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Pokemon Sword and Shield Gigantamax Gengar Guide

There are horrifying details regarding the Gigantamax form of Gengar in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
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Published: Nov 26, 2019 05:42 pm

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Sword and Shield have brought a variety of new features to the Pokemon franchise. One of these new features is the Gigantamax form that some creatures have the ability to transform into when fighting. The ghostly character of Gengar is one of these creatures that can utilize the power of a Gigantamax form. However, the real power of Gigantamax Gengar is bone-chilling. Fortunately for those interested in the creepy background of this particular character, we have everything you need to know covered.

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Gigantamax Gengar

Trainers will notice that Gengar turns into a giant mouth when he enters his Gigantamax form. According to the Pokedex entry for this new version of the ghost character, Gengar’s mouth becomes a portal to the afterlife in this form and that you can hear the voices of your loved ones coming from this portal when listening carefully. 

Gigantamax Gengar

Now, there have always been dark elements to Pokemon regarding their backgrounds and abilities. However, it has never been to the point where one becomes a portal to the afterlife that would like nothing more than to suck you in for eternity. 

There is no doubt that players will have some goosebumps forming the next time they face off with this version of Gengar in Pokemon Sword and Shield in their future adventures. 

Would you like to learn more about Sword and Shield besides the chilling details of Gigantamax Gengar? If so, be sure to check out our dedicated hub for the popular titles or three of our handy guides below:

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Nicholas Barth
Guides Writer Nicholas enjoys helping fellow members of the video game community learn more about their favorite games. First-person shooters and Battle Royale games are what you can usually find Nicholas playing when he isn't writing. We will congratulate you if you can find a bigger Call of Duty fan than Nicholas, who has been playing since he got Call of Duty 2 with his first Xbox 360. [email protected]