Gengar VGC Build Guide — Regulation M-A 2026

Type: ghost / poison · Tier B · 7.4% usage

Gengar is a Offensive TR setter / E-tier despite usage in the Pokémon VGC Regulation M-A 2026 metagame, with 7.4% usage on the competitive ladder.

Top moves

• Trick Room — 63.6% win rate
• Protect — 40.8% usage
• Shadow Ball — 52% win rate

Best partners

• vanilluxe — 53.2% win rate
• sylveon — 52.5% win rate
• blastoise — 52.4% win rate
• meganium — 51.1% win rate

Main counters

• chandelure
• tsareena
• kingambit

Coach tip: Trick Room with Gengar has 63.6% WR but E-tier due to low overall win rate — niche but effective

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