Stats & Training
Haunter's built around special offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, HP pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Sp. Atk stat exp. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
In total darkness, where nothing is visible, HAUNTER lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.
Haunter Weakness
Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Haunter for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. Haunter leans toward special offense (base 115 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Onix builds →Dig 2x76-90% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Geodude builds →Dig 2x108-129%KO Mud-Slap 2x32-38% | ||
 Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Gastly builds →Shadow Ball 2x68-81% Lick 2x27-33% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x105-124%KO Mud-Slap 2x32-38% | ||
 Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Wooper builds →Dig 2x76-90% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Graveler builds →Dig 2x131-154%KO Mud-Slap 2x36-42% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Onix builds →Dig 2x78-92% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x110-131%KO Thief 2x23-28% Mud-Slap 2x32-38% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Wooper builds →Earthquake 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x78-92% Mud-Slap 2x22-27% | ||
 Natu Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Natu builds →Future Sight 2x137-162%KO Thief 2x47-56% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Graveler builds →Dig 2x130-154%KO Mud-Slap 2x35-41% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Onix builds →Dig 2x76-90% Mud-Slap 2x21-26% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x108-128%KO Thief 2x23-28% Mud-Slap 2x31-38% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Wooper builds →Earthquake 2x95-113%KO Dig 2x76-90% Mud-Slap 2x21-26% | ||
Natu Psychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Natu builds →Future Sight 2x130-154%KO Thief 2x44-53% | ||
 Girafarig NormalPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Girafarig builds →Shadow Ball 2x76-90% Thief 2x55-65% Confusion 2x70-83% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Graveler builds →Dig 2x130-154%KO Mud-Slap 2x35-41% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Onix builds →Dig 2x76-90% Mud-Slap 2x21-26% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x108-128%KO Thief 2x23-28% Mud-Slap 2x31-38% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Wooper builds →Earthquake 2x95-113%KO Dig 2x76-90% Mud-Slap 2x21-26% | ||
Girafarig NormalPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Girafarig builds →Shadow Ball 2x76-90% Thief 2x55-65% Confusion 2x70-83% Mud-Slap 2x21-25% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Graveler builds →Dig 2x130-154%KO Mud-Slap 2x35-41% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Onix builds →Dig 2x76-90% Mud-Slap 2x21-26% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sandshrew builds →Dig 2x108-128%KO Thief 2x23-28% Mud-Slap 2x31-38% | ||
In Gold & Silver, Golem can KO Haunter with Earthquake (205-242%). Umbreon's Pursuit hits Haunter for 41-48%.
 Golem RockGround | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Golem builds →Earthquake 2x205-242%KO | ||
 Umbreon Dark | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Umbreon builds →Pursuit 2x41-48% | ||
 Misdreavus Ghost | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves View Misdreavus builds →
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 Jynx IcePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Jynx builds →Ice Beam77-90% Psychic 2x153-181%KO Thief 2x68-81% | ||
Gold & Silver Evolution
Haunter is partway through a three-stage line between Gastly and Gengar. The chain involves a trade, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, Sp.Def got the biggest boost (+20 from Gastly). The final form adds another 95 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Haunter to get Gastly eggs easily using 11 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Haze, Perish Song, Psywave.
Gold & Silver Haunter Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Explosion
- Thunder
- Giga Drain
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Haunter misses out on Haze and Perish Song. That's 3 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Shadow Ball and Lick, with Psychic and Normal coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Haunter in Gold & Silver
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 2 locations. Haunter's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Haunter in Gold & Silver
To get Haunter, start by catching Gastly through walking encounters at Lv. 3-22. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch GastlySprout TowerGoldGrass Lv.3-6 Building85%EarlyNightSprout TowerSilverGrass Lv.3-6 Building85%EarlyNightTin Tower - 2F-9FGoldGrass Lv.20-22 Building80%MidNightTin Tower - 2F-9FSilverGrass Lv.20-22 Building80%MidNight
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Haunter Guide
In Gold & Silver, Haunter isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Gengar to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In Gold & Silver, watch for Rhydon (Ground), Alakazam (Psychic), and Misdreavus (Ghost) when using Haunter. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dark-type attackers are also a problem.
In Gold & Silver, Haunter fills the cannon role. It's a physical attacker with base 50 Attack. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
In Gold & Silver, Haunter does the job early-game if you need a Ghost/Poison type on your team. Evolve it into Gengar before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Haunter has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 22 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves