Is Gengar viable in Gen 2 OU?

Gengar is ranked #7 in Gen 2 OU with 28.23% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Gengar in Gen 2 OU?

The best counter for Gengar in Gen 2 OU is Snorlax with a 46.6% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Gengar include Snorlax, Skarmory.

What is the best counter for Gengar in Gen 2 OU?

Snorlax is the best counter for Gengar in Gen 2 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 46.6% of their encounters.

Gengar counters

Gen 2 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0094 Gengar

GhostPoison

USAGE 28.2% #7

BASE STATS

HP 60

ATK 65

DEF 60

SPA 130

SPD 75

SPE 110

BST500

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

GroundPsychicGhostDark

½×

GrassFairy

¼×

PoisonBug

0×

NormalFighting

Moves

Ice Punch 92.4% Thunderbolt 79.7% Explosion 79.3% Dynamic Punch 34.6% Hypnosis 30.4% Destiny Bond 28.3% Thief 15.5% Psychic 9.7%

Items

Leftovers 84.1% nothing 15.5% Pink Bow 0.2% Miracle Berry 0.2% Scope Lens 0.0% King's Rock 0.0% Mint Berry 0.0% Magnet 0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Snorlax

Normal SOFT CHECK

47.176

46.6% dies 10.22%

Skarmory

SteelFlying SOFT CHECK

31.498

29.7% dies 8.14%

Ranked #7 with 28.23% usage. Sorted by reliability score.