Is Haunter Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Haunter with AbilityLevitate is immune to Ground, reducing the Ghost/Poison weakness count. Handles Agatha's team as a faster Ghost and contributes against Koga. Trade into Gengar is available, but Haunter is strong enough for the E4. Agatha herself uses Haunter, proving the archetype works at the top.
Gastly has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.
Gastly trades roughly evenly with Misty's team.
Gastly trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Haunter trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.
Gengar resists most of Koga's coverage and hits back hard.
Gengar has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.
Gengar has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.
Gengar has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Gengar resists most of Lorelei's coverage and hits back hard.
Gengar resists most of Bruno's coverage and hits back hard.
Gengar has the type edge here and should clean up Agatha's team.
Gengar has the type edge here and should clean up Lance's team.
Gengar has the type edge here and should clean up Terry's team.
Catch Haunter on Pokémon Tower (walking, Lv 20, rare).
- LV 25GhostShadow Punch90100%20
- After Erika
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
- TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
- TM19GrassGiga Drain75100%10
- LV 31PsychicDream Eater100100%15
- After Sabrina
- TM29PsychicPsychic90100%10
- LV 45GhostShadow Ball120100%15
- Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Catch Gastly on Pokémon Tower (walking, Lv 13-19, common).
- LV 28PsychicDream Eater100100%15
- After Erika
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
- TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
- TM19GrassGiga Drain75100%10
- TM43NormalSecret Power70100%20
- LV 36GhostShadow Ball120100%15
- After Sabrina
- TM29PsychicPsychic90100%10
- Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Koga.
- After Brock
- TUTORNormalMega Kick12075%5
- After Erika
- TM36PoisonSludge Bomb135100%10
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- TM24ElectricThunderbolt90100%15
- LV 31PsychicDream Eater100100%15
- After Koga
- TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
- LV 45GhostShadow Ball120100%15
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Haunter in FireRed & LeafGreen
Haunter matches Gastly's 38-encounter count in the same two haunted locations. Both versions, but rates are less consistent, ranging from common to rare.
Wild Haunter may be holding when caught:
Spell Tag (5% chance) An item to be held by a Pokemon. A sinister, eerie tag that boosts GHOST-type moves.2 locations to catch Haunter2 locations to catch Gastly
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Badge 4
Badge 5
Badge 6
Badge 7
Badge 8Catch Gastly at any of the 2 locations below, then level it up to 25 — it evolves into Haunter.
Badge 4 Badge 5 Badge 6 Badge 7 Badge 8Where To Catch Haunter in FRLG
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 GastlyPokémon Tower - 3FLv.13-19FloorRate 90%Pokémon Tower - 4FLv.13-19FloorRate 86%Pokémon Tower - 5FLv.13-19FloorRate 86%Pokémon Tower - 6FLv.14-19FloorRate 85%Pokémon Tower - 7FLv.15-19FloorRate 75%Lost Cave - Room 1Lv.38-40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 2Lv.38-40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 3Lv.38-40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 4Lv.38-40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 5Lv.38-40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 6Lv.38-40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 7Lv.38-40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 8Lv.38-40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 9Lv.38-40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 10Lv.38-40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 11Lv.40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 12Lv.40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 13Lv.40CaveRate 25%Lost Cave - Room 14Lv.40CaveRate 25%
Step 2Haunter ✓Pokémon Tower - 7FLv.23-25FloorRate 15%Pokémon Tower - 6FLv.21-23FloorRate 6%Pokémon Tower - 4FLv.20FloorRate 5%Pokémon Tower - 5FLv.20FloorRate 5%Pokémon Tower - 3FLv.20FloorRate 1%Lost Cave - Room 1Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 2Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 3Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 4Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 5Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 6Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 7Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 8Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 9Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 10Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 11Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 12Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 13Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%Lost Cave - Room 14Lv.44-52CaveRate 30%or evolve from Gastly (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into GengarBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Four Island Pokemon Day Care to receive a Gengar egg. Requires the Rainbow Pass to access Four Island.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Haunter Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Haunter
 Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Kadabra builds →Confusion 2x89-107%KO Thief 2x49-58% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x158-187%KO Thief 2x33-40% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x169-200%KO Thief 2x38-44% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Kadabra builds →Confusion 2x89-107%KO Thief 2x49-58% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x158-187%KO Thief 2x33-40% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x169-200%KO Thief 2x38-44% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Kadabra builds →Psybeam 2x114-134%KO Thief 2x47-57% Shadow Ball 2x43-51% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x154-182%KO Shadow Ball 2x82-97% Thief 2x34-41% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x168-199%KO Shadow Ball 2x89-105%KO Thief 2x36-43% | ||
Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Gastly builds →Dream Eater 2x99-116%KO Shadow Ball 2x65-77% Thief 2x41-49% | ||
 Hypno Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Hypno builds →Shadow Ball 2x70-84% Confusion 2x61-73% Thief 2x31-38% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x211-249%KO Thief 2x49-59% Shadow Ball 2x45-54% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x165-194%KO Shadow Ball 2x87-102%KO Thief 2x34-41% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x177-209%KO Shadow Ball 2x95-112%KO Thief 2x37-44% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Exeggutor builds →Confusion 2x93-110%KO Thief 2x49-59% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x149-176%KO Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x211-249%KO Thief 2x49-59% Shadow Ball 2x45-54% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Exeggutor builds →Psychic 2x165-194%KO Thief 2x49-59% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x165-194%KO Shadow Ball 2x87-102%KO Thief 2x34-41% | ||
Hypno Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Hypno builds →Psychic 2x109-128%KO Shadow Ball 2x74-88% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x177-209%KO Shadow Ball 2x95-112%KO Thief 2x37-44% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x205-242%KO Thief 2x46-55% Shadow Ball 2x43-51% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Exeggutor builds →Psychic 2x160-188%KO Thief 2x48-57% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x160-188%KO Shadow Ball 2x85-101%KO Thief 2x33-39% | ||
Hypno Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Hypno builds →Psychic 2x104-122%KO Shadow Ball 2x72-85% Thief 2x31-37% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x173-204%KO Shadow Ball 2x93-110%KO Thief 2x35-42% | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x213-250%KO Thief 2x48-57% Shadow Ball 2x43-52% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Exeggutor builds →Psychic 2x165-195%KO Thief 2x51-60% | ||
Hypno Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Hypno builds →Psychic 2x108-128%KO Shadow Ball 2x73-87% Thief 2x33-38% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x163-193%KO Shadow Ball 2x88-103%KO Thief 2x33-40% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x178-210%KO Shadow Ball 2x96-113%KO Thief 2x37-43% | ||
 Deoxys Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodBirth Island Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Deoxys builds →Psycho Boost 2x301-355%KO Shadow Ball 2x134-157%KO Pursuit 2x58-68% | ||
 Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodCerulean Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Mewtwo builds →Psychic 2x199-234%KO Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Shadow Ball 2x102-121%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Tyranitar builds →Earthquake 2x151-178%KO Crunch 2x118-139%KO | ||
Kadabra Psychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Kadabra builds →Future Sight 2x213-251%KO Thief 2x48-57% Shadow Ball 2x43-51% | ||
 Lugia Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodNavel Rock Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Lugia builds →Psychic 2x126-148%KO Earthquake 2x107-127%KO Shadow Ball 2x86-101%KO | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Mantine's Surf hits Haunter for 37-44%.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Roselia builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Mantine builds →Surf37-44% Ice Beam37-44% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Golbat builds →Sludge Bomb21-25% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySwiftswim ItemSalacberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Kabutops builds →Rock Slide67-79% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Haunter View Victreebel builds →Sludge Bomb19-22% | ||
Haunter Evolutions
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 22 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Astonish, Explosion, Grudge and 4 more.
FRLG Haunter Best Moveset
115 Sp. Atk at 95 Speed with AbilityLevitate for Ground immunity. Ghost is a physical type in this format, so MoveShadow Ball uses the weaker 50 Attack instead of Sp. Atk. The moveset uses special Electric and Psychic coverage while the Ghost TermStab hits from the wrong stat.
Best Build
Haunter best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Mean Look
- Thunderbolt
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, HAUNTER is there.
Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.
Haunter FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
No. Haunter only evolves into Gengar through a real trade. There is no in-game alternative in FireRed & LeafGreen. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Haunter to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves