Haunter Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Haunter in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Haunter
Haunter is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost/Poison typing. The best counter is Shadow Mewtwo (Shadow) with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 65.294 DPS.
Haunter can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Haunter is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Bug, Normal-type moves as Haunter resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Haunter is Shadow Mewtwo (65.294 DPS), Mega Alakazam (62.778 DPS), and Mega Gengar (61.067 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Haunter: After defeating Haunter, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1083 and 1149 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1347-1430 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Haunter from raids will have exactly 1149 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Haunter?
The best counter for Haunter is Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike, dealing 65.294 DPS. Other top options include Mega Alakazam (62.778 DPS) and Mega Gengar (61.067 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Haunter?
Haunter can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Haunter weak to?
Haunter is weak to Dark, Ghost, Ground, Psychic-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Bug, Normal, Poison, Fairy, Grass-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Haunter be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Haunter's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Haunter from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Haunter from raids will have 1149 CP at level 20, or 1430 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1083. If you see 1149 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Haunter worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Haunter is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Haunter?
For the best moveset for Haunter itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Haunter stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Haunter without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Haunter can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (54.889 DPS) and Mewtwo (54.588 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Haunter in raids?
Weather boost information for Haunter is not currently available. Ghost-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.