Pokemon GO Spiritomb in PvP and PvE guide: Best moveset, counters, and more

Spiritomb is back with its yearly appearance in Pokemon GO. Like every year, it usually comes to the game around Halloween. With the first part of this year's Halloween event currently running, long-time fans have their gazes fixated on Spiritomb. This Pocket Monster is one of the rarest in GO.

In this article, we will look at the best moveset for Spiritomb in GO PvP and PvE. We will also look at all the moves of Spiritomb, along with its strengths, weaknesses, and counters.

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Best PvE moveset for Spiritomb in Pokemon GO

Shiny Spiritomb, as seen in the main series (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Best offensive PvE moveset for Spiritomb

The best offensive PvE moveset for Spiritomb in GO would be Sucker Punch as the Fast move, along with Shadow Ball and Ominous Wind as the Charged moves.

You will primarily be using Sucker Punch and Shadow Ball as the primary moves. Both Sucker Punch and Shadow Ball share the same elemental typings with Spiritomb. As a result, you are entitled to the Same Type Attack Bonus.

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Best defensive PvE moveset for Spiritomb

Feint Attack as the Fast move, along with Shadow Ball and Ominous Wind as the Charged moves, would be the best defensive PvE moveset for Spiritomb.

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Is Spiritomb good in Pokemon GO PvE?

Spiritomb would have no counters if Fairy-type Pocket Monsters were not a thing in this game. However, that is not the case.

Furthermore, Spiritomb doesn't have the stats to make it a good raid or gym attacker. You will always have better Ghost- and Dark-type alternatives in this department.

Even though this creature might not be the best in PvE, it is still unique to have in your collection.

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Best PvP moveset for Spiritomb in Pokemon GO

Sucker Punch as the Fast move, along with Shadow Ball and Ominous Wind as the Charged moves, would be the best PvP moveset for Spiritomb in the game.

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Is Spiritomb good in Pokemon GO PvP?

Official art for Spiritomb (Image via Niantic)

Spiritomb is not fit for any format of the GO Battle League. Sableye outclasses Spiritomb in the Great League. We have Altered Forme Giratina in the Ultra, which can also be used in the Master League.

Thus, we advise steering clear of Spiritomb when it comes to building a team for the GO Battle League.

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Spiritomb's strengths and weaknesses

Spiritomb is a Dual Ghost- and Dark-type beast, and that makes it vulnerable to the following elemental typings:

• Fairy

Spiritomb is resistant to the following elemental typings:

• Fighting
• Normal
• Poison
• Psychic

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All moves that Spiritomb can learn in Pokemon GO

Spiritomb can learn the following moves in the game:

Fast moves:

• Feint Attack
• Sucker Punch

Charged moves:

• Shadow Sneak
• Ominous Wind
• Shadow Ball

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Best counters for Spiritomb in Pokemon GO

• Mega Rayquaza
• Mega Gardevoir
• Mega Diancie
• Shadow Gardevoir
• Xerneas
• Shadow Granbull
• Xurkitree
• Primal Groudon
• Hero Forme Zacian
• Primal Kyogre
• Togekiss

Aside from the abovementioned monsters, there are counters with similar elemental typings that perform well against Spiritomb.