Haunter

Haunter

Haunter appears in the English print of Base Set 2, released on February 24, 2000. Haunter is a uncommon rarity and 60 HP. The Base Set 2 set contains 130 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Keiji Kinebuchi.

Collector Insights

Haunter is a Psychic-type Pokémon with 60 HP and a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It features a resistances to Fighting-type attacks, reducing damage by 30. The card’s artwork is by artist Keiji Kinebuchi, and its theme color is a soft pinkish-brown (#b08789). Haunter has two attacks: Hypnosis, which costs one Psychic energy and puts the defending Pokémon to sleep, and Dream Eater, requiring the defending Pokémon to be asleep to deal 50 damage. The card’s flavor text describes it as capable of slipping through block walls, implying a connection to other dimensions. It was first released in the Base Set 2 series on February 24, 2000, as a Uncommon rarity. The card’s design and mechanics align with its Psychic typing and thematic emphasis on elusive, otherworldly behavior.

Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.

Explore More Collector Hubs

Compare this card against live trending cards, current most popular cards, and most collected cards in English. Use these hubs to spot momentum shifts before your next trade or listing update.