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Haunter is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Gas Pokémon. Its evolution line is Gastly → Haunter.
What type is Haunter?
Haunter is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon.
What is Haunter weak to?
Haunter is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks.
What does Haunter resist?
Haunter resists Poison, Bug, Grass, and Fairy-type attacks. Poison and Bug-type attacks deal only ¼× damage because both of its types resist those types.
What is Haunter immune to?
Haunter is immune to Normal and Fighting-type attacks because it is a Ghost-type Pokémon. (Ability-based immunities are not counted here.)
What are Haunter's base stats?
Haunter has a base stat total of 405. Its highest base stat is Special Attack at 115. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Haunter have?
Haunter can have Levitate as its standard ability. It has no Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
What does Haunter evolve from?
Haunter evolves from Gastly starting at level 25.
How does Haunter evolve?
Haunter evolves into Gengar when traded.
Where can you find Haunter?
Haunter can be encountered in the wild in 27 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon Gold. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Haunter learn?
Haunter can learn 99 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and move tutors. See Haunter's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. ghost / poison typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 99 total
Level-Up
13 movesTM / HM
81 movesMove Tutor
5 movesWhere to find· 37 games
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Red?
5 spotsHaunter can be found in Pokemon Tower 3f, Pokemon Tower 4f, Pokemon Tower 5f, Pokemon Tower 6f, and Pokemon Tower 7f in Pokémon Red.
- •Pokemon Tower 3f
- •Pokemon Tower 4f
- •Pokemon Tower 5f
- •Pokemon Tower 6f
- •Pokemon Tower 7f
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Blue?
5 spotsHaunter can be found in Pokemon Tower 3f, Pokemon Tower 4f, Pokemon Tower 5f, Pokemon Tower 6f, and Pokemon Tower 7f in Pokémon Blue.
- •Pokemon Tower 3f
- •Pokemon Tower 4f
- •Pokemon Tower 5f
- •Pokemon Tower 6f
- •Pokemon Tower 7f
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Yellow?
5 spotsHaunter can be found in Pokemon Tower 3f, Pokemon Tower 4f, Pokemon Tower 5f, Pokemon Tower 6f, and Pokemon Tower 7f in Pokémon Yellow.
- •Pokemon Tower 3f
- •Pokemon Tower 4f
- •Pokemon Tower 5f
- •Pokemon Tower 6f
- •Pokemon Tower 7f
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Gold?
1 spotHaunter can be found in Kanto Route 8 in Pokémon Gold.
- •Kanto Route 8
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Silver?
1 spotHaunter can be found in Kanto Route 8 in Pokémon Silver.
- •Kanto Route 8
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Crystal?
3 spotsHaunter can be found in Kanto Route 8, Rock Tunnel 1f, and Rock Tunnel B1f in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Kanto Route 8
- •Rock Tunnel 1f
- •Rock Tunnel B1f
Haunter in Pokémon Ruby
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Haunter in Pokémon Sapphire
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Haunter in Pokémon Emerald
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Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon FireRed?
16 spotsHaunter can be found in Lost Cave Item Rooms, Lost Cave Room 1, Lost Cave Room 10, Lost Cave Room 2, Lost Cave Room 3, and Lost Cave Room 4, and 10 other locations in Pokémon FireRed.
- •Lost Cave Item Rooms
- •Lost Cave Room 1
- •Lost Cave Room 10
- •Lost Cave Room 2
- •Lost Cave Room 3
- •Lost Cave Room 4
- •Lost Cave Room 5
- •Lost Cave Room 6
- •Lost Cave Room 7
- •Lost Cave Room 8
- •Lost Cave Room 9
- •Pokemon Tower 3f
- •Pokemon Tower 4f
- •Pokemon Tower 5f
- •Pokemon Tower 6f
- •Pokemon Tower 7f
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon LeafGreen?
16 spotsHaunter can be found in Lost Cave Item Rooms, Lost Cave Room 1, Lost Cave Room 10, Lost Cave Room 2, Lost Cave Room 3, and Lost Cave Room 4, and 10 other locations in Pokémon LeafGreen.
- •Lost Cave Item Rooms
- •Lost Cave Room 1
- •Lost Cave Room 10
- •Lost Cave Room 2
- •Lost Cave Room 3
- •Lost Cave Room 4
- •Lost Cave Room 5
- •Lost Cave Room 6
- •Lost Cave Room 7
- •Lost Cave Room 8
- •Lost Cave Room 9
- •Pokemon Tower 3f
- •Pokemon Tower 4f
- •Pokemon Tower 5f
- •Pokemon Tower 6f
- •Pokemon Tower 7f
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Diamond?
17 spotsHaunter can be found in Old Chateau 2f, Old Chateau 2f Left Room, Old Chateau 2f Leftmost Room, Old Chateau 2f Middle Room, Old Chateau 2f Private Room, and Old Chateau 2f Right Room, and 11 other locations in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Old Chateau 2f
- •Old Chateau 2f Left Room
- •Old Chateau 2f Leftmost Room
- •Old Chateau 2f Middle Room
- •Old Chateau 2f Private Room
- •Old Chateau 2f Right Room
- •Old Chateau 2f Rightmost Room
- •Old Chateau Dining Room
- •Old Chateau Entrance
- •Snowpoint City North West House
- •Turnback Cave After Pillar 3
- •Turnback Cave Before Pillar 1
- •Turnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2
- •Turnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3
- •Turnback Cave Pillar 1
- •Turnback Cave Pillar 2
- •Turnback Cave Pillar 3
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Pearl?
17 spotsHaunter can be found in Old Chateau 2f, Old Chateau 2f Left Room, Old Chateau 2f Leftmost Room, Old Chateau 2f Middle Room, Old Chateau 2f Private Room, and Old Chateau 2f Right Room, and 11 other locations in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Old Chateau 2f
- •Old Chateau 2f Left Room
- •Old Chateau 2f Leftmost Room
- •Old Chateau 2f Middle Room
- •Old Chateau 2f Private Room
- •Old Chateau 2f Right Room
- •Old Chateau 2f Rightmost Room
- •Old Chateau Dining Room
- •Old Chateau Entrance
- •Snowpoint City North West House
- •Turnback Cave After Pillar 3
- •Turnback Cave Before Pillar 1
- •Turnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2
- •Turnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3
- •Turnback Cave Pillar 1
- •Turnback Cave Pillar 2
- •Turnback Cave Pillar 3
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Platinum?
6 spotsHaunter can be found in Snowpoint City North West House, Turnback Cave After Pillar 3, Turnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2, Turnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3, Turnback Cave Pillar 2, and Turnback Cave Pillar 3 in Pokémon Platinum.
- •Snowpoint City North West House
- •Turnback Cave After Pillar 3
- •Turnback Cave Between Pillars 1 And 2
- •Turnback Cave Between Pillars 2 And 3
- •Turnback Cave Pillar 2
- •Turnback Cave Pillar 3
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon HeartGold?
2 spotsHaunter can be found in Johto Safari Zone Forest and Kanto Route 8 in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Johto Safari Zone Forest
- •Kanto Route 8
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon SoulSilver?
2 spotsHaunter can be found in Johto Safari Zone Forest and Kanto Route 8 in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Johto Safari Zone Forest
- •Kanto Route 8
Haunter in Pokémon Black
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Haunter in Pokémon White
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Haunter in Pokémon Black 2
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Haunter in Pokémon White 2
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Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon X?
10 spotsHaunter can be found in Frost Cavern Unknown Area 314, Frost Cavern Unknown Area 315, Frost Cavern Unknown Area 316, Frost Cavern Unknown Area 317, Kalos Route 14, and Kalos Route 19, and 4 other locations in Pokémon X.
- •Frost Cavern Unknown Area 314
- •Frost Cavern Unknown Area 315
- •Frost Cavern Unknown Area 316
- •Frost Cavern Unknown Area 317
- •Kalos Route 14
- •Kalos Route 19
- •Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 322
- •Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 324
- •Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 326
- •Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 328
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Y?
10 spotsHaunter can be found in Frost Cavern Unknown Area 314, Frost Cavern Unknown Area 315, Frost Cavern Unknown Area 316, Frost Cavern Unknown Area 317, Kalos Route 14, and Kalos Route 19, and 4 other locations in Pokémon Y.
- •Frost Cavern Unknown Area 314
- •Frost Cavern Unknown Area 315
- •Frost Cavern Unknown Area 316
- •Frost Cavern Unknown Area 317
- •Kalos Route 14
- •Kalos Route 19
- •Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 322
- •Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 324
- •Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 326
- •Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 328
Haunter in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Haunter in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Sun?
1 spotHaunter can be found in Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site in Pokémon Sun.
- •Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Moon?
1 spotHaunter can be found in Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site in Pokémon Moon.
- •Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
1 spotHaunter can be found in Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
1 spotHaunter can be found in Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
4 spotsHaunter can be found in Pokemon Tower 3f, Pokemon Tower 4f, Pokemon Tower 5f, and Pokemon Tower 6f in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
- •Pokemon Tower 3f
- •Pokemon Tower 4f
- •Pokemon Tower 5f
- •Pokemon Tower 6f
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?
4 spotsHaunter can be found in Pokemon Tower 3f, Pokemon Tower 4f, Pokemon Tower 5f, and Pokemon Tower 6f in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.
- •Pokemon Tower 3f
- •Pokemon Tower 4f
- •Pokemon Tower 5f
- •Pokemon Tower 6f
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Sword?
11 spotsHaunter can be found in Galar Route 8 Main, Giants Cap Max Den A, Giants Mirror Max Den A, Giants Seat, Hammerlocke Hills Max Den F, and Motostoke Riverbank Max Den D, and 5 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Galar Route 8 Main
- •Giants Cap Max Den A
- •Giants Mirror Max Den A
- •Giants Seat
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den F
- •Motostoke Riverbank Max Den D
- •Rolling Fields Main
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den B
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den F
- •Watchtower Ruins
- •Watchtower Ruins Max Den C
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Shield?
12 spotsHaunter can be found in Galar Route 8 Main, Giants Cap Max Den A, Giants Mirror Max Den A, Giants Seat, Hammerlocke Hills Max Den F, and Motostoke Riverbank Max Den D, and 6 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Galar Route 8 Main
- •Giants Cap Max Den A
- •Giants Mirror Max Den A
- •Giants Seat
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den F
- •Motostoke Riverbank Max Den D
- •Rolling Fields Main
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den B
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den E
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den F
- •Watchtower Ruins
- •Watchtower Ruins Max Den C
Haunter in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
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Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Green Japan?
5 spotsHaunter can be found in Pokemon Tower 3f, Pokemon Tower 4f, Pokemon Tower 5f, Pokemon Tower 6f, and Pokemon Tower 7f in Pokémon Green Japan.
- •Pokemon Tower 3f
- •Pokemon Tower 4f
- •Pokemon Tower 5f
- •Pokemon Tower 6f
- •Pokemon Tower 7f
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon Red Japan?
5 spotsHaunter can be found in Pokemon Tower 3f, Pokemon Tower 4f, Pokemon Tower 5f, Pokemon Tower 6f, and Pokemon Tower 7f in Pokémon Red Japan.
- •Pokemon Tower 3f
- •Pokemon Tower 4f
- •Pokemon Tower 5f
- •Pokemon Tower 6f
- •Pokemon Tower 7f
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield?
1 spotHaunter can be found in Max Lair in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield.
- •Max Lair
Where can you find Haunter in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?
6 spotsHaunter can be found in Ballimere Lake Max Den P, Frigid Sea Max Den H, Giants Foot Max Den E, Max Lair, Old Cemetery Max Den A, and Slippery Slope Max Den E in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.
- •Ballimere Lake Max Den P
- •Frigid Sea Max Den H
- •Giants Foot Max Den E
- •Max Lair
- •Old Cemetery Max Den A
- •Slippery Slope Max Den E