Haunterin Pokémon SoulGold

ghostpoison

Pokédex Entry

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

#093

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

• Use Linkingcord on Haunter

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How to Obtain

Haunter appears in Tin Tower 3F (uncommon), in Tin Tower 4F (uncommon), and in Tin Tower 5F (uncommon), among four other areas. Wild ones range from level 40 to 45.

Wild Encounters (7)

Level Up Moves (15)

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	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	psychic	PWR0	ACC60	PP20
1	HypnosisLevel: 1Hypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
1	Confuse RayLevel: 1Confuse Ray	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
1	Confuse RayLevel: 1Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
1	LickLevel: 1Lick	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
1	LickLevel: 1Lick	Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze.
1	Mean LookLevel: 1Mean Look	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
1	Mean LookLevel: 1Mean Look	Fixes the foe with a mean look that prevents escape.
12	PaybackLevel: 12Payback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10
12	PaybackLevel: 12Payback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
16	SpiteLevel: 16Spite	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
16	SpiteLevel: 16Spite	Spitefully cuts the PP of the foe's last move by 4.of foe's last move by 2-5.
20	CurseLevel: 20Curse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
20	CurseLevel: 20Curse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
24	HexLevel: 24Hex	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
24	HexLevel: 24Hex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
30	Night ShadeLevel: 30Night Shade	ghost	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
30	Night ShadeLevel: 30Night Shade	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
36	Sucker PunchLevel: 36Sucker Punch	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP5
36	Sucker PunchLevel: 36Sucker Punch	Strikes first if the foe is preparing an attack.
42	Dark PulseLevel: 42Dark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
42	Dark PulseLevel: 42Dark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
48	Shadow BallLevel: 48Shadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
48	Shadow BallLevel: 48Shadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
54	Destiny BondLevel: 54Destiny Bond	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
54	Destiny BondLevel: 54Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
60	Dream EaterLevel: 60Dream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15
60	Dream EaterLevel: 60Dream Eater	Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.

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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	An 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.

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TM/HM Moves (39)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	fairy	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM99TM99
Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam	Damages foes by emitting a bright flash.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Energy BallEnergy Ball	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM53TM53
Energy BallEnergy Ball	Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
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	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
HexHex	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM05TM05
HexHex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
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.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
InfestationInfestation	bug	PWR20	ACC100	PP20	TM83TM83
InfestationInfestation	The foe is infested and attacked for turns.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An 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.
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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
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.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	poison	PWR95	ACC100	PP10	TM34TM34
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
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.
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.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch 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.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.
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.

poison0.25×bug0.25×grass0.5×fairy0.5×

Immunities (0×)

normal fighting

Best Counters

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

Haunterin Pokémon SoulGold

Pokédex Entry