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Learn how to defeat Haunter in Pokémon Platinum. This guide covers its stats, weaknesses, and strategies for the contest.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Pokémon: Haunter
• Level: 24
• Gender: Female
• Types: Ghost, Poison
• Ability: Levitate
• Weaknesses: Dark, Ghost
• Resistances: Poison, Bug, Grass, Normal
• Immunities: Normal, Fighting

Moveset:

1. Will-O-Wisp (Status, Fire)
2. Shadow Sneak (Physical, Ghost)
3. Future Sight (Special, Psychic)
4. Pursuit (Physical, Dark)

Strategy:

• Haunter is a Ghost/Poison type with the Levitate ability, making it immune to Ground-type attacks.
• Focus on Dark and Ghost-type moves, as Haunter is weak to them.
• Be mindful of Will-O-Wisp, which can inflict a burn and halve your Pokémon's Attack stat.
• Shadow Sneak is a priority move, so be prepared for it.
• Future Sight is a special Psychic attack that hits two turns after being used.
• Pursuit is a Dark-type physical attack that deals double damage if the target is switching out.
• Consider using Pokémon with high Special Defense to mitigate Future Sight damage.
• Avoid using Normal or Fighting-type moves due to Haunter's immunities.