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.
If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.
It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim’s life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.
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 |
 Ralts PsychicFairy | D | |
 Honedge SteelGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Honedge builds →Shadow Claw 2x104-122%KO Pursuit 2x41-48% Shadow Sneak 2x61-72% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Rhyhorn builds →Bulldoze 2x94-111%KO Thief 2x63-74% | ||
 Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sandile builds →Bite 2x83-100%KO Assurance 2x83-100%KO Bulldoze 2x83-100%KO Thief 2x83-100%KO | ||
 Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Drifloon builds →Ominous Wind 2x65-78% Thief 2x43-52% Payback 2x37-44% Astonish 2x37-44% | ||
Honedge SteelGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Honedge builds →Shadow Claw 2x101-120%KO Pursuit 2x40-48% Shadow Sneak 2x60-71% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Onix builds →Dig 2x76-90% Bulldoze 2x56-68% Payback 2x34-40% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sableye builds →Dig 2x71-85% Shadow Claw 2x95-113%KO Knock Off 2x89-105%KO Feint Attack 2x83-98% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sandile builds →Crunch 2x105-124%KO Dig 2x105-124%KO Bite 2x79-94% Assurance 2x79-94% | ||
Drifloon Ghost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Drifloon builds →Hex 2x66-79% Ominous Wind 2x60-71% Thief 2x40-48% Payback 2x34-40% | ||
Honedge SteelGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Honedge builds →Shadow Claw 2x101-120%KO Pursuit 2x40-48% Shadow Sneak 2x60-71% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x134-158%KO Night Slash 2x78-93% Sucker Punch 2x78-93% Shadow Claw 2x78-93% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Onix builds →Dig 2x76-90% Bulldoze 2x56-68% Payback 2x34-40% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sableye builds →Dig 2x71-85% Shadow Claw 2x95-113%KO Knock Off 2x89-105%KO Feint Attack 2x83-98% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sandile builds →Crunch 2x105-124%KO Dig 2x105-124%KO Bite 2x79-94% Assurance 2x79-94% | ||
Honedge SteelGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Honedge builds →Shadow Claw 2x101-120%KO Pursuit 2x40-48% Shadow Sneak 2x60-71% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Dugtrio builds →Dig 2x134-158%KO Night Slash 2x78-93% Sucker Punch 2x78-93% Shadow Claw 2x78-93% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Onix builds →Dig 2x76-90% Bulldoze 2x56-68% Payback 2x34-40% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sableye builds →Dig 2x71-85% Shadow Claw 2x95-113%KO Knock Off 2x89-105%KO Feint Attack 2x83-98% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sandile builds →Crunch 2x105-124%KO Dig 2x105-124%KO Bite 2x79-94% Assurance 2x79-94% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x101-119%KO Mud Bomb 2x85-100%KO Bulldoze 2x76-90% Mud Shot 2x73-87% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Lunatone builds →Psychic 2x131-155%KO Bulldoze 2x45-54% Confusion 2x73-87% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x87-103%KO Bulldoze 2x67-80% Confusion 2x52-61% | ||
 Pawniard DarkSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Pawniard builds →Dig 2x84-99% Shadow Claw 2x73-86% Feint Attack 2x96-113%KO Assurance 2x96-113%KO | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sandile builds →Foul Play 2x128-152%KO Crunch 2x110-129%KO Dig 2x110-129%KO Bite 2x82-97% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x104-122%KO Mud Bomb 2x86-101%KO Bulldoze 2x78-92% Mud Shot 2x72-86% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Lunatone builds →Psychic 2x133-156%KO Bulldoze 2x45-53% Confusion 2x74-89% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Solrock builds →Psychic 2x88-104%KO Bulldoze 2x67-80% Confusion 2x52-61% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Pawniard builds →Dig 2x83-98% Shadow Claw 2x72-86% Feint Attack 2x93-110%KO Assurance 2x93-110%KO | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sandile builds →Foul Play 2x130-153%KO Crunch 2x109-129%KO Dig 2x109-129%KO Bite 2x83-98% | ||
 Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Drapion builds →Crunch 2x129-153%KO Dig 2x86-102%KO Night Slash 2x114-135%KO Knock Off 2x106-125%KO | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x133-158%KO Psychic 2x65-77% Dig 2x75-88% Shadow Claw 2x99-118%KO | ||
 Zoroark Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x174-205%KO Dig 2x98-115%KO Night Slash 2x129-153%KO Shadow Claw 2x86-102%KO | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Pawniard builds →Dig 2x82-97% Night Slash 2x108-128%KO Shadow Claw 2x72-85% Feint Attack 2x93-110%KO | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Sandile builds →Earthquake 2x136-160%KO Foul Play 2x129-153%KO Crunch 2x108-128%KO Dig 2x108-128%KO | ||
In X & Y, Garchomp can KO Haunter with Earthquake (199-234%). Weavile threatens a KO with Knock Off (183-216%). Latios's Psyshock also KOs at 161-189%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x199-234%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x183-216%KO Ice Shard56-66% Pursuit 2x113-132%KO | ||
 Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Latios builds →Draco Meteor130-152%KO Psyshock 2x161-189%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x184-217%KO Sludge Bomb26-30% | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Alakazam builds →Psychic 2x142-168%KO Shadow Ball 2x84-100%KO Dazzling Gleam21-25% | ||
X & Y 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 49 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Clear Smog, Disable and 10 more.
X & Y 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 Hasty nature maximize that, and Levitate handles the rest.
Best Build
Haunter best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Haunter misses out on Astonish and Clear Smog. That's 13 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Sludge Bomb and Shadow Ball, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Haunter in X & Y
A solid number of locations for Haunter with decent spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Haunter in X & Y
To get Haunter, start by catching Gastly through walking encounters at Lv. 31-58. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Gastly
Step 2Haunter ✓Frost Cavern - 1FXGrass Lv.38-40 IceUncommonLateFrost Cavern - 1FYGrass Lv.38-40 IceUncommonLateFrost Cavern - 2FXGrass Lv.38-40 IceUncommonLateFrost Cavern - 2FYGrass Lv.38-40 IceUncommonLateFrost Cavern - 3FYGrass Lv.38-40 IceUncommonLateFrost Cavern - 3FXGrass Lv.38-40 IceUncommonLateRoute 14YGrass Lv.31 RouteRareLateNear waterRoute 14YGrass Lv.31 RouteRareLateRoute 14XGrass Lv.31 RouteRareLateNear waterRoute 14XGrass Lv.31 RouteRareLateVictory Road - Cave 1YGrass Lv.58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 1XGrass Lv.58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 2YGrass Lv.58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 2XGrass Lv.58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 3YGrass Lv.58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 3XGrass Lv.58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 4XGrass Lv.58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 4YGrass Lv.58 CaveUncommonPostRoute 19YGrass Lv.47 RouteRarePostNear waterRoute 19YGrass Lv.47 RouteRarePostYellow FlowerRoute 19XGrass Lv.47 RouteRarePostNear waterRoute 19YGrass Lv.47 RouteRarePostPurple flowersRoute 19XGrass Lv.47 RouteRarePostYellow FlowerRoute 19XGrass Lv.47 RouteRarePostPurple flowersor evolve from Gastly (Step 1)
Haunter Guide
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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 X & Y, Haunter fills the pivot role. It's a special attacker with 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