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) 0119 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Sp. Atk |
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Catch rate | 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 142 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
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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 Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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:
Moves learnt by level up
Haunter learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
6 | Poison Gas | Poison | — | 90 | |
11 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
18 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
25 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
34 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
43 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Haunter can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
Fire Punch | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | 60 | 100 | |
Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
Thunder Punch | Electric | 75 | 100 | |
Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Haunter sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | |||||||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
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) |
Other languages
English | Haunter |
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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