Haunter
#93 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Haunter
The best moves for Haunter are Lick and Shadow Ball when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
Lick
Elite TM
12dps
40dps
Defense
8.4dps
40dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 4 Pokémon in the Gastly family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Haunter evolves from Gastly which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Gengar which costs 100 Candy, which then evolves into Mega Gengar costing 0 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Gengar costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
- Evolving Mega Gengar costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Haunter, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Haunter is a Ghost & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Gastly. It is vulnerable to Ground, Ghost, Psychic and Dark moves. Haunter's strongest moveset is Lick & Shadow Ball and it has a Max CP of 2,219. Haunter evolves into Gengar.
About
"Haunter is a dangerous Pokémon. If one beckons you while floating in darkness, you must never approach it. This Pokémon will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Claw | 6 | 14.4 |
| Astonish | 7 | 8.4 |
| Lick Elite TM | 5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 26.7 |
| Ice Punch | 50 | 25 |
| Shadow Punch | 35 | 28 |
| Shadow Ball | 100 | 40 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 40.8 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Lick
12 dps
|
Shadow Ball
40 dps
|
23.7 | 107% |
|
Lick
12 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
22.8 | 103% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 dps
|
Shadow Ball
40 dps
|
22.2 | 100% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Shadow Ball
40 dps
|
21.8 | 98% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
21.7 | 98% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Sludge Bomb
40.8 dps
|
20.6 | 93% |
|
Lick
12 dps
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 dps
|
18.1 | 82% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 dps
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 dps
|
18.1 | 82% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 dps
|
Shadow Punch
28 dps
|
17.9 | 81% |
|
Shadow Claw
14.4 dps
|
Ice Punch
25 dps
|
17.8 | 80% |
|
Lick
12 dps
|
Shadow Punch
28 dps
|
17.6 | 79% |
|
Lick
12 dps
|
Ice Punch
25 dps
|
17.5 | 79% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Dark Pulse
26.7 dps
|
16.2 | 73% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Ice Punch
25 dps
|
15.7 | 71% |
|
Astonish
8.4 dps
|
Shadow Punch
28 dps
|
15.5 | 70% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Haunter?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Haunter are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Deoxys (Attack),
- Blacephalon.
Haunter is a Ghost/Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Ghost, Psychic and Dark moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
223 |
| Defense |
|
107 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 1.6 m |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
841 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,121 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,683 |
|
Level 40 |
1,963 |
|
Level 50 |
2,219 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,402 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,823 |