Introduced in generation six, with the Pokemon X and Y games, Spritzee is a monotype fairy Pokemon. It is the base evolution of its two stage evolution line and evolves into Aromatisse when traded while holding a Sachet as a held item. Spritzee is classified by the Pokedex as the “Perfume Pokemon” which is likely a reference to its general design. This guide will showcase Spritzee’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Spritzee.
About Spritzee
As a generation six Pokemon, Spritzee first appeared in the X and Y season of the anime in the episode A Fashionable Battle!. In this episode, a Spritzee appears under the ownership of Gym Leader Valerie. Spritzee is the base evolution of its two stage evolution line and evolves into Aromatisse when it is traded holding a Sachet. There is no level requirement for this evolution and you can evolve Spritzee as soon as you can trade Pokemon. The Pokedex mentions that Spritzee was carried by royalty in the past to be used in place of perfume.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: X and Y A Fashionable Battle! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon X and Y |
| Region | Kalos |
| Evolution | Evolves into Aromatisse, not known to evolve from another Pokemon. |
| 1st Evo level | Evolves when traded while holding a Sachet held item |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | It emits a scent that enraptures those who smell it. This fragrance changes depending on what it has eaten. |
Spritzee Base Stats
| HP | 78 |
| ATTACK | 52 |
| DEFENCE | 60 |
| SP. ATTACK | 63 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 65 |
| SPEED | 23 |
| TOTAL | 341 |
Appearance
Spritzee is a small pink Pokemon that resembles a bird or a plague doctor’s mask. Most of its body is pink, but the area around its beak is white and its eyes are red. It is a feathery Pokemon and ruffles of feathers can be found around its body. There is a long curl at the top of Spritzee’s head and it is typically seen floating in the air while around its eye are long black eyelashes. Spritzee is a short Pokemon at only 8 inches, or 0.2 meters, tall.
Behavior
Spritzee is capable of emitting a scent and it is typically carried around by fashionable ladies in the Pokemon universe. The scent can change based on Spritzee’s diet which means that a well-cared for Sprtizee will emit a more desirable scent. In Spritzee’s appearances in the anime, it is shown to be formidable in battle as well. Gym Leader Valerie showcases how fairy types can take down powerful dragon type Pokemon. The Pokedex mentions how Spritzee was once favored by royalty for their perfume qualities, which implies their use throughout time.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a base evolution Pokemon, there are not many strengths regarding Spritzee. It has an incredibly slow speed stat although the rest of its stats are fairly balanced. Spritzee’s health pool is its best stat and it has stronger special stats than physical stats. As a monotype fairy Pokemon, Spritzee takes 2x damage from poison and steel type moves. It is immune to dragon type moves and will also resist fighting, bug, and dark type moves.
Best Moveset
In competitive play, Spritzee can be considered as a supportive/defensive Pokemon. Of course as a base evolution Pokemon, this will most likely be encountered in the LC (Little Cup) bracket of competitive play. With its Aroma Veil ability, it is capable of protecting your team from various disabling effects. An Eviolite can be used to ensure it is capable of taking a few hits. Consider running Wish, Protect, Moonblast, and Covet/Psychic/Calm Mind. Wish and Protect will help your Spritzee survive tense matchups. Moonblast is Spritzee’s main source of damage. Finally, Covet/Psychic/Calm Mind are all available as different offensive options.
| Wish | Protect |
| Moonblast | Covet/Psychic/Calm Mind |
How to Catch Spritzee in Pokemon Go?
If you would like to obtain a Spritzee in Pokemon Go, there are a few different ways of doing so. As a base evolution Pokemon, you can find Spritzee more commonly than evolved forms of Pokemon. You can find Spritzee spawning in the wild at a boosted rate near landmarks and other places of interest. Spritzee can be hatched from 2 and 7 km eggs but unfortunately, neither Spritzee nor Aromatisse have appeared as raid bosses at Pokemon Gyms. To evolve Spritzee into an Aromatisse you will need 50 candies and use one Incense item with Spritzee as your buddy.
Trivia
- Spritzee and Swirlix share many similarities. Both are generation six fairy type Pokemon that were exclusive to their respective generation six game, both have signature abilities, and both evolve when traded holding a certain item.
- The inspiration for Spritzee’s design is likely based on small birds. Specifically the hummingbird.
- The name Spritzee is a combination of the words spritz and the German word Fee (Fairy)
FAQ
How do you evolve Spritzee?
Spritzee will evolve into Aromatisse after it is traded holding a Sachet held item. There is no level condition to fulfill with this evolution and you can evolve Spritzee as soon as you have trading available and you locate a Sachet item. The player obtaining Spritzee will see Spritzee evolve as soon as the trade is successfully completed.
Is Spritzee a legendary Pokemon?
To qualify as a legendary Pokemon, a Pokemon has to fulfill certain conditions. Spritzee does not fulfill any of the legendary Pokemon conditions. A legendary Pokemon can typically only be encountered once per save file, cannot be bred, and does not evolve into any other Pokemon.
Is Spritzee a bird?
It is likely that the inspiration for Spritzee’s design was based on small birds. Specifically the hummingbird given their small stature. It is also possible it was meant to mimic the design of a perfume bottle. Spritzee’s beak also bears a resemblance to plague doctor’s masks.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Perfume Pokemon”. While most of Spritzee’s involvement in competitive play is in a unique format, it is capable of holding its own and supporting your team. It can prevent your team from getting disabled and provide some healing and deal decent damage on its own. Reserve a slot on your team for Spritzee to have a defensive fairy type Pokemon.
