How to Find and Catch Spiritomb

Need help finding and catching the elusive Spiritomb in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? This guide covers its locations, the best time to hunt, and strategies to counter its Memento move.

Alright, let's talk about finding and catching Spiritomb in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This one's a bit tricky because it only shows up when it's dark out. Remember, the day/night cycle in the game is about 72 minutes, so you might have to hang around and wait for nightfall before you can start your hunt!

Spiritomb likes to hang out in a few spots. Your first bet is some ruins located south of Montenevera on Glaseado Mountain. You can also find it higher up on a plateau in the northern part of Glaseado Mountain, but you'll need the 'Climb' ability from defeating the Dragon Titan first. Another place to check is the snowy cliffs overlooking Socarrat Trail in the northern Paldea region.

Now, catching Spiritomb can be a little frustrating, especially if it decides to use 'Memento'. This move causes the Spiritomb to faint itself and lowers its own stats, which means you won't be able to catch it. If this happens, don't worry too much – just head to one of its other spawn locations and try again. It's all about persistence!

To help avoid the Memento move, you can try using a move like 'Protection'. If Memento fails, it won't cause the Spiritomb to faint. Having a Pokémon with Protection can really save you a headache when you're trying to catch this elusive ghost!