haunter

Haunter is a Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Ghost / Poison

Abilities:

• Vital Spirit: Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep, ensuring it remains active and alert during battle, which is especially useful against sleep-inducing moves.
• Anger Point: When struck by a critical hit, this ability maximizes the Pokémon's Attack stat, turning a potentially dangerous situation into an offensive advantage.

Physical Characteristics:

• A powerfully built bipedal Pokémon with a primate-like appearance, featuring well-defined muscles that highlight its physical strength and combat capabilities
• Possesses distinctive coloration and markings across its body that make it easily recognizable and set it apart from other Fighting-type Pokémon
• Displays clear evolutionary traits from its previous form while showing more advanced physical development and mature features

Behavior and Habitat:

• Exhibits an aggressive and territorial temperament, often challenging other Pokémon to demonstrate its strength and establish dominance
• Primarily inhabits rugged mountainous regions and dense forests where it can train and develop its fighting skills in a natural environment
• Lives and travels in small, tight-knit groups that work together for protection and hunting, showing surprising social complexity

In Battle:

• Excels as a physical attacker with an impressively high Attack stat, making it a formidable opponent in close-combat situations
• Specializes in powerful fighting-type moves while maintaining a diverse movepool that provides excellent coverage against multiple types
• Demonstrates particular effectiveness against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel type Pokémon, making it a valuable team member
• Must be carefully managed against Psychic, Flying, and Fairy type moves due to type disadvantages that can quickly turn the tide of battle

Evolution:

• Undergoes a significant evolution from its pre-evolved form when specific conditions are met, representing a major milestone in its development
• The evolution process triggers dramatic changes in both physical appearance and combat abilities, resulting in enhanced fighting capabilities

Interesting Facts:

• Holds a special significance in Pokémon lore and games, often appearing in key storylines and competitive scenarios
• Has made numerous memorable appearances across various Pokémon media, including the anime, movies, and trading card game
• Features a uniquely recognizable cry and battle animation in the games that have become iconic among fans of the series

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.