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Haunter.

national dex #093 · gen I
BST 405 · ghost / poison
Haunter official artwork
ghostpoison
#093 · gen I
Profile
HP
45
ATK
50
DEF
45
SPA
115
SPD
55
SPE
95
BST 405 · best Sp. Atk 115 · worst HP 45 · meters scale to 200

Haunter is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark and resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Fairy and is immune to Normal, Fighting.

Typingghostpoison
AbilitiesLevitate
Height, weight1.6 m / 0.1 kg
Catch rate90 / 255
Egg groupsIndeterminate
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#092gastly
Dex position
#093 of 1025
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#094gengar

Haunter base stats

BST 405 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP45200294
Atk5094218
Def4585207
SpA115211361
SpD55103229
Spe95175317
BST405bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 SpA

Haunter weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Ghost / Poison dual typing
nor0
fir1
wat1
ele1
gra½
ice1
fig0
poi¼
gro2
fly1
psy2
bug¼
roc1
gho2
dra1
dar2
ste1
fai½
Weak to
Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark
Resists
Grass, Poison (¼x), Bug (¼x), Fairy
Immune to
Normal, Fighting

Haunter abilities

1 total · 0 hidden
LevitateEvades ground moves.

Haunter evolution line

3 stages

Haunter evolves into Gengar: trade it. How to evolve Haunter, every game

Best Haunter moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
poisonGunk ShotPHYS120
ghostPoltergeistPHYS110
poisonSludge WaveSPEC95
ghostPhantom ForcePHYS90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingFocus BlastSPEC120
electricThunderSPEC110
psychicDream EaterSPEC100
darkFoul PlayPHYS95

Haunter moves

gen 9 · 95 moves · 18 level-up · 57 TM/HM · 20 tutor
63 moves · Haunter appears in 16 games
LickL1Will O WispL14SpiteL16VenoshockL18CurseL20ToxicL21Shadow PunchL25PaybackL28HypnosisL29Night ShadeL30Confuse RayL31Sucker PunchL36Dark PulseL44Shadow BallL48Destiny BondL54HexL55Dream EaterL60Mean LookL64Acid SprayTMDazzling GleamTMEncoreTMEndureTMEnergy BallTMFacadeTMFire PunchTMFlingTMFocus BlastTMFoul PlayTMGiga DrainTMGunk ShotTMHazeTMIce PunchTMIcy WindTMImprisonTMMetronomeTMNasty PlotTMPain SplitTMPhantom ForceTMPoison JabTMPoltergeistTMProtectTMPsych UpTMPsychicTMRain DanceTMRestTMScary FaceTMShadow ClawTMSkill SwapTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSludge WaveTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMTauntTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThunderTMThunder PunchTMThunderboltTMToxic SpikesTMTrickTMTrick RoomTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
LickSTABghostPHYS30100%30Level 1
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15Level 14
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10Level 16
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10Level 18
CurseghostSTAT--10Level 20
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10Level 21
Shadow PunchSTABghostPHYS60-20Level 25
PaybackdarkPHYS50100%10Level 28
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Level 29
Night ShadeSTABghostSPEC-100%15Level 30
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10Level 31
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Level 36
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15Level 44
Shadow BallSTABghostSPEC80100%15Level 48
Destiny BondghostSTAT--5Level 54
HexSTABghostSPEC65100%10Level 55
Dream EaterpsychicSPEC100100%15Level 60
Mean LooknormalSTAT--5Level 64
Acid SpraySTABpoisonSPEC40100%20TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Dazzling GleamfairySPEC80100%10TM / HM
Dream EaterpsychicSPEC100100%15TM / HM
EncorenormalSTAT-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Focus BlastfightingSPEC12070%5TM / HM
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Gunk ShotSTABpoisonPHYS12080%5TM / HM
HazeiceSTAT--30TM / HM
HexSTABghostSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
ImprisonpsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
MetronomenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20TM / HM
Night ShadeSTABghostSPEC-100%15TM / HM
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
PaybackdarkPHYS50100%10TM / HM
Phantom ForceSTABghostPHYS90100%10TM / HM
Poison JabSTABpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
PoltergeistSTABghostPHYS11090%5TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Shadow BallSTABghostSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Shadow ClawSTABghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Skill SwappsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombSTABpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Sludge WaveSTABpoisonSPEC95100%10TM / HM
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
ThunderelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15TM / HM
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10TM / HM
Toxic SpikespoisonSTAT--20TM / HM
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Trick RoompsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Dark PulsedarkSPEC80100%15Tutor
Dream EaterpsychicSPEC100100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fire PunchfirePHYS75100%15Tutor
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Pain SplitnormalSTAT--20Tutor
PoltergeistSTABghostPHYS11090%5Tutor
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10Tutor
Skill SwappsychicSTAT--10Tutor
Skitter SmackbugPHYS7090%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Tutor
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15Tutor
ThunderboltelectricSPEC90100%15Tutor
TrickpsychicSTAT-100%10Tutor

Haunter Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
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.

Generation VII5 entries
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, Let's Go Eevee

By licking, it saps the victim’s life. It causes shaking that won’t stop until the victim’s demise.

Generation VI3 entries
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, 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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.

Generation IV5 entries
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.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, 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.

Generation II3 entries
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.

Generation I2 entries
Red, 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.

Haunter species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorPurple
ShapeArms
HabitatCave
Height1.6 m (5'03")
Weight0.1 kg (0.2 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate90 (35.3%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsIndeterminate
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience142
EV yield2 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#093
Kanto#093
Johto#059
Sinnoh#070
Sinnoh (Pt)#070
Johto (HGSS)#059
Conquest#113
Kalos Mountain#031
Alola (SM)#062
Melemele#062
Akala#024
Ula'ula#033
Alola (USUM)#074
Melemele (USUM)#074
Akala (USUM)#024
Ula'ula (USUM)#033
Let's Go Kanto#093
Galar#142
Hisui#137
Paldea#069
Kitakami#119
Lumiose City#066
Wild held items
Spell Tag5%
5% in FireRed, LeafGreen
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker50 Atk / 115 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 115very good
Speed tier95 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load4 weak / 4 resist2 immunity
Catch difficulty90 / 255moderate, about 35.3% per ball

About Haunter

Haunter is a Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Haunter base stats

Haunter has a base stat total of 405, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. 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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

Tools for Haunter
Damage calculatorDamage output and defensive matchupsCatch rate calculatorOdds for any ball, status and HPStat calculatorReal stats from IVs, EVs and natureIV calculatorWork backwards from in-game numbersCompare statsSide by side against any rivalTeam builderBuild a team around this speciesEV optimizerOptimize EV spreads for competitive playCoverage solverFind the best type coverage movesWhere to catchEncounter locations across gamesWeakness chartWhat Ghost types take damage fromType chartThe full 18x18 effectiveness table
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