Haunter

Haunter is a Ghost/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

National № 0093
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
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
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Haunter.

Evolution chart

(Level 25) (Trade)

Haunter changes

Pokédex entries

Red
Blue
Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.
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.
1Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
1HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
1LickGhostPhysical 30 100
1Mean LookNormalStatus
12PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
16SpiteGhostStatus 100
20CurseGhostStatus
24HexGhostSpecial 65 100
30Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
36Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
42Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
48Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
54Destiny BondGhostStatus
60Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 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 PunchGhostPhysical 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.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
Clear SmogPoisonSpecial 50
DisableNormalStatus 100
HazeIceStatus
Perish SongNormalStatus
Reflect TypeNormalStatus
SmogPoisonSpecial 30 70
ToxicPoisonStatus 90

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.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
6Poison GasPoisonStatus 90
11HexGhostSpecial 65 100
18VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
25HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
34Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
43Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100

Move Tutor moves

Haunter can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Haunter sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Haunter sprite from Red & Blue Haunter sprite from Silver Haunter sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Haunter sprite from Diamond & Pearl Haunter sprite from Black & White Haunter sprite from X & Y Haunter sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Haunter sprite from Sword & Shield Haunter sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Haunter Shiny sprite from Silver Haunter Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Haunter Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Haunter Shiny sprite from Black & White Haunter Shiny sprite from X & Y Haunter Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Haunter

Red
Blue
Yellow
Pokémon Tower
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
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
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