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Haunter (Japanese: ゴースト, HepburnGhost) (HAUNT-ur[1]) is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Gastly at level 25 and evolves into Gengar when traded.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Haunter is a purple, spiky, floating figure with triangular eyes, tiny pupils, fangs and disembodied, three-fingered, clawed hands.

Behavior[]

They feed on the life force of living things, waiting in the darkness for unwary prey to wander by. Then, they sneak up on their victims and lick them. This causes uncontrollable shuddering in their prey, who are slowly drained of life until they die. Like Gastly, Haunter are also pranksters. They may trip unwary travelers or place ghostly hands on their shoulders to scare them. When a Haunter is around, those nearby feel paranoid, as if they are being watched (which they are). Haunter can also feed on fear. Though research has shown that such a diet is not very energy-efficient, it is believed that some Haunter have learned to feed on these feelings because they are “sustainable;” by not killing victims, some Haunter have successfully used cities as “farms” of sorts, scaring people as necessary and feeding on their fright. Many ghost “hot-spots” are in fact popular Haunter feeding grounds. Since Haunter detest light, well-lit towns are usually devoid of them. In some regions is said that Haunter come out on moonless nights looking for victims to lay curses on.

Characteristics[]

Haunter can pass through solid walls. It is because of this that it is believed it is from another dimension. It can also sap away the life force of a target by licking them with its tongue. These licks will always cause constant convulsions to a licked being until it dies.

Game data[]

Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Pokemon Tower Uncommon
Yellow Pokemon Tower Rare
Gold and Silver Route 8 Common
Crystal Route 8, Rock Tunnel Common
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Lost Cave, Pokemon Tower Common
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Old Chateau (Any Gen III game inserted), Turnback Cave Rare
Platinum Old Chateau (Any Gen III game inserted) Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 8, Safari Zone Common
Black and White Evolve Gastly None
X and Y Route 14, Route 19, Frost Cavern, Victory Road Common
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Pokemon Tower Rare
Sword and Shield Route 8, Giant's Seat, Rolling Fields, Watchtower Ruins

Max Raid Battle: Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins

Common

Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and 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

    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.

  • 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

    It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.

  • White

    It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.

  • Black 2

    It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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!

    By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.

  • 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.


Base stats[]

Stats
HP
45
Attack
50
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
115
Sp. Def
55
Speed
95
Total
405

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Shadow Punch 60 —% 20 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
1 Lick 30 100% 30 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
1 Spite 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
5 Spite 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
8 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
12 Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
15 Night Shade 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
19 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
22 Sucker Punch 70 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
28 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
33 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
39 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
44 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
50 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
55 Hex 65 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
61 Nightmare 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 1 3 ♥
1 Lick 30 100% 30 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
5 Spite 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2 1 ♥
8 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2 0 ♥
12 Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 3 0 ♥
15 Night Shade 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 3 0 ♥
19 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Smart 2 0 ♥
22 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 3 0 ♥
25 Shadow Punch 60 100% 20 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Smart 2 0 ♥
28 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
33 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 4 0 ♥
39 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2 0 ♥
44 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
50 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Smart 7 0 ♥
55 Hex 65 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2 1 ♥
61 Nightmare 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Smart 1 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
1 Lick 30 100% 30 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
5 Spite 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
8 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
12 Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
15 Night Shade 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
19 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
22 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
25 Shadow Punch 60 100% 20 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
28 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
33 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
39 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
44 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
50 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
55 Hex 65 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
61 Nightmare 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 2
1 Lick 30 100% 30 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Tough 0
5 Spite 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2
8 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
12 Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 0
15 Night Shade 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Cool 3
19 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Smart 2
22 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 2
25 Shadow Punch 60 100% 20 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Smart 2
28 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 1
33 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
39 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 1
44 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 2
50 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Smart 0
55 Nightmare 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Smart 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 3 ♥
1 Lick 30 100% 30 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Tough 1 4 ♥
8 Spite 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Tough 2 0 ♥
13 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
16 Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Tough 3 0 ♥
21 Night Shade 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 2 1 ♥
25 Shadow Punch 60 100% 20 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 2 0 ♥
31 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
39 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 2 ♥
48 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 8 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Lick 30 100% 30 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
1 Spite 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
1 Mean Look —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Curse —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
1 Night Shade 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
31 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
39 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
48 Destiny Bond —% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Lick 30 100% 30 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
1 Night Shade 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
1 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
29 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
38 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 2 1 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2 1 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 3 0 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Telekinesis —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 0
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 1
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 0
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM48 Skill Swap —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0
TM49 Snatch —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 0
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Beauty 2
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 2
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 0
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cute 2
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 1
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Smart 2
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 1
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Smart 2 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 3 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Tough 2 1 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Skill Swap —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 0 ♥
TM49 Snatch —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM09 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM42 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark
TM50 Nightmare 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Mega Drain 40 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM36 Selfdestruct 130 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM42 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM46 Psywave 80% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM47 Explosion 170 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.


Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Haunter can learn, refer to Gastly.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Ally Switch USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Fire Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
Foul Play USUM 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Ice Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Pain Split USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Skill Swap USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Snatch USUM —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite USUM 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Telekinesis USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Trick USUM 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Wonder Room USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Fire Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Foul Play ORAS 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 1 4 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Pain Split ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Skill Swap ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snatch ORAS —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Spite ORAS 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2 1 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Trick ORAS 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 1 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2 1 ♥
Wonder Room ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Dark Pulse  80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
Fire Punch  75 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
Foul Play  95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Giga Drain  75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Pain Split  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Skill Swap  —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snatch  —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Trick  100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Uproar  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Wonder Room  —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Fire Punch  75 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beauty 2
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beauty 2
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0
Pain Split HGSS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2
Sucker Punch  80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 2
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 2
Trick  100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0
Uproar  50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Dream Eater FRLGEXD 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 2 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Explosion FRLGE 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Nightmare XD 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 1 3 ♥
Psych Up E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Selfdestruct XD 200 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Thunderbolt C 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Side game data[]

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No. Pokémon Group Field Move Poké Assist
R-018 PR Haunter Sprite Haunter Ghost SOA Psy Power 2 Psy Power 2 PA Ghost SofA Ghost
Capture Points[Notes 1] 1400 On Sight[Notes 2] Teleports towards and chases player.
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It attacks by spitting out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions.
Notes
  1. ^ The amount of points required to capture the Pokémon (excluding boss Pokémon)
  2. ^ The reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it

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The Electric Tale of Pikachu[]

Pokémon Adventures[]

Golden Boys[]

Trivia[]

Origin[]

Haunter appears to be based on ghosts. It may also be based on depictions of ghosts in Japanese mythology, which are often depicted with long tongues. It may also be based on the Philippine myth of the Dila, a spirit known for licking ill people (possibly where it gets its poison-type from) until death. Its poison-type may also come from bad omens and how they can bring sickness.

Etymology[]

Haunter may come from haunt, specter, and hunter. It may also literally be the word haunter.

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See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 164. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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