Haunter

Table of Contents

Overview and stats
Haunter's best moves and movesets
Special CP Values
Max CP Chart
Evolution Chart
Haunter in the meta
Mega boost
Catch Rates
Pokédex information
Haunter Pokédex entries
Sprites
Costumes
Frequently Asked Questions

Haunter is a Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon, Haunter is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic-type moves.

Haunter's maximum Combat Power stat is 2219 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Lick and Shadow Ball. Haunter encounters are boosted during Fog and Cloudy weather. Shiny Haunter is available! ✨

Stats

Max CP	2219 CP
Attack	223 ATK
Defense	107 DEF
Stamina	128 HP
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes

Haunter Type Chart

Haunter takes increased damage from:
+60.0%	Dark Ghost Ground Psychic

Haunter takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%	Fairy Grass
-60.9%	Bug Normal Poison
-75.6%	Fighting

Haunter's Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker	Not ranked
Gym Defender	Not ranked
Ghost-type Attacker Lick / Shadow Ball	F Tier#79
Poison-type Attacker Lick / Sludge Bomb	F Tier#86

Haunter's best moves and movesets

Haunter's best moveset is Lick and Shadow Ball, with 11.98 DPS (damage per second) and 85.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog weather.You need an Elite Fast TM to teach Haunter Lick.

DPS11.98
TDO85.88
Weather

Opponent

#	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Score 🔽
1.	Lick *	Shadow Ball	11.98	85.9	18.3
2.	Lick *	Sludge Bomb	11.68	83.7	17.9
3.	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	11.41	81.8	17.5
4.	Shadow Claw	Sludge Bomb	11.23	80.5	17.2
5.	Shadow Claw	Shadow Punch	10.51	75.4	16.1
6.	Shadow Claw	Ice Punch	10.41	74.7	15.9
7.	Shadow Claw	Dark Pulse	10.28	73.7	15.7
8.	Astonish	Shadow Ball	10.22	73.2	15.6

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More information

The following chart shows Haunter's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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 Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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).

Fast Attacks

Lick *560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Lick has no special effects.
See Lick details page ↗
Shadow Claw640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Shadow Claw has no special effects.
See Shadow Claw details page ↗
Astonish7131.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 7
Energy 13
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 12
Energy 10

Effects
Astonish has no special effects.
See Astonish details page ↗

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.3s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Damage	7
Energy	13
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.9s

Damage	12
Energy	10

Charged Moves

Dark Pulse80503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Dark Pulse has no special effects.
See Dark Pulse details page ↗
Ice Punch50332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Flying
Ground
Grass
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
Fire
Water
Ice
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 1.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 40

Effects
Ice Punch has no special effects.
See Ice Punch details page ↗
Shadow Punch35331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 35
Energy 33
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 35

Effects
Shadow Punch has no special effects.
See Shadow Punch details page ↗
Shadow Ball100503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
62.5%
Dark
39.1%
Normal
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 55

Effects
Shadow Ball has no special effects.
See Shadow Ball details page ↗
Sludge Bomb85502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Grass
Fairy
62.5%
Poison
Ground
Rock
Ghost
39.1%
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Sludge Bomb has no special effects.
See Sludge Bomb details page ↗

Damage	80
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 1.7s

Damage	60
Energy	40

Damage	35
Energy	33
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.3s

Damage	55
Energy	35

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.4s - 2.8s

Damage	100
Energy	55

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Special CP Values

Haunter's has 2219 max CP (at Level 50). A Haunter obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1056 CP to 1121 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1320 CP to 1402 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Haunter can be found in the 792 CP to 841 CP range.

Max CP	2219 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	792 CP - 841 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1056 CP - 1121 CP
Eggs	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

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max CP Chart

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Haunter Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

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

Haunter evolution chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Gastly	25 Candy	Haunter
Haunter	100 Candy 0 Candy if traded	Gengar
Gengar	200 / 40 Mega Energy	Mega Gengar

Gastly evolves into Haunter which costs 25 Candy.
Haunter evolves into Gengar which costs 100 Candy.
Gengar can Mega evolve into Mega Gengar. Evolving Mega Gengar costs 200 Mega energy the first time, and 40 energy every other time.

Haunter family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Haunter in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Haunter in the meta

PvE Analysis

Haunter has a reasonably good ATK stat that can actually do quite a number! 😁 It has a variety of Fast and Charge Moves at its disposal, making it usable.

However, keep in mind that its measly Defense stat makes it tricky to use 😶

⚔️ Raids – Can be used with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball when you're rejoining the Raid lobby. Overall, there are better options though!

🛡️ Gyms – It will go down faster than a deck of cards, so avoid putting it in Gyms 😕

PvP Analysis

🔵 Great League – While Haunter is a glass cannon, the access to good Ghost-type moves and the incredibly useful Ice Punch often comes in clutch 💯

🟡 Ultra League – The rise of several Ghost types like Trevenant, Giratina (Altered), and its own evolution Gengar makes the Ultra League a spooky place for poor Haunter 😱

🟣 Master League – Did you know that Dragons are also great ghostbusters? 😮

Mega Pokémon that boost Haunter

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Haunter's Ghost and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Haunter.

Ghost

Poison

More information

Mega 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

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Catch Rates

The base catch rate for Haunter in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

Configure

		Normal	Nice	Great	Excellent
No Berry	-	16.74%	19.00%	24.03%	28.75%
No Berry	Curve	26.76%	30.10%	37.32%	43.79%
Razz Berry	-	24.03%	27.09%	33.78%	39.85%
Razz Berry	Curve	37.32%	41.56%	50.38%	57.86%
Silver Pinap Berry	-	28.09%	31.56%	39.02%	45.67%
Silver Pinap Berry	Curve	42.91%	47.52%	56.87%	64.55%
Golden Razz Berry	-	36.74%	40.94%	49.69%	57.14%
Golden Razz Berry	Curve	54.09%	59.15%	68.90%	76.32%

More information

Catch probability with multiple throws

In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Haunter, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

Catch rate formula

Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

Catch rate multipliers

The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

Multiplier	Amount
Razz Berry	1.5
Silver Pinap Berry	1.8
Golden Razz Berry	2.5
Curveball	1.7
Nice Throw	1.15
Great Throw	1.5
Excellent Throw	1.85
PokéBall	1.0
Premier Ball	1.0
Great Ball	1.5
Ultra Ball	2.0
Bronze medal	1.1
Silver medal	1.2
Gold medal	1.3

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#93
Height	1.6 m
Weight	0.1 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Catch Rate	20%
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	50 50000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	15 Mega Energy

Size information

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 0.78 m to 3.2 m, with the average being 1.6 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Haunter in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.784 m	0.8 m
XXS	2′07″	2′07″
XS	0.8 m	1.6 m
XS	2′07″	5′03″
M	1.2 m	2 m
M	3′11″	6′07″
XL	2 m	2.4 m
XL	6′07″	7′10″
XXL	2.4 m	3.2 m
XXL	7′10″	10′06″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_PSYCHIC
Movement Timer	23s
Jump Time	1s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	8s
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	0.8
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Haunter Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	Because of its ability to slip through blockwalls, it is said to be from an other dimension.
Yellow	By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causesshaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.
Gold	In total darkness, where nothing is visible, HAUNTERlurks, silently stalking its next victim.
Silver	Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim startsshaking constantly until death even tually comes.
Crystal	It hides in the dark, planning to take the life ofthe 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.

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Haunter

Haunter high resolution sprites

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.

Wallpaper

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Haunter’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ghost and Poison-type Pokémon, Haunter is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic-type moves.

What are the best moves for Haunter in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Haunter in Pokémon GO are Lick and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.98 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 85.879.

How does Haunter perform in Raids?

Haunter's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Haunter rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Haunter is an F-Tier Ghost-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

How does Haunter rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Haunter is an F-Tier Poison-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Haunter?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Haunter: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Gengar.

What is Haunter’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Haunter’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1963 CP and 2219 CP at Level 50.

Can Haunter be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Haunter can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Haunter Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Haunter can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.