In Pokémon Sparkling Diamond and Sparkling Pearl, Spiritomb is back and a little easier to catch. However, this is not the main reason why players are interested in Pokémon. Champion Cynthia uses a Spirtomb which has always caused problems for players and the same problems persist with Sinnoh remakes.
So the question remains as it did in 2007, how do you beat Spiritomb?
Spiritomb's Weaknesses in Pokémon Sparkling Diamond and Sparkling Pearl
Spiritomb only has one move type which is super effective against him, being Fairy. The type wasn't introduced until Gen VI, so players couldn't use it in the original games. However, Fairy types are in Pokémon Sparkling Diamond and Sparkling Pearl and players can take full advantage of them to defeat Spritiomb.
Obviously, a Fairy-type Pokemon is the best option to use against Spiritomb, which is usually Cynthia's first Pokemon. The best fairy options are Togekiss and Gardevoir, both of which are relatively easy to acquire once players grab their pre-evolved forms. Everyone can learn a wide variety of fairy-type moves to defeat Spiritomb.
Dazzling Gleam might be the best move, though. It has a base power of 90 and an accuracy of 100, with its power being increased if used by a Fairy-type Pokemon. If players don't have access to a Fairy type, they can use the free Jirachi and teach it the move instead. If Jirachi isn't an option, then something like Roserade, Kadabra, or one of the Lake Pokémon can all learn Dazzling Gleam.
The TM for Dazzling Gleam can be purchased from the Veilstone City Department Store for 3 Poké Dollars. If you don't have access to a regular Fairy-type Pokémon, this TM is your best bet against Spiritomb in Pokémon Sparkling Diamond and Sparkling Pearl.
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