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'''Haunter''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴースト''' ''Ghost'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].
'''Haunter''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴースト''' ''Ghost'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ghost|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Gastly}} starting at [[level]] 25 and evolves into {{p|Gengar}} when [[trade]]d.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Gastly}} starting at [[level]] 25 and evolves into {{p|Gengar}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}} or when exposed to a [[Linking Cord]].
 
(Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for more details.)


==Biology==
==Biology==
Haunter is a purple Pokémon with a gaseous body. It has a round head flanked by three large, spiked protrusions on either side. It has triangular eyes with small pupils and a mouth with a long, pink tongue. The gases composing its head curve into its mouth to form several pointed teeth. Disembodied hands with three clawed fingers each float in front of its body. Its body tapers into a jagged tail. Its gaseous form makes it one of the [[List of Pokémon by weight|lightest Pokémon]] tying with {{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Flabébé}}, {{p|Cosmog}}, and {{p|Kartana}}. It can also float through walls.
Haunter is a purple {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a gaseous body. It has a round head flanked by three large, spiked protrusions on either side. It has triangular eyes with small pupils and a mouth with a long, pink tongue. The gases composing its head curve into its mouth to form several pointed teeth. Disembodied hands with three clawed fingers each float in front of its body. Its body tapers into a jagged tail. Haunter's gaseous form makes it one of the [[List of Pokémon by weight|lightest Pokémon]] in existence.


Haunter hides in very dark places, such as {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon|caves}}, and is afraid of light. If a human or a Pokémon comes near Haunter, it will stalk the victim while floating and beckon it to come closer. Once approached it will then lick the victim with its gaseous tongue, inflicting convulsions in the victim that last until death. Despite its predatory nature, it has been known to entertain and prank people [[EP023|in the anime]]. Additionally, it has [[EP095|even been shown]] to feel intense loyalty to a deceased Trainer. In the past, {{m|Night Shade}} was its [[signature move]].
Haunter hides in very dark places, such as {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Cave Pokémon|caves}}, and is afraid of light. If a human or a Pokémon comes near Haunter, it will stalk the victim while floating and beckon it to come closer. Once approached it will then lick the victim with its gaseous tongue, inflicting convulsions in the victim that last until death. It can also float through walls. It has been shown in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' that it can control its hands from far away and can control any Pokémon that it touches with its hands. Haunter have also been depicted as being able to create illusions,<ref>''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion]]''</ref> pull out spirits from an individual’s body,<ref>''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]''</ref> and even remove its own eyes from its face<ref>''[[EP024|Haunter versus Kadabra]]''</ref>. Despite its predatory nature, it is known to entertain and prank people, such as in the episode ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]''. Additionally, in ''[[EP095|A Shipful of Shivers]]'', it is even shown to feel intense loyalty to a deceased Trainer. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Haunter is known to sleep while floating.<ref>''[[Pokémon Sleep|Sleep Style Dex]]''</ref> A sleeping Haunter will steal the {{DL|Death in the Pokémon world|life-force}} of anyone who comes near using its gaseous tongue.


==In the anime==
In [[Generation I]], {{m|Night Shade}} was its [[signature move]].
===In the main series===
[[File:Haunter SM009.png|thumb|250px|Haunter in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Sabrina's Haunter]]=====
In ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', {{Ash}} befriended a Haunter. He then attempted to use it to battle [[Sabrina]] in the hopes of freeing {{ashfr}}, who were captured by Sabrina, but Haunter decided to goof off instead. Eventually, at the end of ''[[EP024|Haunter Versus Kadabra]]'', Haunter helped Ash succeed in his endeavor and decided to stay with Sabrina afterwards.


=====Other=====
===Evolution===
In ''[[EP095|A Shipful Of Shivers]]'', a Haunter and a Gastly guarded the [[Orange League]] trophy of its deceased {{OBP|Captain|EP095|Trainer}}.
Haunter evolves from {{p|Gastly}} and evolves into {{p|Gengar}}.


In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', a group of Haunter and Gengar created illusions that impeded progress for Ash and his friends as they wandered through a deep forest.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
 
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In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', [[Morty]] used a Haunter during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash. It battled {{AP|Cyndaquil}} and was able to defeat it with {{m|Hypnosis}} and {{m|Lick}}. Haunter then lost to {{AP|Noctowl}}'s newly learned {{m|Confusion}}.
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In ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]'', multiple Haunter attacked {{MTR}}; {{AP|Pikachu}}; and groups of {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Oddish}}, and {{p|Rattata}}.
|type2=Poison
 
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In ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'', a Haunter was living an abandoned mining colony. The {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon were having difficulty with the partying {{t|Psychic}} Pokémon living nearby.
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|name1=Gastly
In [[PK15]], a Haunter lived in a spooky house.
|type1-1=Ghost
 
|type2-1=Poison
In ''[[XY072|Scary Hospitality!]]'', [[Lon]] used a Haunter with his Gastly and Gengar to scare visitors of the "Scary House". This included Ash, his friends, and later Team Rocket.
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In ''[[SM094|A Haunted House for Everyone!]]'', a Haunter played with [[Harper and Sarah]] at the [[Pokémon School]]. It also appeared in a dream that a {{p|Mismagius}} created.
|name2=Haunter
 
|type1-2=Ghost
====Minor appearances====
|type2-2=Poison
A Haunter appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
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|no3=0094
A Haunter appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
|name3=Gengar
 
|type1-3=Ghost
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Haunter appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''.
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A Haunter appeared in ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', a Coordinator's Haunter competed in the {{to|Sandalstraw}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
 
In ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', a Haunter appeared with its evolutionary relatives during a fantasy that {{MTR}} had after an encounter with a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. They pretended to be a {{p|Lopunny}}, {{p|Glaceon}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}.
 
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Haunter appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.
 
A Haunter appeared in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]''.
 
A Haunter appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
 
A Trainer's Haunter appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', {{Rotom}} took a photo of a Haunter.
 
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Haunter joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{DL|Light trio (anime)|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.
 
A Haunter appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM135|The Final Four!]]''.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP023|Haunter|Ash's Pokédex|Haunter, a {{tt|Gaseous Pokémon|Incorrect; should have said Gas Pokémon}}. No further information.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP095|Haunter|Ash's Pokédex|Haunter, the Gas Pokémon. After evolving from {{p|Gastly}}, this Haunter can learn the {{m|Dream Eater}} and {{m|Psychic}} [[Move|attacks]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY072|Haunter|Serena's Pokédex|Haunter, the Gas Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Gastly}}. Haunter can watch opponents by hiding in walls and slips through anything in its way.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
 
===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Haunter PO.png|thumb|250px|Haunter in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}} used a Haunter against [[Sabrina]]'s {{p|Alakazam}} and won. It evolved into {{p|Gengar}} sometime before ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.
 
===In Pokémon Generations===
In ''[[PG10|The Old Chateau]]'', an illusory Haunter tormented [[Cheryl]] and her {{p|Chansey}}.
 
===In Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Haunter appeared in ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]]. It reappeared in ''[[TW06|Moonlight]]''.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Black Fog.png|thumb|200px|Haunter in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
{{main|Black Fog}}
In ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} encountered a {{pkmn2|giant}} Haunter called the [[Black Fog]], notorious for using its {{m|Dream Eater}} attack to kill people and Pokémon by stealing their souls. [[Sabrina]] had a vendetta against this Haunter, as some of her Pokémon were attacked and killed by it when she was eleven, but she fell victim as well in her attempt to protect a team of people trying to hunt it down. With the combined efforts of Ash and the team of hunters, the Black Fog was weakened enough for capture, only for it to promptly use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, killing itself right before Ash's [[Ultra Ball]] could reach it.
 
===In the Pocket Monsters DP manga===
A Haunter appeared in [[PMDP03]].
 
===In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga===
A Haunter appeared in [[PBK2]].
 
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Eusine Haunter Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Haunter in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
In a flashback in ''[[PS050|Lapras Lazily]]'', a {{tc|Camper|boy}} who {{adv|Blue}} met near [[Kanto Power Plant|the abandoned Power Plant]] had a Haunter in his [[Party|team]] before it was stolen, with which he later fights [[Agatha]]'s Gengar to free Blue from a coffin created by a {{m|Dream Eater}} attack. Agatha also had armies of Haunter that she used in her attack on [[Kanto]], which first appeared in said round.
 
In ''[[PS119|A Flaaffy Kerfuffle]]'', a Haunter appeared as one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s fantasy, when he explains that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.
 
[[Eusine]] was seen with a Haunter in ''[[PS172|The Last Battle VI]]''. It proved to be useful in knocking out the [[Masked Man]]'s Gastly after the latter wounded {{p|Suicune}} with its {{m|Curse}}.
 
A Haunter appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
 
Multiple Haunter were used by {{tc|Galactic Grunt|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[PS398|Tackling Tangrowth]]'' and ''[[PS399|Mixing It Up with Machamp]]''.
 
A Haunter belonging to the [[Advanced level Grunt]] appeared in ''[[PS408|High-tailing It from Haunter]]''.
 
A Haunter appeared in ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Rich Boy}}.
 
A Haunter appeared in ''[[PASM16|A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart]]'', where it was seen inside the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.
 
===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
{{GnB|Black}} owns a Haunter, which evolved from a Gastly.
 
[[Eusine]] owns a Haunter, as seen in ''[[GB22|Farewell To Pikachu?!]]''.
 
===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
A Haunter appeared in [[GDZ34]].
 
A Haunter appeared in [[GDZ72]].
 
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
Haunter debuted in ''[[PM007|Get Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!!]]'', where it was under the ownership of {{OBP|Blue|Pocket Monsters}}. It later evolved into Gengar.
 
A Haunter appeared in ''[[PM018|Which One is the Real Clefairy!?]]'', where it was giving the citizens a tour around the area along with {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}.
 
A Haunter appeared in ''[[PM021|Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.
 
A Haunter appeared in ''[[PM035|Panic on the Luxury Liner?!]]'', under the ownership of [[Agatha]].
 
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} was revealed to have a Haunter in ''[[PM047|Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon]]'', where it attempted to battle his {{p|Squirtle}}.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Haunter (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
===''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''===
A Haunter appeared in ''{{mov|Detective Pikachu}}''.


==Game data==
==Game data==
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim's life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim's life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It strikes at humans from total darkness. Those licked by its cold tongue grow weaker with each passing day until they die.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It strikes at humans from total darkness. Those licked by its cold tongue grow weaker with each passing day until they die.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=On moonless nights, Haunter searches for someone to curse, so it's best not to go out walking around.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=On moonless nights, Haunter searches for someone to curse, so it's best not to go out walking around.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=142}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=142|reg2=Sinnoh|num2=070|reg3=Hisui|num3=137}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It can slip through any obstacle. It lurks inside walls to keep an eye on its foes.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal its victim's life-force. It lurks in darkness, waiting for prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=69|reg2=Kitakami|num2=119|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background:#{{ghost color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Haunter SM.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{ghost color light}}; background:#{{ghost color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Haunter SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{ghost color light}}; background:#{{ghost color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Haunter SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Haunter in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Haunter in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Haunter in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Turnback Cave]]<br>[[In-game trade#Diamond and Pearl|Trade]] {{p|Medicham}} in [[Snowpoint City]]{{tt|*|Due to it holding an Everstone, the Haunter does not evolve into a Gengar upon the player receiving it}}<br>[[Old Chateau]] {{color2|{{colo color dark}}|Dual-slot mode|(Any Gen III game)}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Pokémon Tower]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area={{rt|8|Galar}}, [[Giant's Seat]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area={{rt|8|Galar}}, [[Giant's Seat]]<br>[[Rolling Fields]], [[Watchtower Ruins]] ([[Wanderer]])<br>[[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror/Dens|Giant's Mirror]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[Motostoke Riverbank/Dens|Motostoke Riverbank]], [[South Lake Miloch/Dens|South Lake Miloch]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]], [[Watchtower Ruins/Dens|Watchtower Ruins]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sword Expansion Pass|color={{sword color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Slippery Slope/Dens|Slippery Slope]], [[Old Cemetery/Dens|Old Cemetery]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])<br>[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield Expansion Pass|color={{shield color dark}}|t=fff|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Turnback Cave]]<br>[[In-game trade#Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Trade]] {{p|Medicham}} in [[Snowpoint City]]{{tt|*|Due to it holding an Everstone, the Haunter does not evolve into a Gengar upon the player receiving it}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s<br>'''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' near [[Golden Lowlands]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Gapejaw Bog]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Holm of Trials]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Ursa's Ring]]{{Sup/t|N}}, near [[Sludge Mound]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Scarlet Bog]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Shrouded Ruins]]{{Sup/t|N}} (also [[mass outbreak]]s{{Sup/t|D}}{{Sup/t|N}}), [[Cottonsedge Prairie]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Droning Meadow]]{{Sup/t|N}}, near [[Lake Valor]]{{Sup/t|N}}, massive mass outbreaks<br>'''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Clamberclaw Cliffs]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Celestica Ruins]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Sacred Plaza]]{{Sup/t|N}}, [[Bolderoll Ravine]]{{Sup/t|N}}, massive mass outbreaks<br>'''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Bonechill Wastes]]{{Sup/t|N}} (also mass outbreaks{{Sup/t|D}}{{Sup/t|N}}), near [[Avalugg's Legacy]]{{Sup/t|N}}, near [[Icepeak Cavern]]{{Sup/t|N}}, massive mass outbreaks}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=West Province: [[West Province (Area One)|Area One]]<br>North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[Dalizapa Passage]], [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Haunter|3★}})<br>[[In-game trade#Scarlet and Violet|Trade]] {{p|Pincurchin}} in [[Levincia]]{{tt|*|Immediately evolves into a Gengar upon the player receiving it}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Mossfell Confluence]], [[Oni Mountain]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Huge Storage 1]], [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Huge Storage 1]], [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Buried Relic]] (B82F-B93F), [[Darknight Relic]] (B7F-B11F)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Red|v2=MD Blue|t=FFF|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Buried Relic]] (B82F-B93F), [[Darknight Relic]] (B7F-B11F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (game)|area=[[Dusk Factory]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Dusk Factory]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (16F-29F)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (16F-29F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (16F-29F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (16F-29F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Almia Castle]], [[Oil Field Hideout]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Almia Castle]], [[Oil Field Hideout]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Eternal Tower]] <small>(Both Modes B & A)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Eternal Tower]] <small>(Both Modes B & A)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Pitch-Black Cavern#Stage 3|Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Pitch-Black Cavern#Stage 3|Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Castle Noapte|Castle Noapte: Stage 121]]<br>[[Prasino Woods|Prasino Woods: Stage 555]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Halloween Village|Starlight Islands: Halloween Village]] <small>(All Areas, Entrance Boss)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Starlight Islands#Halloween Village|Starlight Islands: Halloween Village]] <small>(All Areas, Entrance Boss)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]<sup>2019</sup>, [[Dragonite Sea]], [[Gengar Sea]], [[Mimikyu Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Buzzwole Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mimikyu Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mewtwo Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Rowlet Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Buzzwole Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD red color}}|area=[[Buried Relic]] (31F-34F, 36F), [[Darknight Relic]] (7F-10F)<br/>Mystery House: [[Uproar Forest]], [[Pitfall Valley]], [[Desert Region]], [[Southern Cavern]], [[Wyvern Hill]], [[Darknight Relic]], [[Remains Island]]}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Castle Noapte|Castle Noapte: Stage 121]]<br>[[Prasino Woods|Prasino Woods: Stage 555]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Gastly}}<br>[[Story event]] (''[[Otherworldly Encounter]]''): {{sync|Helena|Haunter|Hex Maniac}}}}
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{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Haunter|English|United States|23|September 25, 2004|link=List of Trade and Battle Day event Pokémon distributions#Haunter}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Haunter|English|United States|23|September 25, 2004|link=List of Trade and Battle Day event Pokémon distributions#Haunter}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Trade for Evolution! Haunter|Japanese|Japan|30|October 10 to November 28, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Haunter}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Trade for Evolution! Haunter|Japanese|Japan|30|October 10 to November 28, 2010|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Haunter}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Christmas Haunter|All|Japan|25|December 21 to 26, 2013|link=List of traded event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Haunter 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Christmas Haunter|All|Japan|25|December 21 to 26, 2013|link=List of traded event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Haunter 2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Happy New Year Haunter|All|South Korea|25|February 8 to 22, 2014|link=List of traded event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Haunter}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Happy New Year Haunter|All|South Korea|25|February 8 to 22, 2014|link=List of traded event Pokémon distributions (Generation VI)#Haunter}}
|}
 
=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Ghost|type2=Poison|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|30|March 9 to 18, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#March 9 to 18, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|30|March 19 to 25, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#March 19 to 25, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17|October 1 to 31, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#October 1 to 31, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|30|August 20 to 22, 2021|link=Wild Area News/2021#August 20 to 22, 2021}}
|}
|}


===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
|type=Ghost|type2=Poison
 
|rby1=Berry (item){{!}}Berry|rby1type=None|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
{{HeldItems/header|type=Ghost|type2=Poison}}
|frlg1=Spell Tag|frlg1type=None|frlg1rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
|event1=Ghost Gem|event1type=Gem
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Spell Tag|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Everstone|100|availNote=[[In-game trade]],&#32;|rows=3}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Chesto Berry|35|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
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|SpAtk=115
|SpAtk=115
|SpDef=55
|SpDef=55
|Speed=95
|Special=115
|Special=115
|Speed=95}}
}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Lick|Ghost|Physical|30|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Hypnosis|Psychic|Status|—|60|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Shadow Punch|Ghost|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|30|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|42|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|42|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|48|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|54|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level8|54|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|60|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM04|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM05|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM23|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM26|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM042|Night Shade|Ghost|Special|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM28|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM59|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM71|Wonder Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM74|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR08|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR11|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR22|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR30|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR33|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR35|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR37|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR38|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR40|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR57|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR58|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR65|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR78|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR81|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR83|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR92|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM174|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM198|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM219|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|1}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|425|Drifloon}}{{MSP|426|Drifblim}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}<br>{{MSP|562G|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}{{MSP|607|Litwick}}{{MSP|608|Lampent}}{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}{{MSP|708|Phantump}}<br>{{MSP|709|Trevenant}}{{MSP|710|Pumpkaboo}}{{MSP|711|Gourgeist}}{{MSP|778|Mimikyu}}{{MSP|867|Runerigus}}{{MSP|885|Dreepy}}<br>{{MSP|886|Drakloak}}{{MSP|887|Dragapult}}|Astonish|Ghost|Physical|30|100|15||'''}}
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{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP|110G|Weezing}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50&mdash;|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/H|0219|Magcargo}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|355|Duskull}}{{MSP|356|Dusclops}}{{MSP|477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|562G|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}<br>{{MSP|867|Runerigus}}|Disable|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}|Disable|Normal|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}|Grudge|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}|Haze|Ice|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP|110G|Weezing}}{{MSP|562|Yamask}}{{MSP|562G|Yamask}}{{MSP|563|Cofagrigus}}<br>{{MSP|867|Runerigus}}|Haze|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0200|Misdreavus}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|094|Gengar}}|Perish Song|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/H|0219|Magcargo}}{{MSP/H|0607|Litwick}}{{MSP/H|0608|Lampent}}{{MSP/H|0609|Chandelure}}|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP|110G|Weezing}}{{MSP|607|Litwick}}{{MSP|608|Lampent}}{{MSP|609|Chandelure}}|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/H|0317|Swalot}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|109|Koffing}}{{MSP|110|Weezing}}{{MSP|110G|Weezing}}|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|2}}
 
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Corrosive Gas|Poison|Status|—|100|40|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Poltergeist|Ghost|Physical|110|90|5||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8|Skitter Smack|Bug|Physical|70|90|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|2}}


====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/8|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Haunter|Ghost|Poison|1}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
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|rate=0.5
|IQ=G
|IQ=G
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{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=093
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Gastly}}, {{p|Girafarig}}, {{p|Drifblim}}
|recruitment=Battle {{p|Gastly}}
|P1=Muwuhaha! I'm Haunter! I'm an immortal ghost!
|P2=…I'm supposed to be immortal…
}}
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{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=093
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Ghost|ndex=093
|Pad=Haunter often play in the [[Haunted Zone]]. When it comes to {{DL|Attractions|Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up}}, Haunter are hard to beat!
|Pad=Haunter often play in the [[Haunted Zone]]. When it comes to {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up}}, Haunter are hard to beat!
}}
}}
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|ability1=Levitate
|ability1=Levitate
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Gastly}} when its Attack is 99 or higher<br>Evolves into {{p|Gengar}} when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a [[Warrior]]'s Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Gastly}} when its Attack is 99 or higher<br>Evolves into {{p|Gengar}} when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a [[Warrior]]'s Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment
|link={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Bokuzen}}, '''[[Hanzō]]''', {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Saizō}}, and {{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Yoshitatsu}}
|link=[[Bokuzen]], '''[[Hanzō]]''', [[Saizō]], and [[Yoshitatsu]]
}}
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|defense=107
|defense=107
|fast={{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Astonish}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Lick}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|fast={{m|Shadow Claw}}, {{m|Astonish}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Lick}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}
|special={{m|Shadow Punch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from January 23, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Shadow Punch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from January 23, 2020 onward}}, {{m|Ice Punch}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2022 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
}}
|}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
Haunter [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Gastly}} starting at [[level]] 25 and evolves into {{p|Gengar}} when {{DL|Trade|Pokémon that evolve when traded|traded}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Haunter can also evolve into Gengar when exposed to a [[Linking Cord]].
{{Evobox-3
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|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 25}}
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|no2=0093
|name2=Haunter
|name2=Haunter
|type1-2=Ghost
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|evo2=[[File:Link Trade icon SwSh.png|28px|link=Trade]]<br>{{color2|000|Trade}}
|evo2=[[File:Link Trade icon SV.png|40px|link=Trade]]<br>{{color2|000|Trade}}<br><big><big>→</big></big><br>{{bag/s|Linking Cord|LA}}<br>{{color2|000|Linking Cord}}<br><small>{{gameIcon|LA}} only</small>
|no3=094
|no3=094
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Haunter anime.png|thumb|250px|Haunter in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Sabrina's Haunter]]=====
In ''[[EP023|The Tower of Terror]]'', {{Ash}} befriended a Haunter. He then attempted to use it to battle [[Sabrina]] in the hopes of freeing {{ashfr}}, who were captured by Sabrina, but Haunter decided to goof off instead. Eventually, at the end of ''[[EP024|Haunter Versus Kadabra]]'', Haunter helped Ash succeed in his endeavor, only it didn't fight Kadabra because it only wants to make Sabrina laugh. Afterwards, Haunter decided to stay with Sabrina.
=====Other=====
In ''[[EP095|A Shipful Of Shivers]]'', a Haunter and a Gastly guarded the [[Orange League]] trophy of its deceased {{OBP|Captain|EP095|Trainer}}.
In ''[[EP121|Illusion Confusion!]]'', a group of Haunter and Gengar created illusions that impeded progress for Ash and his friends as they wandered through a deep forest.
In ''[[EP182|From Ghost to Ghost]]'', [[Morty]] used a Haunter during his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash. It battled {{AP|Cyndaquil}} and was able to defeat it with {{m|Hypnosis}} and {{m|Lick}}. Haunter then lost to {{AP|Noctowl}}'s newly learned {{m|Confusion}}.
In ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]'', multiple Haunter attacked {{MTR}}; {{AP|Pikachu}}; and groups of {{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Oddish}}, and {{p|Rattata}}.
In ''[[AG146|Fear Factor Phony]]'', a Haunter was living an abandoned mining colony. The {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon were having difficulty with the partying {{t|Psychic}} Pokémon living nearby.
In [[PK15]], a Haunter lived in a spooky house.
In ''[[XY072|Scary Hospitality!]]'', [[Lon]] used a Haunter with his Gastly and Gengar to scare visitors of the "Scary House". This included Ash, his friends, and later Team Rocket.
In ''[[SM094|A Haunted House for Everyone!]]'', a Haunter played with [[Harper and Sarah]] at the [[Pokémon School]]. It also appeared in a dream that a {{p|Mismagius}} created.
In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', due to {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}}'s influence, [[Ash's Gengar]] [[devolution|devolved]] into a Haunter and then further devolved into a Gastly. It was later reverted in the same episode.
====Minor appearances====
A Haunter appeared in the Japanese credits of ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
A Haunter appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Haunter appeared in ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]''.
A Haunter appeared in ''[[DP090|Ghoul Daze!]]''.
In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', a Coordinator's Haunter competed in the {{to|Sandalstraw}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
In ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', a Haunter appeared with its evolutionary relatives during a fantasy that {{MTR}} had after an encounter with a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}}. They pretended to be a {{p|Lopunny}}, {{p|Glaceon}}, and {{p|Gardevoir}}.
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Haunter appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.
A Haunter appeared in ''[[SM009|To Top a Totem!]]''.
A Haunter appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
A Trainer's Haunter appeared in ''[[SM040|Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!]]''.
In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', {{Rotom}} took a photo of a Haunter.
In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Haunter joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.
A Haunter appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM135|The Final Four!]]''.
Three Haunter appeared in ''[[JN091|The Spectral Express!]]''.
A Haunter appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP023|Haunter|Ash's Pokédex|Haunter, a {{tt|Gaseous Pokémon|Incorrect; should have said Gas Pokémon}}. No further information.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Orange}}
{{Animedexbody|EP095|Haunter|Ash's Pokédex|Haunter, the Gas Pokémon. After evolving from {{p|Gastly}}, this Haunter can learn the {{m|Dream Eater}} and {{m|Psychic}} [[Move|attacks]].}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Orange}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY072|Haunter|Serena's Pokédex|Haunter, the Gas Pokémon and the evolved form of {{p|Gastly}}. Haunter can watch opponents by hiding in walls and slips through anything in its way.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Haunter PO.png|thumb|250px|Haunter in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}} used a Haunter against [[Sabrina]]'s {{p|Alakazam}} and won. It evolved into {{p|Gengar}} sometime before ''[[PO04|File 4: Charizard]]''.
===Pokémon Generations===
In ''[[PG10|The Old Chateau]]'', an illusory Haunter tormented [[Cheryl]] and her {{p|Chansey}}.
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
A Haunter appeared in ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', under the ownership of [[Allister]]. It reappeared in ''[[TW06|Moonlight]]'', ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', and ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]''.
{{-}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Black Fog.png|thumb|200px|Haunter in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Black Fog}}
In ''[[ET04|Haunting My Dreams]]'', {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} encountered a {{pkmn2|giant}} Haunter called the [[Black Fog]], notorious for using its {{m|Dream Eater}} attack to kill people and Pokémon by stealing their souls. [[Sabrina]] had a vendetta against this Haunter, as some of her Pokémon were attacked and killed by it when she was eleven, but she fell victim as well in her attempt to protect a team of people trying to hunt it down. With the combined efforts of Ash and the team of hunters, the Black Fog was weakened enough for capture, only for it to promptly use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, killing itself right before Ash's [[Ultra Ball]] could reach it.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Haunter appeared in [[PMDP03]].
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
A Haunter appeared in [[PBK2]].
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Advanced level Grunt Haunter.png|thumb|200px|Haunter in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
In a flashback in ''[[PS050|Lapras Lazily]]'', a {{tc|Camper|boy}} who {{adv|Blue}} met near [[Kanto Power Plant|the abandoned Power Plant]] had a Haunter in his [[Party|team]] before it was stolen, with which he later fights [[Agatha]]'s Gengar to free Blue from a coffin created by a {{m|Dream Eater}} attack. Agatha also had armies of Haunter that she used in her attack on [[Kanto]], which first appeared in said chapter.
In ''[[PS119|A Flaaffy Kerfuffle]]'', a Haunter appeared as one of the Pokémon in {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s fantasy, when he explains that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.
In ''[[PS172|The Last Battle VI]]'', [[Eusine]]'s Haunter proved to be useful in knocking out the [[Masked Man]]'s Gastly after the latter wounded {{p|Suicune}} with its {{m|Curse}}.
In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Haunter was sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
Multiple Haunter were used by {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[PS398|Tackling Tangrowth]]'' and ''[[PS399|Mixing It Up with Machamp]]''.
A Haunter belonging to the [[Advanced level Grunt]] appeared in ''[[PS408|High-tailing It from Haunter]]''.
A Haunter appeared in ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Rich Boy}}.
A Haunter appeared in ''[[PASM16|A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart]]'', where it was seen inside the {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}}.
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{GnB|Black}} owns a Haunter, which evolved from a Gastly.
[[Eusine]] owns a Haunter, as seen in ''[[GB22|Farewell To Pikachu?!]]''.
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
A Haunter appeared in [[GDZ34]].
A Haunter appeared in [[GDZ72]].
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
Haunter debuted in ''[[PM007|Get Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!!]]'', where it was under the ownership of {{OBP|Blue|Pocket Monsters}}. It later evolved into Gengar.
A Haunter appeared in ''[[PM018|Which One is the Real Clefairy!?]]'', where it was giving the citizens a tour around the area along with {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}.
A Haunter appeared in ''[[PM021|Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.
A Haunter appeared in ''[[PM035|Panic on the Luxury Liner?!]]'', under the ownership of [[Agatha]].
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} was revealed to have a Haunter in ''[[PM047|Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon]]'', where it attempted to battle his {{p|Squirtle}}.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Haunter (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
A Haunter appeared in {{DetPikMov}}.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Haunter's prototype name was "Spectre".
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Haunter's prototype name was "Spectre".
**The [[Pokémon Trainer's Survival Guide]] also erroneously references Haunter by this name on one page.
** Page 19 of the [[Pokémon Trainer's Survival Guide]] erroneously references Haunter by this name.
* No other Pokémon have the same [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|type combination]] as Haunter and its evolutionary relatives.
* Despite all of them being {{type|Poison}} Pokémon, Haunter and its [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] were not able to learn Poison-type moves by leveling up prior to {{LGPE}}.
* Haunter is the Pokémon with the most cry changes throughout the [[core series]] games, having been changed in [[Generation II|Generations II]], {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VI}}.
* Haunter is the Pokémon with the most [[cry]] changes throughout the [[core series]] games, having been changed in [[Generation II|Generations II]], {{gen|III}}, and {{gen|VI}}.
* Haunter's Generation I artworks and Generation III sprites depict Haunter with three fingers and one thumb. However, many of Haunter's depiction in other medium, including the {{series|original}}, has always depicted it with two fingers and a thumb.
* Haunter and Gastly are the [[List of Pokémon by weight|lightest]] Poison-type Pokémon. They are also tied with {{form|Gimmighoul|Roaming Form}} {{p|Gimmighoul}} for the lightest {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon.
** Haunter is the only Pokémon that weighs exactly the same as its pre-evolution.
* Haunter is the only Ghost-type Pokémon featured in {{g|Snap}}.
* Haunter's Japanese name, ゴースト ''Ghost'', is exactly the same as the Japanese name for the Ghost type.
 
===Design variations===
Haunter's [[Generation I]] artworks, Generation I sprites (except {{v2|Yellow}}), and [[Generation III]] sprites depict Haunter with three fingers and one thumb. However, in most of Haunter's depictions in other media, such as throughout ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' (including the [[original series]]), it has always been depicted with two fingers and a thumb.
 
<gallery>
Spr 1g 093.png|Red and Green sprite
Spr 3r 093.png|Ruby and Sapphire sprite
093Haunter RG.png|Red and Green art
0093Haunter.png|Key art
093Haunter OS anime.png|Original series art
</gallery>


===Origin===
===Origin===
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====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Haunter is derived from ''haunt'', as {{wp|ghost}}s are known to do. It could also be a corruption of "hunter".
Haunter may be derived from ''haunt'' and the {{wp|agent noun|agentive suffix}} ''-er'' or possibly ''hunter''.


Ghost is literally ''ghost''.
Ghost is literally ''ghost''.
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|de=Alpollo|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Alptraum|nightmare}}'' and ''{{wp|Apollo Program|Apollo}}
|de=Alpollo|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Alptraum|nightmare}}'' and ''{{wp|Apollo Program|Apollo}}
|it=Haunter|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Haunter|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=고우스트 ''Goust''|komeaning=Similar to Japanese name; from ''ghost''
|ko=고우스트 ''Goust''|komeaning=From ''ghost''
|zh_yue=鬼斯通 ''Gwáisītūng''|zh_yuemeaning=Rough transcription of its Japanese name. Also a combination of {{tt|鬼|ghost}}, {{tt|瓦斯|gas}}, and {{tt|通|to pass through}}.
|zh_cmn=鬼斯通 ''Guǐsītōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|鬼 ''guǐ''|ghost}} and a rough transcription of the Japanese name or possibly {{tt|瓦斯 ''wǎsī''|gas}}, and {{tt|通 ''tōng''|to pass through}}
|zh_cmn=鬼斯通 ''Guǐsītōng''|zh_cmnmeaning=Rough transcription of its Japanese name. Also a combination of {{tt|鬼|ghost}}, {{tt|瓦斯|gas}}, and {{tt|通|to pass through}}.
|zh_yue=鬼斯通 ''Gwáisītūng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|鬼 ''gwái''|ghost}} and a rough transcription of the Japanese name or possibly {{tt|瓦斯 ''ngáhsī''|gas}}, and {{tt|通 ''tūng''|to pass through}}
|he=הונטר ''Honter''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=הונטר ''Honter''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=हौंटेर ''Haunter''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=हॉन्टर ''Haunter''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Хонтер ''Khonter''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Хонтер ''Khonter''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โกสท์ ''Ghost''|thmeaning=Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
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For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Haunter (disambiguation).
Haunter
Gas Pokémon 		ゴースト
Ghost
#0093
Haunter



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Ghost Poison
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Levitate Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
90 (20.1%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Amorphous
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
5'03" 1.6 m
Haunter
0'0" 0 m
{{{form2}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
0.2 lbs. 0.1 kg
Haunter
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
126
Gen. I-IV 		Unknown
IV 		142
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Haunter
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		2
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Shape
Body04.png
Footprint
F0093.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
  Purple
Base friendship
70
External Links

Haunter (Japanese: ゴースト Ghost) is a dual-type Ghost/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Gastly starting at level 25 and evolves into Gengar when traded or when exposed to a Linking Cord.

(Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)

Biology

Haunter is a purple Pokémon with a gaseous body. It has a round head flanked by three large, spiked protrusions on either side. It has triangular eyes with small pupils and a mouth with a long, pink tongue. The gases composing its head curve into its mouth to form several pointed teeth. Disembodied hands with three clawed fingers each float in front of its body. Its body tapers into a jagged tail. Haunter's gaseous form makes it one of the lightest Pokémon in existence.

Haunter hides in very dark places, such as caves, and is afraid of light. If a human or a Pokémon comes near Haunter, it will stalk the victim while floating and beckon it to come closer. Once approached it will then lick the victim with its gaseous tongue, inflicting convulsions in the victim that last until death. It can also float through walls. It has been shown in Pokémon the Series that it can control its hands from far away and can control any Pokémon that it touches with its hands. Haunter have also been depicted as being able to create illusions,[1] pull out spirits from an individual’s body,[2] and even remove its own eyes from its face[3]. Despite its predatory nature, it is known to entertain and prank people, such as in the episode The Tower of Terror. Additionally, in A Shipful of Shivers, it is even shown to feel intense loyalty to a deceased Trainer. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Haunter is known to sleep while floating.[4] A sleeping Haunter will steal the life-force of anyone who comes near using its gaseous tongue.

In Generation I, Night Shade was its signature move.

Evolution

Haunter evolves from Gastly and evolves into Gengar.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0092Gastly.png
Unevolved
Gastly
 Ghost  Poison 

→
0093Haunter.png
First evolution
Haunter
 Ghost  Poison 

→
0094Gengar.png
Second evolution
Gengar
 Ghost  Poison 

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#093
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.
Blue
Yellow By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.
Stadium If you trip and fall for no apparent reason or hear a sound when no one is around, it may be a Haunter.
Generation II Johto
#059
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.
Stadium 2 In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
Generation III Hoenn
#— 		Kanto
#093
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
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.
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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#070 		Johto
#059
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.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
White
Black 2 It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #031 		Hoenn
#—
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
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #062 		Alola
 US  UM : #074 		Kanto
#093
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
Generation VIII Galar
#142 		Sinnoh
#070 		Hisui
#137
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#69 		Kitakami
#119 		Blueberry
#—
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.


Pokédex Image Haunter SM.png Pokédex Image Haunter SV.png Pokédex Image Haunter SV Kitakami.png
Haunter in the Alola Pokédex Haunter in the Paldea Pokédex Haunter in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Pokémon Tower
Blue (Japan)
Pokémon Tower
Trade Machoke in Cerulean City*
Yellow
Pokémon Tower
Generation II
Gold Silver
Route 8Night
Crystal
Route 8, Rock TunnelNight
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Pokémon Tower, Lost Cave
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Turnback Cave
Trade Medicham in Snowpoint City*
Old Chateau (Any Gen III game)
Platinum
Turnback Cave
Trade Medicham in Snowpoint City*
HeartGold SoulSilver
Route 8
Safari ZoneNight (Forest, default)
Pal Park
Forest
Pokéwalker
White Lake
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
Evolve Gastly
Black 2 White 2
Trade
Generation VI
X Y
Routes 14 and 19, Frost Cavern, Victory Road
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Thrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Pokémon Tower
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Route 8, Giant's Seat
Rolling Fields, Watchtower Ruins (Wanderer)
Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle)
Sword Expansion Pass
Slippery Slope, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Shield Expansion Pass
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Turnback Cave
Trade Medicham in Snowpoint City*
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands: Space-time distortions
Crimson Mirelands: near Golden LowlandsNight, Gapejaw BogNight, Holm of TrialsNight, Ursa's RingNight, near Sludge MoundNight, Scarlet BogNight, Shrouded RuinsNight (also mass outbreaksDayNight), Cottonsedge PrairieNight, Droning MeadowNight, near Lake ValorNight, massive mass outbreaks
Coronet Highlands: Clamberclaw CliffsNight, Celestica RuinsNight, Sacred PlazaNight, Bolderoll RavineNight, massive mass outbreaks
Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill WastesNight (also mass outbreaksDayNight), near Avalugg's LegacyNight, near Icepeak CavernNight, massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
West Province: Area One
North Province: Area One, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
Tera Raid Battles (3★)
Trade Pincurchin in Levincia*
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Mossfell Confluence, Oni Mountain


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Tunnel
Pinball
Evolve Gastly
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Huge Storage 1, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Buried Relic (B82F-B93F), Darknight Relic (B7F-B11F)
Ranger
Dusk Factory
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Sky Stairway (16F-29F)
MD Sky
Sky Stairway (16F-29F)
Ranger: SoA
Almia Castle, Oil Field Hideout
Rumble
Eternal Tower (Both Modes B & A)
PokéPark Wii
Haunted Zone
Ranger: GS
Oblivia Ruins, Dark Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Hauntyard: Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F
Conquest
Viperia, Spectra
Rumble U
Toy Collection: Guided by Pichu
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 3
Rumble World
Starlight Islands: Halloween Village (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Dragonite Sea, Gengar Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Rowlet Sea, Buzzwole Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal, Mimikyu SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal, Buzzwole SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Buried Relic (31F-34F, 36F), Darknight Relic (7F-10F)
Mystery House: Uproar Forest, Pitfall Valley, Desert Region, Southern Cavern, Wyvern Hill, Darknight Relic, Remains Island
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Castle Noapte: Stage 121
Prasino Woods: Stage 555
Masters EX
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & GastlyEgg
Story event (Otherworldly Encounter): Helena (Hex Maniac) & Haunter


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
FRLG Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Haunter English United States 23 September 25, 2004
BW Trade for Evolution! Haunter Japanese Japan 30 October 10 to November 28, 2010
XY Christmas Haunter All Japan 25 December 21 to 26, 2013
XY Happy New Year Haunter All South Korea 25 February 8 to 22, 2014
Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Location Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 30 March 9 to 18, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 30 March 19 to 25, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 17 October 1 to 31, 2020
SwSh Wild Area News No hide 30 August 20 to 22, 2021

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Berry Berry (100%)
Yellow
FireRed LeafGreen
Spell Tag Spell Tag (5%)
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus
None.png Normal
Grit items by level
Alpha icon.png Alpha
Exp. Candy M Exp. Candy M (100%)
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152 200 - 294
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Total:
405
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 115.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★☆
Power
1/1 ★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★☆
Stamina
3/4 ★★★☆
Jump
3/4 ★★★☆
Total
14/18 ★★☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 0×
Fighting 0×
Flying 1×
Poison ¼×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug ¼×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal 0×
Fighting 0×
Flying 1×
Poison ¼×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug ¼×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal 0×
Fighting 0×
Flying 1×
Poison ¼×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug ¼×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 0×
Fighting 0×
Flying 1×
Poison ¼×
Ground 0×
Rock 1×
Bug ¼×
Ghost 2×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 2×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 2×
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Lick Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 30
011 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10
011 Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20
011 Mean Look Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5
Evo.Evo. Shadow Punch Ghost Physical 06060 00——% 20
1212 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
1616 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10
2020 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00——% 10
2424 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100100% 10
3030 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100100% 15
3636 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5
4242 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15
4848 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100100% 15
5454 Destiny Bond Ghost Status 0000— 00——% 5
6060 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haunter
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Haunter
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM013Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM013 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100}}100% 20
TM017Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM029Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM042Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM043Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM045Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM061Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM062Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM067Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM068Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM069Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM079Bag TM Fairy SV Sprite.png TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM080Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM083Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM091Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM091 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM092Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM094Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM098Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM102Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM107Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
TM109Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM111Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM119Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM120Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM122Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM140Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM148Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM151Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10
TM158Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM161Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM174Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM175Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM175 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10
TM177Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM198Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM198 Poltergeist Ghost Physical 110110 090}}90% 5
TM202Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM203Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM214Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM214 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10
TM219Bag TM Bug SV Sprite.png TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10
TM224Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haunter
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Haunter
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
MisdreavusMismagiusShuppetDuskullDusclopsDusknoirChimechoDrifloonDrifblimLitwickLampentChandelurePhantumpTrevenantSandygastPalossandMimikyuDreepyDrakloakDragapult
 Astonish Ghost Physical 30 100% 15
KoffingWeezingWeezingSlugmaMagcargo
 Clear Smog Poison Special 50 —% 15
GrimerGrimerMukMukDuskullDusclopsDusknoir
 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20
KoffingWeezingWeezing
 Haze Ice Status — —% 30
GengarMisdreavus
 Perish Song Normal Status — —% 5
Gengar
 Reflect Type Normal Status — —% 15
KoffingWeezingWeezingSlugmaMagcargoLitwickLampentChandelure
 Smog Poison Special 30 70% 20
GrimerGrimerMukMukKoffingWeezingWeezingGulpinSwalot
 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Haunter
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haunter
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Haunter
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haunter
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Haunter
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin093.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani093.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Darkness Ridge
Phrases
51%-100% HP There is nothing that can impede me!
26%-50% HP Drat. My HP has plunged to half...
1%-25% HP Things are grim... It pains me even to pass through walls...
Level up I've leveled up! Put your trust in me!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 093.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 093.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Battle Gastly
Connected to: Gastly, Girafarig, Drifblim
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal Muwuhaha! I'm Haunter! I'm an immortal ghost!
Low HP (< 50%) …I'm supposed to be immortal…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Ghost
Poké Assist: Ghost PA.png
Ghost
Field move: None
Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 56 Max. exp.: 76
Browser entry R-095
If Haunter disappears, it will reappear behind your Pokémon and spirit it away.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Ghost
Poké Assist: Ghost PA.png
Ghost
Field move: Psy Power 2 field move.png
(Psy Power ×2)
Browser entry R-018
It attacks by spitting out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Ghost
Poké Assist:
(present) 		Ghost Assist.png
Ghost
Field move:
(present) 		Psy Power 2 field move.png
(Psy Power ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past) 		Ghost Assist.png
Ghost
Field move:
(past) 		Psy Power 1 field move.png
(Psy Power ×1)
Browser entry R-165/N-184
It shoots out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush093Body.png Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 46
Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 48 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW093.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Haunter often play in the Haunted Zone. When it comes to Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up, Haunter are hard to beat!
Pokémon Conquest
PCP093.png HP: ★★ Move: Hex
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Levitate
Defense: ★★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Gastly when its Attack is 99 or higher
Evolves into Gengar when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Bokuzen, Hanzō, Saizō, and Yoshitatsu
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Ghost
Attack Power: ★★★★★

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Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Ghost
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#113
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Quirky
Sometimes erases one extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.


Pokémon GO
GO093.png Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 223 Base Defense: 107
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Gastly Candy 100 or Trade Evolution
Fast Attacks: Shadow Claw, Astonish*, Lick†
Charged Attacks: Shadow Punch*, Dark Pulse, Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball*, Ice Punch*, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

Haunter evolves from Gastly starting at level 25 and evolves into Gengar when traded. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Haunter can also evolve into Gengar when exposed to a Linking Cord.

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Unevolved
Gastly
 Ghost  Poison 
Rare Candy
Level 25
→
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First evolution
Haunter
 Ghost  Poison 
Link Trade icon SV.png
Trade
→
Linking Cord
Linking Cord
 LA  only
→
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Second evolution
Gengar
 Ghost  Poison 


Sprites

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Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
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Generation VIII
Sword Shield
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Legends: Arceus
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Cross-Generation
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093MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Haunter images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Haunter in Pokémon the Series

Major appearances

Sabrina's Haunter

In The Tower of Terror, Ash befriended a Haunter. He then attempted to use it to battle Sabrina in the hopes of freeing his friends, who were captured by Sabrina, but Haunter decided to goof off instead. Eventually, at the end of Haunter Versus Kadabra, Haunter helped Ash succeed in his endeavor, only it didn't fight Kadabra because it only wants to make Sabrina laugh. Afterwards, Haunter decided to stay with Sabrina.

Other

In A Shipful Of Shivers, a Haunter and a Gastly guarded the Orange League trophy of its deceased Trainer.

In Illusion Confusion!, a group of Haunter and Gengar created illusions that impeded progress for Ash and his friends as they wandered through a deep forest.

In From Ghost to Ghost, Morty used a Haunter during his Gym battle against Ash. It battled Cyndaquil and was able to defeat it with Hypnosis and Lick. Haunter then lost to Noctowl's newly learned Confusion.

In Hoenn Alone!, multiple Haunter attacked Meowth; Pikachu; and groups of Pidgey, Oddish, and Rattata.

In Fear Factor Phony, a Haunter was living an abandoned mining colony. The Ghost Pokémon were having difficulty with the partying Psychic Pokémon living nearby.

In PK15, a Haunter lived in a spooky house.

In Scary Hospitality!, Lon used a Haunter with his Gastly and Gengar to scare visitors of the "Scary House". This included Ash, his friends, and later Team Rocket.

In A Haunted House for Everyone!, a Haunter played with Harper and Sarah at the Pokémon School. It also appeared in a dream that a Mismagius created.

In Showdown at the Gates of Warp!, due to Dialga and Palkia's influence, Ash's Gengar devolved into a Haunter and then further devolved into a Gastly. It was later reverted in the same episode.

Minor appearances

A Haunter appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

A Haunter appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Coordinator's Haunter appeared in Deceit and Assist.

A Haunter appeared in Ghoul Daze!.

In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, a Coordinator's Haunter competed in the Sandalstraw Contest.

In Loading the Dex!, a Haunter appeared with its evolutionary relatives during a fantasy that Meowth had after an encounter with a Mimikyu. They pretended to be a Lopunny, Glaceon, and Gardevoir.

A Trainer's Haunter appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.

A Haunter appeared in To Top a Totem!.

A Haunter appeared in I Choose You!.

A Trainer's Haunter appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.

In Alola, Kanto!, Rotom took a photo of a Haunter.

In Securing the Future!, a Trainer's Haunter joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

A Haunter appeared in a fantasy in The Final Four!.

Three Haunter appeared in The Spectral Express!.

A Haunter appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP023 Haunter Ash's Pokédex Haunter, a Gaseous Pokémon. No further information.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP095 Haunter Ash's Pokédex Haunter, the Gas Pokémon. After evolving from Gastly, this Haunter can learn the Dream Eater and Psychic attacks.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY072 Haunter Serena's Pokédex Haunter, the Gas Pokémon and the evolved form of Gastly. Haunter can watch opponents by hiding in walls and slips through anything in its way.

Pokémon Origins

Haunter in Pokémon Origins

In File 3: Giovanni, Red used a Haunter against Sabrina's Alakazam and won. It evolved into Gengar sometime before File 4: Charizard.

Pokémon Generations

In The Old Chateau, an illusory Haunter tormented Cheryl and her Chansey.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Haunter appeared in Assistant, under the ownership of Allister. It reappeared in Moonlight, Sky, and The Gathering of Stars.

In the manga

Haunter in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Black Fog

In Haunting My Dreams, Ash encountered a giant Haunter called the Black Fog, notorious for using its Dream Eater attack to kill people and Pokémon by stealing their souls. Sabrina had a vendetta against this Haunter, as some of her Pokémon were attacked and killed by it when she was eleven, but she fell victim as well in her attempt to protect a team of people trying to hunt it down. With the combined efforts of Ash and the team of hunters, the Black Fog was weakened enough for capture, only for it to promptly use Self-Destruct, killing itself right before Ash's Ultra Ball could reach it.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Haunter appeared in PMDP03.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

A Haunter appeared in PBK2.

Pokémon Adventures

Haunter in Pokémon Adventures

In a flashback in Lapras Lazily, a boy who Blue met near the abandoned Power Plant had a Haunter in his team before it was stolen, with which he later fights Agatha's Gengar to free Blue from a coffin created by a Dream Eater attack. Agatha also had armies of Haunter that she used in her attack on Kanto, which first appeared in said chapter.

In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, a Haunter appeared as one of the Pokémon in Professor Oak's fantasy, when he explains that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.

In The Last Battle VI, Eusine's Haunter proved to be useful in knocking out the Masked Man's Gastly after the latter wounded Suicune with its Curse.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Haunter was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Multiple Haunter were used by Team Galactic Grunts in Tackling Tangrowth and Mixing It Up with Machamp.

A Haunter belonging to the Advanced level Grunt appeared in High-tailing It from Haunter.

A Haunter appeared in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, under the ownership of a Rich Boy.

A Haunter appeared in A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart, where it was seen inside the Thrifty Megamart.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Black owns a Haunter, which evolved from a Gastly.

Eusine owns a Haunter, as seen in Farewell To Pikachu?!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Haunter appeared in GDZ34.

A Haunter appeared in GDZ72.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Haunter debuted in Get Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!!, where it was under the ownership of Blue. It later evolved into Gengar.

A Haunter appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?, where it was giving the citizens a tour around the area along with Clefairy.

A Haunter appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.

A Haunter appeared in Panic on the Luxury Liner?!, under the ownership of Agatha.

Giovanni was revealed to have a Haunter in Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon, where it attempted to battle his Squirtle.

In the TCG

Main article: Haunter (TCG)

Other appearances

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

A Haunter appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.

Trivia

Design variations

Haunter's Generation I artworks, Generation I sprites (except Yellow), and Generation III sprites depict Haunter with three fingers and one thumb. However, in most of Haunter's depictions in other media, such as throughout Pokémon the Series (including the original series), it has always been depicted with two fingers and a thumb.

  • Red and Green sprite

    Red and Green sprite

  • Ruby and Sapphire sprite

    Ruby and Sapphire sprite

  • Red and Green art

    Red and Green art

  • Key art

    Key art

  • Original series art

    Original series art

Origin

Haunter appears to be based on a generic sort of cartoonish ghost. Like Gengar, Haunter may also be based on the Cheshire Cat, as it possesses what may be pointed ears; a large, toothy grin; and the ability to vanish at will. While many Japanese yōkai - ghosts and ghouls - are depicted with long tongues, Haunter's vampiric licking may have come specifically from the Dila, a Philippine spirit that licked the life energy of sick people until they died.

Name origin

Haunter may be derived from haunt and the agentive suffix -er or possibly hunter.

Ghost is literally ghost.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ゴースト Ghost From ghost
France Flag.png French Spectrum From spectre
Spain Flag.png Spanish Haunter Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Alpollo From Alptraum and Apollo
Italy Flag.png Italian Haunter Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 고우스트 Goust From ghost
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 鬼斯通 Guǐsītōng From 鬼 guǐ and a rough transcription of the Japanese name or possibly 瓦斯 wǎsī, and 通 tōng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 鬼斯通 Gwáisītūng From 鬼 gwái and a rough transcription of the Japanese name or possibly 瓦斯 ngáhsī, and 通 tūng


Related articles

References

  1. ↑ Illusion Confusion
  2. ↑ The Tower of Terror
  3. ↑ Haunter versus Kadabra
  4. ↑ Sleep Style Dex

External links


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