Haunter Pokémon HeartGold: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Haunter in Pokémon HeartGold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 68 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon HeartGold
KantoHaunter Pokemon HeartGold Pokedex Entry
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.
Pokemon HeartGold Haunter Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon HeartGold Haunter Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Haunter via various methods in Pokémon HeartGold.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Hypnosis | psychic | Lv. 1 |
| Lick | ghost | Lv. 1 |
| Spite | ghost | Lv. 1 |
| Spite | ghost | Lv. 5 |
| Mean Look | normal | Lv. 8 |
| Curse | ghost | Lv. 12 |
| Night Shade | ghost | Lv. 15 |
| Confuse Ray | ghost | Lv. 19 |
| Sucker Punch | dark | Lv. 22 |
| Shadow Punch | ghost | Lv. 25 |
| Payback | dark | Lv. 28 |
| Shadow Ball | ghost | Lv. 33 |
| Dream Eater | psychic | Lv. 39 |
| Dark Pulse | dark | Lv. 44 |
| Destiny Bond | ghost | Lv. 50 |
| Nightmare | ghost | Lv. 55 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon HeartGold Haunter Locations
Haunter can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon HeartGold, including Kanto Route 8 Area and Johto Safari Zone Zone Forest. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 8 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 19 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate (night).
Kanto Route 8 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 19Night20%Frequent
- walkLv. 19Night, Radio off10%Uncommon
Johto Safari Zone Zone Forest
2 encounters- walkLv. 16Night10%Uncommon
- walkLv. 17Night10%Uncommon