Mysterious, ghostly, and just a bit mischievous-Haunter has haunted fans’ Pokédexes for generations. But in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, evolving this spectral favorite into the powerful Gengar comes with an exciting twist that breaks classic trade conventions. Here’s how to unlock its full potential on the Nintendo Switch.
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How to evolve Haunter in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
To evolve Haunter in Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch, you need to trade it with another player or NPC. Once Haunter is traded, it will immediately evolve into Gengar. After the evolution is complete, the Gengar is sent back to you, allowing you to continue your adventure with this powerful Ghost- and Poison-type Pokémon. Trading evolution remains the key method in this game, so make sure to connect with friends or use in-game features to complete the process.
Haunter can only evolve in Pokémon Legends: Z-A through trading. As long as you have a Haunter and a trading partner, you can evolve your Haunter into a Gengar – no level requirement necessary.Unfortunately, this does mean that you’ll need either a Nintendo Switch Online membership or a local trainer who also hasPokémon Legends: Z-A.
To evolve Haunter into Gengar, follow these steps:
- Press X to open your menu.
- Select the “Link Play” option.
- Select the “Link Trade” option.
- Choose “Nearby Players” if you’re trading locally or “Faraway Players” if you’re trading via the internet.
- Enter an 8-digit Link Code to connect to your trade recipient.
- Select your Haunter and send it off for a trade.
Your Haunter will evolve right after the trade completes, rather than just getting an arrow and prompting a manual evolution.
If you’re coordinating with another trainer who also wants a Gengar, you can both trade Haunter to then both receive Gengar. Additionally, you can also trade other Pokémon that evolve through trades, like Kadabra. You will still have to trade back to receive your original Gengar.
If you need somebody to trade with, you can use the trade code “0066 0066” to get matched up with other players also looking to evolve their Haunter. Note that they may not trade you back your original Pokémon, though.
Where to find reliable trade codes for Haunter evolutions
Reliable trade codes for Haunter evolutions in Pokémon Legends: Z-A are most often shared by well-established Pokémon community sources and guides, such as VGC, IGN, Polygon, and Eurogamer, as well as dedicated YouTube channels like Austin John Plays.youtube
Where to Find Trade Codes
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Major gaming sites like VGC, IGN, Polygon, and Eurogamer publish up-to-date lists of active trade codes designed for each trade-evolution Pokémon, including Haunter.
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The universal community trade code for Haunter is 0066-0066-entering this code in the Link Trade system connects you with others seeking to evolve Haunter into Gengar.
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Trusted YouTube channels, especially Austin John Plays, regularly update community trade codes and explain how to use them safely and effectively.youtube+1
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Active trade codes, including 0066-0066 for Haunter, are frequently updated and discussed on platforms like Reddit and gaming forums, allowing fast access to a trading partner without needing to exchange Friend Codes.
Using these sources ensures you trade with others who know the system and helps avoid confusion or loss of your Pokémon. Always double-check the Pokémon being traded and be ready for the possibility of not getting your original Pokémon back when using public codes.
-List of all Haunter trade codes from trusted sites
Here is a list of active, community-accepted Haunter trade codes for evolutions in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, as found on trusted gaming and community platforms:
| Trade Code | Source/Platform |
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| 0066-0066 | VGC, IGN, Polygon, Austin John Plays |
| 0660-0660 | Reddit threads and trade guides |
| 0066-0000 | Community YouTube and Discord serversyoutube+1 |
| 0070-0070 | Occasionally mentioned for ghost-type evolutions (not universal, but sometimes used)youtube+1 |
These codes are most frequently echoed across reputable guides, YouTube tutorials, and subreddit posts dedicated to Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade evolutions. When using public codes, be cautious as not all trades guarantee your Haunter will be returned. Always prefer the codes widely discussed in these platforms for reliable trading results.
