Haunter is a Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,963 CP and is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Lick / Sludge Bomb. It is boosted by Fog and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Haunter takes increased damage from:
Dark160.0%
Ghost160.0%
Ground160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Haunter takes reduced damage from:
Fighting24.4%
Bug39.1%
Normal39.1%
Poison39.1%
Fairy62.5%
Grass62.5%
| 1. | Lick | Shadow Ball | 9.80 | 12.44 | 114.2 |
| 2. | Lick | Sludge Bomb | 9.51 | 12.08 | 110.9 |
| 3. | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 9.40 | 11.93 | 109.5 |
| 4. | Shadow Claw | Sludge Bomb | 9.19 | 11.67 | 107.1 |
| 5. | Astonish | Shadow Ball | 8.60 | 10.92 | 100.2 |
| 6. | Astonish | Sludge Bomb | 8.25 | 10.48 | 96.2 |
| 7. | Shadow Claw | Shadow Punch | 8.23 | 10.45 | 95.9 |
| 8. | Shadow Claw |  Ice Punch | 8.13 | 10.33 | 94.8 |
Lick *
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0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Shadow Claw640.5s| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.1s - 0.3s |
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
Astonish7131.0s| Damage | 7 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 12 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
Dark Pulse80503.0s| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Shadow Punch35331.5s| Damage | 35 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
Shadow Ball100503.0s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.4s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Ice Punch50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 1.7s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Sludge Bomb85502.5s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Haunter's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Haunter's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Haunter has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Haunter reaches a maximum of 1,963 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,056–1,121 CP, rising to 1,320–1,402 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 792–841 CP.
 Max CP | 1963 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 792 CP - 841 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1056 CP - 1121 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1056 CP - 1121 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1320 CP - 1402 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Haunter Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 CP | 2 | 87 CP | 3 | 146 CP |
| 4 | 205 CP | 5 | 264 CP | 6 | 324 CP |
| 7 | 383 CP | 8 | 442 CP | 9 | 501 CP |
| 10 | 561 CP | 11 | 617 CP | 12 | 673 CP |
| 13 | 729 CP | 14 | 785 CP | 15 | 841 CP |
| 16 | 897 CP | 17 | 953 CP | 18 | 1009 CP |
| 19 | 1065 CP | 20 | 1121 CP | 21 | 1178 CP |
| 22 | 1234 CP | 23 | 1290 CP | 24 | 1346 CP |
| 25 | 1402 CP | 26 | 1458 CP | 27 | 1514 CP |
| 28 | 1570 CP | 29 | 1626 CP | 30 | 1683 CP |
| 31 | 1711 CP | 32 | 1739 CP | 33 | 1767 CP |
| 34 | 1795 CP | 35 | 1823 CP | 36 | 1851 CP |
| 37 | 1879 CP | 38 | 1907 CP | 39 | 1935 CP |
| 40 | 1963 CP | 41 | 1988 CP | 42 | 2013 CP |
| 43 | 2038 CP | 44 | 2064 CP | 45 | 2089 CP |
| 46 | 2115 CP | 47 | 2141 CP | 48 | 2167 CP |
| 49 | 2193 CP | 50 | 2219 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Haunter's Ghost and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Haunter.
Ghost PoisonMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #93 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  15 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Gastly |
|  Haunter |
| Haunter |
|  Gengar |
| Gengar |
|  Mega Gengar |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Haunter in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Gastly
Haunter
Gengar
Dynamax Gastly
Dynamax Haunter
Dynamax Gengar
Gigantamax Gengar
Mega Gengar
Shadow Gastly
Shadow Haunter
Shadow GengarThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  |  |
| 0.78 m | 0.8 m | 1.6 m | 2.4 m | 3.2 m |
Haunter's height ranges from 0.784 m to 3.2 m, with the average being 1.6 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.784 m2′07″ | 0.8 m2′07″ |
| XS | 0.8 m2′07″ | 1.2 m3′11″ |
| M | 1.2 m3′11″ | 2 m6′07″ |
| XL | 2 m6′07″ | 2.4 m7′10″ |
| XXL | 2.4 m7′10″ | 3.2 m10′06″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Haunter Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Haunter from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Haunter in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Haunter. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from an other dimension. |
| Yellow | By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise. |
| 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 even tually comes. |
| Crystal | It hides in the dark, planning to take the life of the next living thing that wanders close by. |
| Ruby, 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. |
| 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, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | 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. |
| X, Shield | If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there. |
| Y | It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim’s life force. It lurks in darkness for prey. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha 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. |
| Sun | It strikes at humans from total darkness. Those licked by its cold tongue grow weaker with each passing day until they die. |
| Moon | It fears the light and revels in the dark. It may be on the verge of extinction in cities that stay brightly lit at night. |
| Ultra Sun | On moonless nights, Haunter searches for someone to curse, so it’s best not to go out walking around. |
| Ultra Moon | It’s dangerous to go outside alone on nights when you’re feeling sad. Haunter will catch you, and you won’t be able to go back home. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | By licking, it saps the victim’s life. It causes shaking that won’t stop until the victim’s demise. |
| Sword | Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes. |
| Legends: Arceus | This 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. |
The best moves for Haunter in Pokémon GO are Lick and Sludge Bomb. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.08 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 110.9.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon are weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fairy, Grass, Bug, Normal, Poison, and Fighting-type moves.
Haunter’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,963 CP and 2,219 CP at Level 50.
Haunter can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Haunter can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Haunter: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, Mega Chandelure, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Victreebel.
0 Candy if traded
Regular Haunter
Shiny Haunter
