# Haunter - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Haunter in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Haunter)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Haunter
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Sludge Bomb**: 99.945%
- **Shadow Ball**: 98.790%
- **Thunderbolt**: 74.064%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 70.937%
- **Taunt**: 13.576%
- **Hypnosis**: 13.576%
- **Destiny Bond**: 11.502%
- **Other**: 17.610%

## Common Abilities
- **Levitate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 70.940%
- **Eviolite**: 18.731%
- **Choice Scarf**: 9.081%
- **Other**: 1.248%

## Common Teammates
- **Hariyama**: 70.938%
- **Pheromosa**: 70.938%
- **Gastly**: 70.937%
- **Gengar**: 70.937%
- **Snorlax**: 69.323%
- **Raichu-Alola**: 14.727%

## FAQ for Haunter in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Haunter?
The most common moves for Haunter are Sludge Bomb, Shadow Ball, Thunderbolt, Hidden Power Ice. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Haunter?
Haunter is frequently paired with Hariyama, Pheromosa, Gastly, Gengar. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Haunter?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Haunter?
The top build for Haunter features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 80.773% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Haunter?
Haunter is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Specs** (70.940%).

### What is the most common role for Haunter?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Haunter often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Haunter?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 45 |
| Sp. Atk | 115 |
| Sp. Def | 55 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **405** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Haunter on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Haunter) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Haunter
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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