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.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #093
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Red(JPN)
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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Green
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Red(ENG)
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Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.
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Blue
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Yellow
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By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.
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Stadium
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If you trip and fall for no apparent reason or hear a sound when no one is around, it may be a Haunter.
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Generation II
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Johto #059
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Gold
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In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
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Silver
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Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.
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Crystal
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It hides in the dark, planning to take the life of the next living thing that wanders close by.
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Stadium 2
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In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #093
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Ruby
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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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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.
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LeafGreen
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Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #070
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Johto #059
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Diamond
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It can slip through any obstacle. It lurks inside walls to keep an eye on its foes.
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Pearl
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It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim's life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.
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Platinum
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It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
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HeartGold
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In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
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SoulSilver
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Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
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White
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Black 2
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It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #031
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Hoenn #—
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X
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If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.
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Y
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It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim's life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.
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Omega Ruby
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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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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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Alola S M : #062
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Alola US UM : #074
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Kanto #093
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Sun
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It strikes at humans from total darkness. Those licked by its cold tongue grow weaker with each passing day until they die.
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Moon
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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.
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Ultra Sun
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On moonless nights, Haunter searches for someone to curse, so it's best not to go out walking around.
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Ultra Moon
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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.
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Let's Go Pikachu
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By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.
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Let's Go Eevee
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Generation VIII
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Galar #142
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Sinnoh #070
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Hisui #137
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Sword
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Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.
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Shield
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If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.
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Brilliant Diamond
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It can slip through any obstacle. It lurks inside walls to keep an eye on its foes.
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Shining Pearl
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It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal its victim's life-force. It lurks in darkness, waiting for prey.
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Legends: Arceus
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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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Generation IX
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Paldea #69
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Kitakami #119
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
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Violet
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In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
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Game locations
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Generation VIII
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Sword
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Shield
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Sword Expansion Pass
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Shield Expansion Pass
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Brilliant Diamond
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Shining Pearl
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Legends: Arceus
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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
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In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Generation VII
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Rumble Rush
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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
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In events
Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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45
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105 - 152
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200 - 294
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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Total: 405
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Notes:
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- If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Normal-type moves is 1× and the effectiveness of Fighting-type moves is ½×.
- In Generations I and II, or if Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of Ground-type moves is 2×.
- In Generation I, the effectiveness of Bug-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 6
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Min. exp.: 56
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Max. exp.: 76
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Browser entry R-095
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If Haunter disappears, it will reappear behind your Pokémon and spirit it away.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Psy Power ×2)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Psy Power ×1)
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Browser entry R-165/N-184
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It shoots out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Paused.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 46
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Base Attack: 76
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Base Defense: 48
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Base Speed: 60
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Dozing
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Pokémon type: Ghost
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Points to befriend: 12
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Specialty: Ingredients
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Berry: Bluk Berry ×1
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Primary ingredient: Fiery Herb ×2
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Possible ingredients:
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Fiery Herb
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Tasty Mushroom
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Pure Oil
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Main skill: Charge Strength S
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Base carry limit: 14
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Increases Snorlax's Strength by anywhere from 200 to 800.
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Evolution requirements:
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Gastly Candy ×80, Linking Cord ×1
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This Pokémon fears the light and revels in the dark. You must never approach it, even when it's asleep. If a sleep-fogged Haunter licks you with its gaseous tongue, it may end up stealing your life-force.
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Slumping Sleep
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Floaty-Gas Sleep
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Tongue-Out Sleep
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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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.
Sprites
In animation
Main series
Major appearances
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
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Pokémon
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EP023
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Haunter
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Ash's Pokédex
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Haunter, a Gaseous Pokémon. No further information.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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XY072
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Haunter
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Serena's Pokédex
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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.
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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
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
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: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
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 TCGOther appearancesTrivia
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.
Origin
Haunter appears to be based on a ghost. It shares many similarities with the yōkai akaguchi, a creature with a wide mouth and a long tongue whose body is covered by dark clouds, making only its head and clawed hands visible.
While Haunter's long tongue is a recurring theme among many yōkai, its vampiric licking might have come from the Dila, a Philippine spirit that licked the life energy of sick people until they died, or from some variants of the akaname.
Some of Haunter's traits, such as its Poison type and extremely light weight, seem to be based on Fuyūrei, floating spirits said to be able to spread diseases.
Name origin
Haunter may be derived from haunt and the agentive suffix -er or possibly hunter.
Ghost is literally ghost.
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