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Haunter #0092 Gastly #0094 Gengar

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

Haunter

Additional artwork

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)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
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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
0	½	0	¼	0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	¼	2	2	½

Evolution chart

#0092 Gastly Ghost · Poison (Level 25)#0093 Haunter Ghost · Poison (Trade)#0094 Gengar Ghost · Poison

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

RedBlue	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.
RubySapphire	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.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 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 RubyAlpha 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 PikachuLet'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

• In other generations
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• 7
• 8
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Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

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.
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

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
49	Icy Wind	Ice		55	95
53	Sludge Bomb	Poison		90	100
57	Will-O-Wisp	Fire		—	85
61	Shadow Claw	Ghost		70	100
63	Psychic	Psychic		90	100
67	Thunderbolt	Electric		90	100
74	Shadow Ball	Ghost		80	100
77	Poison Jab	Poison		80	100
83	Nasty Plot	Dark		—	—
85	Substitute	Normal		—	—
89	Toxic Spikes	Poison		—	—
90	Dark Pulse	Dark		80	100
91	Curse	Ghost		—	—
92	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy		80	100
95	Taunt	Dark		—	100
99	Metronome	Normal		—	—
100	Gunk Shot	Poison		120	80
106	Thunder	Electric		110	70
109	Facade	Normal		70	100
112	Acid Spray	Poison		40	100
118	Shadow Punch	Ghost		60	∞
127	Dream Eater	Psychic		100	100

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.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Astonish	Ghost		30	100
Clear Smog	Poison		50	—
Disable	Normal		—	100
Haze	Ice		—	—
Perish Song	Normal		—	—
Reflect Type	Normal		—	—
Smog	Poison		30	70
Toxic	Poison		—	90

Moves learnt by TM

Haunter is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
06	Scary Face	Normal		—	100
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
13	Acid Spray	Poison		40	100
17	Confuse Ray	Ghost		—	100
18	Thief	Dark		60	100
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
29	Hex	Ghost		65	100
34	Icy Wind	Ice		55	95
42	Night Shade	Ghost		—	100
43	Fling	Dark		—	100
45	Venoshock	Poison		65	100
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
50	Rain Dance	Water		—	—
61	Shadow Claw	Ghost		70	100
62	Foul Play	Dark		95	100
67	Fire Punch	Fire		75	100
68	Thunder Punch	Electric		75	100
69	Ice Punch	Ice		75	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
79	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy		80	100
80	Metronome	Normal		—	—
83	Poison Jab	Poison		80	100
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
87	Taunt	Dark		—	100
91	Toxic Spikes	Poison		—	—
92	Imprison	Psychic		—	—
94	Dark Pulse	Dark		80	100
98	Skill Swap	Psychic		—	—
102	Gunk Shot	Poison		120	80
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
107	Will-O-Wisp	Fire		—	85
109	Trick	Psychic		—	100
111	Giga Drain	Grass		75	100
114	Shadow Ball	Ghost		80	100
119	Energy Ball	Grass		90	100
120	Psychic	Psychic		90	100
122	Encore	Normal		—	100
126	Thunderbolt	Electric		90	100
140	Nasty Plot	Dark		—	—
148	Sludge Bomb	Poison		90	100
151	Phantom Force	Ghost		90	100
158	Focus Blast	Fighting		120	70
161	Trick Room	Psychic		—	—
166	Thunder	Electric		110	70
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
174	Haze	Ice		—	—
175	Toxic	Poison		—	90
177	Spite	Ghost		—	100
198	Poltergeist	Ghost		110	90
202	Pain Split	Normal		—	—
203	Psych Up	Normal		—	—
214	Sludge Wave	Poison		95	100
219	Skitter Smack	Bug		70	90
224	Curse	Ghost		—	—

• In other generations
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Haunter sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal
Shiny	—							—	—

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Where to find Haunter

RedBlueYellow	Pokémon Tower
GoldSilver	Route 8
Crystal	Route 8, Rock Tunnel
RubySapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRedLeafGreen	Lost Cave, Pokémon Tower
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
DiamondPearl	Old Chateau, Snowpoint City, Turnback Cave
Platinum	Snowpoint City, Turnback Cave
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Route 8
Black	Trade/migrate from another game
White	Evolve Gastly
Black 2White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
XY	Route 14, 19, Frost Cavern, Victory Road
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon	Thrifty Megamart
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Pokémon Tower
SwordShield	Route 8, Giant's Seat
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Turnback Cave
Legends: Arceus	Bolderoll Ravine, Celestica Ruins, Cottonsedge Prairie, Gapejaw Bog, Sacred Plaza, Scarlet Bog, Shrouded Ruins
ScarletViolet	North Province (Area One)
Legends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Haunter questions

• Is Pokemon Creepy Blacks Ghost based off of haunter?
• Why won't Haunter eat the Carbos?
• Why are Haunter and Gastly in the same tier?
• Was the Everstone Haunter trade in BDSP removed?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

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 #0092 Gastly #0094 Gengar