Haunter

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Ghost Poison Haunter (ゴースト Gousuto)
Gas Pokémon Pokémon
Pokédex
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Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova — Kalos — Alola —
Ability		Gender
Levitate		50% ♀ 50% ♂
Pokédex color		Egg groups
Purple		Unknown
Weight		Height
0.2 lbs.	???	5'03"	???
Body style		Footprint
Cry
Azurilland Pokédex
Generation IV		Generation V
Stats HP Attack Defense 45 50 45 Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed 115 55 95 Total 405

[[Category:Purple Pokémon]]

Haunter (Japanese: ゴースト Gousuto) is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Appearance

This Pokémon takes the shape of a sinister looking, angular floating face with fangs, and it has disembodied, clawed hands. When approached by people, it has a habit of reverting to a spherical form that obscures its eyes, mouth, and hands Haunter also likes to transform into solid things just to scare people. If you are sleeping or unconscious, Haunter can grab you and turn you into a ghost. But don't worry; it can return you into your body afterwards.

Special abilities

Haunter can have the ability Levitate, which cause all Ground-type moves to miss. It licks with its gaseous tongue, so getting close is dangerous. Because of its ability to slip through solid walls, it is thought to be from another realm. It enjoys scaring people and revealing horrible nightmares of their worst fears to them while taking pleasure in it. It is also thought to steal the souls of those who envy, so it is highly recommended that you keep your distance.

Evolution

Haunter is the evolved form of Gastly, evolving at level 25. Haunter evolves into Gengar by trade.

In the anime

Haunter haunting Ash

Ash Ketchum convinced a Haunter to follow him in order to defeat Sabrina. In his second battle, Haunter caused Sabrina to laugh with its constant pranks. After this, Sabrina gave Ash the Marsh Badge, and Haunter was given to Sabrina.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location
Red/Blue	Pokemon Tower
Yellow	Pokemon Tower
Gold/Silver	Route 8
Crystal	Route 8, Rock Tunnel
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade
Emerald	Trade
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Lost Cave, Pokemon Tower
Diamond/ Pearl	Old Chateau (Any Gen III game inserted), Turnback Cave
Platinum	Old Chateau (Any Gen III game inserted)
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Route 8, Safari Zone
Black/White	Evolve Gastly

Pokédex entries

Red	Blue
Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another 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 eventually 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
It's 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.
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Side game data

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
No.	Pokémon		Group	Field Move		Poké Assist
R-018		Haunter	Ghost		Psy Power 2		Ghost
Capture Points*			On Sight**
1400			Teleports towards and chases player.
Browser Entry
It attacks by spitting out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions.
* - This is the amount of points required to capture the Pokémon. ** - This is the reaction of the Pokémon when players approach it.

Trivia

• Haunter, Gastly, and Gengar are the only Ghost-type Pokémon found in the Kanto region.

References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Azurilland Pokédex

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