To beat Gengar, you should take advantage of its type weaknesses, which are Dark, Ground, Ghost, and Psychic. Here are some specific strategies and counters:
- Alakazam: This Psychic-type Pokémon is a good counter for Gengar.
- Mewtwo: Another strong Psychic-type Pokémon that can be used to beat Gengar.
- Tyranitar: This Dark-type Pokémon is a good counter for Gengar.
- Metagross: This Psychic/Steel-type Pokémon can be used to beat Gengar.
- Groudon: This Ground-type Pokémon is a good counter for Gengar.
- Chandelure: This Ghost/Fire-type Pokémon can be used to beat Gengar.
- Rhyperior: This Ground/Rock-type Pokémon is a good counter for Gengar.
- Espeon: This Psychic-type Pokémon can be used to beat Gengar.
- Shadow Mewtwo: This Psychic-type Pokémon is one of the best counters for Gengar.
Its also worth noting that Gengar is weak against a mixture of strong ground and psychic-type Pokémon.