Haunter (Pokémon)

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Haunter ゴースト Ghost #093
Artwork from FR/LG
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— Almia R— Oblivia
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 Indeterminate 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. Haunter has spikes by the face. It has triangular eyes and a mouth with several sharp, purple teeth. Haunter has a pair of disembodied hands floating in front of it.

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, and the Elemental Punches.

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.

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.

It's possible they may eat other food as well, such things like Pokéblocks.

In the anime

File:Ash Haunter.jpg

Haunter in the anime

Major Appearances

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.

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

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.

Minor Appearances

A Haunter appeared in Ghoul Daze!.

Another one 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

Agatha used a Haunter as a part of her team in Pokémon Adventures, as well as a swarm of Haunter in her attack on Kanto.

Eusine was later seen with a Haunter in Volume 14.

In Electric Tale of Pikachu, Ash encounters a gigantic Haunter called the Black Fog, notorious for using its Dream Eater attack to kill people and Pokémon by stealing their souls. In this interpretation, 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 Hyper Ball reaches it.

In the TCG

Main article: Haunter (TCG)

Game data

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 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. 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 {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} 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) None Trade Yellow Rare Pokémon Tower
Generation II Gold Silver Common Route 8 Crystal Many Route 8, Rock Tunnel
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Common Five Island 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 Many Route 8, Johto Safari Zone Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Trozei!	Huge Storage 1 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger	Dusk Factory
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle Oil Field Hideout
Pokémon Rumble	Tower of Eternity

Held items

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

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.

Pokéthlon 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 2×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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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

• The prototype name of Haunter 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.
• Though both of its "hands" have been shown to be outlined by red or blue (being normal or shiny), 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.
• 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 Poison-types, Haunter, together with its evolutionary family, are not able to learn any Template:Type2 moves by leveling up.

Origin

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

Name origin

Haunter's name origin simply means it is one who haunts, as ghosts are known to do. Its Japanese name is just Ghost.

In other languages

• German: Alpollo - possibly derived from Alptraum (nightmare).
• French: Spectrum - From spectre.
• Korean: 고우스트 Gouseuteu

Related articles

• Sabrina's Haunter

External links

• Ghostly Surprise, the fanlisting for Haunter.

Notes

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Pokémon

#094: Gengar →

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