Haunter (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Haunter (disambiguation).

Haunter ゴースト Ghost #093
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Ghost Poison Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Gas Pokémon
Ability Levitate ----- Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #093 Johto #059 Hoenn #263 Sinnoh #070 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-095 Almia R-018 Oblivia R-165 N-184
Height 5'03" Imperial 1.6 m Metric 5'03"/1.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 0.2 lbs. Imperial 0.1 kg Metric 0.2 lbs./0.1 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Amorphous group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 126 Battle Exp.: 1261*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Haunter (Japanese: ゴースト Ghost) is a dual-type Ghost/Poison Pokémon.

It evolves from Gastly starting at level 25 and evolves into Gengar when traded.

Biology

Physiology

Haunter is a purple, ghost-like Pokémon with a roundish body with a pair of disembodied hands with three digits floating in front of it. Haunter possess a trio of spike-like protrusions on either side of its face, and what appears to be a tuft of messy fur hanging beneath it. It has triangular white eyes with tiny black pupils and a mouth with several sharp, purple teeth.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Haunter's powers are stronger than a Gastly. With Haunter's newly developed hands, it can now use physical attacks, such as Poison Jab.

Behavior

Haunter hide in very dark places, where they plot to take the life of the next living thing that comes near. It then silently stalks its victims. It has the ability to float through solid walls, and many people believe that Haunter is from another dimension because of this ability. It has also been known to entertain and prank people.

Habitat

File:Cave.gif

Cave Pokémon

Haunter live in or near graveyards, and dark, abandoned caves. They can be found primarily at night. Haunter's natural range includes Kanto and Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Haunter seem to eat by first paralyzing their opponent with Lick, then draining a bit of their life force.

It is also said to eat people's dreams by going inside them and scaring them to death.

They have also been known to eat other foods, such as Berries, Pokéblocks and Poffins.

In the anime

Haunter in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's/Sabrina's Haunter

Haunter first appeared in The Tower of Terror. After Ash befriended it, he attempted to use it to battle Sabrina, but Haunter decided to goof off. At the end of Haunter Versus Kadabra, Ash gave the Haunter to Sabrina.

Other

Morty used a Haunter to battle Ash in From Ghost to Ghost.

Several Haunter attacked Meowth, Pikachu and a group of lonely little Pokémon including Pidgey, Oddish and Rattata in Hoenn Alone!.

Minor appearances

A Haunter appeared in A Shipful Of Shivers guarding the trophy along with a Gastly.

A group of Haunter appeared in Illusion Confusion!, along with a group of Gengar.

A Haunter appeared in the opening of Destiny Deoxys.

In Fear Factor Phony, a Haunter was living in an abandoned mine with several other Ghost Pokémon. The Ghost Pokémon were having difficulty with the partying Psychic Pokémon living nearby.

A Haunter appeared also in Ghoul Daze!.

Another Haunter appeared in Old Rivals, New Tricks!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP023 Haunter Ash's Pokédex Haunter, a Gaseous Pokémon. No further information. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP095 Haunter Ash's Pokédex Haunter, the Gas Pokémon. After evolving from Gastly, this Haunter can learn the Dream Eater and Psychic attacks.

In the manga

The Black Fog in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Ash encounters a giant Haunter called the Black Fog, notorious for using its Dream Eater attack to kill people and Pokémon by stealing their souls. Sabrina has a vendetta against this Haunter, as her Pokémon were attacked and killed by it when she was eleven, but she falls victim as well in her attempt to protect a team of people trying to hunt it down. With the combined effort of Ash and the team of hunters, the Black Fog managed to be weakened enough for capture, only for it to promptly use Selfdestruct, killing itself right before Ash's Ultra Ball reaches it.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A boy that Blue met near the abandoned Power Plant had a Haunter in his team before it was stolen, with which he later fights Agatha's Gengar to free Blue from a coffin created by a Dream Eater attack. Agatha also had armies of Haunter that she used in her attack on Kanto.

Eusine was later seen with a Haunter in Volume 14. It proved useful in knocking out the Masked Man's Gastly after the latter wounded Suicune with its Curse.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Haunter debuted in Get Rid Of The Ghost Pokémon!! where it was under the ownership of Blue. It evolved into Gengar in the same part.

A Haunter appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!? where it was giving the citizens a tour around the area along with Clefairy.

Giovanni was revealed to have a Haunter when he was coming up with three grand schemes in PM047.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Black owns a Haunter which evolved from a Gastly.

Eusine also has a Haunter in the manga.

In the TCG

Main article: Haunter (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Two Haunter appear in a bonus stage accessible from the Red Table. Once the player knocks out the three Gastly, the pair of Haunter appear, and upon knocking them out, the player must then proceed to defeat the Gengar that appears.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension. Blue Yellow By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise. Stadium If you trip and fall for no apparent reason or hear a sound when no one is around, it may be a Haunter.
Generation II Gold In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim. Silver Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes. Crystal It hides in the dark, planning to take the life of the next living thing that wanders close by. Stadium 2 In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
Generation III Ruby Haunter is a dangerous Pokémon. If one beckons you while floating in darkness, you must never approach it. This Pokémon will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald If a Haunter beckons you while it is floating in darkness, don't approach it. This Pokémon will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away. FireRed If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there. LeafGreen Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.
Generation IV Diamond It can slip through any obstacle. It lurks inside walls to keep an eye on its foes. Pearl It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim's life force. It lurks in darkness for prey. Platinum It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering. HeartGold In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim. SoulSilver Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.
Generation V Black It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Pokémon Tower Blue (Japan) Unknown Pokémon Tower Trade for Machoke in Cerulean City* Yellow Rare Pokémon Tower
Generation II Gold Silver Common Route 8Night Crystal Rare Route 8, Rock TunnelNight
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common Lost Cave and Pokémon Tower Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Dongle Old Chateau, Turnback Cave, trade in Snowpoint City* (Any Gen III game) Platinum Dongle Old Chateau (Any Gen III game) HeartGold SoulSilver Common Route 8, Johto Safari Zone Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker White Lake
Generation V Black White None Evolve Gastly (White only) Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Gastly
Pokémon Trozei!	Huge Storage 1 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Buried Relic (82F-93F) Darknight Relic (7F-11F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger	Dusk Factory
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle Oil Field Hideout
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Oblivia Ruins Dark Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Eternal Tower
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Hauntyard: Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Haunted Zone
Pokémon Conquest	Viperia Spectra

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
FRLG	Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Haunter	English	United States	23	September 25, 2004
	Trade for Evolution! Haunter	Japanese	Japan	30	October 10 to November 28, 2010

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Berry (100%)
Yellow*
FireRed	LeafGreen	Spell Tag (5%)
Events*		Ghost Gem (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 405	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 115.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 1/1 ★
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 14/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ¼× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Weak to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ¼× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Immune to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ¼× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ¼× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Notes: If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Normal-type  moves is 1× and the effectiveness of  Fighting-type  moves is ½×. In Generations I and II, or if Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×. In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Bug-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Hypnosis Psychic Status 0000— 06060% 20 00Start Lick Ghost Physical 02020 100100% 30 00Start Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 055 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 088 Mean Look Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 1212 Curse Ghost Status 0000— ——% 10 1515 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100100% 15 1919 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 2222 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 5 2525 Shadow Punch Ghost Physical 06060 ——% 20 2828 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 3333 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100100% 15 3939 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100100% 15 4444 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15 5050 Destiny Bond Ghost Status 0000— ——% 5 5555 Hex Ghost Special 05050 100100% 10 6161 Nightmare Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haunter Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Haunter Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM09	Venoshock	Poison	Special	06565	100}}100%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	15
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haunter Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Haunter Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Astonish	Ghost	Physical	30	100%	15
	Clear Smog	Poison	Special	50	—%	15
	Disable	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
	Grudge	Ghost	Status	—	—%	5
	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
	Perish Song	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Psywave	Psychic	Special	—	80%	15
	Scary Face	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
	Smog	Poison	Special	20	70%	20
	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Haunter in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Haunter in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haunter Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Haunter Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Pain Split	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Trick	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Wonder Room	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Haunter can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Haunter cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haunter Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Haunter Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	95	100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Haunter Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Haunter Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 093.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Darkness Ridge Phrases 51%-100% HP There is nothing that can impede me! 26%-50% HP Drat. My HP has plunged to half... 1%-25% HP Things are grim... It pains me even to pass through walls... Level up I've leveled up! Put your trust in me! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I've leveled up! Put your trust in me!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Ghost  Poké Assist: ( Ghost ) Field move: None Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 56 Max. exp.: 76 Browser entry   If Haunter disappears, it will reappear behind your Pokémon and spirit it away.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Ghost  Poké Assist: ( Ghost ) Field move: (Psy Power ×2) Browser entry   It attacks by spitting out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Ghost  ( Ghost ) Past ( Normal ) (Psy Power ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It shoots out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Haunter often play in the Haunted Zone. When it comes to Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up, Haunter are hard to beat!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★ Move: Hex Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Levitate Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Speed: ★★★★ Ability 3: Evolves from Gastly when its Attack is 99 or higher Evolves into Gengar when it has a link of 60% or higher, after knocking out a Warrior's Pokémon in a manner that allows recruitment Range: 3 Perfect Links: Bokuzen, Hanzō, Saizō, and Yoshitatsu

Evolution

Unevolved Gastly  Ghost  Poison

Level 25 →

First Evolution Haunter  Ghost  Poison

Trade →

Second Evolution Gengar  Ghost  Poison

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Haunter images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Haunter's prototype name was "Spectre".
• Haunter and its pre-evolution Gastly are the lightest Pokémon in existence.
• Haunter and Muk are the only two Pokémon who don't change weight during evolution.
  • Both are Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
• Though both of its "hands" have been shown to be outlined by red or blue (being normal or Shiny respectively), in FireRed and LeafGreen, only one "hand" is outlined, and in HeartGold and SoulSilver, neither "hand" is outlined.
  • Haunter's fingers tend to change the number of digits between games, switching back and forth between three and four fingers.
  • Even though HeartGold and SoulSilver don't have any hands outlined, the backsprite hands are outlined.
• While it is listed at over five feet long in the games, it is only about three feet long in the anime.
• Despite all of them being part Poison type, Haunter, together with its evolutionary family, are not able to learn any Poison-type moves by leveling up.
• Haunter has a slightly different cry starting in Generation III.

Origin

Haunter is possibly based on the dila, a spirit that passes through walls then licks certain humans to death according to Filipino mythology. It also appears to be based on a generic sort of cartoonish ghost.

Name origin

Haunter is derived from haunt, as ghosts are known to do. It could also be a corruption of "hunter".

Ghost is literally ghost.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゴースト Ghost From the English ghost French Spectrum From spectre Spanish Haunter Same as English name German Alpollo From Alptraum and Apollo Italian Haunter Same as English name Korean 고우스트 Gouseuteu Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 鬼斯通 Guǐsītōng Rough transcription of its Japanese name. Also a combination of 鬼, 瓦斯, and 通. Cantonese Chinese 鬼斯通 Gwáisītūng Rough transcription of its Japanese name. Also a combination of 鬼, 瓦斯, and 通.

More languages

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Related articles

• Sabrina's Haunter

Notes

← #092: Gastly

Pokémon

#094: Gengar →

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