MATCHUP · SIMULATOR RESULT

Gengar vs. Giratina: Who wins?

Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Gengar wins 15 and Giratina 85.

Assumptions: level 50, no items, neutral nature, last four level-up moves, Gen 9 mechanics, greedy AI on both sides.

Gengar — modern sprite

Gengar

GhostPoison
VS
Giratina — modern sprite

Giratina

GhostDragon

WIN RATE

GengarGiratina

WHY IT PLAYS OUT THIS WAY

Gengar is faster than Giratina (130 vs. 110 Speed) and moves first.

Best answer of Gengar: Shadow Ball hits Giratina super effectively (×2) for 43.6–51.6% HP per hit.

Best answer of Giratina: Shadow Claw hits Gengar super effectively (×2) for 88.9–106.7% HP per hit.

SPEED CHECK

Gengar
130
Giratina
110

Gengar moves first.

BATTLE LENGTH

2turns (median)

Half of the 100 battles were over within 2 turns.

Gengar → Giratina

  • Shadow Ball98–116 HP43.6–51.6%×2
  • Dark Pulse66–78 HP29.3–34.7%×2
  • Sucker Punch34–40 HP15.1–17.8%×2

Giratina → Gengar

  • Shadow Claw120–144 HP88.9–106.7%×2

TRANSPARENCY

Simulated standard sets

Gengar

Night Shade · Sucker Punch · Dark Pulse · Shadow Ball

Giratina

Slash · Scary Face · Shadow Claw · Pain Split

Both sides fought at level 50 with their last four level-up moves, no items and neutral natures. 100 seeded battles with greedy AI on both sides — fully reproducible.

Think it goes differently? Simulate it yourself

The same pairing is preloaded in the battle simulator — change moves, items, abilities and level, then fight it out turn by turn.

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Q&A

Gengar. At level 50 Gengar reaches 130 Speed, Giratina only 110 — so Gengar moved first in every simulated battle.

Rarely. Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Giratina wins 85 and Gengar only 15. Custom moves or items can change the picture — try it in the simulator above.

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