Bulk defines Spiritomb's stat line. Defense and Sp. Def anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.
Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
It was formed by uniting 108 spirits. It has been bound to the Odd Keystone to keep it from doing any mischief.
Type-wise, Spiritomb takes extra damage from Fairy. Normal, Fighting, and Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 50 HP and balanced defenses, Spiritomb can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting, Psychic |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Spiritomb View Regirock builds →Rock Blast9-10% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Spiritomb View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Spiritomb View Weezing builds →Sludge Bomb13-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spiritomb View Grafaiai builds →Knock Off18-21% U Turn19-23% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Spiritomb View Sableye builds →Knock Off17-21% | ||
Spiritomb is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is slow to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Spiritomb easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
One boost from Nasty Plot and Spiritomb gets dangerous fast. The Quiet nature targets max HP and Sp. Atk, and Infiltrator backs the whole approach. Dark Pulse and Psychic coverage handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Spiritomb best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Nasty Plot
- Trick Room
- Psyshock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Snarl
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Sucker Punch
- Shadow Ball
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Snarl
- Foul Play
- Will O Wisp
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Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Dark Pulse
- Will O Wisp
- Hypnosis
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Snarl
- Will O Wisp
- Hex
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Dark Pulse
- Will O Wisp
- Hypnosis
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Snarl
- Will O Wisp
- Hex
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Spiritomb learns Poltergeist and Foul Play naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Psychic and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Spiritomb gets Dark Pulse and Shadow Ball for same-type damage alongside Psychic and Normal coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
The egg pool carries weight here. Destiny Bond and Disable aren't available any other way for Spiritomb, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Foul Play and Shadow Ball for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Destiny Bond and Disable aren't available any other way for Spiritomb, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Poltergeist and Foul Play for solid options.
Spiritomb can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Diamond, Platinum, or Omega Ruby instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Spiritomb doesn't appear in Legends: Arceus. Transfer it from Diamond, Platinum, or Omega Ruby to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Spiritomb can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Diamond, Platinum, or Omega Ruby instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Spiritomb can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Diamond, Platinum, or Omega Ruby instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
We rate Spiritomb B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 485 BST, it fits the trick room role. Base 108 Defense stands out.
Spiritomb's biggest threats include Gardevoir (Fairy), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 35 Speed, Spiritomb won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Spiritomb. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its hidden ability Infiltrator can work in specific setups.
Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Spiritomb is a special attacker with base 92 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a trick room.
The core moveset is Dark Pulse, Nasty Plot, Trickroom, and Psyshock. Dark Pulse leads at 17% usage. This set covers the trick room role with a mix of damage and utility.
Available in 13 titles since its debut in Diamond & Pearl, Spiritomb spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
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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 4DPDebut
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 8SwSh
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