Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Spectrier
Say it: SPEK-tree-er
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Spectrier is the Swift Horse Pokémon — Ghost. In Pokémon GO it is a Ghost legendary attacker with Tackle / Take Down + Shadow Ball / Foul Play / Bulldoze. Ghost helps against Ghost and Psychic; Ghost and Dark hit Ghost hard. Catch from raids, research, or events.
Say it: SPEK-tree-er
Spectrier (#897) is a Ghost Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Ghost raid attacker with Tackle / Take Down + Shadow Ball / Foul Play / Bulldoze. Against Spectrier, lead with Ghost or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Spectrier is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0897. Mythical Pokémon are usually event-gated — watch official GO calendars for return windows.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Shadow Ball is the usual Ghost nuke; Foul Play adds Dark coverage. Shadow Spectrier is the DPS pick — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Spectrier is your opponent, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 273
- Defense
- 146
- Stamina
- 205
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 2. Dawn Wings Necrozma · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Moongeist Beam
- 3. Shadow Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 4. Giratina (Origin) · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Force
- 5. Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Shadow Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 8. Dragapult · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 9. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 10. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 11. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 12. Dusknoir · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 2. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 3. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 4. Drifblim · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 5. Cofagrigus · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Jellicent · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gourgeist · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 8. Spiritomb · beats Ghost
Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball
- 9. Sableye · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Foul Play
- 10. Haunter · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 11. Dusclops · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Punch
- 12. Shuppet · beats Ghost
Feint Attack + Shadow Ball
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Spectrier’s always-available TM pool. Shadow Ball is the primary charged move for Ghost raids.
Fast
- Tackle · Standard
Normal filler
- Take Down · Standard
Normal heavy
Charged
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost nuke
- Foul Play · Standard
Dark coverage
- Bulldoze · Standard
Ground coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- tackle
- take down
Charged
- shadow ball
- foul play
- bulldoze
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #790 of 954 · CP 1499
Take Down + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #577 of 747 · CP 2466
Take Down + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #295 of 1023 · CP 3827
Take Down + Shadow Ball
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.