Evolution
3 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Haunter is weak to Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark moves. Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it.
Haunter's Ghost moves are super effective against Psychic and Ghost types. Ghost moves have no effect on Normal types. Haunter's Poison moves are super effective against Grass and Fairy types. Poison moves have no effect on Steel types.
Pokédex entry
19 versionsThis 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.
Haunter in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- ゴーストgoosuto
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 鬼斯通guǐ sī tōng
- KoreanKorean
- 고우스트gouseuteu
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 鬼斯通guǐ sī tōng
- FrenchFrench
- Spectrum
- GermanGerman
- Alpollo
- SpanishSpanish
- Haunter
- ItalianItalian
- Haunter
- EnglishEnglish
- Haunter
What Haunter’s name means
ghost in 2 languages2 languages build the name from ghost.
Japanese
ゴーストgoosuto
ゴーストgoosutoghost
Chinese
鬼斯通guǐ sī tōng
鬼guǐghost
斯通sītōngsound only
In the other languages
English
Haunter
haunt
French
Spectrum
spectrespecter
German
Alpollo
Alptraumnightmare
This spells out the Japanese name by sound
- 고우스트gouseuteu
Spanish and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Haunter
17 gamesLegends: Z-A
- Hyperspace Lumiose In the overworld Lv. 25-40
- Jaune Sector 2 In the overworld Lv. 26-29
- Jaune Sector 9 In the overworld Lv. 26-29
- Rouge Sector 8 In the overworld Lv. 26-28
- Jaune Sector 4 In the overworld Lv. 27-29
- Magenta Sector 1 In the overworld Lv. 27-30
- Magenta Sector 6 In the overworld Lv. 27-30
- Hyperspace Lumiose Alpha Pokémon Lv. 34-49
- The Sewers In the overworld Lv. 36-37
- Wild Zone 15 In the overworld Lv. 40-41
- The Sewers Alpha Pokémon Lv. 47-48
- Wild Zone 15 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 50-51
Scarlet · Violet
- Mossfell Confluence In the overworld Lv. 25-68 Night
- Oni Mountain In the overworld Lv. 25-68 Night
- Dalizapa Passage In the overworld Lv. 34-40 Night
- Glaseado Mountain In the overworld Lv. 34-42 Night
- West Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 35 Night
- Montenevera In the overworld Lv. 36-42 Night
- North Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 46-53 Night
- North Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 49-51 Night
- North Paldean Sea In the overworld Lv. 50 Night
- West Province (Area One) Fixed encounter Lv. 30
- Paldea Tera Raid Battle Lv. 35
Legends: Arceus
- Crimson Mirelands: Bogbound Camp In the overworld Lv. 25-30
- Crimson Mirelands: Bolderoll Slope In the overworld Lv. 25-36
- Crimson Mirelands: Diamond Heath In the overworld Lv. 25-28
- Crimson Mirelands: Diamond Heath Mass outbreak Lv. 25-27
- Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog In the overworld Lv. 25-36
- Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands In the overworld Lv. 25-44
- Crimson Mirelands: Holm of Trials In the overworld Lv. 25-36
- Crimson Mirelands: Scarlet Bog In the overworld Lv. 25-36
- Crimson Mirelands: Shrouded Ruins In the overworld Lv. 25-36
- Crimson Mirelands: Shrouded Ruins Mass outbreak Lv. 25-27
- Crimson Mirelands: Sludge Mound In the overworld Lv. 25-36
- Obsidian Fieldlands Space-time distortion Lv. 25-60
- Crimson Mirelands: Droning Meadow In the overworld Lv. 27-36
- Crimson Mirelands: Ursa’s Ring In the overworld Lv. 27-36
- Crimson Mirelands: Cottonsedge Prairie In the overworld Lv. 33-36
- Crimson Mirelands: Lake Valor In the overworld Lv. 33-36
- Coronet Highlands: Celestica Ruins In the overworld Lv. 39-56
- Coronet Highlands: Celestica Trail In the overworld Lv. 39-42
- Coronet Highlands: Clamberclaw Cliffs In the overworld Lv. 39-42
- Coronet Highlands: Cloudcap Pass In the overworld Lv. 39-42
- Coronet Highlands: Primeval Grotto In the overworld Lv. 39-56
- Coronet Highlands: Sacred Plaza In the overworld Lv. 39-56
- Coronet Highlands: Stonetooth Rows In the overworld Lv. 39-56
- Coronet Highlands: Summit Camp In the overworld Lv. 39-42
- Crimson Mirelands: Mirelands Camp In the overworld Lv. 41-44
- Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes In the overworld Lv. 43-56
- Alabaster Icelands: Crevasse Passage In the overworld Lv. 43-46
- Alabaster Icelands: Ice Rock In the overworld Lv. 43-56
- Alabaster Icelands: Whiteout Valley In the overworld Lv. 43-46
- Coronet Highlands: Bolderoll Ravine In the overworld Lv. 43-56
- Coronet Highlands: Fabled Spring In the overworld Lv. 43-46
- Alabaster Icelands: Arena’s Approach In the overworld Lv. 45-56
- Alabaster Icelands: Avalugg’s Legacy In the overworld Lv. 45-56
- Alabaster Icelands: Heart’s Crag In the overworld Lv. 45-48
- Alabaster Icelands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-77
- Coronet Highlands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-77
- Crimson Mirelands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-77
- Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes Mass outbreak Lv. 63-65
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Turnback Cave Grass or cave Lv. 44-66
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Giant's Seat Grass or cave Lv. 30-60 15% Certain weather Later in the story
- Route 8 Grass or cave Lv. 38-40 10%
- Rolling Fields In the overworld Lv. 31-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Watchtower Ruins In the overworld Lv. 34-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Ballimere Lake Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40 Sword
- Frigid Sea Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40 Sword
- Giant's Cap Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Giant's Foot Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40 Sword
- Giant's Mirror Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Hammerlocke Hills Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Motostoke Riverbank Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Old Cemetery Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40 Sword
- Slippery Slope Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40 Sword
- South Lake Miloch Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-40
- Stony Wilderness Max Raid Battle Lv. 25-50
- Watchtower Ruins Max Raid Battle Lv. 35-50
- Max Lair Dynamax Adventure Lv. 65
Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee
- Pokémon Tower In the overworld Lv. 27-32
Every Pokémon in Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee →Route map →
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Royal Avenue Grass or cave Lv. 31-34 30%
X · Y
- Frost Cavern Grass or cave Lv. 38-40 20%
- Victory Road Grass or cave Lv. 58 10%
- Route 14 Grass or cave Lv. 31 5%
- Route 19 Grass or cave Lv. 47 5%
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 16-17 20% Night
- Route 8 Grass or cave Lv. 19 20% Night
Platinum
- Turnback Cave Grass or cave Lv. 25-47 30%
- Snowpoint City In-game trade Lv. 37-100
Diamond · Pearl
- Turnback Cave Grass or cave Lv. 44-66 30%
- Old Chateau Grass or cave Lv. 16 8% Special condition
- Snowpoint City In-game trade Lv. 37-100
FireRed · LeafGreen
- Lost Cave Grass or cave Lv. 44-52 30%
- Pokémon Tower Grass or cave Lv. 20-25 15%
Crystal
- Rock Tunnel Grass or cave Lv. 15-17 10% Night
- Route 8 Grass or cave Lv. 17 10% Night
Moves Haunter learns
63 movesLevel up · 15
TM · 55
TM006Scary Face◆TM007Protect◆TM013Acid Spray✦TM017Confuse Ray◆TM018Thief⚔TM025Facade⚔TM029Hex✦TM034Icy Wind✦TM042Night Shade✦TM043Fling⚔TM045Venoshock✦TM047Endure◆TM049Sunny Day◆TM050Rain Dance◆TM061Shadow Claw⚔TM062Foul Play⚔TM067Fire Punch⚔TM068Thunder Punch⚔TM069Ice Punch⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM079Dazzling Gleam✦TM080Metronome◆TM083Poison Jab⚔TM085Rest◆TM087Taunt◆TM091Toxic Spikes◆TM092Imprison◆TM094Dark Pulse✦TM098Skill Swap◆TM102Gunk Shot⚔TM103Substitute◆TM107Will-O-Wisp◆TM109Trick◆TM111Giga Drain✦TM114Shadow Ball✦TM119Energy Ball✦TM120Psychic✦TM122Encore◆TM126Thunderbolt✦TM140Nasty Plot◆TM148Sludge Bomb✦TM151Phantom Force⚔TM158Focus Blast✦TM161Trick Room◆TM166Thunder✦TM171Tera Blast✦TM174Haze◆TM175Toxic◆TM177Spite◆TM198Poltergeist⚔TM202Pain Split◆TM203Psych Up◆TM214Sludge Wave✦TM219Skitter Smack⚔TM224Curse◆