Pokémon type
Ghost
Poison
Haunter weaknesses
Haunter is weak to Ground, Ghost, Psychic and Dark-type moves.
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. In Trainer Battles, Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball deal the most damage per turn.
Evolution
There are 4 Pokémon in the Gastly family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Haunter evolves from Gastly for 25 Candy, and into Gengar for 100 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Gengar.
- Evolving Mega Gengar costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Haunter, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Haunter is a Ghost & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Gastly. It is weak to Ground, Ghost, Psychic and Dark moves. Haunter's best 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Claw | 6 | 14.4 |
| Lick Elite TM | 5 | 12 |
| Astonish | 7 | 8.4 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Ball | 100 | 2 | 2.4 |
| Sludge Bomb | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Dark Pulse | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Ice Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Shadow Punch | 35 | 3 | 1.27 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Haunter?
Haunter is weak to Ground, Ghost, Psychic and Dark moves.
The best counter to Haunter is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Mewtwo X and Dawn Wings Necrozma.
The top Haunter counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% | |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | 86% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 85% |
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 |