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.
It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
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. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
 Bisharp DarkSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Bisharp builds →Night Slash 2x148-175%KO Assurance 2x128-150%KO Snarl 2x57-68% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x199-235%KO Foul Play 2x191-225%KO Earth Power 2x98-115%KO Dig 2x161-190%KO | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Bronzong builds →Future Sight 2x151-178%KO Extrasensory 2x102-120%KO Hex 2x55-65% Confusion 2x66-78% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch 2x117-138%KO Night Slash 2x117-138%KO Hex 2x51-60% Bite 2x99-118%KO | ||
 Oranguru NormalPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Oranguru builds →Future Sight 2x168-198%KO Foul Play 2x75-88% Psychic 2x128-150%KO Zen Headbutt 2x95-113%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Garchomp can KO Haunter with Earthquake (177-209%).
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x177-209%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Clefable builds →Moonblast23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Corviknight builds →U Turn6-7% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x113-132%KO Knock Off 2x49-58% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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
Breeding
Breed with Haunter to get Gastly eggs easily using 53 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Clear Smog, Disable and 5 more.
Scarlet & Violet Haunter Best Moveset
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Haunter with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Timid nature maximize that, and Levitate handles the rest.
Best Build
Haunter best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Destiny Bond
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Sludge Bomb
- Trick
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Destiny Bond
- Dazzling Gleam
- Thunder
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Clear Smog
- Sludge Wave
- Trick Room
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Haunter's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Gunk Shot and Poltergeist gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Haunter in Scarlet & Violet
decent spawn rates across 6 locations for Haunter in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Haunter in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Haunter starts with Gastly at Lv. 2-54 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GastlyEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave25%EarlyNightGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave25%EarlyNightGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave25%EarlyNightGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave25%EarlyNightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route25%EarlyNightEast Province (Area Three) - MineVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route15%EarlyNightEast Province (Area Three) - MineScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route15%EarlyNightAsado Desert - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Desert8%EarlyAsado Desert - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Desert8%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Water8%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Water8%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave8%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave8%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave8%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Cave8%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.2-24 Route8%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.25-54 Route15%MidNightNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.25-54 Route15%MidNightNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.25-54 Route15%MidNightNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.25-54 Route15%MidNight
Step 2Haunter ✓North Province (Area One) - RuinsScarletOverworld Lv.25-54 Route15%MidNightNorth Province (Area One) - RuinsVioletOverworld Lv.25-54 Route15%MidNightNorth Province (Area One) - SnowVioletOverworld Lv.25-54 Route15%MidNightNorth Province (Area One) - SnowScarletOverworld Lv.25-54 Route15%MidNightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.25-54 Route12%MidNightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.25-54 Route12%MidNightor evolve from Gastly (Step 1)
Haunter Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, Haunter fills the cannon role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 115 Sp. Atk). 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves