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Haunter

Haunter (Japanese: ゴースト, HepburnGhost) (HAUNT-ur[1]) is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is Machoke's counterpart.

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.

Evolution

It evolves from Gastly at level 25 and evolves into Gengar when traded.

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 Ghost Physical
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Psychic Status
1 Lick 30 100% 30 Ghost Physical
1 Spite 100% 10 Ghost Status
5 Spite 100% 10 Ghost Status
8 Mean Look —% 5 Normal Status
12 Curse —% 10 Ghost Status
15 Night Shade 100% 15 Ghost Special
19 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status
22 Sucker Punch 70 100% 5 Dark Physical
28 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
33 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
39 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
44 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special
50 Destiny Bond —% 5 Ghost Status
55 Hex 65 100% 10 Ghost Special
61 Nightmare 100% 15 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 Psychic Status Smart 1 3 ♥
1 Lick 30 100% 30 Ghost Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
5 Spite 100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2 1 ♥
8 Mean Look —% 5 Normal Status Beauty 2 0 ♥
12 Curse —% 10 Ghost Status Tough 3 0 ♥
15 Night Shade 100% 15 Ghost Special Smart 3 0 ♥
19 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status Smart 2 0 ♥
22 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Dark Physical Smart 3 0 ♥
25 Shadow Punch 60 100% 20 Ghost Physical Smart 2 0 ♥
28 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
33 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Smart 4 0 ♥
39 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Smart 2 0 ♥
44 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
50 Destiny Bond —% 5 Ghost Status Smart 7 0 ♥
55 Hex 65 100% 10 Ghost Special Smart 2 1 ♥
61 Nightmare 100% 15 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 Psychic Status
1 Lick 30 100% 30 Ghost Physical
5 Spite 100% 10 Ghost Status
8 Mean Look —% 5 Normal Status
12 Curse —% 10 Ghost Status
15 Night Shade 100% 15 Ghost Special
19 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status
22 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Dark Physical
25 Shadow Punch 60 100% 20 Ghost Physical
28 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
33 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
39 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
44 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special
50 Destiny Bond —% 5 Ghost Status
55 Hex 65 100% 10 Ghost Special
61 Nightmare 100% 15 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 Psychic Status Smart 2
1 Lick 30 100% 30 Ghost Physical Tough 0
5 Spite 100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2
8 Mean Look —% 5 Normal Status Beauty 2
12 Curse —% 10 Ghost Status Tough 0
15 Night Shade 100% 15 Ghost Special Cool 3
19 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status Smart 2
22 Sucker Punch 80 100% 5 Dark Physical Smart 2
25 Shadow Punch 60 100% 20 Ghost Physical Smart 2
28 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Cool 1
33 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Smart 2
39 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Smart 1
44 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special Cool 2
50 Destiny Bond —% 5 Ghost Status Smart 0
55 Nightmare 100% 15 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 Psychic Smart 1 3 ♥
1 Lick 30 100% 30 Ghost Tough 1 4 ♥
8 Spite 100% 10 Ghost Tough 2 0 ♥
13 Mean Look —% 5 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
16 Curse —% 10 Ghost Tough 3 0 ♥
21 Night Shade 100% 15 Ghost Smart 2 1 ♥
25 Shadow Punch 60 100% 20 Ghost Smart 2 0 ♥
31 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
39 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Smart 2 2 ♥
48 Destiny Bond —% 5 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 Ghost
1 Spite 100% 10 Ghost
1 Mean Look —% 5 Normal
1 Curse —% 10 Ghost
1 Night Shade 100% 15 Ghost
1 Hypnosis 60% 20 Psychic
31 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost
39 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic
48 Destiny Bond —% 5 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 Ghost
1 Night Shade 100% 15 Ghost
1 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost
29 Hypnosis 60% 20 Psychic
38 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 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 Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Dark Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Grass Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Fire Status
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Dark Status
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Normal Status
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Bug Special
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Psychic Status
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Fairy Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 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 Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Dark Status Clever 2 1 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special Tough 2 1 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Grass Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Fire Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Bug Special Cute 3 0 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Fairy Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 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 Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Dark Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM19 Telekinesis —% 15 Psychic Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Grass Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Fire Status
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Dark Status
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Normal Status
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 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 Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status Beauty 2
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Dark Status Smart 0
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Tough 2
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 10 Grass Special Smart 1
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Smart 2
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Smart 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special Tough 2
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Dark Status Tough 0
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 0
TM48 Skill Swap —% 10 Psychic Status Smart 0
TM49 Snatch —% 10 Dark Status Smart 0
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Grass Special Beauty 2
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 1
TM58 Endure —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Fire Status Beauty 2
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Dark Status Cute 2
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 0
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Ghost Physical Cute 2
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Cool 1
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Normal Status Smart 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special Cool 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Poison Physical Smart 2
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Smart 1
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 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 Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Dark Smart 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Grass Smart 2 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Smart 1 3 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Tough 2 1 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Dark Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Skill Swap —% 10 Psychic Smart 1 0 ♥
TM49 Snatch —% 10 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 ???
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Electric
TM09 Psych Up —% 10 Normal
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Grass
TM20 Endure —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal
TM42 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark
TM50 Nightmare 100% 15 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 Poison
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Normal
TM21 Mega Drain 40 100% 10 Grass
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal
TM34 Bide —% 10 Normal
TM36 Selfdestruct 130 100% 5 Normal
TM42 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic
TM46 Psywave 80% 15 Psychic
TM47 Explosion 170 100% 5 Normal
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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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 Psychic Status
Fire Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Fire Physical
Foul Play USUM 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Ice Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Ice Physical
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Dark Physical
Pain Split USUM —% 20 Normal Status
Skill Swap USUM —% 10 Psychic Status
Snatch USUM —% 10 Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Spite USUM 100% 10 Ghost Status
Telekinesis USUM —% 15 Psychic Status
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Electric Physical
Trick USUM 100% 10 Psychic Status
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Normal Special
Wonder Room USUM —% 10 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 Fire Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Foul Play ORAS 95 100% 15 Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Grass Special Clever 1 4 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Ice Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Pain Split ORAS —% 20 Normal Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Skill Swap ORAS —% 10 Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snatch ORAS —% 10 Dark Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Spite ORAS 100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2 1 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Trick ORAS 100% 10 Psychic Status Clever 2 1 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Normal Special Cute 2 1 ♥
Wonder Room ORAS —% 10 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 Dark Special
Fire Punch  75 100% 15 Fire Physical
Foul Play  95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Giga Drain  75 100% 10 Grass Special
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Ice Physical
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Dark Physical
Pain Split  —% 20 Normal Status
Skill Swap  —% 10 Psychic Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Normal Status
Snatch  —% 10 Dark Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Spite  100% 10 Ghost Status
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Electric Physical
Trick  100% 10 Psychic Status
Uproar  90 100% 10 Normal Special
Wonder Room  —% 10 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 Fire Physical Beauty 2
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Ice Physical Beauty 2
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special Beauty 2
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Dark Physical Smart 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Ghost Special Smart 0
Pain Split HGSS —% 20 Normal Status Smart 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3
Spite  100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2
Sucker Punch  80 100% 5 Dark Physical Smart 2
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Electric Physical Cool 2
Trick  100% 10 Psychic Status Smart 0
Uproar  50 100% 10 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 Psychic Smart 2 2 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Explosion FRLGE 250 100% 5 Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Nightmare XD 100% 15 Ghost Smart 1 3 ♥
Psych Up E —% 10 Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Selfdestruct XD 200 100% 5 Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 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 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  Haunter Ghost  Psy Power 2  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

Sprites

    Appearances

    In the anime

    In the manga

    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.

    Gallery

    See also

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