Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Purple
- Shape
- Arms
- Habitat
- Cave
- Growth Rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture Rate
- 90 (35.3%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Indeterminate
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 142
- EV Yield
- 2 SpA
- Height
- 1.6 m (5'03")
- Weight
- 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Ghost/Poison dual typing.
Evades ground moves.
Generation VII
It strikes at humans from total darkness. Those licked by its cold tongue grow weaker with each passing day until they die.
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.
On moonless nights, Haunter searches for someone to curse, so it’s best not to go out walking around.
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.
By licking, it saps the victim’s life. It causes shaking that won’t stop until the victim’s demise.
Generation VIII
Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.
If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.
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.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from an other dimension.
By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.
Generation II
In total darkness, where nothing is visible, HAUNTER lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death even tually comes.
It hides in the dark, planning to take the life of the next living thing that wanders close by.
Generation III
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.
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.
If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, HAUNTER is there.
Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.
Generation IV
It can slip through any obstacle. It lurks inside walls to keep an eye on its foes.
It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim’s life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.
It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
In total darkness, where nothing is visible, HAUNTER lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.
Generation V
It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
Generation VI
If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.
It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim’s life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.
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.
Level Up
18 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LickSTAB | gho | P | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| 14 | Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| 16 | Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 18 | VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 20 | Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| 21 | Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 25 | Shadow PunchSTAB | gho | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| 28 | Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 29 | Hypnosis | psy | N | — | 60% | 20 |
| 30 | Night ShadeSTAB | gho | S | — | 100% | 15 |
| 31 | Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | Sucker Punch | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| 44 | Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 48 | Shadow BallSTAB | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 54 | Destiny Bond | gho | N | — | — | 5 |
| 55 | HexSTAB | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 60 | Dream Eater | psy | S | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| 64 | Mean Look | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
TM / HM
57 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid SpraySTAB | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dazzling Gleam | fai | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Dream Eater | psy | S | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy Ball | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Gunk ShotSTAB | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| HexSTAB | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Nasty Plot | dar | N | — | — | 20 |
| Night ShadeSTAB | gho | S | — | 100% | 15 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Payback | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Phantom ForceSTAB | gho | P | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Poison JabSTAB | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| PoltergeistSTAB | gho | P | 110 | 90% | 5 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow BallSTAB | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow ClawSTAB | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge BombSTAB | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge WaveSTAB | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Toxic | poi | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| Toxic Spikes | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Trick Room | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| VenoshockSTAB | poi | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Move Tutor
20 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dream Eater | psy | S | 100 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| PoltergeistSTAB | gho | P | 110 | 90% | 5 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Skill Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Skitter Smack | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spite | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sucker Punch | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
Items that wild Haunter may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Haunter
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Haunter
Haunter is a Ghost and Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes. Haunter stands 1.6 m (5'03") tall and weighs 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Haunter Base Stats
Haunter has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 115 (very good), while its lowest is HP at 45 (below average). Haunter excels as a special attacker. Haunter is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.
Haunter Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Ghost and Poison-type, Haunter is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Grass, Poison (¼x), Bug (¼x), Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves. This gives Haunter 4 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 2 immunities.
Haunter Abilities
Haunter's abilities include Levitate. Levitate evades ground moves.
Haunter Moves & Learnset
Haunter can learn 95 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 57 via TM/HM, and 20 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Gunk Shot (Poison, 120 power), Poltergeist (Ghost, 110 power), Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power), Phantom Force (Ghost, 90 power). For coverage, Haunter can learn Focus Blast (Fighting), Thunder (Electric), Dream Eater (Psychic).
Training Haunter
Haunter has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Haunter yields 2 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Haunter belongs to the Indeterminate egg group. Haunter is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Gastly → Haunter → Gengar). Wild Haunter may be found holding Spell Tag.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Haunter. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Haunter, or use the team builder to see how Haunter fits into your squad.