Spiritomb (Japanese: ミカルゲ Mikaruge) is a Ghost/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
Biology
Physiology
Spiritomb are somewhat ghost-like in appearance. The main body of a Spiritomb appears like a purple, swirling vortex with green eyes and a black spiral for a pupil in its left eye. Around its face are green orbs that encircle it. Its "body" is connected to a stone base, with a small fissure in it supposing it was released when the seal was broken half way but still bound to the stone. Spiritomb's mouth is green like its eyes. The "face" of the Odd Keystone is not visible when Spiritomb is present. The shiny variant of Spiritomb has a blue vortex, and purple dots, eyes, and mouth.
Special Abilities
All Spiritomb have the ability Pressure, which consumes the enemy's PP by 2 instead of one. It is said that Spiritomb are composed of 108 spirits, but could as well be the reason for its Pokédex number to be "108" referring to the 108 spirits. It is one of 5 Pokémon that have no weakness, due to its typing (until Generation VI with the introduction of Fairy-type Pokémon).
Evolution
Spiritomb does not evolve.
Game Info
To obtain
Start by placing the Odd Keystone into the stone tower on Route 209, it then turns into the Hallowed Tower. Afterwards, go underground and greet 32 people. Finally, touch the Hallowed Tower by pressing A to trigger a battle.
Alternately, obtain using the Poké Walker for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, or complete the Yancy storyline in Pokémon Black and White Versions 2.
Locations
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Diamond and Pearl | Hallowed Tower on Route 209 | In-game event |
Platinum | Hallowed Tower on Route 209 | In-game event |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Transfer from Pokéwalker | None |
Black and White | Trade | None |
Black 2 and White 2 | Trade from Curtis or Yancy at Nimbasa City after entering hall of fame | None |
X and Y | Friend Safari | None |
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Sea Mauville | One |
Side Game Locations
Locations | |
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Spacial Rift (B15F) Deep Spacial Rift (B1F-B5F) Sky Stairway (1F-49F) |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Chroma Ruins (during a mission) |
Pokédex entries
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Stats
Stats | |
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HP | |
Attack | |
Defense | |
Sp. Atk | |
Sp. Def | |
Speed | |
Total | 287
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Sprites
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Trivia
- Spiritomb is one of the two Pokémon that are Dark/Ghost, the other being Sableye.
- Spiritomb is one of the seven non-Legendary Pokémon to have the ability Pressure, the others being Vespiquen, Dusknoir, Dusclops, Weavile, Aerodactyl, and Absol.
- The Pokédex says Spiritomb is formed by 108 spirits. Both Spiritomb's Defense and Special Defense stats are 108.
- Even its Sinnoh Dex Number is 108.
Origins
Spiritomb might be based on a Buddhist tradition which involves ringing a bell 108 times to repel 108 temptations in order to achieve nirvana. Additionally, it may also be based on a type of spirit called a "Jibakurei", a ghost that is bound to a single place.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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