Pokken Tournament DX/Gengar

Introduction

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• 510 HP
• 250 CC Synergy Gauge
• Burst Mode Duration: 18 Seconds
• Shield: Normal

• High Stance: Invincible against Lows on frame 1 (can move while active).
• Low Stance: Invincible against Highs on frame 1 (can move while active).

• FP Forward Dash: 29 Frames (Invincible from frame 5-24)
• FP Back Dash: 41 (Invincible from frame 1-18)
• FP Side Dash: 43 (Invincible from frame 5-42)

• DP Forward Dash: 29 (Invincible from frame 5-22)
• DP Back Dash: 41 (Invincible from frame 1-22)

• Burst Mode High Stance: Grants counter armor against Highs on frame 5.
• Burst Mode Low Stance: Grants counter armor against Lows on frame 5.
• Burst Mode Gengar cannot crouch Highs with Low Stance.

• Burst Mode FP Forward Dash: 21 Frames (Invincible from frame 5-18)
• Burst Mode FP Back Dash: 43 Frames (Invincible from frame 1-42)
• Burst Mode FP Side Dash: 43 Frames (Invincible from frame 5-42)

• Burst Mode DP Forward Dash: 21 Frames (Invincible from frame 5-18)
• Burst Mode DP Back Dash: 33 Frames (Invincible from frame 1-22)

Gengar has air control when jumping.

• Gengar can move forwards and backwards during a neutral jump.
• Gengar can increase the distance of a forward or backwards jump by holding the direction.
• Gengar can halt the distance of a forward or backwards jump by pressing the opposite direction.

General Moves

Y+B Grab
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Grab	FP 100 / DP 90	12	N/A	i11	FP Shift (+4) / DP Shift	N/A

In Field Phase, absorbs and heals 100 recoverable HP + X Synergy. In Duel Phase, absorbs and heals 40 recoverable HP + X Synergy.

Burst Y+B Grab
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Grab	FP 140 / DP 150	12	N/A	i11	FP Shift (+4) / DP Shift	N/A

In Field Phase, absorbs and heals 90 recoverable HP + X Synergy. In Duel Phase, absorbs and heals 40 recoverable HP + X Synergy.

X+A / [X+A] Counter Attack
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Counter	60 / 90	3	Mid Low	i35 / i55	+4 / +16	0 / +12

Gengar is put into a counter armor state from frame 1-28 (48 if charged). Counter pierces when fully charged. Can be dash canceled by inputting a direction and R. Crumples if Its a critical hit.

Burst X+A / [X+A] Counter Attack
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Counter	100 / 140	4	Mid Low / Mid	i27 / i47	Knockdown	-8 / +12

Mega Gengar is put into a counter armor state from frame 1-20 (40 if charged). Counter pierces when fully charged. Can be dash canceled by inputting a direction and R. Fully charging also gives it additional hits.

]X[ Release X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80	0, 0, 0, 3	Mid Low	i15	Knockdown	-57

Gengar attacks with a flurry of punches. At the end of the punches, Gengar laughs and receives 12.5 CC of Synergy. In Burst Mode, Gengar doesn't have access to this move. Jump / Shadow Stealth cancelable.

Shadow Stealth
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Gengar submerges itself into the ground, becoming invincible during this time. Gengar can cancel 6Y, ]X[ Release X, Shadow Ball, Hypnosis, or Astonish into Shadow Stealth. Holding R increases Shadow Stealth's duration. Can move while active.

j.R Permeate
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Gengar vanishes while midair, becoming invincible during this time. Holding j.R increases Permeate's duration. Gengar moves during Permeate if done from a forward, backward, left, or right jump.

L+R Shadow Drop
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Grab	240	12	Low	i21	Knockdown	N/A

Mega Gengar conjures up a shadow and disperses it on the ground. Invincible on frame 1. Considered a grab, but can be avoided by using moves that go over Lows or jumping. Removes active Support Pokemon upon activation.

Field Phase Moves

nY
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	30	Mid Low	i27	0	-8

Gengar fires a ring-shaped projectile that chases the opponent. Special / fY cancelable.

Burst nY
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	72	Mid Low	i16	+4	-9

Mega Gengar fires three projectiles in each direction. fY cancelable.

sY
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	30	Special Mid	i31	+5	-4

Gengar cartwheels to the side, firing out a projectile that chases the opponent. Invincible against Lows on frame 9. Special / fY cancelable.

Burst sY
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	54	Mid High	i20	+2	-7

Mega Gengar dashes to the side, throwing out a ring of flames that chases the opponent. fY cancelable.

fY
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80	Low	i23	Shift (+4)	-12

Gengar jumps into the ground and attacks with a Gengar-shaped shadow. Invincible against Lows on frame 5. Invincible from frame 29-39.

Burst fY
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	160	Mid	i23	Shift (Launch)	-8

Gengar fires a laser that shoots upwards.

bY
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60	Mid	i27	Shift (+8)	-16

Gengar surrounds itself with an eerie dome. Invincible against Lows on frame 9. Able to erase enemy projectiles.

j.Y / j.[Y]
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	40 / 60 / 80	Mid High	i31 / i54 / i77	-8 / -8 / 0	-24 / -24 / -12

Gengar halts in the air and throws out a ring of flames at the opponent. Can be charged to increase in damage and size. Can cancel into j.R.

j.X
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80	Mid High	i27	Shift (Knockdown)	-33

Gengar vanishes, then lunges forward headfirst in the air. Invincible from frame 5-18. Can be angled upwards or downwards. Special cancelable (even after a Phase Shift).

Burst j.X
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80	Mid High	i27	Shift (Knockdown)	-33

Gengar vanishes, then rapidly spins ahead in the air. Invincible from frame 5-18. Can be angled upwards or downwards. Special cancelable (even after a Phase Shift).

X Homing Attack 1
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	30	Mid	i25	+5	-8

Gengar homes in on the opponent and punches them. Invincible against Highs and Mid Highs on frame 1. Can be canceled with block or jump. Throw crush.

XX / X[X] Homing Attack 2
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60 / 90	Mid	i25	Shift (+8)	-8

Following up from Homing Attack 1, Gengar body slams the opponent. Can be charged to guard break/counter pierce. If Homing Attack 1 was blocked, there is a 28 frame window to punish a charged Homing Attack 2.

Burst X Homing Attack 1
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60	Mid	i17	0	-8

Mega Gengar homes in on the opponent and does a multi-hit claw swipe. Invincible against Highs and Mid Highs on frame 1. Can be canceled with block or jump. Throw crush.

Burst XX / X[X] Homing Attack 2
Attack	Damage	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	80 / 120	Mid	i17	Shift (+8)	-8

Following up from Homing Attack 1, Mega Gengar throws Its claw hand upwards. Can be charged to guard break/counter pierce. If Homing Attack 1 was blocked, there is a 26 frame window to punish a charged Homing Attack 2.

Weak Moves

2Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	40	0	Low	i11	+8	-4

A quick two-hit tongue swipe. Invincible against Highs on frame 1. Throw crush.

Burst 2Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60	0	Low	i11	+8	+4

Advances forward with a multi-hit grounded claw swipe. Invincible against Highs on frame 1. Throw crush.

5Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	30	0	Mid Low	i15	+4	-4

Gengar jabs the opponent with Its tongue. Special cancelable.

Burst 5Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	40	0	Mid Low	i15	0	-4

Mega Gengar slashes the opponent with Its claw. Special cancelable.* * 5Y has three hits. Each hit can be special canceled.

5YY
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	54	4	Mid Low	i15	+4	-8

Special cancelable.

Burst 5YY
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	45	2	Mid Low	i15	+8	-4

Special cancelable.

6Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	40	0	High	i23	+12	-4

Gengar leaps ahead and whips the opponent with Its tongue. In Burst Mode, Gengar doesn't have access to this move. Special / Shadow Stealth cancelable.

6YX
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	48	4	Mid	i23	Launch	-8

A followup attack from 6Y that launches the opponent. In Burst Mode, Gengar doesn't have access to this move. Shadow Stealth cancelable.

8Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	46	3	Mid	i19	Launch	-12

Gengar morphs into a tornado and becomes invincible from frame 5-31. Invincible against Highs and Mid Highs on frame 1. Can move while active.

Burst 8Y / 8[Y]
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	73	4	Mid	i23 / i52	Launch	-8

Mega Gengar spawns a tornado that launches the oppponent. Invincible against Highs and Mid Highs on frame 1. Inputting 7Y places the tornado closer to Mega Gengar. Inputting 9Y places the tornado farther away from Mega Gengar. Charging 8Y spawns three tornadoes and increases the High / Mid High invincibility duration.

j.Y
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	20	0	Mid High	i11	+24	+8

Gengar spins around in the air, surrounding itself with a ring of flames. Special cancelable.

Strong Moves

2X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	20	0	Low	i19	Knockdown	-16

Gengar sweeps Its leg, causing a knockdown on the opponent. Invincible against Highs on frame 1.

2XX
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	81	4	Mid Low	i19	Launch	-12

Gengar shoves the opponent, launching them.

Burst 2X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	120	2	Low	i27	Knockdown	-8

Mega Gengar fires a grounded laser that causes a knockdown on the opponent. Invincible against Highs on frame 1.

5X / 5[X]
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60	3	Mid Low	i31 / i51	+4 / Crumple	-12 / +4

Gengar disappears, then reappears with a punching attack. Invincible from frame 5-21. Inputting 4X causes Gengar to reappear behind Its location. Inputting 6X causes Gengar to reappear in front of Its location. Charging this move causes it to counter pierce. Charging also increases the invincibility frames to 5-25. Special cancelable.

Burst 5X / 5[X]
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	100 / 127	4	Mid Low	i19 / i48	+12 / Launch	-8 / +8

Mega Gengar rapidly spins forward. Invincible from frame 13-34. Charging this move causes it to counter pierce. The charged variant is invincible from frame 43-63.

8X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60	0	Mid High	i35	Launch	+4

Gengar disappears, then reappears from above. Attacking with two kicks. Invincible against Lows on frame 1. Invincible from frame 3-24. Inputting 7X causes Gengar to reappear behind Its location. Inputting 9X causes Gengar to reappear in front of Its location. Throw crush.

Burst 8X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	113	4	Mid	i35	Launch	-8

Mega Gengar disappears, the reappears from above. Fires a laser to the ground that erupts into a vertical pillar. Invincible against Lows on frame 1. Invincible from frame 9-24 (then 52-57 upon landing). Inputting 7X causes Gengar to reappear behind Its location. Inputting 9X causes Gengar to reappear in front of Its location. Throw crush.

j.X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60	0	Mid High	i23	+8	-8

Gengar vanishes, then lunges forward headfirst in the air. Invincible from frame 5-18. Can be angled upwards or downwards. Special cancelable (even after a Phase Shift).

Burst j.X
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	120	0	Mid High	i23	+8	-8

Gengar vanishes, then rapidly spins ahead in the air. Invincible from frame 5-18. Can be angled upwards or downwards. Special cancelable (even after a Phase Shift).

Pokemon Moves

]A[ Sludge Bomb
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Counter	40 (15)	0	Mid Low	i23	+4	-4

Gengar spins around and spews out three pools of sludge. Counter armor from frame 1-17. Can move while active. Sludge Bomb can be activated while in the air. If the opponent walks over a puddle, they receive an Attack debuff. The Attack debuff lasts for 5 seconds. The puddles deal no damage or hitstun. In Burst Mode, the puddles increase in size.

2A Curse
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	15 per hit (5)	0	Low	i15	Knockdown	-8

20 HP Recoil on use (3 additional recoil damage per hit on the opponent). Gengar submerges into the ground, turning into a pool that deals damage. Invincible from frame 9-45. Can move while active. Only the final hit deals hitstun. If the opponent is crumpled the rest of the hits deal hitstun. In Burst Mode, all hits of Curse deal hitstun. Cannot KO the opponent.

4A / 4[A] Shadow Punch
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	20 (5), 60 (15)	0, 2	Mid Low	i23 / i43	Knockdown / Launch	+2 / +12

Gengar winds up and punches, creating two portals near the opponent. Giant fists spawn from the portals and proceed to punch. Charging this move causes both the punch and giant fists to counter pierce. The location of where the giant fists spawn depend on if the move was charged or not. Not charging causes the giant fists to spawn in front and knockdown the opponent. Charging causes the giant fists to spawn behind and launch the opponent.

5A / 5[A] Shadow Ball
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	50 (13) / 81 (24)	3 / 0	Special Mid / Mid Low	i23 / i53	+4 / +8	-8 / 0

Gengar charges up a Shadow Ball and throws it straight forward. Charging Shadow Ball gives it three hits and travel at a much slower pace. A charged Shadow Ball disappears if Gengar grabs or does Hypnosis. Shadow Stealth cancelable.

5A / 5[A] Shadow Ball
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	84 (24) / 105 (30)	3 / 0	Mid Low	i23 / i53	Launch / +20	0 / +12

Gengar charges up a Shadow Ball and throws it straight forward. Charging Shadow Ball gives it three hits and travel at a much slower pace. A charged Shadow Ball disappears if Gengar grabs, does Hypnosis, or Shadow Drop. Shadow Stealth cancelable.

6A Hypnosis
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Grab	60	3	N/A	i27	+24	N/A

Gengar disappears, then reappears with a grab attack of psychic energy. Invincible from frame 5-18. Can also combo into grab or Shadow Drop. Landing Hypnosis causes Gengar to swap sides with the opponent.* * In Burst Mode, Gengar stays in place when landing Hypnosis. Shadow Stealth cancelable.

j.A Astonish (Face)
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	35	1 per hit	Mid	i30	Launch	N/A

Gengar creates a shadow of itself that launches the opponent. Gengar then disappears and becomes invincible from frame 36-66. Shadow Stealth cancelable.

j.A Astonish (Divekick)
Attack	Damage	PSP	Height	Impact	Hit Adv	Block
Normal	60 (15)	0	Mid High	i30	Knockdown	-6

Gengar reappears and divekicks down to the ground.

Notable Players

• Apollo (JP): Twitter, Vods

• Kemo (EU): Twitter

• madluk (NA): Twitter

• ouji (JP): Twitter

• Sasahune (JP): Twitter, Vods

• SirSpudd (NA): Twitter

• Tarutaro (JP): Vods

External Resources

Pokken Arena: Gengar

Frame Data: Gengar