Few Pokemon outrun Spectrier without a Choice Scarf. Ghost typing gives it solid coverage options. Normal and Fighting moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively. Known as the Swift Horse Pokemon. The stat spread leans into special offense.
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.
Spectrier Weakness
ExcellentGhost and Dark-type 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.
A Ghost-type legendary, Spectrier doesn't evolve or breed. At 580 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own.
How to Evolve
One boost from Nasty Plot and Spectrier gets dangerous fast. The Timid nature targets max Sp. Atk and Speed, and Grimneigh backs the whole approach. Shadow Ball and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Best Spectrier Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Protect
- Dark Pulse
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
Spectrier doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Ghost type with 580 BST.
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 leaning toward the special side (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.
Spectrier can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Spectrier has appeared in 2 games since Sword & Shield, spanning 2 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A