Shadow Haunter is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#93, Generation 1). With a max CP of 2,219 and base stats of 223/107/128 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Haunter has a total stat product of 458. Shadow Haunter's best moveset is Lick and Shadow Ball, making it a competitive Ghost-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Haunter is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass-type attacks. Shadow Haunter is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Lick
Shadow Ball
Astonish
Sludge Bomb
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Haunter's best offensive moveset is Lick combined with Shadow Ball, achieving 15.5 DPS and 208 TDO as a Ghost-type attacker (ranked #20, Tier C). Alternatively, Shadow Haunter can serve as a Poison-type attacker with Astonish and Sludge Bomb (#25, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Shadow Claw (12 DPS), while Astonish generates energy the fastest (13 EPS).
Raid Guide
Shadow Haunter as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Haunter is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Haunter returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Haunter from raids would have 1121 CP at level 20, or 1402 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Haunter
Shadow Haunter can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Haunter is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Haunter knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Haunter as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Shadow Haunter Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Haunter in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Haunter from raids or eggs will show 1,121 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Haunter is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokemon with a stat total of 458. With its high Attack stat (223), Shadow Haunter is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type moves when using Shadow Haunter. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Haunter's performance.
Shadow Haunter's moves get a damage boost in Fog and Cloudy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Haunter much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Haunter?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Shadow Haunter ranks #20 as a Ghost-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 2,219 and base stats of 223/107/128, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Shadow Haunter is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Ghost-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.