Haunter Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Haunter in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 62 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarHaunter Pokemon Sword 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 Sword Haunter Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Sword Haunter Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Haunter via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Punch | ghost | — |
| Hypnosis | psychic | Lv. 1 |
| Confuse Ray | ghost | Lv. 1 |
| Lick | ghost | Lv. 1 |
| Mean Look | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Shadow Punch | ghost | Lv. 1 |
| Payback | dark | Lv. 12 |
| Spite | ghost | Lv. 16 |
| Curse | ghost | Lv. 20 |
| Hex | ghost | Lv. 24 |
| Night Shade | ghost | Lv. 30 |
| Sucker Punch | dark | Lv. 36 |
| Dark Pulse | dark | Lv. 42 |
| Shadow Ball | ghost | Lv. 48 |
| Destiny Bond | ghost | Lv. 54 |
| Dream Eater | psychic | Lv. 60 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Haunter Locations
Haunter can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Giants Seat and Galar Route 8. The most reliable spawn is at Giants Seat, where you'll find it between Lv. 30 and 35 by grass with a 15% encounter rate.
Galar Route 8
2 encounters- grassLv. 38-40Hidden encounters10%Uncommon
- curryLv. 38-40Curry encounters13.03%Uncommon
Rolling Fields
1 encounter- wandererLv. 31Wanderers×1×1East half of Rolling Fields: north of the grass field around a den
Watchtower Ruins
1 encounter- wandererLv. 34Wanderers×1×1×1×1×1×1West of the tower
Giants Seat
1 encounter- grassLv. 30-35Hidden encounters15%