Spectrier Evolution
Spectrier Abilities
Boosts Special Attack after knocking out a Pokémon.
Spectrier Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Tail Whip | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 1 | The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Defense stats. |
| Double Kick | fighting | physical | 30 | 100 | Level 6 | The user attacks by kicking the target twice in a row using two feet. |
| Hex | ghost | special | 65 | 100 | Level 12 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| Stomp | normal | physical | 65 | 100 | Level 18 | The user attacks by stomping on the target with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Confuse Ray | ghost | status | – | 100 | Level 24 | The target is exposed to a sinister ray that causes confusion. |
| Haze | ice | status | – | – | Level 30 | The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle. |
| Shadow Ball | ghost | special | 80 | 100 | Level 36 | The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | Level 42 | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Agility | psychic | status | – | – | Level 48 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat. |
| Thrash | normal | physical | 120 | 100 | Level 54 | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Disable | normal | status | – | 100 | Level 60 | For four turns, the target will be unable to use whichever move it last used. |
| Double Edge | normal | physical | 120 | 100 | Level 66 | A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Nasty Plot | dark | status | – | – | Level 72 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Body Slam | normal | physical | 85 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Bulldoze | ground | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| Calm Mind | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| Crunch | dark | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Curse | ghost | status | – | – | TM | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
| Dark Pulse | dark | special | 80 | 100 | TM | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Draining Kiss | fairy | special | 50 | 100 | TM | The user steals the target's HP with a kiss. The user's HP is restored by over half the damage taken by the target. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Foul Play | dark | physical | 95 | 100 | TM | The user turns the target's strength against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage this move inflicts. |
| Giga Impact | normal | physical | 150 | 90 | TM | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Hyper Beam | normal | special | 150 | 90 | TM | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn. |
| Lash Out | dark | physical | 75 | 100 | TM | The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn. |
| Mud Shot | ground | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Night Shade | ghost | special | – | 100 | TM | The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level. |
| Pain Split | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself. |
| Phantom Force | ghost | physical | 90 | 100 | TM | The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself. |
| Poltergeist | ghost | physical | 110 | 90 | TM | The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Psychic | psychic | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Scary Face | normal | status | – | 100 | TM | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Snarl | dark | special | 55 | 95 | TM | The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon. |
| Stomping Tantrum | ground | physical | 75 | 100 | TM | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Swift | normal | special | 60 | – | TM | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Taunt | dark | status | – | 100 | TM | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Will O Wisp | fire | status | – | 85 | TM | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
Spectrier Sprites
It probes its surroundings with all its senses save one—it doesn’t use its sense of sight. Spectrier’s kicks are said to separate soul from body.
As it dashes through the night, Spectrier absorbs the life-force of sleeping creatures. It craves silence and solitude.
Spectrier's Japanese name is Wraithpos (レイスポス). Here are all the official names for Spectrier across different languages:
Spectrier Breeding
How to Get Spectrier
Spectrier is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Spectrier in every game where it is available:
About Spectrier
Spectrier is a Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 580, Spectrier is classified as a Swift Horse Pokémon and is part of the Spectrier evolution line.
In competitive play, Spectrier is placed in the Monotype tier where it holds a 5.85% usage rate. Its key abilities are Grim Neigh, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Spectrier is weak to Ghost, Dark-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Spectrier can learn 50 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Shadow Ball, Draining Kiss, Psychic, Will O Wisp. Standing at 2m tall and weighing 44.5kg, Spectrier has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Galar region games.