Gastly is a Ghost/Poison-type Pokémon that made its debut in the first generation of Pokemon. If you’ve ventured into Wild Zone 4, you may have already encountered and captured a Gastly, possibly even evolving it into a Haunter. If you are curious about how to evolve Haunter into Gengar in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, we will walk you through the necessary steps.

Evolving Haunter in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Connect with a Friend

The sole method to evolve Haunter into Gengar in Pokemon Legends: Z-A is via trading. This involves teaming up online and utilizing a Link Code to connect with other players who are willing to trade Pokémon. It is essential to find someone you can rely on to return the Gengar after the trade.

Fortunately, various online resources share codes for trading specific Pokémon, especially those requiring evolution. To trade Haunter, you can use the following Link Code: 0066-0066.

Trading in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Using Link Trade

To initiate a trade with other players in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, navigate to the Link Play section in the menu and select ‘Link Trade’ at the upper-right corner. From there, you can choose whether to trade with someone nearby or connect with a distant player. You will then be prompted to enter an eight-digit Link Code.

If you have a trading partner, both of you must ensure you use the same Link Code. Avoid using simple codes to prevent accidentally trading with someone else. You wouldn’t want to mistakenly give away your Haunter!

Obtaining Gastly and Haunter in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Exploring Wild Zone 4

Eventually, you will gain access to Wild Zone 4 in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, where you’ll come across a multitude of wild Gastly. They are found during the daytime, so there’s no need to wait on a bench for time to pass.

After capturing Gastly, it will evolve into Haunter once it reaches level 25. If you wish to Mega Evolve your Gengar after trading Haunter, you can purchase its Mega Stone at the Stone Emporium for 50,000 Poke Dollars.