Spectrier build: Shadow Ball before the support group

Moves, damage categories and recipes

These pieces form the target group. Evolutions and fusions are earned during the run, rather than assumed at the opening.

Each evolving attack needs level 5, its required run card and its own gold evolution choice. When two recipes share a card, one obtained card can meet both prerequisites; it does not automatically evolve both attacks.

From the opening to the completed group

1. Start with the real opening: Shadow Ball

   Keep Shadow Ball active and improve its ability to clear enemies before searching for every support piece.

   This route assumes you already own Spectrier. Check its Galar collection before planning the run.

2. Develop the attacks and their recipes

   Shadow Ball → Phantom Force (Reflexes).

   Prioritize the attack handling your current pressure. Permanent upgrades and held items do not replace the evolution card obtained in that run.

3. Form the group with 2 earned Bonds

   Shadow Ball + Nasty Plot + Harden.

   Join Shadow Ball and Nasty Plot with the first Bond. Add each remaining move with another Bond. Keep that group selected: separate slots do not attack simultaneously.

Positioning and combat decisions

Maintain a clear firing lane and curve around pursuers instead of repeatedly reversing direction. Use the starting ranged attack while waiting for support cards; the route is usable before its three-move endpoint.

One held item: compare the benefit

Leftovers is the recovery option; Quick Claw favors more casts. Without either drop, the route still works with the healing, health and cooldown choices actually offered.

Items are found in chests and from defeated bosses. You can hold only one; finding an alternative means choosing between them, and the recommended drop is not guaranteed.

Base stats and permanent upgrades

115

Base HP

×1.06

Physical Attack

×1.50

Special Attack

133

Base movement speed

These are game base values before account upgrades and run cards. They are not a DPS measurement and do not include target defenses, type matchups or actual landed hits.

• Permanent upgrades belong to each Pokémon; investing in another partner does not strengthen this one.
• Strength and Vitality help damage and health; Reflexes and Stride support frequency and movement. Prioritize the problem limiting your next attempt.
• Ban and Card reroll can shape offers, but do not guarantee a particular card sequence.

Spectrier build questions