Evolving Haunter into Gengar in Pokémon Legends: Z-A remains a central objective for players seeking a formidable Ghost and Poison-type ally. Understanding the specific evolution steps allows trainers to efficiently add this powerful classic Pokémon to their party. This guide provides a straightforward breakdown of how to obtain Haunter and successfully complete its final transformation.
Catching Gastly and Haunter in Lumiose City
Before initiating the final evolution, you must first secure either a Gastly or Haunter. Gastly can be located early in the game within Wild Zone 4 during both daytime and nighttime hours. Raising Gastly to level 25 will automatically trigger its evolution into Haunter.
Alternatively, players can encounter wild Haunter directly in Wild Zone 15 at night after making sufficient story progress. Catching a wild Haunter saves time by bypassing the initial leveling process entirely. Both methods yield a valid Haunter ready for its final evolutionary step.
Executing the Trade Evolution Step
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Haunter requires a traditional trade to evolve into Gengar. Open the main menu, select the Link Play feature, and choose Link Trade to begin. You can trade locally with nearby players or connect online using Faraway Players.
Both trading partners must enter matching Link Codes to establish a secure connection. Once the exchange occurs, Haunter immediately evolves into Gengar upon arriving in the recipient's game. To keep your original Pokémon, make sure to trade with a trusted friend who will return your Gengar.
Alternative Methods for Obtaining Gengar
Players who prefer to avoid online trading have direct capture options later in the game campaign. During Main Mission 20, you will encounter wild Gengar inside an abandoned building. Weakening these targets and utilizing high-tier Poké Balls provides a solid opportunity to catch Gengar without trading.
Additionally, post-game explorers can locate an Alpha Gengar spawning in Wild Zone 20 beneath Prism Tower. Utilizing these wild encounters ensures that every player can complete their Pokédex regardless of multiplayer connectivity.
