Global InformationGengar information
| Gengar | |
|---|---|
| Pokémon character | |
 Gengar artwork by Ken Sugimori | |
| First game | Pokémon Red and Blue (1996) |
| Created by | Ken Sugimori[1] |
| Designed by | Ken Sugimori[1] James Turner (Gigantamax)[2] |
| Voiced by | English
Japanese
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| In-universe information | |
| Species | Pokémon |
| Type | Ghost and Poison |
Gengar (Japanese: ゲンガー, Hepburn: Gengā) is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon media franchise. Created by Ken Sugimori, since their initial appearance they have appeared in multiple games including Pokémon GO and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as various merchandise related to the franchise. In Japanese, Gengar has been voiced by multiple actors which include Kiyonobu Suzuki, Kōichi Sakaguchi, Nobutoshi Canna and Yasuhiro Mamiya. Meanwhile, in English, the species was voiced by Ted Lewis and Marc Thompson.
Gengar has received a mostly positive response since its debut, primarily for its design, which has been noted for its popularity and iconicity. It has frequently ranked highly in popularity polls for the series, and its design has been highlighted for its impact on the series as a whole.
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