Competitive Information for Spectrier [Sword/Shield]
Ghost
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Sp. Atk is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and KOes another Pokemon.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Spectrier? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Unveil the power of Spectrier, an epic Pokémon known for its Ghost typing! It's a sight to see Spectrier out in the 8th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost. Curious about Spectrier's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Life Orb / Spell Tag
Ability: Grim Neigh
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 116 Def / 4 SpA / 28 SpD / 108 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball
- Snarl
- Taunt
- Will-O-Wisp
Spectrier thrives as a iconic Physical Wall perfect for single battles. This moveset focuses to take a substantial amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Life Orb boosts the power of Spectrier's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Grim Neigh, Spectrier's sp. Atk is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and koes another pokemon. With a Spell Tag equipped to it, Spectrier's ghost-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Taunt is a status move (target can't use status moves its next 3 turns).
◆ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Grim Neigh
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Hp / 124 Def / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play / Dark Pulse
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Mud Shot
Spectrier excels as a legendary Special Sweeper during single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special power. Focus Sash helps protect Spectrier from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Spectrier's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Grim Neigh, Spectrier's sp. Atk is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and koes another pokemon.
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Spectrier cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Spectrier? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Choice Scarf
Ability: Grim Neigh
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Def / 180 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball
- Snarl
- Bulldoze
- Will-O-Wisp
Taking on double battles? Spectrier is a exalted Special Sweeper. In recent tournaments, this build was a go-to choice. It tries to crush rivals using intense special moves. Choice Scarf will increase Spectrier's speed by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Grim Neigh, Spectrier's sp. Atk is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and koes another pokemon.
◆ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Will-O-Wisp is a status move (burns the target).
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Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Grim Neigh
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 128 Hp / 124 Def / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shadow Ball / Hex
- Foul Play / Snarl
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Mud Shot
Spectrier proves to be a celebrated Special Sweeper for double battles. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using devastating special attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Spectrier from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Spectrier's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Grim Neigh, Spectrier's sp. Atk is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and koes another pokemon.
◆ Hex is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Ghost-type move (power doubles if the target has a status ailment).
◆ Foul Play is a physical 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Snarl is a special 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Spectrier cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Spectrier can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Spectrier.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Spectrier can perform in Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Spectrier
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Will-O-Wisp
Moves that boost Spectrier's stats
- Agility
- Calm Mind
- Nasty Plot
Most notable and possible best moves for Spectrier
- Bulldoze
- Hyper Beam
- Mud Shot
- Nasty Plot
- Protect
- Rest
- Shadow Ball
- Snarl
- Taunt
- Will-O-Wisp
Common Effort Values for Spectrier in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 252/0/116/4/28/108 )
- Timid Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Spectrier's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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