How to Draw Gengar: Easy Step-by-Step Pokémon Tutorial

Ready to capture your own Gengar? This tutorial is perfect for artists ages 6 and up who love Pokémon. Grab a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper to master this iconic Ghost-type character in just a few minutes.

9 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A vibrant, finished illustration of Gengar, the Ghost-type Pokémon, ready for coloring.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Base Shape

A light pencil sketch of a large oval representing the main body of Gengar.

Lightly draw a large, rounded oval to serve as Gengar's body. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure very light here; this is just a guide, and you'll want to erase these lines later once the final shape is set.

Step 2: Adding the First Arm

Drawing the first arm on the left side of the oval using curved lines and a W-shaped hand.

Extend two curved lines from the side of your oval. Connect them at the end with a 'W' shape to create the fingers. Teacher's Tip: Don't worry if the lines overlap the oval; that's exactly what we want for a natural look.

Step 3: Drawing the Second Arm

Adding the second arm on the right side of the body with a V-shaped hand.

Repeat the process on the opposite side to draw the second arm. Use a small 'V' shape to define the fingers this time. Teacher's Tip: Keep the arms symmetrical in length to help Gengar look balanced.

Step 4: Sketching the First Leg

Drawing the first leg at the bottom of the oval with V-shaped toes.

Extend two curved lines from the bottom of the body to form a leg. Use slanted 'V' shapes for the toes. Teacher's Tip: Add a slight curve at the knee to give your Gengar a bit of personality and movement.

Step 5: Adding the Second Leg

Adding the second leg with M-shaped toes to complete the lower body.

Draw the second leg using the same technique, but this time use an 'M' shape for the toes. Teacher's Tip: Keep the toes pointed slightly outward to make Gengar look like he's standing firmly.

Step 6: Cleaning Up the Guides

The drawing after erasing the internal guide lines, showing a clean outline of Gengar.

Gently erase the overlapping oval lines inside the limbs. Teacher's Tip: Use a soft white eraser and brush away the crumbs so you don't smudge your graphite.

Step 7: Drawing the Eyes

Drawing Gengar's signature slanted eyes with pupils and highlights.

Draw two slanted lines for the top of the eyes, then add a half-circle beneath each. Add an oval inside for the pupil. Teacher's Tip: Leave a tiny white dot unshaded in the pupil to create a 'glint'—it makes the eyes look alive!

Step 8: The Grinning Mouth

The final Gengar drawing colored in purple with red eyes and white teeth.

Draw a wide, curved line for the mouth and add vertical lines for the sharp teeth. Teacher's Tip: Make the teeth slightly different sizes to give Gengar that mischievous, classic grin.

Step 9: Adding Color

Bring your Gengar to life with color! Use a deep purple for the body, bright red for the eyes, and keep the teeth white. Teacher's Tip: Use light, circular motions with your colored pencils to get a smooth, even coat of purple.