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Spiritomb

Forbidden Pokémon

Spiritomb official artwork
Official art

Spiritomb is a Ghost/Dark-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fairy, with a base stat total of 485. In Pokémon Champions it’s #121 on the Doubles ladder and #163 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
108 kg 238.1 lbs
Base stat total
485 Higher than 62% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
Champions#121 Doubles = · #163 Singles ▼3Usual set Sitrus Berry · Sassy · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32Full set →
It lays curses by thinking wicked thoughts. Writings tell that this Pokémon was born out of the assembly of five score and eight malevolent spirits.
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Base stats

HP50125–157210–304
Atk92100–158170–311
Def108115–176198–346
SpA92100–158170–311
SpD108115–176198–346
Spe3549–9567–185
Total485Higher than 62% of Pokémon
HP50Atk92Def108Spe35SpD108SpA92

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

GhostDarkshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fairy (because of Dark)

Resists

½×
Poison (because of Ghost)

Immune to

0×
Fighting (because of Ghost)Normal (because of Ghost)Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 13 types
FlyingGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 35); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+95Max87No SP55Min49Scarf142Tailwind190

At max Speed, Spiritomb outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Spiritomb against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95Spiritomb · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
87Spiritomb · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
55Spiritomb · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#121 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (25.6%) · (74.0%) · Sassy (52.1%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (17.1%)

MovesTrick RoomWill-O-WispSnarlFoul Play

Singles

#163 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (31.3%) · (75.8%) · Relaxed (30.1%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (28.3%)

MovesFoul PlayWill-O-WispTrick RoomPain Split

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Usage over time

Values
Spiritomb, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.2%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.2% of teams · rank #150 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 21 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 21 teams behind these numbers.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Relaxed
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 Def / 32 SpD
  1. Trick Room
  2. Will-O-Wisp
  3. Snarl
  4. Pain Split

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.2%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%

Abilities

  • 63.7%
  • 36.3%

Stat Points

  • Relaxed 2 HP / 32 Def / 32 SpD24.3%
  • Relaxed 31 HP / 11 Def / 24 SpD17.9%
  • Sassy 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD14.2%
  • Sassy 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD10.7%

These 4 cover 67.1% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Spiritomb does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 14

1Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
1Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
5Shadow SneakUsually goes first.GhostPhys40100%30
10SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
15PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhys50100%10
20Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
25HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
30MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10
35Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
40CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
45Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
50Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
55HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.PsychicStatus—60%20
60Dream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.PsychicSpec100100%15

TM / HM / TR 44

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM54PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DarkStatus——20
TM151Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.GhostPhys90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5
TM199Lash Out2× power if the user had a stat lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 5

EggAlly SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail.PsychicStatus——15
EggDestiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.GhostStatus——5
EggDisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20
EggPain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20
EggSmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

Biology

It is said that 108 malevolent spirits formed Spiritomb. It was banished for its misdeeds 500 years ago. It lays curses by thinking wicked thoughts.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

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Pokédex entries

Forbidden Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Purple
—
Pal Park area
Field
Original Sinnoh#108Extended Sinnoh#108Crown Tundra#047Hisui#139Paldea#302
  1. It lays curses by thinking wicked thoughts. Writings tell that this Pokémon was born out of the assembly of five score and eight malevolent spirits.

    Legends: Arceus
  2. All Spiritomb’s mischief and misdeeds compelled a traveler to use a mysterious spell to bind Spiritomb to an odd keystone.

    Shield
  3. Exactly 108 spirits gathered to become this Pokémon. Apparently there are some ill-natured spirits in the mix.

    Sword
  4. It was formed by uniting 108 spirits. It has been bound to the Odd Keystone to keep it from doing any mischief.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver
  5. Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.

    Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
  6. It was bound to a fissure in an odd keystone as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago.

    Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire
  7. A Pokémon that was formed by 108 spirits. It is bound to a fissure in an odd keystone.

    Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English
Spiritomb
Japanese
ミカルゲ
Japanese (romaji)
Mikaruge
Korean
화강돌
Chinese (Traditional)
花岩怪
Chinese (Simplified)
花岩怪
French
Spiritomb
German
Kryppuk
Spanish
Spiritomb
Italian
Spiritomb

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

1 Def, 1 SpD
100 ≈13.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
170
Medium

Breeding

Amorphous
♂ 50%♀ 50%
30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Ballimere LakeStatic encounter · Lv 72
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Ballimere LakeStatic encounter · Lv 72
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Sea Mauville (Inside)Static encounter · Lv 50
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Sea Mauville (Inside)Static encounter · Lv 50
Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 209Static encounter · Lv 25
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 209Static encounter · Lv 25
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 209Static encounter · Lv 25

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.