Spectrier Pokemon Guide

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Spectrier Pokemon Guide

Spectrier is a Legendary Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in The Crown Tundra, known for its high Speed, strong Special Attack and Grim Neigh ability. This guide covers Spectrier’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and its connection to Shadow Rider Calyrex.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Spectrier

spectrier

Shiny Form

Shiny Spectrier

spectrier

Calyrex Combination

Shadow Rider Calyrex

calyrex-shadow

Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Spectrier guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Spectrier Description

Spectrier is a Legendary Ghost-type Pokemon that resembles a dark spectral horse. It is known for its high Speed, high Special Attack and its role as one of Calyrex’s steeds in The Crown Tundra.

Competitive Overview

Is Spectrier Good in Competitive?

Spectrier can be a strong competitive Pokemon because of its excellent Speed, strong Special Attack and Grim Neigh, which raises Special Attack after it knocks out an opponent. It can threaten teams with Ghost-type attacks and utility moves.

Spectrier’s biggest issues are its limited coverage and weakness to Dark and Ghost-type moves. It often needs smart positioning, status support or setup opportunities to break through teams safely.

Spectrier Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Spectrier, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Spectrier

National Dex

#0897

Type

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Ghost

Species

Swift Horse Pokemon

Height

6’07” / 2.0 m

200 cm

Weight

98.1 lbs / 44.5 kg

44.5 kg

Abilities

Grim Neigh

Spectrier Stats

Spectrier has high Special Attack and excellent Speed, but its physical Defense is lower than its special bulk. Its stat spread makes it a fast special attacker and cleaner.

Hp
100
Attack
65
Defense
60
Special Attack
145
Special Defense
80
Speed
130

Spectrier Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Spectrier uses Ghost-type special attacks, speed and utility moves to pressure opponents. These are some of Spectrier’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Shadow Ball

A reliable Ghost-type special attack and one of Spectrier’s main damage options.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Hex

A Ghost-type attack that becomes much stronger against statused opponents.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Will-O-Wisp

Burns the target, helping Spectrier weaken physical attackers and support Hex sets.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Nasty Plot

Sharply raises Special Attack and can make Spectrier very hard to switch into.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Calm Mind

Boosts Special Attack and Special Defense for more controlled setup sets.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Substitute

Protects Spectrier from status and revenge attempts when used at the right time.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Mud Shot

Coverage that can hit certain Steel, Fire, Rock and Electric-type Pokemon while lowering Speed.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Dark Pulse

Coverage against Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

Spectrier All Moves

Spectrier can learn a focused special and utility move pool across different Pokemon games, including Ghost, Dark, Psychic, Fire, Ground and Normal moves. Use the section below to view Spectrier’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
1Tail Whip Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
6Double Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical30100
12Hex Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special65100
18Stomp Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical65100
24Confuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
30Haze Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status––
36Shadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
42Take Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
48Agility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
54Thrash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
60Disable Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
66Double Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
72Nasty Plot Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status––
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAgility Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMConfuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
TMCrunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
TMDark Pulse Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special80100
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMDraining Kiss Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special50100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFoul Play Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical95100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMHaze Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status––
TMHex Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special65100
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMLash Out Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical75100
TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
TMNasty Plot Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status––
TMNight Shade Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special–100
TMPain Split Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMPhantom Force Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical90100
TMPoltergeist Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical11090
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMSnarl Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Special5595
TMStomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMWill O Wisp Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status–85

Spectrier Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Spectrier is a Ghost-type Pokemon. This gives it useful Normal and Fighting immunities, but it must be careful against Ghost and Dark-type moves.

Type

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Ghost

Weaknesses

Ghost type Pokemon icon
Dark type Pokemon icon

Ghost and Dark

Resistances

Poison type Pokemon icon
Bug type Pokemon icon

Poison and Bug

Immunity

Normal type Pokemon icon
Fighting type Pokemon icon

Normal and Fighting

Spectrier Abilities

Spectrier has one main ability that rewards it for knocking out opposing Pokemon.

Grim Neigh

Raises Spectrier’s Special Attack when it knocks out another Pokemon, allowing it to become more dangerous after each KO.

Spectrier Evolution

Spectrier does not evolve into or from any other Pokemon. Calyrex can ride Spectrier using the Reins of Unity to create Shadow Rider Calyrex, but this is a combined form rather than an evolution.

Single Stage

Spectrier

Ghost type Pokemon icon
spectrier

Does not evolve

Combination Form

Shadow Rider Calyrex

Psychic type Pokemon icon
Ghost type Pokemon icon
calyrex-shadow

Calyrex rides Spectrier using the Reins of Unity

Where to Find Spectrier in Pokemon Games

Spectrier’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It first appeared in Generation 8 through The Crown Tundra and later returned in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet through The Indigo Disk.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Spectrier
Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Spectrier
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Spectrier
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Spectrier
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Spectrier
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Spectrier
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Spectrier
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Let's Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available because Spectrier had not been introduced yet.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Spectrier
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Available through The Crown Tundra story by planting a Shaderoot Carrot and catching Shadow Rider Calyrex at Crown Shrine. Use the Reins of Unity to separate Spectrier.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Available through The Crown Tundra story by planting a Shaderoot Carrot and catching Shadow Rider Calyrex at Crown Shrine. Use the Reins of Unity to separate Spectrier.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Spectrier
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Available in The Indigo Disk after receiving the Spectrier Treat from Snacksworth. Found near the secluded ruins close to the Dalizapa Passage Center.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Available in The Indigo Disk after receiving the Spectrier Treat from Snacksworth. Found near the secluded ruins close to the Dalizapa Passage Center.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Spectrier
Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Shadow Rider Calyrex

Shadow Rider Calyrex is the combined form created when Calyrex rides Spectrier using the Reins of Unity. It is not an evolution of Spectrier, but it is Spectrier’s most important associated form in official Pokemon games.

calyrex-shadow

Category

High King Pokemon

Type

Psychic type Pokemon icon
Ghost type Pokemon icon

Psychic / Ghost

Height

7’10”

Weight

118.2 lbs

Shadow Rider Calyrex combines Calyrex and Spectrier into a fast Psychic and Ghost-type form. It is especially known for high Special Attack, high Speed and the combined ability As One.

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Spectrier FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Spectrier. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Spectrier?

Spectrier is a Ghost-type Pokemon.

What is Spectrier weak against?

Spectrier is weak to Ghost and Dark-type moves.

Does Spectrier evolve?

No, Spectrier does not evolve into or from any other Pokemon.

What is Spectrier’s ability?

Spectrier’s ability is Grim Neigh, which raises its Special Attack after it knocks out another Pokemon.

What are Spectrier’s best moves?

Spectrier’s best moves often include Shadow Ball, Hex, Will-O-Wisp, Nasty Plot, Calm Mind, Substitute, Mud Shot and Dark Pulse.

Is Spectrier good in Pokemon?

Yes, Spectrier can be strong as a fast special attacker and cleaner when it gets safe opportunities.

How do you get Spectrier?

In Pokemon Sword and Shield, Spectrier is obtained through The Crown Tundra story by choosing the Shaderoot Carrot path and catching Shadow Rider Calyrex.

Is Shadow Rider Calyrex Spectrier’s evolution?

No, Shadow Rider Calyrex is a combined form of Calyrex and Spectrier, not an evolution of Spectrier.



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