Spiritomb setup build that allocates EVs to HP, Defense, and Sp. Def, using Mental Herb to prevent status-move disruption while starting Trick Room. Combined with self-sacrifice moves, Sets up a board where the backup ace can shine safely — its composition.

Alternative Move Options

Disrupts opponents' moves with a rich pool of status moves

• Disable

• Toxic

Besides Memento — which lowers Attack and Sp. Atk while self-retiring — Disable / Taunt, which lock opponent actions, and Toxic, which cripples bulky Pokémon, are recommended.Spiritomb has a rich pool of status moves, so choose the ones that fit your team do so.

Role of setup and Trick Room initiator

Its main role is to lead, reverse turn order, then self-exit with Memento or Curse. It also has Foul Play, which uses the opponent's Attack, so without showing weakness, Safely deploys slow ally attackers — its role.

Threats

High-damage Fairy-type Pokémon

Spiritomb, Since Fairy-type is the only weakness, being hit with high damage cuts down its action count.If spotted in the opponent's team, don't force the selection — leave it to other Pokémon.