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- Haunter (Japanese: ゴースト Ghost) is a dual-type Ghost / Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Gastly starting at level 25 and evolves into Gengar when traded or when exposed to a Linking Cord.
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Apr 19, 2024 · It evolves from Gastly starting at level 25 and evolves into Gengar when traded or when exposed to a Linking Cord . (Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.) Contents. Biology. 1.1 Evolution. 2 Game data. In side games. In events. 2.3.2.1 Wild Area News. Stats. 2.5.1 Base stats. 2.5.2 Pokéathlon stats. 2.6 Type effectiveness.
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Haunter (Japanese: ゴースト, Hepburn: Ghost) (HAUNT-ur) is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It evolves from Gastly at level 25 and evolves into Gengar when traded.
Physiology
Haunter is a purple, spiky, floating figure with triangular eyes, tiny pupils, fangs and disembodied, three-fingered, clawed hands.
Behavior
They feed on the life force of living things, waiting in the darkness for unwary prey to wander by. Then, they sneak up on their victims and lick them. This causes uncontrollable shuddering in their prey, who are slowly drained of life until they die. Like Gastly, Haunter are also pranksters. They may trip unwary travelers or place ghostly hands on their shoulders to scare them. When a Haunter is around, those nearby feel paranoid, as if they are being watched (which they are). Haunter can also feed on fear. Though research has shown that such a diet is not very energy-efficient, it is believed that some Haunter have learned to feed on these feelings because they are “sustainable;” by not killing victims, some Haunter have successfully used cities as “farms” of sorts, scaring people as necessary and feeding on their fright. Many ghost “hot-spots” are in fact popular Haunter feeding grounds. Since Haunter detest light, well-lit towns are usually devoid of them. In some regions is said that Haunter come out on moonless nights looking for victims to lay curses on.
Characteristics
Haunter can pass through solid walls. It is because of this that it is believed it is from another dimension. It can also sap away the life force of a target by licking them with its tongue. These licks will always cause constant convulsions to a licked being until it dies.
Locations Pokédex entries
•Red and Blue Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension. •Yellow By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise. •Gold In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim. •Silver Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes. •Crystal It hides in the dark, planning to take the life of the next living thing that wanders close by. •Ruby Haunter is a dangerous Pokémon. If one beckons you while floating in darkness, you must never approach it. This Pokémon will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away. •Sapphire Haunter is a dangerous Pokémon. If one beckons you while floating in darkness, you must never approach it. This Pokémon will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away. •FireRed If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there. •LeafGreen Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension. •Emerald If a Haunter beckons you while it is floating in darkness, don't approach it. This Pokémon will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away. •Diamond It can slip through any obstacle. It lurks inside walls to keep an eye on its foes. •Pearl It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim's life force. It lurks in darkness for prey. •Platinum It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering. •HeartGold In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim. •SoulSilver Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes. •Black It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering. •White It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering. •Black 2 It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering. •White 2 It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering. •X If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there. •Y It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal the victim's life force. It lurks in darkness for prey. •Omega Ruby Haunter is a dangerous Pokémon. If one beckons you while floating in darkness, you must never approach it. This Pokémon will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away. •Alpha Sapphire Haunter is a dangerous Pokémon. If one beckons you while floating in darkness, you must never approach it. This Pokémon will try to lick you with its tongue and steal your life away. •Sun It strikes at humans from total darkness. Those licked by its cold tongue grow weaker with each passing day until they die. •Moon It fears the light and revels in the dark. It may be on the verge of extinction in cities that stay brightly lit at night. •Ultra Sun On moonless nights, Haunter searches for someone to curse, so it’s best not to go out walking around. •Ultra Moon It’s dangerous to go outside alone on nights when you’re feeling sad. Haunter will catch you, and you won’t be able to go back home. •Let's Go, Pikachu! By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise. •Let's Go, Eevee! By licking, it saps the victim's life. It causes shaking that won't stop until the victim's demise. •Sword Its tongue is made of gas. If licked, its victim starts shaking constantly until death eventually comes. •Shield If you get the feeling of being watched in darkness when nobody is around, Haunter is there. •Brilliant Diamond It can slip through any obstacle. It lurks inside walls to keep an eye on its foes. •Shining Pearl It licks with its gaseous tongue to steal its victim's life-force. It lurks in darkness, waiting for prey. •Legends: Arceus This frightful, malevolent spirit can glide through walls, appearing wherever it likes. According to rumor, victims of a Haunter's lick will wither to death day by day. •Scarlet It likes to lurk in the dark and tap shoulders with a gaseous hand. Its touch causes endless shuddering. •Violet In total darkness, where nothing is visible, Haunter lurks, silently stalking its next victim.
Sprites
•Generation I •Generation II •Generation III •Generation IV •Generation V •Generation VI •Generation VII •Generation VIII •Generation IX
In the anime
•Sabrina's Haunter •Captain's Haunter •Haunter (JE005) •Morty's Haunter •Haunter (GS158) •Lon's Haunter
Origin
Haunter appears to be based on ghosts. It may also be based on depictions of ghosts in Japanese mythology, which are often depicted with long tongues. It may also be based on the Philippine myth of the Dila, a spirit known for licking ill people (possibly where it gets its poison-type from) until death. Its poison-type may also come from bad omens and how they can bring sickness.
Etymology
Haunter may come from haunt, specter, and hunter. It may also literally be the word haunter.
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