Haunter
Haunter is a Ghost/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0093 |
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| Type | Ghost Poison |
| Species | Gas Pokémon |
| Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
| Weight | 0.1 kg (0.2 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Levitate |
| Local № | 0093 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 0059 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0093 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0070 (Diamond/Pearl) 0070 (Platinum) 0059 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0031 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0062 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0074 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0093 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0142 (Sword/Shield) 0070 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0137 (Legends: Arceus) 0069 (Scarlet/Violet) 0066 (Legends: Z-A) 0119 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 142 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
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| Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Atk | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Speed | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Total | 405 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Haunter changes
- In Generation 1, Haunter has a base Special stat of 115.
- In Generations 1-4, Haunter has a base experience yield of 126.
- In Generations 2-7, Haunter has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension. |
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| 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 eventually comes. |
| Crystal | It hides in the dark, planning to take the life of the next living thing that wanders close by. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 White Black 2 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 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 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It can slip through any obstacle. It lurks inside walls to keep an eye on its foes. |
| Shining Pearl | It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal its victim’s life-force. It lurks in darkness, waiting for prey. |
| 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. |
| Scarlet | It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering. |
| Violet | In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim. |
Moves learned by Haunter
Moves learnt by level up
Haunter learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Lick | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 4 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
| 8 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 12 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100 | |
| 16 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 20 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 24 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
| 28 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 40 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 48 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | |
| 50 | Perish Song | Normal | — | — | |
| 55 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Haunter does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Haunter is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 23 | Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
| 24 | Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
| 26 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 29 | Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 48 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 53 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 57 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 63 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 67 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 77 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 83 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 89 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| 95 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 99 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
| 100 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
| 106 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 |
Moves learnt by level up
Haunter learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
| 1 | Lick | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Mean Look | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 16 | Spite | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 24 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 30 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 36 | Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 42 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 48 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 54 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| 60 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Haunter learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Punch | Ghost | 60 | ∞ |
Egg moves
Haunter learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Haunter gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Haunter is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Haunter sprites
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Where to find Haunter
| Red Blue Yellow |
Pokémon Tower |
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| Gold Silver |
Route 8 |
| Crystal | Route 8, Rock Tunnel |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Lost Cave, Pokémon Tower |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl |
Old Chateau, Snowpoint City, Turnback Cave |
| Platinum | Snowpoint City, Turnback Cave |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 8 |
| Black | Trade/migrate from another game |
| White | Evolve Gastly |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 14, 19, Frost Cavern, Victory Road |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Thrifty Megamart |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Pokémon Tower |
| Sword Shield |
Route 8, Giant's Seat |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Turnback Cave |
| Legends: Arceus | Bolderoll Ravine, Celestica Ruins, Cottonsedge Prairie, Gapejaw Bog, Sacred Plaza, Scarlet Bog, Shrouded Ruins |
| Scarlet Violet |
North Province (Area One) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Haunter |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ゴースト (Ghost) |
| German | Alpollo |
| French | Spectrum |
| Italian | Haunter |
| Spanish | Haunter |
| Korean | 고우스트 (gouseuteu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 鬼斯通 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鬼斯通 |
| English |
Gas Pokémon |
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| Japanese | ガスじょうポケモン |
| German | Gas-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Gaz |
| Italian | Pokémon Gas |
| Spanish | Pokémon Gas |
| Korean | 가스포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 气体状宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 氣體狀寶可夢 |
Name origin
- haunter
- a person who scares others


