Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Haunter
Say it: HAWN-ter
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Haunter is the Gas Pokémon — Ghost and Poison middle stage between Gastly and Gengar. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Gengar — not a finished raid attacker. Ghost/Poison hits Psychic, Ghost, and Fairy well; Ground, Psychic, Ghost, and Dark punish it. Evolve Gastly, then trade-evolve to Gengar. Shadow Punch from Gastly Community Day belongs on Gengar.
Say it: HAWN-ter
Haunter (#093) is a Ghost / Poison Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Gastly. Trainers almost never power Haunter for long-term raids; the value is candy and IVs for Gengar (and Shadow Punch / Mega Gengar). Against Haunter, lead with Ground, Psychic, Ghost, or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Haunter is a Ghost / Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0093. Ghost attackers punish Psychic and Ghost raids; watch Fighting weaknesses in PvP.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink serious Stardust into Haunter. Keep high-IV copies for Gengar. Shadow Haunter is the same — evolve toward Shadow Gengar.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
When Haunter is your opponent, Ground, Psychic, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 223
- Defense
- 107
- Stamina
- 128
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 2. Shadow Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 3. Landorus (Therian) · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Excadrill · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Drill Run
- 5. Garchomp · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + High Horsepower
- 7. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 8. Groudon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
- 9. Krookodile · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 10. Golurk · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 11. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Rhyperior · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 2. Donphan · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 3. Flygon · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 4. Golem · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earthquake
- 5. Sandslash · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 6. Hippowdon · beats Ground
Sand Tomb + Earth Power
- 7. Seismitoad · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earth Power
- 8. Quagsire · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 9. Gastrodon · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Earth Power
- 10. Camerupt · beats Ground
Rock Throw + Earth Power
- 11. Dugtrio · beats Ground
Mud Shot + Earthquake
- 12. Marowak · beats Ground
Mud-Slap + Bone Club
Recommended moves
Haunter’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Gengar — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Shadow Claw · Standard
Ghost energy
- Astonish · Standard
Ghost alternate
Charged
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost nuke
- Shadow Punch · Community Day / Elite TM
Ghost / spam (on Gengar)
- Sludge Bomb · Standard
Poison coverage
- Dark Pulse · Standard
Dark coverage
- Ice Punch · Standard
Ice coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- shadow claw
- astonish
Charged
- shadow punch
- dark pulse
- sludge bomb
- shadow ball
- ice punch
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #500 of 954 · CP 1486
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #508 of 747 · CP 2219
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #505 of 1023 · CP 2219
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
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Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.