Haunter

🎯 Best Counters Against Haunter

Top Pokémon to use when battling Haunter in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Deoxys	Psychic	345	115	137	3,615
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Mewtwo	Psychic	300	182	214	4,780
4	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
5	Alakazam	Psychic	271	167	146	3,498
6	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
7	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
8	Azelf	Psychic	270	151	181	3,673
9	Latios	Dragon Psychic	268	212	190	4,362
10	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041

📖 Complete Haunter Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Haunter (#093) is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,246 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Haunter can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Haunter in 2026.

📊 Haunter Stats Analysis

Haunter's Attack stat is 223 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Haunter a strong damage dealer.

With 107 Defense (Average) and 128 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 458. Trainers should be mindful of Haunter's limited bulk. Compared to other Ghost-type Pokémon, Haunter's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Haunter Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Haunter depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Shadow Claw (Fast) with Shadow Punch (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Haunter has 3 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Haunter has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Haunter PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Haunter can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ghost/Poison typing provides useful matchups against Fighting, Poison, Bug-type threats while being weak to Ghost, Dark, Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Haunter faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Haunter Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Haunter's effectiveness depends on its typing and 223 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Ghost-type attacker. Best counters against Haunter use Ghost, Dark-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Haunter in Pokémon GO

Haunter can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Haunter Evolution Guide

Haunter is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Gastly (#092)
• Haunter (#093) ← current — 25 Candy
• Gengar (#094) — 100 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Haunter in Pokémon GO

Shiny Haunter is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Haunter gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,320 - 1,402 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Haunter

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Updated October 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.