TL;DR. Haunter is a ghost/poison-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 405. Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from an other dimension.
Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from an other dimension.
Stat spread.
Total of 405. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Haunter in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Haunter reaches 1,963 CP at level 40 and 2,246 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Gastly family appeared on November 3, 2018.
- Gastly
- Gengar by encounter; Mega Gengar
- Dynamax
- Gigantamax Gengar
- Haunter by encounter; Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 18 to Nov 22, 2024, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18 to Nov 22, 2024 | 3-star | Into the Wild |
| Jun 1 to Jun 15, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Haunter in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Haunter across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #528 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Haunter.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Haunter, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Haunter?
Haunter is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Haunter weak to?
Haunter takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Haunter resistant to?
Haunter is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Grass, Fairy, Poison, Bug.
How does Haunter evolve?
Haunter evolves from Gastly (Level 25). Haunter evolves into Gengar (Trade).
What generation is Haunter from?
Haunter was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0093.
What are Haunter's base stats?
Haunter has HP 45, Attack 50, Defense 45, Special Attack 115, Special Defense 55, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 405.
What are Haunter's abilities?
Haunter can have the ability Levitate.
Is Haunter legendary or mythical?
No. Haunter is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Haunter's best stat?
Haunter's highest base stat is Special Attack at 115, which ranks 19th of 144 Ghost-type Pokémon.
Is Haunter good?
Haunter has a base stat total of 405, the 605th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 84th among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Haunter's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it.
Through the generations.
Haunter as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Haunter is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Ability Levitate. Ground moves miss it.
Haunter vs. the average Ghost-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 144 Ghost-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Haunter | Ghost avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 66 | -21 |
| Attack | 50 | 75 | -25 |
| Defense | 45 | 71 | -26 |
| Special Attack | 115 | 75 | +40 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 74 | -19 |
| Speed | 95 | 67 | +28 |
| Total | 405 | 428 | -23 |
Haunter appears in 39 games.
Every mainline release where Haunter is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Haunter.
Every main-series game Haunter is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildWest Province: Area One
- WildNorth Province: Area One, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- In-game tradeTrade Pincurchin in Levincia (Immediately evolves into a Gengar upon the player receiving it)
- WildMossfell Confluence, Oni Mountain (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildBleu District: The Sewers
- WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 1, Magenta Sector 6
- WildRouge District: Rouge Sector 8
- WildJaune District: Jaune Sector 2, Jaune Sector 4, Jaune Sector 9, Wild Zone 15 (night)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★, 3★, & 4★ Ghost-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- SwordObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Giant's Seat
- WildRolling Fields, Watchtower Ruins (Wanderer)
- RaidGiant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Giant's Seat
- WildRolling Fields, Watchtower Ruins (Wanderer)
- RaidGiant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildTurnback Cave
- In-game tradeTrade Medicham in Snowpoint City (Due to it holding an Everstone, the Haunter does not evolve into a Gengar upon the player receiving it)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Space-time distortions
- WildCrimson Mirelands: near Golden Lowlands (night), Gapejaw Bog (night), Holm of Trials (night), Ursa's Ring (night), near Sludge Mound (night), Scarlet Bog (night), Shrouded Ruins (night) (also mass outbreaks (day) (night)), Cottonsedge Prairie (night), Droning Meadow (night), near Lake Valor (night), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Clamberclaw Cliffs (night), Celestica Ruins (night), Sacred Plaza (night), Bolderoll Ravine (night), massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes (night) (also mass outbreaks (day) (night)), near Avalugg's Legacy (night), near Icepeak Cavern (night), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildThrifty Megamart (Abandoned Site)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildPokémon Tower
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoutes 14 and 19, Frost Cavern, Victory Road
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveGastly (Level 25)
- Black 2 · White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildTurnback Cave
- In-game tradeTrade Medicham in Snowpoint City (Due to it holding an Everstone, the Haunter does not evolve into a Gengar upon the player receiving it)
- WildOld Chateau (Any Gen III game)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildTurnback Cave
- In-game tradeTrade Medicham in Snowpoint City (Due to it holding an Everstone, the Haunter does not evolve into a Gengar upon the player receiving it)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 8
- WildSafari Zone (night) (Forest, default)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildPokémon Tower, Lost Cave
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoute 8 (night)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Rock Tunnel (night)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- WildPokémon Tower
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Haunter appears in 16 episodes.
From EP023 (1997-09-02) through HZ146 (2026-08-21).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Haunter partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Haunter partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Haunter has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Haunter sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Haunter in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Haunter
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.