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Learn about Haunter's stats, types, and abilities in Pokémon Platinum. This guide covers its weaknesses and potential moves for trainers facing this Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Pokémon: Haunter
• Level: 24
• Gender: Female
• Types: Ghost, Poison
• Ability: Levitate
• Held Item: None
• Weaknesses: Dark, Ghost

Phases:

1. Haunter's primary offensive capabilities come from its Ghost, Poison, and Psychic-type moves.
2. It can utilize status moves like Will-O-Wisp to inflict burn.
3. It also has access to Shadow Sneak, a priority Ghost-type physical attack, and Pursuit, a Dark-type physical attack that hits harder if the target switches out.
4. Future Sight is a Psychic-type special attack that hits two turns after being used.

Strategy:

• Given Haunter's Ghost and Poison typing, trainers should prioritize using Dark and Ghost-type moves, as these are super-effective.
• Pokémon with Levitate ability or those immune to Ground-type moves will not be affected by Haunter's potential Earthquake if it were to have it (though not listed here).
• Be wary of status conditions like burn from Will-O-Wisp. Having Pokémon with abilities like Guts or items like Flame Orb can mitigate burn's negative effects.
• Consider using Pokémon that resist Ghost and Poison-type attacks, such as Dark or Steel-types.