Poké Wiki
Haunter  official artwork
#0093

Haunter

Report Error

Haunter ゴースト

Ghost Poison Generation I Gas Pokémon
Height 1.6m Weight 0.1kg
Levitate

Pokémon Profile

Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from an­ other dimension.

Base Stats

Form Base Stats:Haunter · Total 405

HP 45
Attack 50
Defense 45
Sp. Atk 115
Sp. Def 55
Speed 95

Basic Info

Gender Ratio
♂ 50% / ♀ 50%
Catch Rate
90(11.8%)
Egg Groups
Amorphous
Egg Cycles
20
Base Friendship
50
EV Yield
Sp. Atk+2
Base Experience
142
Shape
Bipedal with Arms
Color
Purple
Experience
1,059,860(Medium Slow)

Type Matchups View full type chart →

Evolution Chain

Level 25 or higher
Haunter Haunter
Trade

Learnset

Level Moves Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Evolution Shadow Punch Ghost Physical 60 — 20
— Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60 20
— Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100 10
— Lick Ghost Physical 30 100 30
— Mean Look Normal Status — — 5
12 Payback Dark Physical 50 100 10
16 Spite Ghost Status — 100 10
20 Curse Ghost Status — — 10
24 Hex Ghost Special 65 100 10
30 Night Shade Ghost Special — 100 15
36 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100 5
42 Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 100 15
48 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100 15
54 Destiny Bond Ghost Status — — 5
60 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100 100 15

Wild Encounters

Generation I

Blue

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Pokémon TowerLv.25-30Walking10%

Green

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Pokémon TowerLv.25-30Walking10%

Red

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Pokémon TowerLv.25-30Walking10%

Yellow

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Pokémon TowerLv.20-29Walking4%
Generation II

Crystal

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Rock TunnelLv.15-17WalkingNight10%
Route 8Lv.17WalkingNight10%

Gold

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Route 8Lv.20WalkingNight30%

Silver

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Route 8Lv.20WalkingNight30%
Generation III

FireRed

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Lost CaveLv.44-52Walking10%
Pokémon TowerLv.20-25Walking10%

LeafGreen

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Lost CaveLv.44-52Walking10%
Pokémon TowerLv.20-25Walking10%
Generation IV

Diamond

Sinnoh

Location Level Method Chance
Turnback CaveLv.44-66Walking10%
Old ChateauLv.16WalkingSlot 2: Ruby4%
Lv.16WalkingSlot 2: Sapphire4%
Lv.16WalkingSlot 2: Emerald4%
Lv.16WalkingSlot 2: FireRed4%
Lv.16WalkingSlot 2: LeafGreen4%
Snowpoint CityLv.37-100In-game trade100%

HeartGold

Johto

Location Level Method Chance
Johto Safari ZoneLv.16-17WalkingNight10%

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Route 8Lv.19WalkingNight20%
Lv.19WalkingRadio: offNight10%

Pearl

Sinnoh

Location Level Method Chance
Turnback CaveLv.44-66Walking10%
Old ChateauLv.16WalkingSlot 2: Ruby4%
Lv.16WalkingSlot 2: Sapphire4%
Lv.16WalkingSlot 2: Emerald4%
Lv.16WalkingSlot 2: FireRed4%
Lv.16WalkingSlot 2: LeafGreen4%
Snowpoint CityLv.37-100In-game trade100%

Platinum

Sinnoh

Location Level Method Chance
Turnback CaveLv.25-47Walking20%
Lv.26-46WalkingMorning10%
Lv.26-46WalkingDay10%
Snowpoint CityLv.37-100In-game trade100%

SoulSilver

Johto

Location Level Method Chance
Johto Safari ZoneLv.16-17WalkingNight10%

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Route 8Lv.19WalkingNight20%
Lv.19WalkingRadio: offNight10%
Generation VI

X

Kalos

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.58Walking10%
Frost CavernLv.38-40Walking10%
Route 14Lv.31Walking5%
Lv.31Rough terrain5%
Route 19Lv.47Yellow flowers5%
Lv.47Purple flowers5%
Lv.47Rough terrain5%

Y

Kalos

Location Level Method Chance
Victory RoadLv.58Walking10%
Frost CavernLv.38-40Walking10%
Route 14Lv.31Walking5%
Lv.31Rough terrain5%
Route 19Lv.47Yellow flowers5%
Lv.47Purple flowers5%
Lv.47Rough terrain5%
Generation VII

Let's Go, Eevee!

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Pokémon TowerLv.27-32Overworld100%

Let's Go, Pikachu!

Kanto

Location Level Method Chance
Pokémon TowerLv.27-32Overworld100%

Moon

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Royal AvenueLv.29-32Walking40%

Sun

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Royal AvenueLv.29-32Walking40%

Ultra Moon

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Royal AvenueLv.31-34Walking30%

Ultra Sun

Alola

Location Level Method Chance
Royal AvenueLv.31-34Walking30%

Haunter Competitive Movesets & Sets

Haunter movesets cover 9 generations and 16 formats with 28 sets in total, including moves, abilities, items, natures, EVs and Tera types with analysis.

9 Generation 16 Format 28 set
View All Movesets

Pokédex Entries

Generation I
Red:
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.
Generation II
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 III
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.
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 IV
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 V
Black:
It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
Generation VI
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.
Generation VII
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.
Generation VIII
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.