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Spectrier

Spectrier (Japanese: レイスポス, HepburnReisuposu) (SPEK-treer[1]) is a Ghost-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII, included in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass.

Biology

Physiology

Spectrier resembles a black horse with deep purple hair resembling wisps on its mane, hooves, and tail. It has eyes that seems to be always closed, each with eyelashes.

Behavior

As stated by Calyrex, Spectrier likes carrots, especially Shaderoot Carrots.

Being Nocturnal, it tends to be active during night where its energy is heightened, it prefers silence and solitude. Spectrier's kicks are said to separate a soul from its body, and it feeds on the ambient life-force it steals from others and will attack anyone that disturbs it.

Known to terrorize Crown Tundra, It can steal the life force of sleeping beings.

Evolution

Spectrier does not evolve.

Game Info

Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Sword and Shield Trade None
SWSH
The Crown Tundra
Defuse from Shadow Rider Calyrex One

Pokédex Entries

  • Sword

    It probes its surroundings with all its senses save one—it doesn't use its sense of sight. Spectrier's kicks are said to separate soul from body.

  • Shield

    As it dashes through the night, Spectrier absorbs the life-force of sleeping creatures. It craves silence and solitude.


Stats

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

Learnset

Leveling

Generation IX
Level Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Normal Status
6 Double Kick 30 100% 30 Fighting Physical
12 Hex 65 100% 10 Ghost Special
18 Stomp 65 100% 20 Normal Physical
24 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status
30 Haze —% 30 Ice Status
36 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
42 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal Physical
48 Agility —% 30 Psychic Status
54 Thrash 120 100% 10 Normal Physical
60 Disable 100% 20 Normal Status
66 Double-Edge 120 100% 15 Normal Physical
72 Nasty Plot —% 20 Dark Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM

Generation IX
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Machine Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
TM08 Hyper Beam Special 150 90% 5
TM09 Giga Impact Physical 150 90% 5
TM21 Rest Status —% 10
TM24 Snore Special 50 100% 15
TM25 Protect Status 100% 10
TM26 Scary Face Status 100% 10
TM38 Will-O-Wisp Status 85% 15
TM39 Facade Physical 70 100% 20
TM40 Swift Special 60 100% 20
TM53 Mud Shot Special 55 95% 15
TM57 Payback Physical 50 100% 10
TM58 Assurance Physical 60 100% 10
TM69 Psycho Cut Physical 70 100% 20
TM76 Round Special 60 100% 15
TM77 Hex Special 65 100% 10
TM81 Bulldoze Physical 60 100% 20
TM85 Snarl Special 55 95% 15
TM86 Phantom Force Physical 90 100% 10
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Physical 75 100% 10
TR01 Body Slam Physical 85 100% 15
TR12 Agility Status 100% 30
TR20 Substitute Status 100% 10
TR26 Endure Status —% 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Status —% 10
TR32 Crunch Physical 80 100% 15
TR33 Shadow Ball Special 80 100% 15
TR35 Uproar Special 90 100% 10
TR37 Taunt Status 100% 20
TR49 Calm Mind Status —% 20
TR58 Dark Pulse Special 80 100% 15
TR68 Nasty Plot Status —% 20
TR81 Foul Play Physical 95 100% 15
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Spectrier learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring

Generation IX
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Generation VIII
Games Move Type Category Power Accuracy PP
' Lash Out Physical 75 100% 5
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

    Trivia

    Origin

    Spectrier possibly draws inspiration from the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse with Spectrier representing the Black Horse of Famine given its ability to drain the life force of beings around it. It may also be based on a kelpie, a mythological spirit that is often depicted as a horse and originates from Scotland, which the Crown Tundra is based on. Kelpies in mythology are also stated to hunt those that attempt to ride them. This is shown with how Calyrex is able to tame and ride Spectrier. Alternatively, it could be based on the Púca, a mythological shapeshifting creature ridden by the High King Of Ireland that often took the form of a horse. The Púca was tamed by a bridle made of its tail hair, like the Reigns of Unity, and it tended to come in either black or white, just like Spectrier and Glastrier. It may also take inspiration from the black chess pieces in the game chess, specifically the Knight pieces, which depict a horse's head.

    Spectrier may also reference the Old English Black, an extinct horse breed that went on to become the modern Clydesdale and Shire horse breeds which its Ghost typing references. It's hooves being detached from its main body may reference the feathering of the Old English Black as well as Ghosts having some body parts that can be detached.

    Spectrier may also be based on the concept of a spiritual form as opposed to Glastrier being based on a physical form. This is furthered with its high Special Attack stat (which is intended for special attacks, which are more supernatural in nature), its Ghost type (with ghosts being known for their spiritual form rather than being a physical body), and its ability to drain life force where it roams (life force is a spiritual aspect as opposed to a physical one).

    Etymology

    Spectrier comes from specter and destrier (a medieval battle horse).

    Gallery

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 519. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.