Choice Scarf Gengar

[Suicune Rider]

So I was building my first gen6 team, and like most of my teams, it's going to be offensive, and Iv'e decided to use Choice Scarf Genagr as my revenge-killer and check to sweepers who might risk offensive teams in general, and then I realized ScarfGar had a serious four-moveslot syndrome. What shall Gengar's moves be?

Shadow Ball is a no-brainder, beeing neutral to Steels now makes it's neutral coevarge outstanding.
Focus Blast is also obligitory, seeing as no Pokemon in the game resist Ghost/Fighting.

While I have an easy time with the first two moveslots, the remaining two give me some problems; first up is Thunderbolt, which is mainly used for Water-types, and is expecially important to hit DDGyara; second is the secondary STAB move Sludge Bomb, which isn't spectacular but at least kills Togekiss; Psychic, Dazzling Gleam and Energy Ball offer some coverage as well-notably, Dazzling Gleam is X4 effective against Hydreigon.

Some Status moves can also benefit from the added speed: Hypnosis is shaky but has a 60% chance to temporarily disable an opponent (note that sleep isn't reset by switching out anymore, so it's a bit less effective this gen); Destiny Bond can eliminate an opponent that Gengar cannot KO with it's coverage and can be very effective if I predict correctly, and Trick can really mess-up a wall if I need to.

So what should I use? Competitive comments only!

 

[Ghurlag]

Dazzling Gleam seems like a good choice for the super-effectiveness against Dragons and as a backup for Focus Blast against the dangerous Darks, but with only 3 Dragons in OU last gen it might not be worth it.

Thunderbolt seems like your best bet, getting better than neutral damage against a bulky Water really ups your offensive potential. Energy Ball also does that, but Thunderbolt also counters the flying-types and has that chance at paralysis. After that, I'd be inclined to go for Trick or something irritating like Will-o-Wisp for when you need to make a threat less threatening.

 

[Suicune Rider]

But does Thunderbolt OHKO Mega Gyarados?

 

[winstein]

This topic best suits the Bulbagarden Battle Center forum for your competitive battling needs, specifically the Official "Rate my One Pokemon" Thread.

Thanks for reading.