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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 1
Species: Gas Pokémon
Type: Ghost Poison
Height: 1.6m
Weight: 0.1kg
Catch Rate: 90
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 鬼斯通
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 鬼斯通
English Haunter
French Spectrum
German Alpollo
Italian Haunter
Japanese ゴースト
Japanese (Romanized) Ghost
Japanese (Trademark) Ghost
Korean 고우스트
Spanish Haunter

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #93
Kanto #93
Johto (G/S) #59
Johto (HG/SS) #59
Sinnoh #70
Sinnoh (Plt) #70
Kalos (Mountain) #31
Alola #62
Galar #142

Abilities

  • Levitate: By floating in the air, the Pokémon receives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 25
Pokemon
Trade
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Bug 0.25x
Dark 2x
Fairy 0.5x
Fighting 0x
Ghost 2x
Grass 0.5x
Ground 2x
Normal 0x
Poison 0.25x
Psychic 2x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Ghost Poison 45
50
45
115
55
95
405
7 Ghost Poison 45
50
45
115
55
95
405
6 Ghost Poison 45
50
45
115
55
95
405

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Red Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.
United States Pokémon Blue Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.
Japan Pokémon Stadium なにも ない ところで つまづいたり ひとけのない ばしょで おとが したら それは ゴーストの せいかもしれない。 
United States Pokémon Stadium If you trip and fall for no apparent reason or hear a sound when no one is around, it may be a Haunter.
United States Pokémon Yellow By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise.
United States Pokémon Gold In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
United States Pokémon Silver Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.
United States Pokémon Ruby Haunter is a dangerous Pokemon. If one beckons you while floating in darkness, you must never approach it. This Pokemon will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away.
United States Pokémon Sapphire HAUNTER is a dangerous POKeMON. If one beckons you while floating in darkness, you must never approach it. This POKeMON will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away.
United States Pokémon Emerald If a HAUNTER beckons you while it is floating in darkness, don't approach it. This POKeMON will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.
United States Pokémon FireRed If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, HAUNTER is there.
United States Pokémon Pearl It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim's life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.
United States Pokémon Diamond It can slip through any obstacle. It lurks inside walls to keep an eye on its foes.
United States Pokémon Platinum It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
United States Pokémon HeartGold In total darkness, where nothing is visible, HAUNTER lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.
United States Pokémon White It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
Japan Pokémon White くらやみにまぎれ ガスのてを のばし ひとのかたを たたくのが すき。 さわられると ふるえが とまらない。
United States Pokémon Black It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
Japan Pokémon Black くらやみにまぎれ ガスのてを のばし ひとのかたを たたくのが すき。 さわられると ふるえが とまらない。
United States Pokémon Black 2 It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 くらやみにまぎれ ガスのてを のばし ひとのかたを たたくのが すき。 さわられると ふるえが とまらない。
United States Pokémon White 2 It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering.
Japan Pokémon White 2 くらやみにまぎれ ガスのてを のばし ひとのかたを たたくのが すき。 さわられると ふるえが とまらない。
France Pokémon X Si vous avez l’impression qu’on vous surveille dans le noir, c’est sûrement qu’un Spectrum est dans le coin.
Italy Pokémon Y Lecca i nemici con la lingua tossica e sottrae la loro vitalità. Si cela nell’oscurità in attesa delle prede.
Spain Pokémon Y Utiliza su lengua gaseosa para chupar la vida de la víctima. Acecha a sus presas en la oscuridad.
France Pokémon Y Il vole l’énergie vitale de l’ennemi d’un coup de langue gazeuse. Il aime chasser dans l’ombre.
South Korea Pokémon Y 가스로 된 혓바닥으로 핥이게 되면 영혼을 빼앗겨 버린다. 어둠에 숨어 먹이를 노린다.
Germany Pokémon Y Es beleckt seine Opfer mit seiner Zunge und stiehlt ihnen so Lebenskraft. Es lauert im Dunkeln auf sie.
Japan Pokémon Y ガスじょうの したで なめられると たましいを とられてしまう。 やみに かくれて えものを ねらう。
United States Pokémon Y It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim’s life force. It lurks in darkness for prey.
Italy Pokémon X Se da soli, al buio, si ha l’impressione di essere osservati da qualcuno, si tratta di Haunter.
Spain Pokémon X Cuando tienes la sensación de que te están observando, seguro que es porque Haunter está cerca.
Germany Pokémon X Falls du im Dunkeln das Gefühl hast, beobachtet zu werden und niemand ist zu sehen, ist es bestimmt Alpollo.
Japan Pokémon X くらやみで だれもいないのに みられているような きがしたら そこに ゴーストが いるのだ。
United States Pokémon X If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.
South Korea Pokémon X 어둠 속에서 아무도 없는데도 누군가가 보고 있다는 느낌이 들면 그곳에 고우스트가 있는 것이다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Haunter è un Pokémon pericoloso. Se lo si vede far cenni mentre fluttua nell’oscurità, è meglio fuggire, poiché il Pokémon cercherà di leccare il malcapitato e succhiargli la vita.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 어둠 속에서 나타나는 고우스트가 손짓으로 불러도 절대 가까이 가면 안 된다. 날름 핥아져 생명을 빨린다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Haunter è un Pokémon pericoloso. Se lo si vede far cenni mentre fluttua nell’oscurità, è meglio fuggire, poiché il Pokémon cercherà di leccare il malcapitato e succhiargli la vita.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Haunter es un Pokémon peligroso. Si se ve alguno flotando en la oscuridad y haciendo señas, conviene no acercarse. Este Pokémon intentará robarle la energía a su presa a base de lametazos.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Spectrum est un Pokémon dangereux. Si l’un d’entre eux fait signe d’approcher, il ne faut jamais l’écouter. Ce Pokémon risque de sortir sa langue pour essayer de voler votre vie.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Alpollo ist ein gefährliches Pokémon. Wenn es dich zu sich lockt, während es durch die Dunkelheit schwebt, darfst du ihm keinesfalls zu nahe kommen. Dieses Pokémon wird versuchen, an dir zu lecken und dein Leben zu stehlen.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire やみに うかぶ ゴーストが てまねきしても ぜったいに ちかよっては いけないよ。 ペロリと なめられ いのちを すわれてしまうぞ。
United States Pokémon 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 어둠 속에서 나타나는 고우스트가 손짓으로 불러도 절대 가까이 가면 안 된다. 날름 핥아져 생명을 빨린다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Haunter es un Pokémon peligroso. Si se ve alguno flotando en la oscuridad y haciendo señas, conviene no acercarse. Este Pokémon intentará robarle la energía a su presa a base de lametazos.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Spectrum est un Pokémon dangereux. Si l’un d’entre eux fait signe d’approcher, il ne faut jamais l’écouter. Ce Pokémon risque de sortir sa langue pour essayer de voler votre vie.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Alpollo ist ein gefährliches Pokémon. Wenn es dir ein Zeichen gibt, während es durch die Dunkelheit schwebt, darfst du dich ihm nicht nähern. Dieses Pokémon wird versuchen, an dir zu lecken und dein Leben zu stehlen.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby やみに うかぶ ゴーストが てまねきしても ぜったいに ちかよっては いけないよ。 ペロリと なめられ いのちを すわれてしまうぞ。
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon Sun It strikes at humans from total darkness. Those licked by its cold tongue grow weaker with each passing day until they die.
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon Sword Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes.
United States Pokémon Shield If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there.
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Red and Blue (US) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Yellow Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fire Red / Leaf Green Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Ash's Haunter
  • Japan サトシのゴースト
  • Japan Satoshi no Ghost
  • Japan Satoshi's Ghost
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Sabrina's Haunter
  • Japan ナツメのゴースト
  • Japan Natsume no Ghost
  • Japan Natsume's Ghost
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Captain's Haunter
  • Japan 大尉のゴースト
  • Japan Taii no Ghost
  • Japan Captain's Ghost
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Morty's Haunter
  • Japan マツバのゴースト
  • Japan Matsuba no Ghost
  • Japan Matsuba's Ghost
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Allister's Haunter
  • Japan オニオンのゴースト
  • Japan Onion no Haunter
  • Japan Onion's Haunter
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Ash's Haunter (Gengar)
  • Japan サトシのゴースト
  • Japan Satoshi no Ghost
  • Japan Satoshi's Ghost

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
SL 23
SL 24
OI 15
GS 5
GS 65
GS 66
GS 139
GS 158
AG 123
AG 147
Movie 7
ANA 2
DP 90
DP 123
Movie 15
XY 72
Gen 10
SM 3
SM 6
SM 9
Movie 20
SM 40
SM 42
SM 90
SM 94
SM 135
TW 6
TW 7
TW 8
PM2019 90
PM2019 91
PPW 4
PM2023 61

TCG Cards

#29: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Resistance:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#6: Haunter
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Resistance:
Type
-30
#21: Haunter
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Resistance:
Type
-30
#58: Sabrina's Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Resistance:
Type
-30
#55: Sabrina's Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Resistance:
Type
-30
#36: Dark Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Resistance:
Type
-30
#46: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Resistance:
Type
-30
#80: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#63: Haunter
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#34: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#35: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#50: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
+20
Resistance:
Type
-20
#40: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
+20
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#41: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
+20
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#42: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
+20
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#35: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
#59: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#34: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#48: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#37: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#69: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#84: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#56: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#65: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#93: Haunter
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#56: Haunter
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#103: Haunter
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Trade for Evolution - Ghost
Country: Japan
Pokémon: Thumbanil Haunter
Started: 2010-10-10
Ended: 2010-11-28
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Shadow Punch
Type Icon Physical 20 60 1 1 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Hypnosis Type Icon Status 20 60 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 29 29
Lick
Type Icon Physical 30 30 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Confuse Ray
Type Icon Status 10 100 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 21 31 31 31 31 1 1
Spite
Type Icon Status 10 100 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 8
Night Shade
Type Icon Special 15 100 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 21 21 21 21 1 1
Mean Look Type Icon Status 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 64 13 13 13 13
Curse
Type Icon Status 10 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 16 16 16 16
Sucker Punch Type Icon Physical 5 70 100 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22
Payback Type Icon Physical 10 50 100 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28
Dream Eater Type Icon Special 15 100 100 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 31 39 39 39 39 38 38
Shadow Ball
Type Icon Special 15 80 100 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 45
Destiny Bond
Type Icon Status 5 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 39 48 48 48 48
Dark Pulse Type Icon Special 15 80 100 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44
Nightmare
Type Icon Status 15 100 61 61 61 61 61 61 55 55 55 53
Hex
Type Icon Special 10 65 100 55 55 55 55 55 55

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Trick Room Type Icon Status 5
Embargo Type Icon Status 15 100
Taunt Type Icon Status 20 100
Will-O-Wisp Type Icon Status 15 85
Torment Type Icon Status 15 100
Psych Up Type Icon Status 10
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic
Type Icon Status 10 90
Telekinesis Type Icon Status 15
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Snatch Type Icon Status 10
Skill Swap Type Icon Status 10
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Curse
Type Icon Status 10
Nightmare
Type Icon Status 15 100
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Shadow Claw
Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Poison Jab
Type Icon Physical 20 80 100
Fling Type Icon Physical 10 100
Payback Type Icon Physical 10 50 100
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Explosion Type Icon Physical 5 250 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Self-Destruct Type Icon Physical 5 200 100
Bide Type Icon Physical 10
Rage Type Icon Physical 20 20 100
Infestation Type Icon Special 20 20 100
Dazzling Gleam Type Icon Special 10 80 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Venoshock
Type Icon Special 10 65 100
Energy Ball Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Dark Pulse Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Shadow Ball
Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Sludge Bomb
Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Dream Eater Type Icon Special 15 100 100
Psychic Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Thunderbolt Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Giga Drain Type Icon Special 10 75 100
Zap Cannon Type Icon Special 5 120 50
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Thunder Type Icon Special 10 110 70
Psywave Type Icon Special 15 100
Mega Drain Type Icon Special 15 40 100

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Wonder Room Type Icon Status 10
Snatch Type Icon Status 10
Skill Swap Type Icon Status 10
Trick Type Icon Status 10 100
Pain Split Type Icon Status 20
Spite
Type Icon Status 10 100
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Psych Up Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Foul Play Type Icon Physical 15 95 100
Knock Off Type Icon Physical 20 65 100
Thunder Punch Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Ice Punch Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Fire Punch Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Sucker Punch Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Explosion Type Icon Physical 5 250 100
Uproar Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Giga Drain Type Icon Special 10 75 100
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Dark Pulse Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Ominous Wind
Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Dream Eater Type Icon Special 15 100 100
Thunderbolt Type Icon Special 15 90 100