Spectrier's all-in on Sp. Atk at the expense of Defense. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Sp. Atk EVs and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It probes its surroundings with all its senses save one—it doesn’t use its sense of sight. Spectrier’s kicks are said to separate soul from body.
As it dashes through the night, Spectrier absorbs the life-force of sleeping creatures. It craves silence and solitude.
Ghost and Dark moves hit Spectrier for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal and Fighting-type moves can't touch it at all. With 100 HP and balanced defenses, Spectrier can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting |
Gholdengo can KO Spectrier with Shadow Ball (118-138%). Glimmora's Power Gem hits Spectrier for 38-45%. Regieleki deals 71-84% with Thunderbolt.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spectrier View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball 2x118-138%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spectrier View Glimmora builds →Power Gem38-45% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Spectrier View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch55-65% Electroweb44-51% Thunderbolt71-84% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Spectrier View Gliscor builds →Earthquake46-54% Knock Off 2x40-48% | ||
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Spectrier View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball 2x72-85% | ||
A Ghost-type legendary, Spectrier doesn't evolve or breed. At 580 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Bulk and offense in one package. Spectrier runs Leftovers for passive recovery each turn with a Timid nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Shadow Ball. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Psychic coverage make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Spectrier best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Draining Kiss
- Nasty Plot
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Draining Kiss
- Nasty Plot
- Psychic
Doubles Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Dark Pulse
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Protect
- Dark Pulse
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Spectrier's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Fighting coverage and more on top of Poltergeist and Phantom Force for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without TMs, Spectrier's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal and Fighting coverage and more on top of Phantom Force and Shadow Ball for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Spectrier is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Spectrier is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
At 580 BST, Spectrier is built different. We rank it B-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
Watch for Chandelure (Ghost) and Hydreigon (Dark) when using Spectrier. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Grim Neigh boosts Special Attack after knocking out a Pokémon. That's the one you want on Spectrier. It's the only ability Spectrier has.
Spectrier fills the sweeper role. It's a special attacker with base 145 Sp. Atk. Base 130 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Shadow Ball, Drainingkiss, Will O Wisp, and Psychic on Spectrier. Shadow Ball is the most common pick at 21% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Spectrier has appeared in 2 games since Sword & Shield, spanning 3 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves