Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Shadow Claw Sludge Bomb
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sludge Bomb costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Haunter takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 458
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,121 CP
Haunter moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish STAB | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Shadow Claw Best STAB | Ghost | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Lick STAB Elite | Ghost | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Shadow Ball STAB | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Shadow Punch STAB | Ghost | 35 | 33 | 1.5s | 23.3 | 1.06 |
| Sludge Bomb Best STAB | Poison | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish | Ghost | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6.00 | 5.00 |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
| Lick | Ghost | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Ice Punch | Ice | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Shadow Punch | Ghost | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Shadow Claw (12 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Haunter is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Haunter
Use Haunter against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Haunter
- Evolve from
- Gastly · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Haunter knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 47 | 1,697 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 47 | 1,837 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,083 | 1,149 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,347 | 1,430 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,083 | 1,149 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 818 | 869 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,083 | 1,149 |
Is Haunter good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Haunter has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (223), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Haunter deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 27 |
| Lv 2 | 87 |
| Lv 3 | 146 |
| Lv 4 | 205 |
| Lv 5 | 264 |
| Lv 6 | 324 |
| Lv 7 | 383 |
| Lv 8 | 442 |
| Lv 9 | 501 |
| Lv 10 | 561 |
| Lv 11 | 617 |
| Lv 12 | 673 |
| Lv 13 | 729 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 785 |
| Lv 15 | 841 |
| Lv 16 | 897 |
| Lv 17 | 953 |
| Lv 18 | 1,009 |
| Lv 19 | 1,065 |
| Lv 20 | 1,121 |
| Lv 21 | 1,178 |
| Lv 22 | 1,234 |
| Lv 23 | 1,290 |
| Lv 24 | 1,346 |
| Lv 25 | 1,402 |
| Lv 26 | 1,458 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,514 |
| Lv 28 | 1,570 |
| Lv 29 | 1,626 |
| Lv 30 | 1,683 |
| Lv 31 | 1,711 |
| Lv 32 | 1,739 |
| Lv 33 | 1,767 |
| Lv 34 | 1,795 |
| Lv 35 | 1,823 |
| Lv 36 | 1,851 |
| Lv 37 | 1,879 |
| Lv 38 | 1,907 |
| Lv 39 | 1,935 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,963 |
| Lv 41 | 1,988 |
| Lv 42 | 2,013 |
| Lv 43 | 2,038 |
| Lv 44 | 2,064 |
| Lv 45 | 2,089 |
| Lv 46 | 2,115 |
| Lv 47 | 2,141 |
| Lv 48 | 2,167 |
| Lv 49 | 2,193 |
| Lv 50 | 2,219 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0093
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 0.10 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 100
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0093_POKEMON_HAUNTER
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Haunter in Pokemon GO?
Haunter's best moveset is Shadow Claw (fast) with Sludge Bomb (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Haunter's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Haunter takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Haunter's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Haunter reaches 2,219 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,963 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Haunter?
A perfect 15/15/15 Haunter shows 1,121 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,402 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Haunter better than regular Haunter?
Shadow Haunter deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Haunter in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Gastly (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Haunter be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Haunter depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.