Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Fairy is super effective against SpiritombView Flutter Mane → | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Fairy is super effective against SpiritombView Togekiss → | ||
 | 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% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Spiritomb is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is slow to hatch. It's got 5 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Spiritomb easily with 53 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Pass egg moves like Ally Switch, Destiny Bond, Disable and 2 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Spiritomb Best Moveset
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
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Ally Switch and Destiny Bond 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Spiritomb in Scarlet & Violet
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 Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Spiritomb B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. At 485 BST, it fits the trick room role. Dark Pulse with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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.
For Scarlet & Violet, 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.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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