Haunter

Haunter
Current
Information
Type	Ghost /  Poison
Gender	50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Abilities	Regular Levitate
Species	Gas Pokémon
Height and Weight	Height 1.6 m / 5'03" Weight 0.1 kg / 0.2 lbs.
Introduced in	Generation I
Evolution	Evolves from Gastly Evolves into Gengar
Body, Footprint, Color, Egg group, and Cry	Body Footprint Color Purple Egg group(s) Amorphous Cry
Pokédex
National Pokédex	0093
Kanto	093 / N/A (PE)
Johto	059 / N/A (HGSS)
Hoenn	N/A / N/A (ORAS)
Sinnoh and Hisui	Sinnoh N/A / N/A (Pt) Hisui 137
Unova	N/A / N/A (B2W2)
Kalos	Central Kalos N/A Coastal Kalos N/A Mountain Kalos 031
Alola	062 / 074 (USUM)
Galar	142 / N/A (TIoA) / N/A (TCT)
Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry	Paldea 069 Kitakami 119 Blueberry N/A
In other languages
Japanese	Name ゴースト Goosuto
Japanese	Name ゴースト Goosuto
English	Name Haunter
English	Name Haunter

Haunter (Japanese: ゴースト, Hepburn: Ghost) (HAUNT-ur) 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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II
• Generation I

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		1 ♥	3 ♥
1	Lick	30	100%	30	Ghost	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
5	Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
8	Mean Look	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
12	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
15	Night Shade	—	100%	15	Ghost	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
19	Confuse Ray	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
22	Sucker Punch	80	100%	5	Dark	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
25	Shadow Punch	60	100%	20	Ghost	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
28	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
33	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
39	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
44	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
50	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost	Status		7 ♥	0 ♥
55	Hex	65	100%	10	Ghost	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
61	Nightmare	—	100%	15	Ghost	Status		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		2 ♥
1	Lick	30	100%	30	Ghost	Physical		0 ♥
5	Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥
8	Mean Look	—	—%	5	Normal	Status		2 ♥
12	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost	Status		0 ♥
15	Night Shade	—	100%	15	Ghost	Special		3 ♥
19	Confuse Ray	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥
22	Sucker Punch	80	100%	5	Dark	Physical		2 ♥
25	Shadow Punch	60	100%	20	Ghost	Physical		2 ♥
28	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		1 ♥
33	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		2 ♥
39	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		1 ♥
44	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		2 ♥
50	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost	Status		0 ♥
55	Nightmare	—	100%	15	Ghost	Status		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		1 ♥	3 ♥
1	Lick	30	100%	30	Ghost		1 ♥	4 ♥
8	Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost		2 ♥	0 ♥
13	Mean Look	—	—%	5	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
16	Curse	—	—%	10	Ghost		3 ♥	0 ♥
21	Night Shade	—	100%	15	Ghost		2 ♥	1 ♥
25	Shadow Punch	60	100%	20	Ghost		2 ♥	0 ♥
31	Confuse Ray	—	100%	10	Ghost		3 ♥	0 ♥
39	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic		2 ♥	2 ♥
48	Destiny Bond	—	—%	5	Ghost		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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II
• Generation I

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		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM09	Venoshock	65	100%	10	Poison	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	90	100%	15	Electric	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	60	100%	25	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM53	Energy Ball	90	100%	10	Grass	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	85%	15	Fire	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical		8 ♥	0 ♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM83	Infestation	20	100%	20	Bug	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM92	Trick Room	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret PowerORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM97	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM99	Dazzling Gleam	80	100%	10	Fairy	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		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		2 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal	Special		1 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire	Status		2 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark	Status		0 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		2 ♥
TM19	Giga Drain	60	100%	10	Grass	Special		1 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric	Special		2 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic	Special		2 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost	Special		2 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special		2 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark	Physical		0 ♥
TM48	Skill Swap	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
TM49	Snatch	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		0 ♥
TM53	Energy Ball	80	100%	10	Grass	Special		2 ♥
TM56	Fling	—	100%	10	Dark	Physical		1 ♥
TM58	Endure	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	—	75%	15	Fire	Status		2 ♥
TM63	Embargo	—	100%	15	Dark	Status		2 ♥
TM64	Explosion	250	100%	5	Normal	Physical		0 ♥
TM65	Shadow Claw	70	100%	15	Ghost	Physical		2 ♥
TM66	Payback	50	100%	10	Dark	Physical		1 ♥
TM77	Psych Up	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		0 ♥
TM78	Captivate	—	100%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM79	Dark Pulse	80	100%	15	Dark	Special		2 ♥
TM82	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥
TM83	Natural Gift	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		2 ♥
TM84	Poison Jab	80	100%	20	Poison	Physical		2 ♥
TM85	Dream Eater	100	100%	15	Psychic	Special		1 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥
TM92	Trick Room	—	—%	5	Psychic	Status		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		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	—	100%	15	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM11	Sunny Day	—	—%	5	Fire		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM12	Taunt	—	100%	20	Dark		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM19	Giga Drain	60	100%	5	Grass		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM24	Thunderbolt	95	100%	15	Electric		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM29	Psychic	90	100%	10	Psychic		1 ♥	3 ♥
TM30	Shadow Ball	80	100%	15	Ghost		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM41	Torment	—	100%	15	Dark		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM43	Secret Power	70	100%	20	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM46	Thief	40	100%	10	Dark		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Skill Swap	—	—%	10	Psychic		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM49	Snatch	—	—%	10	Dark		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. 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

• Generation VII
• Generation VI
• Generation V
• Generation IV
• Generation III
• Generation II

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		4 ♥	0 ♥
Foul Play ORAS	95	100%	15	Dark	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS	75	100%	10	Grass	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS	55	95%	15	Ice	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS	65	100%	25	Dark	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
Pain Split ORAS	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Skill Swap ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snatch ORAS	—	—%	10	Dark	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Spite ORAS	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Trick ORAS	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Uproar ORAS	90	100%	10	Normal	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
Wonder Room ORAS	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		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		2 ♥
Ice Punch	75	100%	15	Ice	Physical		2 ♥
Icy Wind	55	95%	15	Ice	Special		2 ♥
Knock Off	20	100%	20	Dark	Physical		3 ♥
Ominous Wind	60	100%	5	Ghost	Special		0 ♥
Pain Split HGSS	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		2 ♥
Snore	40	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥
Spite	—	100%	10	Ghost	Status		2 ♥
Sucker Punch	80	100%	5	Dark	Physical		2 ♥
ThunderPunch	75	100%	15	Electric	Physical		2 ♥
Trick	—	100%	10	Psychic	Status		0 ♥
Uproar	50	100%	10	Normal	Special		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		2 ♥	2 ♥
Endure E	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Explosion FRLGE	250	100%	5	Normal		8 ♥	0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		1 ♥	0 ♥
Nightmare XD	—	100%	15	Ghost		1 ♥	3 ♥
Psych Up E	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Selfdestruct XD	200	100%	5	Normal		8 ♥	0 ♥
Sleep Talk E	—	—%	10	Normal		3 ♥	0 ♥
Snore E	40	100%	15	Normal		4 ♥	0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD	—	—%	10	Normal		2 ♥	0 ♥
Swagger EXD	—	90%	15	Normal		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	1400	On Sight	Teleports towards and chases player.
Browser Entry
It attacks by spitting out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions.
Notes

Appearances

In the anime

• Sabrina's Haunter
• Captain's Haunter
• Haunter (JE005)
• Morty's Haunter
• Haunter (GS158)
• Lon's Haunter

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

• Black Fog

Pokémon Adventures

• Eusine's Haunter

Golden Boys

• Black's Haunter
• Eusine's Haunter

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

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data