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    Haunter Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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    Haunter Pokemon Guide

    Haunter is a Ghost and Poison-type Pokemon known for its floating hands, sinister grin, high Special Attack and evolution from Gastly. This guide covers Haunter stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

    Ghost type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Haunter

    haunter

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Haunter

    haunter

    Mega Evolution

    Mega Gengar

    gengar-mega

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Haunter guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Haunter Description

    Haunter evolves from Gastly at Level 25 and later evolves into Gengar through trading or compatible evolution methods.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Haunter Good in Competitive?

    Haunter can be a dangerous special attacker in limited formats thanks to strong Ghost and Poison coverage.

    Haunter biggest strengths are Special Attack, Speed and immunities. Its biggest issue is low defensive bulk.

    Haunter Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Haunter, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Haunter

    National Dex

    #0093

    Type

    Ghost type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon

    Ghost / Poison

    Species

    Gas Pokemon

    Height

    5’03” / 1.6 m

    160 cm

    Weight

    0.2 lbs / 0.1 kg

    0.1 kg

    Abilities

    Levitate

    Haunter Stats

    Haunter has strong Special Attack and good Speed, but low defensive stats.

    Hp
    45
    Attack
    50
    Defense
    45
    Special Attack
    115
    Special Defense
    55
    Speed
    95

    Haunter Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    Haunter uses Ghost, Poison, Psychic, Electric and status moves across Pokemon games.

    Ghost type Pokemon icon

    Shadow Ball

    Reliable Ghost-type special damage and one of the line best attacks.

    Ghost type Pokemon icon

    Hex

    Ghost-type damage that becomes stronger against statused targets.

    Poison type Pokemon icon

    Sludge Bomb

    Poison-type special coverage with a poison chance.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Dream Eater

    A classic Psychic-type move that works on sleeping targets.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Hypnosis

    A status move that can put opponents to sleep.

    Fire type Pokemon icon

    Will-O-Wisp

    Burns the target and weakens physical attackers.

    Electric type Pokemon icon

    Thunderbolt

    Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.

    Fairy type Pokemon icon

    Dazzling Gleam

    Fairy-type coverage against Dragon, Fighting and Dark-type Pokemon.

    Haunter All Moves

    Haunter can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Haunter’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    StartShadow Punch Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical60–
    1Confuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
    1Hypnosis Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status–60
    1Lick Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical30100
    1Mean Look Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    12Payback Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical50100
    16Spite Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
    20Curse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    24Hex Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special65100
    30Night Shade Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special–100
    36Sucker Punch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical70100
    42Dark Pulse Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special80100
    48Shadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
    54Destiny Bond Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    60Dream Eater Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special100100
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAcid Spray Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special40100
    TMConfuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
    TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
    TMDark Pulse Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special80100
    TMDazzling Gleam Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
    TMEncore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMEnergy Ball Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special90100
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFire Punch Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
    TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
    TMFocus Blast Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special12070
    TMFoul Play Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical95100
    TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
    TMGunk Shot Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical12080
    TMHaze Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status––
    TMHex Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special65100
    TMIce Punch Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical75100
    TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
    TMImprison Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMMetronome Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMNasty Plot Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status––
    TMNight Shade Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special–100
    TMPain Split Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPhantom Force Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical90100
    TMPoison Jab Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical80100
    TMPoltergeist Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical11090
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
    TMShadow Claw Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical70100
    TMSkill Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMSkitter Smack Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical7090
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSludge Bomb Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special90100
    TMSludge Wave Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special95100
    TMSpite Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
    TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
    TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
    TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
    TMToxic Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status–90
    TMToxic Spikes Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status––
    TMTrick Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status–100
    TMTrick Room Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMVenoshock Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special65100
    TMWill O Wisp Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status–85

    Haunter Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Haunter is a Ghost / Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy-type moves plus immunities to Normal, Fighting and Ground-type moves, but leaves it weak to Ghost, Psychic and Dark-type attacks.

    Type

    Ghost type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon

    Ghost / Poison

    Weaknesses

    Ghost type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

    Ghost, Psychic, Dark

    Resistances

    Poison type Pokemon iconBug type Pokemon iconGrass type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

    Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy

    Immunity

    Normal type Pokemon iconFighting type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon

    Normal, Fighting, Ground

    Haunter Abilities

    Haunter abilities support its main battle role and help define how it is used across Pokemon games.

    Levitate

    Levitate gives Haunter a useful battle trait in supported Pokemon games.

    Haunter Evolution

    Haunter evolves from Gastly at Level 25. Haunter evolves into Gengar through trading or compatible evolution methods depending on the game.

    Stage 1

    Gastly

    Ghost type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon
    gastly

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Haunter

    Ghost type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon
    haunter

    Evolves from Gastly at Level 25

    Stage 3

    Gengar

    Ghost type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon
    gengar

    Evolves from Haunter by trade or compatible evolution methods

    Mega Evolution

    Mega Gengar

    Ghost type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon icon
    gengar-mega

    Mega Evolution in supported games

    Where to Find Haunter in Pokemon Games

    Haunter is commonly found in haunted towers, caves, ruins, night areas and ghost-heavy locations.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Haunter
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Pokemon Tower.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Pokemon Tower.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Pokemon Tower.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Haunter
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Route 8.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Route 8.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Route 8 and Rock Tunnel.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Haunter
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Evolve Gastly at Level 25 or trade from another game.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Evolve Gastly at Level 25 or trade from another game.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Evolve Gastly at Level 25 or trade from another game.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Pokemon Tower and Lost Cave.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Pokemon Tower and Lost Cave.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Haunter
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Old Chateau, Snowpoint City and Turnback Cave.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Old Chateau, Snowpoint City and Turnback Cave.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Snowpoint City and Turnback Cave.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Route 8.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Route 8.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Haunter
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Evolve Gastly at Level 25 or trade from another game.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Evolve Gastly at Level 25.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Evolve Gastly at Level 25 or trade from another game.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Evolve Gastly at Level 25 or trade from another game.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Haunter
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Routes 14 and 19, Frost Cavern and Victory Road.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Routes 14 and 19, Frost Cavern and Victory Road.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Evolve Gastly at Level 25 or trade from another game.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Gastly at Level 25 or trade from another game.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Haunter
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Thrifty Megamart.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Thrifty Megamart.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Thrifty Megamart.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Thrifty Megamart.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Pokemon Tower.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Pokemon Tower.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Haunter
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Route 8 and Giant Seat.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Route 8 and Giant Seat.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Turnback Cave.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Turnback Cave.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Bolderoll Ravine, Celestica Ruins, Cottonsedge Prairie, Gapejaw Bog, Sacred Plaza, Scarlet Bog and Shrouded Ruins.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Haunter
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet North Province Area One.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet North Province Area One.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Reported in Lumiose City night areas, Wild Zone 15 and Lumiose Sewers after Side Mission 57, while Pokemon Database currently lists location data not yet available.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Haunter
    Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Evolve Gastly at Level 25 or trade from another game.

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    Haunter FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Haunter. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

    What type is Haunter?

    Haunter is a Ghost / Poison-type Pokemon.

    What is Haunter weak against?

    Haunter is weak to Ghost, Psychic, Dark-type moves.

    How does Haunter evolve?

    Haunter evolves from Gastly at Level 25. Haunter evolves into Gengar through trading or compatible evolution methods depending on the game.

    What are Haunter abilities?

    Levitate

    What are Haunter best moves?

    Shadow Ball, Hex, Sludge Bomb, Dream Eater, Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp, Thunderbolt, Dazzling Gleam.

    Is Haunter good in Pokemon?

    Haunter can be useful in the right format, but matchups and evolution stage matter.

    How do you get Haunter?

    Haunter availability changes by game. Check the location tables above for each generation.

    Is Haunter in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

    Reported in Lumiose City night areas, Wild Zone 15 and Lumiose Sewers after Side Mission 57, while Pokemon Database currently lists location data not yet available.

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