haunter

Haunter is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Ghost / Poison

Abilities:

• Levitate: Grants immunity to Ground-type moves

Physical Characteristics:

• Haunter is a gaseous, purple Pokémon with a round, floating head and disembodied hands.
• It features a wide mouth with a long, pink tongue that can extend far out of its mouth.
• Its eyes are large and triangular, with a menacing expression.
• Haunter’s body lacks a visible neck or lower body, appearing as if it is perpetually floating.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Haunter is known to inhabit dark and abandoned places such as caves, old buildings, and graveyards.
• It is a mischievous Pokémon that enjoys scaring people and Pokémon by lurking in the shadows.
• Haunter can pass through walls, making it capable of sneaking up on its target silently.
• Despite its spooky behavior, it can form bonds with trainers who earn its trust.

In Battle:

• Haunter is a fast and versatile special attacker, known for its high Speed and Special Attack stats.
• It excels in using Ghost-type moves like Shadow Ball and Poison-type moves such as Sludge Bomb.
• It is particularly effective against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokémon due to its typing.
• Weak against Dark, Ghost, and Psychic types but immune to Normal and Fighting-type moves.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Gastly starting at level 25.
• Evolves into Gengar when traded.

Interesting Facts:

• Haunter's name is a play on the word "haunt," reflecting its ghostly nature.
• It is often depicted in the Pokémon anime as a playful yet spooky character, once befriending Ash Ketchum.
• Haunter’s ability to levitate makes it immune to Ground-type moves, despite its Poison typing.
• In the Pokémon games, Haunter is known for its eerie laughter and haunting presence in Lavender Town’s Pokémon Tower.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Because of its ability to slip through blockwalls, it is said to be from an­ other dimension.
• Blue: Because of its ability to slip through blockwalls, it is said to be from an­ other dimension.
• Yellow: By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causesshaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.
• Gold: In total darkness, where nothing is visible, HAUNTERlurks, silently stalking its next victim.
• Silver: Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim startsshaking constantly until death even­ tually comes.
• Crystal: It hides in the dark, planning to take the life ofthe next living thing that wanders close by.
• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: 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.
• Emerald: If a HAUNTER beckons you while it is floating in darkness, don’t approach it. This Pokémon will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away.
• Firered: If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, HAUNTER is there.
• Leafgreen: Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.
• Diamond: It can slip through any obstacle. It lurks inside walls to keep an eye on its foes.
• Pearl: It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim’s life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.
• Platinum: It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
• Heartgold: In total darkness, where nothing is visible, HAUNTER lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
• Soulsilver: Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.
• Black: It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
• White: It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
• Black-2: It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
• White-2: It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
• X: If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.
• Y: It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim’s life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
• Sun: It strikes at humans from total darkness. Those licked by its cold tongue grow weaker with each passing day until they die.
• Moon: It fears the light and revels in the dark. It may be on the verge of extinction in cities that stay brightly lit at night.
• Ultra-Sun: On moonless nights, Haunter searches for someone to curse, so it’s best not to go out walking around.
• Ultra-Moon: It’s dangerous to go outside alone on nights when you’re feeling sad. Haunter will catch you, and you won’t be able to go back home.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: By licking, it saps the victim’s life. It causes shaking that won’t stop until the victim’s demise.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: By licking, it saps the victim’s life. It causes shaking that won’t stop until the victim’s demise.
• Sword: Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.
• Shield: If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.
• Legends-Arceus: This frightful, malevolent spirit can glide through walls, appearing wherever it likes. According to rumor, victims of a Haunter's lick will wither to death day by day.