Gengar is a surprise master and one of the most difficult monsters to play, so you better understand everything this sneaky Pokemon has to offer. In this Pokemon Unite Gengar guide, we have compiled all the information about the best moves and Held items of this shadow monster to help you.
Gengar’s passive ability
Move name
Attack type
Description
Levitate
Passive
Movement speed increases when out of combat
Gengar’s early game ability
Move name
Attack type
Cooldown
Description
Will-o-wisp
Ranged
Five seconds
Shoots flames at opposing Pokémon, that continues to burn
Lick
Area
Seven seconds
Attacks with a lick pulling Pokémon to it
Gengar’s mid game ability
Move name
Attack type
Cooldown
Description
Shadow ball
Ranged
4.5 seconds
Launch a dark blob, that slows the movement speed and weaken the opponent’s special defense for short duration.
Sludge Bomb
Area
Eight seconds
Sludge bomb that poisons opponents and damages the enemy after it hits.
Gengar’s late game ability
Move name
Attack type
Cooldown
Description
Hex
Dash
7.5 seconds
Disappears and respawns at the specified location, causing damage to the area. If the hit is successful, the opponent’s Pokemon will be poisoned and your cooldown will be shortened.
Dream eater
Ranged
Seven seconds
Put the opponent’s Pokemon to sleep. If you use it on a sleeping Pokemon again, your health will be restored, and the cooldown of shadow ball or sludge bomb will be shortened.
Gengar’s end game ability
Move name
Attack type
Cooldown
Description
Phantom ambush
Dash
Percent based
Jumps to an area and becomes invisible with increased movement speed. Use it again to deal damage to opponent and decrease their movement speed for a short duration.
Best held items for Pokemon Unite Gengar
Shell bell: special attacks heal 45 HP, plus a percentage of your sp. attack
Wise glasses: increased damage of special attacks
Energy amplifier: after using Unite move, give extra damage for a short duration
Leftovers: recover 1% of your HP every second when not in combat
Sp. atk. specs: permanently increases sp. attack when you score goal