How to beat Gengar ex
Gengar ex has 2 versions in the 2026–27 Standard format, with up to 310 HP as a Darkness Pokémon. Here's the maths for Knocking it Out — worked out from every Standard-legal card.
- HP
- 310
- Weakness
- Fighting
- Resistance
- None
- Prizes
- 2
- One-hit KOs
- 27
- Fastest KO
- 1 Energy
Game plan
- Hit its Weakness. Gengar ex is weak to Fighting, so those attacks do double damage. 25 Standard cards can Knock it Out in one hit that way — the fastest needs just 1 Energy.
- Win the Prize trade. It gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. 15 single-Prize Pokémon can take it out in one attack, so you trade 1 Prize for 2.
- Plan for its big hit. Its strongest printed attack is Tricky Steps for 160 (2 Energy). 246 Standard cards have enough HP to survive one hit — before any Weakness, + or × effects.
- Watch the Retreat Cost. It costs 2 Energy to retreat. If it gets stuck in the Active Spot, that's your chance.
One-hit Knock Outs using Weakness
These Fighting attacks do at least 310 after Weakness. Fastest (fewest Energy) first.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Gengar ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greninja ex Twilight Masquerade | Fighting | Shinobi Blade W | 170 | 340 | 310 | 2 |
| Mega Lucario ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Mega Brave FF | 270 | 540 | 340 | 3 |
| Cynthia's Garchomp ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Draconic Buster FF | 260 | 520 | 330 | 2 |
| Mamoswine ex Journey Together | Fighting | Rumbling March FF | 180+ | 360 | 340 | 2 |
| Annihilape Destined Rivals | Fighting | Impact Blow FF | 160 | 320 | 150 | 1 |
| Tyrantrum Perfect Order | Fighting | Wreak Havoc FC | 160 | 320 | 180 | 1 |
| Mega Gallade ex Chaos Rising | Fighting | Marvelous Edge FFC | 240 | 480 | 350 | 3 |
| Hariyama Mega Evolution | Fighting | Wild Press FFF | 210 | 420 | 150 | 1 |
| Excadrill ex Black Bolt | Fighting | Rock Tumble FFF | 200 | 400 | 270 | 2 |
| Iron Boulder ex Temporal Forces | Fighting | Power Stomp FFC | 200 | 400 | 240 | 2 |
| Koraidon ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Impact Blow FFC | 200 | 400 | 230 | 2 |
| Mega Zygarde ex Perfect Order | Fighting | Gaia Wave FFF | 200 | 400 | 310 | 3 |
One-hit Knock Outs without Weakness
Attacks with a printed 310+ damage.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Gengar ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Dragonite ex Ascended Heroes | Dragon | Ryuno Glide WLL | 330 | 330 | 370 | 3 |
| Mega Emboar ex Ascended Heroes | Fire | Crimson Blast RRC | 320 | 320 | 380 | 3 |
Best Prize trades
Single-Prize Pokémon that Knock Out Gengar ex in one attack — you give up 1 Prize, they give up 2.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Gengar ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annihilape Destined Rivals | Fighting | Impact Blow FF | 160 | 320 | 150 | 1 |
| Tyrantrum Perfect Order | Fighting | Wreak Havoc FC | 160 | 320 | 180 | 1 |
| Hariyama Mega Evolution | Fighting | Wild Press FFF | 210 | 420 | 150 | 1 |
| Koraidon Pitch Black | Fighting | Gaia Impact FFC | 190 | 380 | 130 | 1 |
| Excadrill Temporal Forces | Fighting | Wild Tackle FFC | 180 | 360 | 130 | 1 |
| Rhyperior Stellar Crown | Fighting | Drill Run FCC | 180 | 360 | 200 | 1 |
| Gigalith White Flare | Fighting | Heavy Impact FFF | 160 | 320 | 170 | 1 |
| Probopass Perfect Order | Fighting | Obliterating Nose FFFC | 260 | 520 | 140 | 1 |
Pokémon that survive its biggest attack
These can take a printed 160 from Tricky Steps and stay in play (Weakness included). Single-Prize Pokémon first.
| Pokémon | Type | Stage | HP | Weakness | Retreat | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailord Journey Together | Water | Stage 1 | 240 | Lightning ×2 | 4 | 1 |
| Copperajah Shrouded Fable | Metal | Stage 1 | 200 | Fire ×2 | 4 | 1 |
| Rhyperior Stellar Crown | Fighting | Stage 2 | 200 | Grass ×2 | 4 | 1 |
| Steelix Mega Evolution | Metal | Stage 1 | 200 | Fire ×2 | 4 | 1 |
| Copperajah Journey Together | Metal | Stage 1 | 190 | Fire ×2 | 4 | 1 |
| Tyranitar Journey Together | Darkness | Stage 2 | 190 | Grass ×2 | 3 | 1 |
| Aggron Twilight Masquerade | Metal | Stage 2 | 180 | Fire ×2 | 3 | 1 |
| Alolan Golem Journey Together | Lightning | Stage 2 | 180 | Fighting ×2 | 4 | 1 |
Every Standard Gengar ex card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gengar ex 104/162 Ability: Gnawing Curse | Temporal Forces H | 310 | Stage 2 | Tricky Steps DD 160 | 2 | Fighting ×2 |
| Gengar ex 90/128 Ability: Fainting Spell | 30th Celebration J | 280 | Stage 2 | Chaotic Pain DD — | 2 | Fighting ×2 |
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
Related: all Gengar cards in Standard · how to knock out a 310 HP Pokémon · Fighting vs Darkness · beating big Pokémon ex · more counter guides
Questions people ask
What is Gengar ex weak to?
Gengar ex is weak to Fighting, so those attacks do double damage (×2).
How much HP does Gengar ex have?
Up to 310 HP in Standard (310 on the Temporal Forces version, 280 on the 30th Celebration version).
How many Prize cards does Gengar ex give up?
2 — it's a Pokémon ex.
What can one-hit KO Gengar ex?
27 Standard cards can, going by printed damage. The fastest: Greninja ex's Shinobi Blade (1 Energy, 340 damage); Mega Lucario ex's Mega Brave (2 Energy, 540 damage); Cynthia's Garchomp ex's Draconic Buster (2 Energy, 520 damage).
What is Gengar ex's strongest attack?
Tricky Steps, which prints 160 damage for 2 Energy.
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