Competitive Information for Spiritomb [Diamond/Pearl]
Ghost / Dark
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Spiritomb? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Diamond/Pearl generation metagame.
Spiritomb is pretty popular Ghost and Dark-typed Pokemon. It's a frequent sight to see Spiritomb out in the 4th generation battlefield. Spiritomb is typically seen in the UU tier (Underused). Spiritomb is one of the few Pokemon who don't have any type-related weaknesses.
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 168 Atk / 48 Def / 44 SpD
Moveset:
- Sucker Punch
- Pursuit
- Shadow Sneak
- Trick
Physical Tank Spiritomb (Popular/Trending)
Spiritomb is an awesome Physical Tank. It's goal is to take a nice amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Spiritomb last longer regaining it's it's vitality 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 (power doubles if a foe is switching out).
♦ 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 / Secret Power
- Shadow Sneak
- Toxic
Physical Sweeper Spiritomb (Pressure)
Spiritomb is an interesting Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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.
♦ Pursuit is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if a foe is switching out).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Secret Power is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (effect varies with terrain. (30% paralysis chance)).
♦ Shadow Sneak is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Psychic
- Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Spiritomb (Pressure)
Spiritomb is a marvelous Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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 Double Wall (Mixed Feelings*)
Spiritomb is a fabulous Double Wall. This moveset attempts to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Spiritomb last longer regaining it's it's health 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 considered Taunt bait! It is highly recommended you typically have atleast one move that does actual damage!
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Spiritomb? These builds have been optimized for Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Diamond/Pearl generation metagame.
Item: Life Orb / Black Glasses
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Sucker Punch / Pursuit
- Return / Secret Power
- Shadow Sneak
- Toxic
Doubles Physical Sweeper Spiritomb (Pressure)
Spiritomb is a wonderful Physical Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. 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.
♦ Pursuit is a physical STAB-boosted 40-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if a foe is switching out).
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Secret Power is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (effect varies with terrain. (30% paralysis chance)).
♦ Shadow Sneak is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 40-base power Ghost-type move (usually goes first).
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Dark Pulse
- Shadow Ball / Ominous Wind
- Icy Wind
- Psychic
Doubles Special Sweeper Spiritomb (Pressure)
Spiritomb is an extraordinary Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. 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
Wondering what moves can Spiritomb learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Damage Modifiers:
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, Sucker Punch, Shadow Sneak
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic, Hypnosis, Will-O-Wisp
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 EV spread for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl
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