Hundo Hunter
18 · COMPARISON · RAID
GENGAR VS CHANDELURE

Gengar vs Chandelure

The two most-used Ghost attackers in Pokémon GO.

LEFT CORNER
Gengar
GhostPoison
ATK
261
DEF
149
STA
155
MAX CP
3,292
RIGHT CORNER
Chandelure
GhostFire
ATK
271
DEF
182
STA
155
MAX CP
3,739
01 · STAT DELTAS
Attack261271Chandelure +4%
Defense149182Chandelure +18%
Stamina155155tied
Max CP3,2923,739Chandelure +12%
02 · HEAD-TO-HEAD MATCHUP
Gengar attacking Chandelure
×1.60

Gengar's STAB attacks are super-effective vs Chandelure (×1.60).

Chandelure attacking Gengar
×1.60

Chandelure's STAB attacks are super-effective vs Gengar (×1.60).

03 · RECOMMENDED MOVESETS
Gengar
Chandelure

No tier-list moveset.

04 · OTHER COMPARISONS
05 · FAQ
Who is stronger, Gengar or Chandelure?

Based on raw stats, Chandelure has higher attack and Chandelure has higher max CP. In a head-to-head fight, Chandelure has the type advantage. See the full breakdown above.

Gengar or Chandelure for raids?

For raids, the answer depends on the boss. Gengar (Ghost/Poison) is best vs bosses weak to those types. Chandelure (Ghost/Fire) is best vs bosses weak to those types. Open the dex page on each to see the full raid weakness profile.

Does Gengar beat Chandelure 1-on-1?

Gengar's STAB attacks deal super-effective damage to Chandelure (×1.60). Chandelure's STAB attacks deal super-effective damage back (×1.60). The winner depends on who attacks first and bait shields.

What's the max CP of Gengar and Chandelure?

Gengar: 3,292. Chandelure: 3,739. Higher CP doesn't always mean better — Attack stat alone determines raid DPS.

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