{"id":101094,"date":"2026-02-09T04:23:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T04:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=101094"},"modified":"2026-02-09T04:23:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T04:23:21","slug":"how-do-you-get-gengar-arceus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-gengar-arceus\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get Gengar arceus?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-gengar-arceus\/#How_to_Get_Gengar_in_Pokemon_Legends_Arceus\" title=\"How to Get Gengar in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus\">How to Get Gengar in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-gengar-arceus\/#Evolution_Methods\" title=\"Evolution Methods\">Evolution Methods<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-gengar-arceus\/#Using_a_Linking_Cord\" title=\"Using a Linking Cord\">Using a Linking Cord<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-get-gengar-arceus\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Gengar_in_Pokemon_Legends_Arceus\"><\/span>How to Get Gengar in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To get <strong>Gengar<\/strong> in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/strong>, you can evolve <strong>Haunter<\/strong> into <strong>Gengar<\/strong> using a <strong>Linking Cord<\/strong>, a new evolution item introduced in the game, or by trading <strong>Haunter<\/strong> with a friend and then trading it back. This evolution method allows players to obtain <strong>Gengar<\/strong> without the need for traditional trading, making it more accessible to solo players.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_Methods\"><\/span>Evolution Methods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_Linking_Cord\"><\/span>Using a Linking Cord<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Linking Cord<\/strong> is a valuable item that can be used to evolve <strong>Haunter<\/strong> into <strong>Gengar<\/strong> instantly. This method is similar to using evolution stones, providing a straightforward way to obtain <strong>Gengar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What is the rarest Gengar?<\/strong> The rarest <strong>Gengar<\/strong> is the <strong>Gengar H9 \u2014 Skyridge<\/strong>, a holo-rare card from the <strong>Skyridge<\/strong> set, which is highly valuable among <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> collectors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is it hard to catch Gengar?<\/strong> Catching <strong>Gengar<\/strong> can be challenging due to its low <strong>catch rate<\/strong>, which is an internal number that determines how difficult it is to catch a <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you evolve Haunter without trading?<\/strong> Yes, you can evolve <strong>Haunter<\/strong> into <strong>Gengar<\/strong> using a <strong>Linking Cord<\/strong>, eliminating the need for trading.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How do you get a Linking Cord?<\/strong> <strong>Linking Cords<\/strong> can be found throughout the game, and they work like other evolution items, such as the <strong>Leaf Stone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Gengar available in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Gengar<\/strong> is part of the <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus Hisui Pokedex<\/strong>, and players can obtain it through evolution or other means.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you catch every Pok\u00e9mon in Arceus without trading?<\/strong> In <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/strong>, players can complete the <strong>Pok\u00e9dex<\/strong> without trading, thanks to simplified evolution methods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What Pok\u00e9mon evolve with a full moon?<\/strong> <strong>Ursaluna<\/strong> is an example of a <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> that evolves during a full moon in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you trade Haunter twice?<\/strong> No, in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/strong>, traded <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> cannot be traded back or traded more than once.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Which Pok\u00e9mon evolve with a Linking Cord?<\/strong> <strong>Kadabra<\/strong>, <strong>Machoke<\/strong>, <strong>Graveler<\/strong>, and <strong>Haunter<\/strong> can evolve into <strong>Alakazam<\/strong>, <strong>Machamp<\/strong>, <strong>Golem<\/strong>, and <strong>Gengar<\/strong>, respectively, using a <strong>Linking Cord<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to get Gengar for free?<\/strong> Players can obtain <strong>Gengar<\/strong> for free by using a <strong>Pinchurchin<\/strong> to trade with <strong>Blossom<\/strong>, and the <strong>Haunter<\/strong> will evolve into <strong>Gengar<\/strong> immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Mega Gengar worth it?<\/strong> <strong>Mega Gengar<\/strong> is a powerful <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> with increased damage output, making it a worthwhile addition to any team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Gengar worth training?<\/strong> <strong>Gengar<\/strong> is a valuable <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> to train, with high <strong>Speed<\/strong> and <strong>Special Attack<\/strong> ratings, as well as access to powerful moves like <strong>Hypnosis<\/strong> and <strong>Dream Eater<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is Drake&#8217;s Gengar in Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong> <strong>Drake&#8217;s Gengar<\/strong> is a <strong>Gengar<\/strong> used by <strong>Drake<\/strong> of the <strong>Orange League<\/strong>, known for its clever and tricky battle style.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is party hat Gengar rare?<\/strong> <strong>Party Hat Gengar<\/strong> is an incredibly rare <strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> that can be caught during <strong>Raid Battles<\/strong> in <strong>Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do you need a 100% Pok\u00e9dex for Arceus?<\/strong> While a 100% <strong>Pok\u00e9dex<\/strong> is not necessary, completing the <strong>Pok\u00e9dex<\/strong> and achieving <strong>Level 10<\/strong> entries can increase the chances of encountering <strong>Shiny Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Get Gengar in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus To get Gengar in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus, you can evolve Haunter into Gengar using a Linking Cord, a new evolution item introduced in the game, or by trading Haunter with a friend and then trading it back. 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