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No. 093 · National Pokédex

Haunter

ゴースト · Ghost · Spectrum
☠️ Poison 👻 Ghost
Height
1.6 m
Weight
0.1 kg
Category
Gas Pokémon
Generation
Generation 1
Haunter
🔊 Cry

⚡The Essentials on Haunter

Types
Poison Ghost
Weaknesses
×2 Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark Table
Resistances
×¼ Poison, Bug · ×½ Grass, Fairy · immune: Normal, Fighting
Evolution
Gastly → Haunter (Lv. 25) → Gengar (trade)
Shiny
Shiny HaunterAlternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View
Stats
Total 405 · top stat: Special Attack (115) Detail
In Current Games
Other Names
Spectrum in French · ゴースト, Ghost in Japanese · Alpollo in German All Languages

📋Overview

Haunter is a Poison and Ghost-type Pokémon, No. 93 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Gas Pokémon. Height: 1.6 m, weight: 0.1 kg.

Haunter evolves from Gastly and evolves into Gengar (trade).

Ability: Levitate. Haunter is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost and Dark-type moves (×2 damage). Haunter takes no damage from Normal and Fighting-type moves.

Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#093
National Pokédex
Category
Gas Pokémon
Status
Standard

📊Base Stats

The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.

HP
45
255
Attack
50
255
Defense
45
255
Special Attack
115
255
Special Defense
55
255
Speed
95
255
Total
405
Min HP (Lv. 100)
200
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
294
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently

🛡️Type Effectiveness

Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Poison / Ghost). See the type chart

Weak (×2) — 4 types
Ground
×2
Psychic
×2
Ghost
×2
Dark
×2
Normal (×1) — 8 types
Fire
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Ice
×1
Flying
×1
Rock
×1
Dragon
×1
Steel
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 2 types
Grass
×½
Fairy
×½
Resistant (×0.25) — 2 types
Poison
×¼
Bug
×¼
Immune (×0) — 2 types
Normal
×0
Fighting
×0

✨Abilities

Ability 1
By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.

🌱Haunter Evolution

🔮Haunter Forms and Shiny

Haunter
Standard Form
Poison · Ghost
Shiny Availability
Shiny Haunter
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096. With Shiny Charm: 1/1365. Masuda Method: 1/683.

⚔️Haunter Moves

Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.

Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
—
Shadow Punch
Ghost Phys.
—
60
20
1
Astonish
Ghost Phys.
100%
30
15
1
Hypnosis
Psychic Stat
60%
—
20
1
Lick
Ghost Phys.
100%
30
30
1
Confuse Ray
Ghost Stat
100%
—
10
1
Smog
Poison Spec.
70%
30
20
1
Mean Look
Normal Stat
—
—
5
6
Poison Gas
Poison Stat
90%
—
40
12
Payback
Dark Phys.
100%
50
10
14
Will-O-Wisp
Fire Stat
85%
—
15
16
Spite
Ghost Stat
100%
—
10
18
Venoshock
Poison Spec.
100%
65
10
20
Curse
Ghost Stat
—
—
10
21
Toxic
Poison Stat
90%
—
10
24
Hex
Ghost Spec.
100%
65
10
30
Night Shade
Ghost Spec.
100%
—
15
36
Sucker Punch
Dark Phys.
100%
70
5
42
Dark Pulse
Dark Spec.
100%
80
15
48
Shadow Ball
Ghost Spec.
100%
80
15
54
Destiny Bond
Ghost Stat
—
—
5
60
Dream Eater
Psychic Spec.
100%
100
15
61
Nightmare
Ghost Stat
100%
—
15

🥚Advanced Breeding

Egg Groups
Amorphous
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Special Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.

🗺️Where to Find Haunter

Available in 26 games, 471 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.

Natively obtainable: Blue Red Yellow Crystal Gold Silver FireRed LeafGreen Diamond HeartGold Pearl Platinum SoulSilver X Y Let’s Go, Eevee! Let’s Go, Pikachu! Moon Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Sun Pokémon Legends: Arceus Shield Sword Scarlet Violet

Generation I

🔵
Blue 8 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (8)
Pokémon Tower 4F Lv. 25 5%
Pokémon Tower 3F Lv. 25 1%
Pokémon Tower 5F Lv. 25 5%
Pokémon Tower 6F Lv. 26 5%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 28 10%
Pokémon Tower 6F Lv. 28 1%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 28 4%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 30 1%
🔴
Red 8 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (8)
Pokémon Tower 4F Lv. 25 5%
Pokémon Tower 3F Lv. 25 1%
Pokémon Tower 5F Lv. 25 5%
Pokémon Tower 6F Lv. 26 5%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 28 10%
Pokémon Tower 6F Lv. 28 1%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 28 4%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 30 1%
⭐
Yellow 10 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (10)
Pokémon Tower 3F Lv. 20 4%
Pokémon Tower 4F Lv. 20 4%
Pokémon Tower 5F Lv. 22 4%
Pokémon Tower 6F Lv. 22 4%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 24 4%
Pokémon Tower 4F Lv. 25 1%
Pokémon Tower 3F Lv. 25 1%
Pokémon Tower 5F Lv. 27 1%
Pokémon Tower 6F Lv. 27 1%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 29 1%

Generation II

💠
Crystal 3 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (3)
Rock Tunnel B1F Lv. 15 5% Night
Rock Tunnel 1F Lv. 17 10% Night
Route 8 Lv. 17 10% Night
🟡
Gold 1 encounter
Available ▼
Tall grass (1)
Route 8 Lv. 20 30% Night
⚪
Silver 1 encounter
Available ▼
Tall grass (1)
Route 8 Lv. 20 30% Night

Generation III

🔥
FireRed 63 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (63)
Pokémon Tower 5F Lv. 20 5%
Pokémon Tower 3F Lv. 20 1%
Pokémon Tower 4F Lv. 20 5%
Pokémon Tower 6F Lv. 21 5%
Pokémon Tower 6F Lv. 23 1%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 23 4%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 23 10%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 25 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
🌿
LeafGreen 63 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (63)
Pokémon Tower 4F Lv. 20 5%
Pokémon Tower 3F Lv. 20 1%
Pokémon Tower 5F Lv. 20 5%
Pokémon Tower 6F Lv. 21 5%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 23 10%
Pokémon Tower 6F Lv. 23 1%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 23 4%
Pokémon Tower 7F Lv. 25 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 44 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 46 10%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 48 5%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 50 4%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%
Lost Cave Lv. 52 1%

Generation IV

💎
Diamond 113 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (113)
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Turnback Cave Lv. 44 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 44 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 45 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 46 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 55 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 55 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 55 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 55 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 55 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 56 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 56 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 56 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 56 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 56 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 64 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 64 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 65 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 66 10%
🟡
HeartGold 4 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (4)
Johto Safari Zone Lv. 16 10% Night
Johto Safari Zone Lv. 17 10% Night
Route 8 Lv. 19 10% Night
Route 8 Lv. 19 20% Night
🦪
Pearl 113 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (113)
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau 2F Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Old Chateau Lv. 16 4%
Turnback Cave Lv. 44 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 44 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 45 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 46 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 54 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 55 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 55 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 55 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 55 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 55 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 56 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 56 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 56 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 56 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 56 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 64 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 64 5%
Turnback Cave Lv. 65 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 66 10%
🪙
Platinum 20 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (20)
Turnback Cave Lv. 25 20%
Turnback Cave Lv. 26 10% Day
Turnback Cave Lv. 26 10% Morning
Turnback Cave Lv. 27 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 35 20%
Turnback Cave Lv. 35 20%
Turnback Cave Lv. 35 20%
Turnback Cave Lv. 36 10% Day
Turnback Cave Lv. 36 10% Day
Turnback Cave Lv. 36 10% Day
Turnback Cave Lv. 36 10% Morning
Turnback Cave Lv. 36 10% Morning
Turnback Cave Lv. 36 10% Morning
Turnback Cave Lv. 37 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 37 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 37 10%
Turnback Cave Lv. 45 20%
Turnback Cave Lv. 46 10% Morning
Turnback Cave Lv. 46 10% Day
Turnback Cave Lv. 47 10%
🤍
SoulSilver 4 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (4)
Johto Safari Zone Lv. 16 10% Night
Johto Safari Zone Lv. 17 10% Night
Route 8 Lv. 19 10% Night
Route 8 Lv. 19 20% Night

Generation VI

❎
X 21 encounters
Available ▼
Purple flowers (1)
Route 19 Lv. 47 5%
Rough terrain (2)
Route 14 Lv. 31 5%
Route 19 Lv. 47 5%
Tall grass (17)
Route 14 Lv. 31 5%
Frost Cavern Lv. 38 10%
Frost Cavern Lv. 38 10%
Frost Cavern Lv. 38 10%
Frost Cavern Lv. 38 10%
Frost Cavern Lv. 39 5%
Frost Cavern Lv. 39 5%
Frost Cavern Lv. 39 5%
Frost Cavern Lv. 39 5%
Frost Cavern Lv. 40 1%
Frost Cavern Lv. 40 1%
Frost Cavern Lv. 40 1%
Frost Cavern Lv. 40 1%
Victory Road Lv. 58 10%
Victory Road Lv. 58 10%
Victory Road Lv. 58 10%
Victory Road Lv. 58 10%
Yellow flowers (1)
Route 19 Lv. 47 5%
🟥
Y 22 encounters
Available ▼
Purple flowers (1)
Route 19 Lv. 47 5%
Rough terrain (2)
Route 14 Lv. 31 5%
Route 19 Lv. 47 5%
Tall grass (18)
Route 14 Lv. 31 5%
Frost Cavern Lv. 38 10%
Frost Cavern Lv. 38 10%
Frost Cavern Lv. 38 10%
Frost Cavern Lv. 38 10%
Frost Cavern Lv. 39 5%
Frost Cavern Lv. 39 5%
Frost Cavern Lv. 39 5%
Frost Cavern Lv. 39 5%
Frost Cavern Lv. 40 1%
Frost Cavern Lv. 40 4%
Frost Cavern Lv. 40 1%
Frost Cavern Lv. 40 1%
Frost Cavern Lv. 40 1%
Victory Road Lv. 58 10%
Victory Road Lv. 58 10%
Victory Road Lv. 58 10%
Victory Road Lv. 58 10%
Yellow flowers (1)
Route 19 Lv. 47 5%

Generation VII

🦊
Let’s Go, Eevee! 4 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (4)
Pokémon Tower 3F Lv. 27-32 100%
Pokémon Tower 5F Lv. 27-32 100%
Pokémon Tower 4F Lv. 27-32 100%
Pokémon Tower 6F Lv. 27-32 100%
⚡
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 4 encounters
Available ▼
Tall grass (4)
Pokémon Tower 3F Lv. 27-32 100%
Pokémon Tower 5F Lv. 27-32 100%
Pokémon Tower 4F Lv. 27-32 100%
Pokémon Tower 6F Lv. 27-32 100%
🌙
Moon 1 encounter
Available ▼
Tall grass (1)
Thrifty Megamart Lv. 29-32 40%
☀️
Sun 1 encounter
Available ▼
Tall grass (1)
Thrifty Megamart Lv. 29-32 40%
🌒
Ultra Moon 1 encounter
Available ▼
Tall grass (1)
Thrifty Megamart Lv. 31-34 30%
🌞
Ultra Sun 1 encounter
Available ▼
Tall grass (1)
Thrifty Megamart Lv. 31-34 30%

Generation VIII

🏔️
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available ▼
Wild Area (1)
Hisui Region
🛡️
Shield 1 encounter
Available ▼
Wild Area (1)
Wild Area / Galar
⚔️
Sword 1 encounter
Available ▼
Wild Area (1)
Wild Area / Galar

Generation IX

🔴
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available ▼
Picnic (1)
Paldea
🟣
Violet 1 encounter
Available ▼
Picnic (1)
Paldea

🔄Transfer to Pokémon HOME

How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.

Red
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Blue
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Yellow
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Gold
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Silver
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Crystal
→ Pokémon Bank Virtual Console → Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
FireRed
→ Diamond Pal Park
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→ Diamond Pal Park
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Diamond
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Pearl
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Platinum
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→ Black Poké Transporter
→ Pokémon Bank To Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
X
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Y
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Sun
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Moon
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→ Pokémon Bank Pokémon Bank
→ Pokémon HOME Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Sword
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Shield
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Violet
→ Pokémon HOME HOME (direct)
Note: Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.

🏆Competitive & Meta

ZU
Smogon · Gen IX · 2026-09
ZeroUsed
Usage rate: 2.0% · Position #77

📱Haunter in Pokémon GO

Haunter in Pokémon GO
  • 1,963Max CP (Lv. 40)
  • 1,121Perfect CP in Raids
  • 3 kmper Candy as Buddy
  • 100 🍬to evolve into Gengar
  • ✨ Shiny available
  • 🟣 Exists as Shadow
  • ✨ Special evolution: free after a trade
Pokémon GO entry: Haunter →

📖Pokédex Entries

Description by game, with language selection.

Red
“Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from an­ other dimension.”
Blue
“Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from an­ other dimension.”
Yellow
“By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.”
Gold
“In total darkness, where nothing is visible, HAUNTER lurks, silently stalking its next victim.”
Silver
“Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death even­ tually comes.”
Crystal
“It hides in the dark, planning to take the life of the next living thing that wanders close by.”
Ruby
“HAUNTER is a dangerous POKéMON. If one beckons you while floating in darkness, you must never approach it. This POKéMON will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away.”
Sapphire
“HAUNTER is a dangerous POKéMON. If one beckons you while floating in darkness, you must never approach it. This POKéMON will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away.”
Emerald
“If a HAUNTER beckons you while it is floating in darkness, don’t approach it. This POKéMON will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away.”
FireRed
“If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, HAUNTER is there.”
LeafGreen
“Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.”
Diamond
“It can slip through any obstacle. It lurks inside walls to keep an eye on its foes.”
Pearl
“It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim’s life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.”
Platinum
“It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.”
HeartGold
“In total darkness, where nothing is visible, HAUNTER lurks, silently stalking its next victim.”
SoulSilver
“Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.”
Black
“It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.”
White
“It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.”
Black 2
“It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.”
White 2
“It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.”
X
“If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.”
Y
“It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim’s life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.”
Omega Ruby
“Haunter is a dangerous Pokémon. If one beckons you while floating in darkness, you must never approach it. This Pokémon will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away.”
Alpha Sapphire
“Haunter is a dangerous Pokémon. If one beckons you while floating in darkness, you must never approach it. This Pokémon will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away.”
Sun
“It strikes at humans from total darkness. Those licked by its cold tongue grow weaker with each passing day until they die.”
Moon
“It fears the light and revels in the dark. It may be on the verge of extinction in cities that stay brightly lit at night.”
Ultra Sun
“On moonless nights, Haunter searches for someone to curse, so it’s best not to go out walking around.”
Ultra Moon
“It’s dangerous to go outside alone on nights when you’re feeling sad. Haunter will catch you, and you won’t be able to go back home.”
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
“By licking, it saps the victim’s life. It causes shaking that won’t stop until the victim’s demise.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“By licking, it saps the victim’s life. It causes shaking that won’t stop until the victim’s demise.”
Sword
“Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.”
Shield
“If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.”
Legends: Arceus
“This frightful, malevolent spirit can glide through walls, appearing wherever it likes. According to rumor, victims of a Haunter's lick will wither to death day by day.”

🌍Multilingual Names

🇫🇷 Français
Spectrum
🇬🇧 English
Haunter
🇯🇵 漢字
ゴースト
🇯🇵 Kana
ゴースト
🇯🇵 Romaji
Ghost
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Alpollo
🇪🇸 Español
Haunter
🇮🇹 Italiano
Haunter
🇰🇷 한국어
고우스트
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
鬼斯通
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
鬼斯通
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Gaz
🇬🇧 EN
Gas Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ガスじょうポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Gas-Pokémon

🎬Media & Gallery

Official artwork
Dream World
Pokémon HOME
Gen V (animated)
Back sprite
Shiny
Gen I
Gen II
Gen III
Gen IV
Audio Cries

❓Frequently asked questions about Haunter

What type is Haunter?

Haunter is a Poison and Ghost-type Pokémon.

How do you evolve Haunter?

Haunter evolves into Gengar (trade).

What are Haunter's weaknesses?

Haunter is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost and Dark-type moves (×2 damage). Haunter takes no damage from Normal and Fighting-type moves.

Where to find Haunter in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?

In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Haunter appears in the wild in Wild Zone 15 (Lv. 40-41). Lumiose Pokédex number: 66. All Wild Zones

Can you get a Shiny Haunter in Pokémon GO?

Yes, Shiny Haunter is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry