Gengar VGC Build Guide — Regulation M-B 2026

Type: ghost / poison · Tier B · 5.2% usage

Gengar is a Offensive TR setter / E-tier despite usage in the Pokémon VGC Regulation M-B 2026 metagame, with 5.2% usage on the competitive ladder.

Top moves

• Protect — 51.2% win rate
• Perish Song — 54% win rate
• Shadow Ball — 53% win rate

Best partners

• blastoise — 54.9% win rate
• sylveon — 54.3% win rate
• dragonite — 53.6% win rate
• archaludon — 52.8% win rate
• swampert — 52.6% win rate

Main counters

• kommo-o
• primarina
• vanilluxe

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

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