Haunterin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Gas Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GhostPoison

Dex

#061 Johto Dex · #093 National

Abilities

Levitate

Not hit by Ground attacks.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

amorphous

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball8.9%

Great Ball12.1%

Ultra Ball14.9%

Base Exp

142

EV Yield

2 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ground ×2psychic ×2ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5poison ×0.25bug ×0.25fairy ×0.5

Immune To

normalfighting

Evolution Chain

Gastly

Base form

→

Haunter

Level up Gastly to Lv. 25

→

Gengar

• Trade Haunter

• Level up Haunter to Lv. 42

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Haunter appears in Safari Zone Gate (uncommon), in Rock Tunnel 1F (rare), and in Route 18 (rare), among 10 other areas. Wild ones range from level 19 to 60.

Wild Encounters (13)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (19)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Shadow PunchLevel: 0Shadow Punch	ghost	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
0	Shadow PunchLevel: 0Shadow Punch	An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows.
1	Shadow PunchLevel: 1Shadow Punch	ghost	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
1	Shadow PunchLevel: 1Shadow Punch	An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows.
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
1	LickLevel: 1Lick	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LickLevel: 1Lick	Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
1	SpiteLevel: 1Spite	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
1	SpiteLevel: 1Spite	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5.
5	SpiteLevel: 5Spite	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
5	SpiteLevel: 5Spite	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5.
8	Mean LookLevel: 8Mean Look	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
8	Mean LookLevel: 8Mean Look	Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
12	CurseLevel: 12Curse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
12	CurseLevel: 12Curse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
15	Night ShadeLevel: 15Night Shade	ghost	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
15	Night ShadeLevel: 15Night Shade	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
19	Confuse RayLevel: 19Confuse Ray	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
19	Confuse RayLevel: 19Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
22	Sucker PunchLevel: 22Sucker Punch	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
22	Sucker PunchLevel: 22Sucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing Attack.
28	PaybackLevel: 28Payback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10
28	PaybackLevel: 28Payback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
33	Shadow BallLevel: 33Shadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
33	Shadow BallLevel: 33Shadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
36	SludgeLevel: 36Sludge	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
36	SludgeLevel: 36Sludge	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
39	Dream EaterLevel: 39Dream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15
39	Dream EaterLevel: 39Dream Eater	Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
44	Dark PulseLevel: 44Dark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
44	Dark PulseLevel: 44Dark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
50	Destiny BondLevel: 50Destiny Bond	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
50	Destiny BondLevel: 50Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
55	HexLevel: 55Hex	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
55	HexLevel: 55Hex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
61	NightmareLevel: 61Nightmare	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
61	NightmareLevel: 61Nightmare	Inflicts 1/4 damage on a sleeping foe every turn.

Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
PsywavePsywave	psychic	PWR1	ACC0	PP15
PsywavePsywave	Attacks with a psychic wave of varying intensity.
Perish SongPerish Song	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Perish SongPerish Song	Any Pokémon hearing this song faints in 3 turns.
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
AstonishAstonish	ghost	PWR30	ACC100	PP15
AstonishAstonish	Attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
GrudgeGrudge	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
GrudgeGrudge	If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
DisableDisable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
DisableDisable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
Scary FaceScary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Scary FaceScary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
Clear SmogClear Smog	poison	PWR50	ACC0	PP15
Clear SmogClear Smog	Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes.
SmogSmog	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP20
SmogSmog	An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison.
Reflect TypeReflect Type	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Reflect TypeReflect Type	The user reflects the foe's type, copying it.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (11)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
1	LickLevel: 1Lick	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LickLevel: 1Lick	Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
1	SpiteLevel: 1Spite	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
1	SpiteLevel: 1Spite	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5.
8	SpiteLevel: 8Spite	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
8	SpiteLevel: 8Spite	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5.
13	Mean LookLevel: 13Mean Look	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
13	Mean LookLevel: 13Mean Look	Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
16	CurseLevel: 16Curse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
16	CurseLevel: 16Curse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
21	Night ShadeLevel: 21Night Shade	ghost	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
21	Night ShadeLevel: 21Night Shade	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
25	Shadow PunchLevel: 25Shadow Punch	ghost	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
25	Shadow PunchLevel: 25Shadow Punch	An unavoidable punch that is thrown from shadows.
31	Confuse RayLevel: 31Confuse Ray	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
31	Confuse RayLevel: 31Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
39	Dream EaterLevel: 39Dream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15
39	Dream EaterLevel: 39Dream Eater	Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
48	Destiny BondLevel: 48Destiny Bond	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
48	Destiny BondLevel: 48Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
PsywavePsywave	psychic	PWR1	ACC0	PP15
PsywavePsywave	Attacks with a psychic wave of varying intensity.
Perish SongPerish Song	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Perish SongPerish Song	Any Pokémon hearing this song faints in 3 turns.
HazeHaze	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
AstonishAstonish	ghost	PWR30	ACC100	PP15
AstonishAstonish	Attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.
GrudgeGrudge	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
GrudgeGrudge	If the user faints, deletes all PP of foe's last move.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
ExplosionExplosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.

Pre-evolution-only Moves (1)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Haunter cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
34	RolloutLevel: 34(Gastly · Level 34)Rollout	rock		PWR30	ACC90	PP20	Gastly · Level 34
34	RolloutLevel: 34(Gastly · Level 34)Rollout	Attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.

TM/HM Moves (43)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM79TM79
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dream EaterDream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15	TM85TM85
Dream EaterDream Eater	Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
EmbargoEmbargo	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM63TM63
EmbargoEmbargo	Prevents the foe from using any items.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Psych UpPsych Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM77TM77
Psych UpPsych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Skill SwapSkill Swap	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM48TM48
Skill SwapSkill Swap	The user swaps special abilities with the target.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
SnatchSnatch	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM49TM49
SnatchSnatch	Steals the effects of the move the target uses next.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
TormentTorment	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Trick RoomTrick Room	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM92TM92
Trick RoomTrick Room	Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Haunter. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ground2×psychic2×ghost2×dark2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Haunter resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

normal fighting

poison0.25×bug0.25×grass0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Haunter, either offensively or defensively.

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