Is Gengar viable in Gen 2 OU?

Gengar is ranked #9 in Gen 2 OU with 22.93% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Gengar in Gen 2 OU?

The best counter for Gengar in Gen 2 OU is Snorlax with a 51.5% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Gengar include Snorlax.

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 51.5% of their encounters.

Gengar counters

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

#0094 Gengar

GhostPoison

USAGE 22.9% #9

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 93.8% Explosion 89.6% Thunderbolt 80.3% Hypnosis 30.8% Dynamic Punch 29.1% Thief 22.1% Destiny Bond 17.6% Thunder 10.3%

Items

Leftovers 75.4% nothing 22.1% Miracle Berry 2.4% Pink Bow 0.1% Scope Lens 0.0% King's Rock 0.0% Polkadot Bow 0.0% Poison Barb 0.0%

Common Teammates

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Teams using Snorlax 51%

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

24.383

51.5% dies 10.12%

Ranked #9 with 22.93% usage. Sorted by reliability score.