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.
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. | 
|---|---|
| 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
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
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:
| 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 |  | — | — | 
Moves learnt by level up
Haunter learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Haunter can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 
- 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 | — |   |   |   |   |   |   | — | — | 
- See all Haunter sprites
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) | 
Answers to Haunter questions
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

 


