Spiritomb Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Spiritomb in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Spiritomb
Spiritomb is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost/Dark typing. The best counter is Mega Gardevoir (Mega) with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 28.909 DPS.
Spiritomb can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Spiritomb is weak to Fairy -type attacks. Avoid using Normal, Psychic, Fighting-type moves as Spiritomb resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Spiritomb is Mega Gardevoir (28.909 DPS), Zacian (Crowned sword) (26.875 DPS), and Shadow Gardevoir (25.273 DPS).
Catching Spiritomb: After defeating Spiritomb, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1147 and 1213 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1427-1510 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Spiritomb from raids will have exactly 1213 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Spiritomb?
The best counter for Spiritomb is Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 28.909 DPS. Other top options include Zacian (Crowned sword) (26.875 DPS) and Shadow Gardevoir (25.273 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Spiritomb?
Spiritomb can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Spiritomb weak to?
Spiritomb is weak to Fairy-type attacks. It resists Normal, Psychic, Fighting, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Spiritomb be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Spiritomb's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Spiritomb from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Spiritomb from raids will have 1213 CP at level 20, or 1510 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1147. If you see 1213 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Spiritomb worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Spiritomb is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Spiritomb?
For the best moveset for Spiritomb itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Spiritomb stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Spiritomb without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Spiritomb can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Zacian (Crowned sword) (26.875 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (25.067 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Spiritomb in raids?
Weather boost information for Spiritomb is not currently available. Ghost-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.