Pokémon Claude Red
▶ Play freeHaunter (#093)
Haunter (#093) is a Ghost/Poison-type Gas Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Haunter in Pokémon Tower (3F), Pokémon Tower (4F), Pokémon Tower (5F), and Pokémon Tower (6F) and more; the best odds are in Pokémon Tower (7F) (15.2%, Lv 28–30). It evolves into Gengar when traded. Its best stat is Special (115), and its base stat total of 350 ranks #67 of 151.
Haunter can slip clean through solid walls, a trick that has convinced many people it must come from some other dimension entirely.
Where to find Haunter in Pokémon Red
- Pokémon Tower (7F): walking, Lv 28–30, 15.2% of encounters.
- Pokémon Tower (6F): walking, Lv 26–28, 6.3% of encounters.
- Pokémon Tower (4F): walking, Lv 25, 5.1% of encounters.
- Pokémon Tower (5F): walking, Lv 25, 5.1% of encounters.
- Pokémon Tower (3F): walking, Lv 25, 1.2% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | #111 of 151 | |
| Attack | 50 | #114 of 151 | |
| Defense | 45 | #121 of 151 | |
| Special | 115 | #11 of 151 | |
| Speed | 95 | #25 of 151 | |
| Total | 350 | #67 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Haunter
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Ground Psychic Ghost |
| ½× (resists) | Grass |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Poison |
| 0× (immune) | Normal Fighting |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Lick | Ghost | 20 | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100% | 10 |
| Start | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100% | 15 |
| 29 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60% | 20 |
| 38 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100% | 15 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM21 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM36 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 130 |
| TM42 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM46 | Psywave | Psychic | — |
| TM47 | Explosion | Normal | 170 |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Haunter in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Haunter in Pokémon Tower (3F), Pokémon Tower (4F), Pokémon Tower (5F), and Pokémon Tower (6F) and more; the best odds are in Pokémon Tower (7F) (15.2%, Lv 28–30).
What type is Haunter?
Haunter is Ghost/Poison type. It takes double damage from Ground, Psychic, and Ghost and is immune to Normal and Fighting.
What level does Haunter evolve?
Haunter evolves into Gengar when traded.
What moves does Haunter learn?
Haunter starts with Lick, Confuse Ray, and Night Shade and learns Hypnosis (Lv 29) and Dream Eater (Lv 38) by leveling up. It can learn 15 TMs and HMs.
What are Haunter's base stats?
HP 45, Attack 50, Defense 45, Special 115, Speed 95, for a total of 350.
What's the catch rate of Haunter?
Haunter's catch rate is 90 out of 255.