Gengar vs Primarina: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: it's a close call — Gengar and Primarina are evenly matched. Full breakdown below.

Gengar
#094
Gengar
Ghost Poison
Shadow Pokémon
Primarina
#730
Primarina
Water Fairy
Soloist Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

60 HP 80
65 Attack 74
60 Defense 74
130 Sp. Atk 126
75 Sp. Def 116
110 Speed 60
500 Total (BST) 530

Gengar wins 2 stats, Primarina wins 4 stats.

Gengar attacking Primarina

2x

Super effective!

Primarina attacking Gengar

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 GengarPrimarina
Height1.5m1.8m
Weight40.5kg44.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

It's a close call. Gengar and Primarina are evenly matched on base stats. Pick Gengar if you want the stronger attacker, or Primarina for more bulk.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Gengar is outside the usage rankings, Primarina is ranked #93 (on 0.1% of teams).

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Gengar vs Primarina — FAQ

Is Gengar better than Primarina?

This is a close matchup — Gengar and Primarina are evenly matched on base stats. The better pick depends on the role your team needs.

Who would win a battle, Gengar or Primarina?

Gengar has the type advantage — it deals 2x damage while taking 1x in return. Gengar is faster (110 vs 60 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Gengar or Primarina have better stats?

Primarina has the higher base stat total (530 vs 500). Primarina is bulkier, while Gengar hits harder.

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