Lick + Sludge Bomb
The best Poison-type moveset for Shadow Haunter is Lick and Sludge Bomb (13.17 DPS, 100.8 TDO). In raids, Shadow Haunter ranks #62 among Poison-type attackers (C Tier).
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Shadow Haunter is a Ghost- and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Haunter has a maximum CP of 2,219. It is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, and Psychic-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Haunter is Lick and Sludge Bomb.
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Shadow Haunter takes increased damage from:
Dark160.0%
Ghost160.0%
Ground160.0%
Psychic160.0%
Shadow Haunter takes reduced damage from:
Fighting24.4%
Bug39.1%
Normal39.1%
Poison39.1%
Fairy62.5%
Grass62.5%
| 1. | Lick | Shadow Ball | 10.21 | 13.51 | 103.4 |
| 2. | Lick | Sludge Bomb | 9.95 | 13.17 | 100.8 |
| 3. | Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | 9.69 | 12.83 | 98.1 |
| 4. | Shadow Claw | Sludge Bomb | 9.54 | 12.63 | 96.6 |
| 5. | Shadow Claw | Shadow Punch | 8.96 | 11.86 | 90.7 |
| 6. | Shadow Claw |  Ice Punch | 8.88 | 11.76 | 90.0 |
| 7. | Shadow Claw |  Dark Pulse | 8.77 | 11.61 | 88.8 |
| 8. | Astonish | Shadow Ball | 8.72 | 11.55 | 88.4 |
Lick *
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0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
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| 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 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
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 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Haunter can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Haunter can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Shadow Haunter maxes out at 2,219 CP. Raid catches are 1,005 to 1,121 CP, or 1,257 to 1,402 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 792 to 841 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 2219 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 | 1005 CP - 1121 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1257 CP - 1402 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Haunter’s max CP at every level from 1 to 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
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Haunter’s Ghost and Poison-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Haunter.
Ghost PoisonMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
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 |
Shadow Haunter’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Gastly
Haunter
Gengar
Dynamax Gastly
Dynamax Haunter
Dynamax Gengar
Gigantamax Gengar
Mega Gengar
Shadow Gastly
Shadow Haunter
Shadow Gengar| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
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| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Haunter from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Haunter. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| 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. |
Shadow Haunter’s best moves are Lick and Sludge Bomb, for 13.17 DPS and 100.8 TDO.
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.
Shadow Haunter tops out at 1,963 CP at Level 40 and 2,219 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Haunter can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Haunter cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Haunter: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, Mega Chandelure, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, and Mega Victreebel.
0 Candy if traded
Regular Shadow Haunter
Shiny Shadow Haunter
