Pokémon GO: Mega Gengar Counter – The 20 Best Attackers in the Raid Guide

The best counters against Mega-Gengar in Pokémon GO are shown here in the overview. This way you can easily defeat Gengar in Mega Raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Mega-Gengar? Mega-Gengar is the temporary evolution of Gengar. It belongs to the Ghost and Poison types.

When is Mega-Gengar in the game? You can find the boss starting October 6 at 10:00 AM local time in Pokémon GO. It will remain in the game until October 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM local time. Here we show you the best counters against Mega-Gengar and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Defeat Mega-Gengar in Raids – Use these counters

1. Proto-Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
2. Crypto-Mewtwo with Confusion and Psychic Strike
3. Mega-Latios with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
4. Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Psychic Strike
5. Mega-Despotar with Bite and Twister
6. Crypto-Despotar with Bite and Twister
7. Hoopa (Unbound) with Confusion and Psychic
8. Mega-Guardvoir with Confusion and Synchronoise
9. Mega-Galagladi with Confusion and Psychic
10. Mega-Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
11. Mega-Simsala with Confusion and Psychic
12. Crypto-Knakrack with Mud Shot and Earth Power
13. Mega-Latias with Zen Headbutt and Psychic
14. Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Horizon Streak
15. Mega-Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
16. Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
17. Giratina (Altered Forme) with Shadow Claw and Ominous Wind
18. Despotar with Bite and Twister
19. Trikephalo with Bite and Twister
20. Mega-Hundemon with Standpauke and Leech Seed

The weaknesses: Mega-Gengar is especially vulnerable to attacks from type Ground, Ghost, Psychic, and Dark. So rely on Pokémon and attacks of these types.

Is there a Shiny-Gengar? Yes, with a bit of luck, you will encounter a shiny one. You can recognize it by its slightly darker body.

How many trainers do you need? If you use the right counters and are already at a higher trainer level, you can complete the raid with just two people. However, we recommend having one or two more trainers. If you have at least three, you should not have any problems anymore.