Spiritomb Best Moveset
Ghost/Dark at 108/108 balanced defenses with only Fairy hitting super-effectively. AbilityInfiltrator bypasses Substitute and screens. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureRelaxed absorbs hits from both sides. 92/92 mixed offenses fire Ghost and Dark TermStab at moderate power. The moveset is defensive utility behind one of the best defensive typings. 35 Speed means always going last.
Dark/Ghost with NO weaknesses in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Fairy type didn't exist yet. Pressure wasted PP, and nothing hit Spiritomb super-effectively. Will-O-Wisp controlled matchups.
Best Moves
Best Build
Spiritomb best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Shadow Ball
- Pain Split
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Same zero-weakness typing in Gen V (Black & White). But 92 base offenses couldn't threaten enough, and 35 Speed was painfully slow.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Dark Pulse
- Toxic
- Confuse Ray
Recommended Teammates
Fairy typing gave Spiritomb its first-ever weakness in Gen VI (X & Y). From zero weaknesses to one, and that one was the most popular new type around.
Wall Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Toxic
- Foul Play
- Curse
Recommended Teammates
Fairy coverage was everywhere in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Spiritomb went from nothing hits it to Fairy hits it and Fairy is everywhere.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Dark Pulse
- Shadow Sneak
- Pain Split
Recommended Teammates
Fell to the bottom in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 35 Speed, mediocre offenses, and a Fairy weakness every team could exploit.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Dark Pulse
- Will O Wisp
- Hypnosis
Recommended Teammates
Same in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). The zero-weakness gimmick that defined Spiritomb was permanently broken by Fairy's introduction three gens earlier.
Wall Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Pain Split
- Foul Play
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Spiritomb Weakness
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 |
What is Spiritomb Weak Against
FortressBest Pokemon Against Spiritomb
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Spiritomb View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn8-10% Scald9-11% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDauntlessshield ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spiritomb View Zamazenta builds →Crunch18-22% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Spiritomb View Corviknight builds →U Turn10-12% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves View Deoxys-Speed builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Spiritomb
Spiritomb can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Spiritomb is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Spiritomb doesn't appear in Legends: Arceus. Transfer it from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Spiritomb is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Spiritomb can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Spiritomb is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Spiritomb can't be caught in Sword & Shield. Bring it over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Spiritomb is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
It was formed by uniting 108 spirits. It has been bound to the Odd Keystone to keep it from doing any mischief.
Spiritomb Guide
We rate Spiritomb C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. 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 mixed attacker with base 92 Attack and 92 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a trick room.
The core moveset is Will O Wisp, Painsplit, Foulplay, and Shadow Sneak. Will O Wisp leads at 0% usage. This set covers the trick room role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves