengo (#1000) is a Steel/Ghost-type Coin Entity Pokémon from Paldea, first seen in Generation 9. Its evolution line is Gimmighoul → Gholdengo.
Keep exploring
- Open Gengar and Gholdengo in the Compare tool
- Gengar and Gholdengo Pokédex pages
- Ghost/Poison weaknesses · Steel/Ghost weaknesses
- Speed tiers