Gengar Guide for Pokémon Infinite Fusion — Stats, Best Fusions & How to Get It

Gengar has been one of the most feared Pokémon in the franchise for nearly thirty years, and Pokémon Infinite Fusion makes it easier to get than ever — no link cable, no trading partner, no begging a friend to trade back. In version 6.7.2 you can catch a Gastly early, evolve it twice on your own terms, and end up with a 130-base Special Attack Ghost/Poison menace that outspeeds almost everything in the story.

This guide covers Gengar’s base stats and abilities, exactly where to find Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar, how the evolution chain works in Infinite Fusion (including the Linking Cord), the best moves to teach it, how to use Gengar as fusion material, and answers to the most common questions. As always, this is a fan-written guide, not an official resource.

Gengar at a Glance

Gengar’s stat line explains its entire reputation: everything is poured into Special Attack and Speed, with just enough bulk to take one neutral hit.

• Type: Ghost / Poison
• HP: 60
• Attack: 65
• Defense: 60
• Sp. Attack: 130
• Sp. Defense: 75
• Speed: 110
• Total: 500
• Ability: Levitate — in Infinite Fusion, Gengar keeps Levitate rather than Cursed Body, which means it is immune to Ground-type moves. That immunity, stacked on top of its Fighting and Normal immunities, gives Gengar one of the best defensive profiles of any offensive Pokémon.

That typing is the real prize. Ghost/Poison gives Gengar immunities to Normal, Fighting, and Ground, plus resistances to Poison, Bug, Grass, and Fairy. Its weaknesses are Ghost, Dark, and Psychic — manageable, and far outweighed by what it walls. In a game full of Fighting-type gym leaders and Normal-type route trainers, Gengar switches in for free constantly.

How to Get Gastly, Haunter, and Gengar

Catching Gastly (the Starting Point)

Gastly is a Ghost/Poison type found in Route 10, the Burned Tower, Mt. Moon, and the Pokémon Tower in Lavender Town. The Pokémon Tower is the most convenient early spot — you visit it as part of the story anyway, so grab a Gastly while you are there instead of making a special trip.

Gastly has a low catch rate, and being a Ghost-type it can be annoying to pin down. Bring a Pokémon with False Swipe or a sleep/paralysis move, and stock up on Great Balls or Ultra Balls before you go. If you are hunting a specific nature, catch several — Gastly is common enough in the tower that farming is quick. A shiny Gastly becomes a shiny Gengar, and shiny Gengar is one of the most sought-after shinies in the game; our Shiny Hunting Guide covers the best methods.

Evolving Gastly into Haunter (Level 25)

Gastly evolves into Haunter at level 25, exactly like the official games. No item or condition — just level it up. Haunter is a solid Pokémon in its own right with 115 Sp. Attack and 95 Speed, so do not feel rushed to evolve it again immediately.

Evolving Haunter into Gengar (Level 40 or Linking Cord)

Here is where Infinite Fusion changes the classic formula. In the official games, Haunter only becomes Gengar when traded. Infinite Fusion replaces trading with two solo-friendly options:

• Level 40: simply level Haunter to 40 and it evolves on its own.
• Linking Cord: use this item on Haunter at any level to trigger the evolution immediately. The Linking Cord is Infinite Fusion’s replacement for trade evolutions — it does exactly what a trade would do, without needing a second player or a second copy of the game.

The practical advice: use the Linking Cord if you have one and want Gengar early, since Gengar’s 130 Sp. Attack and 110 Speed are a massive upgrade over Haunter for the mid-game. If you do not have the item yet, level 40 comes naturally through regular play — Haunter is strong enough to earn its own experience. Either way, no trading required.

Catching Gengar Directly (Mt. Silver)

Fully evolved Gengar can also be found wild on Mt. Silver, the late-game area. This is a post-game or near-post-game option — useful if you want a second Gengar for fusion experiments without raising another Gastly from scratch, but for a first playthrough the evolution chain is faster and gives you a better-natured, better-trained result.

Best Moveset for Gengar

Gengar’s job is simple: come in on something it walls, and delete something with STAB special attacks. Build around that:

• Shadow Ball: STAB Ghost, 80 power, 100 accuracy — Gengar’s signature move and its main nuke. Nothing resists Ghost+Poison coverage except a handful of dual types.
• Sludge Bomb: STAB Poison, 90 power, 100 accuracy, 30% poison chance. Covers Fairy, Grass, and the Fighting-types that Shadow Ball misses.
• Focus Blast: 120 power Fighting coverage for Dark and Steel types — the two types that resist Ghost. The 70 accuracy is shaky, so treat it as a calculated risk rather than a safe click.
• Thunderbolt / Psychic / Dazzling Gleam: pick one for coverage. Thunderbolt hits Water and Flying, Psychic hits Poison and Fighting, Dazzling Gleam hits Dark — choose based on what your team struggles with.
• Hypnosis + Dream Eater: the classic combo. Hypnosis puts the target to sleep, Dream Eater hits for 100 power and heals Gengar. Sleep is unreliable in boss fights but devastating against random encounters.
• Destiny Bond: when Gengar is about to go down, take the opponent with it. Invaluable against bosses that outspeed you.

If Gengar is missing a move you want, the move relearner can restore anything from its level-up list. For a full stat breakdown of how Gengar compares to other special attackers, run it through the Fusion Calculator alongside your other options.

Using Gengar as Fusion Material

Gengar is one of the premium fusion parents in Infinite Fusion, for one reason: 130 base Special Attack combined with Ghost typing. Almost any fusion with a Gengar head becomes a special attacker, and almost any fusion with a Gengar body inherits a fantastic defensive profile. A few principles for building with it:

• Gengar as the head: the fusion inherits Gengar’s Ghost/Poison offensive identity and its huge Sp. Attack. Pair it with a bulky body that covers Ghost’s weaknesses — Dark and Steel bodies are classic partners, since they resist or are immune to the Psychic and Ghost moves that threaten Gengar. Preview any pairing in the Fusion Tool before committing DNA Splicers.
• Gengar as the body: the fusion keeps Gengar’s immunities (Normal, Fighting, Ground via Levitate) while gaining the partner’s offensive stats. This is how you build fast, hard-hitting sweepers that also switch in safely — a combination most Pokémon cannot offer.
• Levitate is the prize: because Infinite Fusion’s Gengar has Levitate instead of Cursed Body, fusions that inherit it get a free Ground immunity. Ground is one of the most common offensive types in the game, so this single ability can define a fusion’s role.
• Speed matters: Gengar’s 110 base Speed means its fusions tend to stay fast. When theorycrafting, check the fused Speed stat in the Fusion Calculator — a fusion that drops below key speed thresholds may need a different partner.

Once you have a fusion concept, test how it fits your six-Pokémon roster in the Team Builder — Gengar-based fusions slot in easily because Ghost is a rare and valuable defensive typing. For general fusion inspiration, our 10 Best Fusion Combinations guide shows what top-tier fusions look like.

Gengar in Nuzlockes and Hard Battles

Gengar is a legitimate Nuzlocke all-star: three immunities, 110 Speed, and 130 Sp. Attack let it revenge-kill threats that would otherwise sweep a weakened team, and Destiny Bond gives it a guaranteed trade against anything faster. The catch is its frailty — 60/60/75 defenses mean it cannot take a super-effective hit, so play it as a surgical striker, not a wall. If you are planning a challenge run, our Best Fusions for Nuzlocke Challenge guide covers how to protect frail sweepers like Gengar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to trade to get Gengar?

No. Infinite Fusion removed trading from the evolution chain entirely. Haunter evolves into Gengar at level 40, or instantly with a Linking Cord. You can complete the whole line solo.

Where is the Linking Cord?

The Linking Cord is Infinite Fusion’s trade-replacement evolution item, and it works on every Pokémon that evolved by trading in the official games — not just Haunter. It can be found as a pickup and quest reward in various locations; check the Infinite Fusion Dex item listings for current locations. If you cannot find one, leveling Haunter to 40 achieves the same result.

Is there a Mega Gengar or Gengarite in Infinite Fusion?

No. Infinite Fusion has no Mega Evolution mechanic at all — there is no Gengarite, no Mega Stones, and no Mega Gengar. Regular Gengar at 130 Sp. Attack is already one of the strongest special attackers in the game, so you are not missing out.

Can Gengar be used in triple fusions?

No — triple fusions are restricted to specific legendary trios, starter trios, and two custom trios. The Gastly line is not part of any triple fusion. See our Triple Fusions guide for the complete list of what is possible.

What is Gengar’s hidden ability in Infinite Fusion?

In Infinite Fusion, Gengar’s ability is Levitate — the game explicitly keeps Levitate instead of Cursed Body. That means Ground-type moves do not affect it, which is a bigger deal than it sounds: Earthquake is everywhere in the late game.

Is Gengar better than Alakazam?

They fill different roles. Alakazam is slightly faster with a touch less bulk; Gengar has the better defensive typing (three immunities vs. Alakazam’s one resistance profile) and a stronger secondary STAB. For the story, Gengar’s immunities make it easier to use; for pure speed, Alakazam edges ahead. Most players end up wanting both — and both are excellent fusion heads.

Conclusion

Gengar is the rare Pokémon that is both easy to obtain and genuinely elite: catch a Gastly in the Pokémon Tower, evolve it at 25, then again at 40 or with a Linking Cord, and you own a 130-Special-Attack Ghost that walls half the game’s common attackers. Whether it stays on your team as a special sweeper or becomes the head of your next fusion project, few Pokémon give you this much power for this little effort. Look up anything else you need in the Infinite Fusion Dex, and theorycraft your Gengar fusions in the Fusion Tool before you splice.