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Spiritomb Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Ghost / Dark · BST: 485 · Role: Balanced Attacker

Spiritomb is a Ghost / Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Spiritomb, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Florges, Aromatisse, Slurpuff plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 485 base stat total, Spiritomb plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Defense (108), and at base 35 Speed it sits faster than 9% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Spiritomb in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Spiritomb

  1. Florges (Fairy)
  2. Aromatisse (Fairy)
  3. Slurpuff (Fairy)
  4. Dedenne (Electric / Fairy)
  5. Clefable (Fairy)
  6. Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying)
  7. Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy)
  8. Mega Meganium (Grass / Fairy)

How each counter beats Spiritomb

  • Florges (Fairy) outspeeds Spiritomb and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
  • Aromatisse (Fairy) underspeeds but can still trade Spiritomb and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
  • Slurpuff (Fairy) outspeeds Spiritomb and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
  • Dedenne (Electric / Fairy) outspeeds Spiritomb and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.
  • Clefable (Fairy) outspeeds Spiritomb and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.

Spiritomb weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Poison (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Normal
  • Fighting
  • Psychic

Base stats

HP
50
Attack
92
Defense
108
Sp. Attack
92
Sp. Defense
108
Speed
35
Total
485

Best Tera Types for Spiritomb

The best Tera Types for Spiritomb cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Ghost (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Dark (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Poison (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Pressure — [object Object]
  • Infiltrator (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Ghost-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Spiritomb:

Frequently asked questions about Spiritomb

What counters Spiritomb in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Spiritomb are Florges, Aromatisse, Slurpuff, Dedenne, Clefable. These Pokémon hit Spiritomb super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Spiritomb weak to?

Spiritomb is a Ghost / Dark-type Pokémon weak to Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Spiritomb?

The single best pick against Spiritomb in the Pokémon Champions roster is Florges, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Spiritomb in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Spiritomb, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Ghost / Dark) and carries super-effective coverage (Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Spiritomb's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Spiritomb good in Pokémon Champions?

Spiritomb's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (485 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.