Competitive Information for Spiritomb [Diamond/Pearl]
Ghost / Dark
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is the target of a move, that move loses one additional PP.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Spiritomb? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Spiritomb, an epic Pokémon with Ghost and Dark typing. It's a sight to see Spiritomb out in the 4th generation battlefield. It is one of the few Pokémon that don't have any type-related weaknesses. Want to master Spiritomb's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 168 Atk / 48 Def / 44 SpD
Moveset:
- Sucker Punch
- Pursuit
- Shadow Sneak
- Trick
Dominating single battles, Spiritomb is pretty popular Physical Tank. It is primarily designed to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Spiritomb last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Pressure, if Spiritomb is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Pursuit is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Trick is a status move (Spiritomb switches its held item with the target's).
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Item: Life Orb / Black Glasses
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Sucker Punch / Pursuit
- Return / Facade
- Shadow Sneak
- Curse
Spiritomb proves to be a renowned Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Spiritomb's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Spiritomb is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Black Glasses equipped to it, Spiritomb's dark-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Pursuit is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Spiritomb is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Psychic
- Hyper Beam
Spiritomb excels as a sensational Special Sweeper during single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Spiritomb's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Spiritomb's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Spiritomb is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Spiritomb cannot move next turn).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 192 Def / 64 SpD
Moveset:
- Toxic
- Attract
- Rest
- Confuse Ray
Spiritomb stands out as an interesting Double Wall in single battles. It tries to provide strong resistance against both physical and special moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Spiritomb last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Pressure, if Spiritomb is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp. The combination of Attract and Conf. Ray should prevent the opponent from attacking or force a switch. Then just Burn them while you peacefully sleep.
◆ Attract is a status move (a target of the opposite gender gets infatuated).
◆ Rest is a status move (Spiritomb sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
◆ Confuse Ray is a status move (confuses the target).
Note: This moveset is vulnerable to Taunt. Ensure you include at least one damage-dealing move to avoid this risk.
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Spiritomb? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Black Glasses
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Sucker Punch / Pursuit
- Return / Facade
- Shadow Sneak
- Curse
Dominating double battles, Spiritomb is a sensational Physical Sweeper. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with potent physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Spiritomb's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Spiritomb is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Black Glasses equipped to it, Spiritomb's dark-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Pursuit is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Spiritomb is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Shadow Sneak is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Icy Wind
- Psychic
Taking on double battles? Spiritomb is an impressive Special Sweeper. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with formidable special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Spiritomb's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Spiritomb's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Spiritomb is the target of a move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Shadow Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ominous Wind is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Spiritomb can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Spiritomb.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Spiritomb can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Spiritomb
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch, Shadow Sneak, Sucker Punch
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Spiritomb's stats
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Nasty Plot
- Ominous Wind
- Silver Wind
Most notable and possible best moves for Spiritomb
- Curse
- Destiny Bond
- Protect
- Protect
- Pursuit
- Rest
- Shadow Sneak
- Sleep Talk
- Sucker Punch
- Sunny Day
- Taunt
- Toxic
- Trick
- Will-O-Wisp
Common Effort Values for Spiritomb in Diamond and Pearl
- Adamant Nature ( 248/168/48/0/44/0/ )
- Careful Nature ( 252/0/0/0/248/8/ )
- Optimize Spiritomb's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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