Partner ideasfor Gengar

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Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Gengar: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.

What holds up

Every reason is derived from the pinned dataset, never written by hand
Coverage, resistances, and role gaps are calculated per pair
“On X% of teams” is counted from ranked play, not estimated

Still growing

Not exhaustive — partners that work exist beyond what these rules reach
Some pairings are theory or niche rather than something you meet on ladder
The order is a ranking heuristic; the reasons are the evidence, not the rank

Often paired (3)

Kingambit
DarkSteel
On 14% of Gengar's ranked teams
Immune to Psychic Resists Ghost Resists DarkImmune to Gengar's Sludge WaveHits Psychic super-effectively with Kowtow CleaveHits Ghost super-effectively with Kowtow Cleave
Both weak to Ground
Greninja
WaterDark
On 8% of Gengar's ranked teams
Immune to Psychic Resists Ghost Resists DarkGengar resists its Sludge WaveHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Psychic super-effectively with Dark Pulse
Incineroar
FireDark
Intimidate softens physical hits on Gengar
On 22% of Gengar's ranked teamsImmune to Psychic Resists Ghost Resists DarkHits Psychic super-effectively with Darkest LariatHits Ghost super-effectively with Darkest Lariat
Both weak to Ground

Plan partners (4)

Klefki
SteelFairy
Screens patch Gengar's frailty
Resists Psychic Resists DarkImmune to Gengar's Sludge WaveHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Dark super-effectively with Dazzling Gleam
Both weak to Ground
Grimmsnarl
DarkFairy
Screens patch Gengar's frailty
Immune to Psychic Resists Ghost Resists DarkHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Dark super-effectively with Spirit Break
Meganium
Grass
Screens patch Gengar's frailty
Resists GroundGengar resists its Petal BlizzardHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Psychic super-effectively with Pollen PuffHits Dark super-effectively with Pollen PuffAdds long-game durability
Sableye
DarkGhost
Screens patch Gengar's frailty
Immune to PsychicResists Gengar's Sludge WaveHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul Play

Spicy Tech (3)

Bastiodon
RockSteel
Perish Song with a Soundproof partner
Resists PsychicImmune to Gengar's Sludge WaveHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Dark super-effectively with Body PressAdds team-wide guard support
Both weak to Ground
Abomasnow
GrassIce
Perish Song with a Soundproof partner
Resists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Wood HammerAdds weather control
Kommo-o
DragonFighting
Perish Song with a Soundproof partner
Resists DarkHits Dark super-effectively with Aura SphereAdds long-game durability
Both weak to Psychic

Defensive glue (14)

Forretress
BugSteel
Spread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Resists PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with Ice SpinnerHits Psychic super-effectively with Bug BuzzHits Dark super-effectively with Bug Buzz
Krookodile
GroundDark
Covers its Psychic, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Resists Gengar's Sludge WaveHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat
Pangoro
FightingDark
Covers its Psychic, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Psychic super-effectively with Darkest LariatHits Ghost super-effectively with Darkest LariatHits Dark super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard support
Tyranitar
RockDark
Covers its Psychic, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Resists Gengar's Sludge WaveHits Ground super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Dark super-effectively with SuperpowerAdds weather control
Both weak to Ground
Overqwil
DarkPoison
Covers its Psychic, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Resists Gengar's Sludge WaveHits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Ghost super-effectively with Crunch
Both weak to Ground
Mawile
SteelFairy
Covers its Psychic and Dark weaknesses
Immune to Gengar's Sludge WaveHits Ground super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Dark super-effectively with Play Rough
Both weak to Ground
Sharpedo
WaterDark
Covers its Psychic, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationHits Psychic super-effectively with CrunchHits Ghost super-effectively with CrunchHits Dark super-effectively with Close Combat
Zoroark
Dark
Covers its Psychic, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Ground super-effectively with Grass KnotHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Dark super-effectively with Focus Blast
Hydreigon
DarkDragon
Covers its Ground, Psychic, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Psychic super-effectively with Dark PulseHits Ghost super-effectively with Dark Pulse
Corviknight
FlyingSteel
Covers its Ground and Psychic weaknesses
Immune to Gengar's Sludge WaveHits Dark super-effectively with Body PressAdds long-game durability
Chimecho
Psychic
Spread-safe together for Boomburst and Self-Destruct
Resists PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallHits Psychic super-effectively with Shadow BallHits Ghost super-effectively with Shadow BallHits Dark super-effectively with Dazzling Gleam
Both weak to Ghost Both weak to Dark
galarian Stunfisk
GroundSteel
Spread-safe together for Sludge Wave and Sludge Wave
Resists PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with Muddy WaterHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul Play
Both weak to Ground
Umbreon
Dark
Covers its Psychic, Ghost and Dark weaknesses
Hits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul PlayAdds long-game durability
Glalie
Ice
Spread-safe together for Explosion and Self-Destruct
Hits Ground super-effectively with BlizzardHits Psychic super-effectively with Foul PlayHits Ghost super-effectively with Foul Play