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Spectrier Weakness & Counters

Weak toGhost2×Dark2×
Spectrier

Type matchups

Damage Spectrier takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Ghost type, Spectrier has 2 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 2 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 18 other Pokémon share the Ghost typing.

Base stats

HP
100
Attack
65
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
145
Sp. Def
80
Speed
130
Total
580

Spectrier has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (145) well above Attack (65), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 130 beats 97% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 100 HP, 60 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.

Spectrier's only ability is Grim Neigh.

How to beat Spectrier

Spectrier takes 2× damage from Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Fighting moves have no effect on it and Poison and Bug moves are resisted.

Good counters: Obstagoon hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Spectrier's Ghost moves. Hisuian Zoroark hits for 2× with Ghost-type STAB and is immune to Spectrier's Ghost moves. Galarian Linoone hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Spectrier's Ghost moves.

Evolution

Spectrier does not evolve.

Frequently asked questions

What is Spectrier weak to?

As a Ghost type, Spectrier takes super-effective damage from Ghost and Dark moves.

What is Spectrier resistant to?

Spectrier resists Poison and Bug moves. It is immune to Normal and Fighting.

What are the best counters to Spectrier?

Strong type-based picks include Obstagoon, Hisuian Zoroark and Galarian Linoone, which hit Spectrier with super-effective attacks.