Haunter
#62 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Gas Pokémon
Haunter
#62 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Gas Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
45
200
294
Attack
50
94
218
Defense
45
85
207
Sp. Atk
115
211
361
Sp. Def
55
103
229
Speed
95
175
317
Total
405
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Original Alola #62Original Melemele #62Original Akala #24Original Ula’ula #33 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 SpA |
| Catch rate | 90 |
| Base Exp. | 142 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Gastly #61 | Level 25 | ![]() Haunter #62 |
![]() Haunter #62 | Trade | ![]() Gengar #63 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Royal Avenue Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29-32 | 40% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Royal Avenue Thrifty Megamart Abandoned Site | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29-32 | 40% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Shadow Punch | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses. |
| Start | Hypnosis | ![]() | Status | - | 60 | 20 | The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. |
| Start | Lick | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 | The target is licked with a long tongue, causing damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Start | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| Start | Shadow Punch | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user throws a punch from the shadows. This attack never misses. |
| 5 | Spite | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it. |
| 8 | Mean Look | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user pins the target with a dark, arresting look. The target becomes unable to flee. |
| 12 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types. |
| 15 | Night Shade | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 15 | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. |
| 19 | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| 22 | Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
| 28 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| 33 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 39 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP. |
| 44 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 50 | Destiny Bond | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 55 | Hex | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| 61 | Nightmare | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM09 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM63 | Embargo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. |
| TM64 | Explosion | ![]() | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM83 | Infestation | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM92 | Trick Room | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Traits
Levitate
Ability Slot 1
By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.
Evades Ground moves.










































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