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No. 0442 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Spiritomb

The Forbidden Pokémon

TL;DR. Spiritomb is a ghost/dark-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 485. A Pokémon that was formed by 108 spirits. It is bound to a fissure in an odd keystone.

Ghost Dark

A Pokémon that was formed by 108 spirits. It is bound to a fissure in an odd keystone.

Height1.0 m
Weight108.0 kg
AbilitiesPressure
HiddenInfiltrator
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50
Attack 92
Defense 108
Sp. Attack 92
Sp. Defense 108
Speed 35
Total485
485 base stat total, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 61st among Ghost-types.
108 base Defense, Spiritomb's strongest stat, ranking 17th of 132 Ghost-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Spiritomb in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Spiritomb reaches 2,072 CP at level 40 and 2,371 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack169
GO Defense199
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)2,072
Max CP (L50)2,343
Best buddy (L51)2,371
Raid catch CP 1,119–1,184 (L20). Weather boosted 1,399–1,480 (L25).

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Competitive

Spiritomb in competitive play.

Spiritomb is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #152 in the Great League.

PU
Trick Room Sweeper
Trick Room / Nasty Plot / Dark Pulse / Psyshock
  • ItemLeftovers
  • AbilityInfiltrator
  • NatureQuiet
  • EVs252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
  • TeraDark, Steel
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #152 86.3 score
Ultra League #101 87.6 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Spiritomb.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Spiritomb, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Spiritomb?

Spiritomb is a Ghost/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Spiritomb weak to?

Spiritomb takes 2× damage from Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Spiritomb resistant to?

Spiritomb is immune to Normal, Fighting, Psychic. It also resists Poison.

Does Spiritomb evolve?

Spiritomb does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Spiritomb from?

Spiritomb was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0442.

What are Spiritomb's base stats?

Spiritomb has HP 50, Attack 92, Defense 108, Special Attack 92, Special Defense 108, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 485.

What are Spiritomb's abilities?

Spiritomb can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Infiltrator.

Is Spiritomb legendary or mythical?

No. Spiritomb is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Spiritomb's best stat?

Spiritomb's highest base stat is Defense at 108, which ranks 17th of 132 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Is Spiritomb good?

Spiritomb has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 61st among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Spiritomb as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Spiritomb in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Spiritomb in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Spiritomb in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Spiritomb in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Spiritomb 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Spiritomb is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Fairy
½× Resists
Poison
0× Immune to
Normal Fighting Psychic
Comparison

Spiritomb vs. the average Ghost-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 132 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Stat Spiritomb Ghost avg Difference
HP 50 71 -21
Attack 92 86 +6
Defense 108 74 +34
Special Attack 92 77 +15
Special Defense 108 74 +34
Speed 35 72 -37
Total 485 454 +31
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Game appearances

Spiritomb appears in 21 games.

Every mainline release where Spiritomb is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Spiritomb in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Sinnoh Route 209
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Sea Mauville Inside
X, Y
Friend Safari Ghost
Pokémon anime

Spiritomb appears in 4 episodes.

From DP056 (2007-11-29) through JN128 (2022-10-14).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Spiritomb partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Spiritomb partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type

Spiritomb has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Spiritomb sleeps as a Dozing type.

TCG Pocket appearances

4 Spiritomb cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.