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*Spiritomb has been shown to have the ability to {{m|fly}}, but cannot learn the move, nor any [[HM]] for that matter. | *Spiritomb has been shown to have the ability to {{m|fly}}, but cannot learn the move, nor any [[HM]] for that matter. | ||
*In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond]], Spiritomb's entry states that it was formed from 108 spirits. Incidentally, Spiritomb's number in the [[Sinnoh Dex]] is 108, its Defense and Special Defense base values are 108, and it weighs exactly 108.0 kilograms. | *In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond]], Spiritomb's entry states that it was formed from 108 spirits. Incidentally, Spiritomb's number in the [[Sinnoh Dex]] is 108, its Defense and Special Defense base values are 108, and it weighs exactly 108.0 kilograms. | ||
*Despite having no arms, Spiritomb is able to learn {{m|Sucker Punch}} by leveling up. It shares this trait with many other Pokémon. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Spiritomb is based on a Jibakurei, a spirit bound to a single place. It also based on a {{wp|Buddhist}} tradition performed on {{wp|New Year's Eve}} in Japan. A bell is rung 108 times to chase away the 108 temptations in order to achieve nirvana. | Spiritomb is based on a Jibakurei, a spirit bound to a single place. It also based on a {{wp|Buddhist}} tradition performed on {{wp|New Year's Eve}} in Japan. A bell is rung 108 times to chase away the 108 temptations in order to achieve nirvana. | ||