Haunter is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 50 HP. It was illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is part of the Fossil set, card number 21, released in the…
Set: Fossil
Number: 21/62
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Haunter Pokémon Card
Haunter is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Fossil set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 21/62 and is classified as Rare. The Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.
The card includes the flavor text: “Because of its ability to slip through block walls, it is said to be from another dimension.”.
Haunter Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Haunter
Card number: 21/62
Set: Fossil
Series: Base
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 50
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: October 10, 1999
National Pokédex number: 93
Why Collect the Haunter Pokémon Card?
Haunter is a solid addition to the Fossil set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Haunter Pokémon Card
Haunter was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Haunter Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Haunter is about
1.79. Recent listings range from roughly
6.51 (low) to
19 (high), with a mid-point near $39.99. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Fossil set has a median card value near
3.12 and an average near $43.79, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -49% over the last 7 days and -45% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Fossil set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Haunter Pokémon Card
Whether Haunter is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 2,487 copies of this card, of which 401 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 16.1%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Haunter Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Haunter are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2,487 copies to date.
Other Printings of Haunter
Haunter appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 46 (around
47), Legend Maker 35 (around
20) and Fossil 6 (around
13).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Haunter Pokémon Card
The Haunter pokémon card is a Rare card from the Fossil set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Fossil set. Its current aggregated market price is about
1.79; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Haunter card from?
Haunter is from the Fossil set (Base series), numbered 21/62 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Haunter card?
Haunter is classified as Rare.
How much is the Haunter 21/62 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
1.79, within a recent range of roughly
6.51 to
19. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Haunter card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 2,487 copies so far, with about 16.1% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Haunter?
PSA has graded 2,487 copies, of which 401 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 16.1%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Haunter card?
Rare cards like Haunter are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Fossil set released?
The Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.
Are there other printings of Haunter?
Yes. Haunter appears on 31 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
