In FireRed & LeafGreen, Haunter isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Gengar to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.

What is Haunter weak to?

In FireRed & LeafGreen, watch for Rhydon (Ground), Alakazam (Psychic), and Misdreavus (Ghost) when using Haunter. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dark-type attackers are also a problem.

How do you evolve Haunter?

In FireRed & LeafGreen, Gastly evolves into Haunter at level 25. Haunter evolves into Gengar by trading. Haunter is a middle-stage evolution in the Gastly line.

What is the best ability for Haunter?

In FireRed & LeafGreen, Run Levitate on Haunter. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.

What role does Haunter play in battle?

In FireRed & LeafGreen, Haunter fills the pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 50 Attack. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.

Haunter - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Pivot

CTier

95Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Haunter's built around special offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, HP pays for it. Moderately hard to find, worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats

Above

HP45

Attack50

Defense45

Sp. Atk115

Sp. Def55

Speed95

Total405

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging90 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height1.6 m

Weight0.1 kg

Base XP142

Abilities

LevitateTop Pick

Evades ground moves.

Levitate grants Ground immunity

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe

Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, HAUNTER is there.

Haunter Weakness

Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Haunter for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Haunter leans toward special offense (base 115 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.

Haunter Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Grass
0.25x (Resist)	Poison, Bug
0x (Immune)	Normal, Fighting

Type ChartGood

4Weak

3Resist

3Immune

Score+3

Gen III Type Chart

Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ground Psychic Ghost Dark

½xResist

Grass

¼xResist

Poison Bug

0xImmune

Normal Fighting Ground

STAB (3)

Psychic Ghost Grass

How to Beat Haunter in FireRed & LeafGreen (Best Counters)

Dugtrio Ground	A
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 ThiefTM46 Sand TombLv. 26 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 176-208%KO Dig 2x 140-165%KO Thief 2x 37-43% Sand Tomb 2x 63-75% View Dugtrio builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 98-115%KO Dig 2x 78-93% View Onix builds →
Rhyhorn GroundRock	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 155-183%KO Dig 2x 123-145%KO Thief 2x 27-32% View Rhyhorn builds →
Cubone Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Bone ClubLv. 9 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 103-123%KO Dig 2x 83-98% Bone Club 2x 68-80% Thief 2x 33-38% View Cubone builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 ThiefTM46 Sand TombLv. 45 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 140-165%KO Dig 2x 113-133%KO Thief 2x 23-27% Sand Tomb 2x 51-60% View Sandshrew builds →

FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution

Haunter is partway through a three-stage line between Gastly and Gengar. The chain involves a trade, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, Sp.Def got the biggest boost (+20 from Gastly). The final form adds another 95 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#092Gastly

Level 25

#093Haunter

Trade

#094Gengar

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Gastly

GhostPoison

Haunter

GhostPoison

Gengar

GhostPoison

45+15

60+15

ATK

50+15

65+15

DEF

45+15

60+15

SP.ATK

100

115+15

130+15

SP.DEF

55+20

75+20

SPE

95+15

110+15

BST

310C-Tier

405C-Tier+95

500A-Tier+95

ROLE

Attacker

Cannon

Sweeper

TYPE

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Haunter to get Gastly eggs easily using 22 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Explosion, Grudge and 4 more.

Egg Groups

Indeterminate

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

7moves

Breed With (best first)

FireRed & LeafGreen Haunter Best Moveset

Timid nature gives Haunter the fast special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs split the difference, and Electric coverage punishes anything trying to wall it.

Best Build

Experimental

Special Attacker

Ability

Levitate

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Haunter

Timid+SPE

Haunter best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

SpA

SpD

Spe

Special Attacker Moveset

Destiny BondSTAB
Mean Look
ThunderboltCoverage
SubstituteUtility

Recommended Teammates

GengarGood

SuicuneDecent

Moves

Without breeding, Haunter misses out on Astonish and Explosion. That's 7 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sludge Bomb and Shadow Ball, with Psychic and Normal coverage and more rounding things out.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Hypnosis

C—6020Psychic

Lv 1

Lick

D2010030Ghost

Lv 1

Spite

——10010Ghost

Lv 8

Spite

——10010Ghost

Lv 13

Curse

C——10Ghost

Lv 16

Night Shade

D—10015Ghost

Lv 21

Confuse Ray

B—10010Ghost

Lv 25

Shadow Punch

—60—20Ghost

Lv 31

Dream Eater

—10010015Psychic

Lv 39

Destiny Bond

A——5Ghost

Lv 45

Shadow Ball

B8010015Ghost

Lv 53

Nightmare

——10015Ghost

Lv 64

Mean Look

A——5Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM19

Giga Drain

B751005Grass

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

B8010015Ghost

TM48

Skill Swap

———10Psychic

TM36

Sludge Bomb

B9010010Poison

TM49

Snatch+4

———10Dark

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM24

Thunderbolt

A9510015Electric

TM41

Torment

D—10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

B—8510Poison

Egg Moves

Egg

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Egg

Explosion

B2501005Normal

Egg

Grudge

D——5Ghost

Egg

Haze

D——30Ice

Egg

Perish Song

B——5Normal

Egg

Psywave

——8015Psychic

Egg

Will-O-Wisp

C—7515Fire

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Dream Eater

—10010015Psychic

Tutor

Explosion

B2501005Normal

Tutor

Mimic

———10Normal

Tutor

Substitute

B——10Normal

How to Get Haunter in FireRed & LeafGreen

high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 38 locations. Haunter's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

Where To Catch Haunter in FireRed & LeafGreen

Gastly is your first catch on the way to Haunter. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-52 across 76 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Gastly
Pokémon Tower - 3F
LeafGreenGrass Lv.13-19 Building
90%Early
Pokémon Tower - 3F
FireRedGrass Lv.13-19 Building
90%Early
Pokémon Tower - 4F
FireRedGrass Lv.13-19 Building
90%Early
Pokémon Tower - 4F
LeafGreenGrass Lv.13-19 Building
90%Early
Pokémon Tower - 5F
FireRedGrass Lv.13-19 Building
90%Early
Pokémon Tower - 5F
LeafGreenGrass Lv.13-19 Building
90%Early
Pokémon Tower - 6F
LeafGreenGrass Lv.14-19 Building
90%Early
Pokémon Tower - 7F
FireRedGrass Lv.15-19 Building
90%Early
Pokémon Tower - 7F
LeafGreenGrass Lv.15-19 Building
90%Early
Pokémon Tower - 6F
FireRedGrass Lv.17-19 Building
90%Mid
Lost Cave - Room 1
FireRedGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 1
LeafGreenGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 10
FireRedGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 10
LeafGreenGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 2
FireRedGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 2
LeafGreenGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 3
FireRedGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 3
LeafGreenGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 4
FireRedGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 4
LeafGreenGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 5
FireRedGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 5
LeafGreenGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 6
FireRedGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 6
LeafGreenGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 7
FireRedGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 7
LeafGreenGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 8
LeafGreenGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 8
FireRedGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 9
LeafGreenGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 9
FireRedGrass Lv.38-40 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 11
LeafGreenGrass Lv.40 Cave
UncommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 11
FireRedGrass Lv.40 Cave
UncommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 12
LeafGreenGrass Lv.40 Cave
UncommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 12
FireRedGrass Lv.40 Cave
UncommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 13
FireRedGrass Lv.40 Cave
UncommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 13
LeafGreenGrass Lv.40 Cave
UncommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 14
FireRedGrass Lv.40 Cave
UncommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 14
LeafGreenGrass Lv.40 Cave
UncommonLate
Train until Level 25
Step 2Haunter ✓
Pokémon Tower - 3F
LeafGreenGrass Lv.20 Building
1%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 3F
FireRedGrass Lv.20 Building
1%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 4F
FireRedGrass Lv.20 Building
1%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 4F
LeafGreenGrass Lv.20 Building
1%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 5F
FireRedGrass Lv.20 Building
1%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 5F
LeafGreenGrass Lv.20 Building
1%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 6F
FireRedGrass Lv.21-23 Building
1%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 6F
LeafGreenGrass Lv.21-23 Building
1%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 7F
FireRedGrass Lv.23-25 Building
1%Mid
Pokémon Tower - 7F
LeafGreenGrass Lv.23-25 Building
1%Mid
Lost Cave - Room 1
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 1
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 10
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 10
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 11
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 11
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 12
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 12
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 13
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 13
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 14
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 14
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 2
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 2
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 3
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 3
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 4
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 4
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 5
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 5
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 6
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 6
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 7
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 7
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 8
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 8
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 9
LeafGreenGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
Lost Cave - Room 9
FireRedGrass Lv.44-52 Cave
CommonLate
or evolve from Gastly (Step 1)

Haunter Guide

In FireRed & LeafGreen, Haunter isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Gengar to unlock its full potential. At 405 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, watch for Rhydon (Ground), Alakazam (Psychic), and Misdreavus (Ghost) when using Haunter. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Dark-type attackers are also a problem.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Gastly evolves into Haunter at level 25. Haunter evolves into Gengar by trading. Haunter is a middle-stage evolution in the Gastly line.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Run Levitate on Haunter. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Haunter fills the pivot role. It's a physical attacker with base 50 Attack. Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.

Game Availability

Haunter has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 22 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Dugtrio Ground	A
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 ThiefTM46 Sand TombLv. 26 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 176-208%KO Dig 2x 140-165%KO Thief 2x 37-43% Sand Tomb 2x 63-75% View Dugtrio builds →
Sandslash Ground	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 ThiefTM46 Sand TombLv. 52 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 176-208%KO Dig 2x 140-165%KO Thief 2x 33-40% Sand Tomb 2x 63-75% View Sandslash builds →
Marowak Ground	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Bone ClubLv. 9 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 146-173%KO Dig 2x 118-140%KO Bone Club 2x 98-115%KO Thief 2x 37-43% View Marowak builds →
Rhydon GroundRock	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 218-258%KO Dig 2x 176-208%KO Thief 2x 33-40% View Rhydon builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 168-198%KO Dig 2x 136-160%KO View Graveler builds →

Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 140-167%KO Dig 2x 113-133%KO View Geodude builds →
Abra Psychic	C
TM Move Moves ThiefTM46 Damage vs Haunter Thief 2x 62-76% View Abra builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 136-160%KO Dig 2x 107-127%KO Thief 2x 24-31% View Sandshrew builds →

Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 140-167%KO Dig 2x 113-133%KO View Geodude builds →
Abra Psychic	C
TM Move Moves ThiefTM46 Damage vs Haunter Thief 2x 62-76% View Abra builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 136-160%KO Dig 2x 107-127%KO Thief 2x 24-31% View Sandshrew builds →

Dugtrio Ground	A
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 ThiefTM46 Sand TombLv. 26 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 165-195%KO Dig 2x 130-154%KO Thief 2x 36-43% Sand Tomb 2x 61-73% View Dugtrio builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 96-114%KO Dig 2x 76-89% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 141-166%KO Dig 2x 114-134%KO View Geodude builds →
Cubone Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Bone ClubLv. 9 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 99-118%KO Dig 2x 78-93% Bone Club 2x 65-77% Thief 2x 31-38% View Cubone builds →
Sandshrew Ground	D
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 ThiefTM46 Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 134-158%KO Dig 2x 107-126%KO Thief 2x 23-27% View Sandshrew builds →

Starmie WaterPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Rapid Spin Ice Beam Thunderbolt SurfSTAB Damage vs Haunter Ice Beam 57-67% Thunderbolt 57-67% Surf 85-100%KO View Starmie builds →
Claydol GroundPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves Rapid Spin EarthquakeSTAB Explosion PsychicSTAB Damage vs Haunter Earthquake 2x 187-221%KO Psychic 2x 95-112%KO View Claydol builds →
Houndoom DarkFire	B
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves PursuitSTAB Fire Blast CrunchSTAB Will O Wisp Damage vs Haunter Pursuit 2x 81-96% Fire Blast 111-131%KO Crunch 2x 162-191%KO View Houndoom builds →
Dusclops Ghost	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves Will O Wisp Pain Split Shadow Ball RestRecovery Damage vs Haunter Shadow Ball 2x 95-112%KO View Dusclops builds →