Spiritomb is based on a Jibakurei, a spirit bound to a single place. It is also based on a Buddhist tradition performed on New Year’s Eve in Japan. A bell is rung 108 times to chase away the 108 temptations in order to achieve Nirvana. The wisps of spirits surrounding its face also resemble a set of prayer beads, a possible reference to Japa. It may also be based on a crystal ball.
Spiritomb may also be based on Water Margin, one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels, which is also very well known in Japan. In the first chapter of the novel, a foolish army marshal orders the removal of a stone monument which had been guarded by monks for generations. Doing so releases the spirits of 108 demons sealed therein. These 108 souls, having atoned for their sins, become the 108 Stars of Destiny. They are reincarnated centuries later as 108 outlaws, the heroes of the novel.
Spiritomb is a combination of spirit and tomb.
Mikaruge may be a combination of 甕 mika (jar or urn, referring to it being a container of souls) and 軽石 karuishi (pumice) or 御影石 mikageishi (granite; both refer to its base, the Odd Keystone).
No: 442
English Name: Spiritomb
Japanese Name: Mikaruge
Generation: 4
Type: Ghost, Dark
Species: Forbidden Pokémon
Abilities: Pressure, Infiltrator (hidden ability)
Evolution:-
Although lacking a physical body, Spiritomb projects its appearance out of a small rock called the Odd Keystone. The rock is trapezoidal in shape and has two small dots. There is a crack running down the middle, splitting in two near the bottom. The crack in combination with the two dots appears to form a frowning face. Spiritomb’s projected appearance is an ethereal composition of swirling purple fog. Its face is set in the middle of the fog and contains green, crescent eyes that are connected to its jagged mouth. Its pupils are composed of a spiral and it is sometimes only seen with one. Swirling around its face are green orbs with yellow centers.
Spiritomb is formed by the collection of 108 spirits being trapped in an Odd Keystone due to misdeeds. Some Spiritomb are up to 500 years old. As seen in the anime, Spiritomb can be just as aggressive and destructive as the spirits that it is composed of. It will lash out at anyone with little thought, often exercising short sightedness in its pursuit of vengeance.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: A Pokémon that was formed by 108 spirits. It is bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone.
Pokemon Pearl: It was bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago.
Pokemon Platinum: Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
Pokemon HeartGold: It was formed by uniting 108 spirits. It has been bound to the Odd Keystone to keep it from doing any mischief.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It was formed by uniting 108 spirits. It has been bound to the Odd Keystone to keep it from doing any mischief.
Pokemon Black: Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
Pokemon White: Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
Pokemon Black 2: Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
pokemon White 2: Its constant mischief and misdeeds resulted in it being bound to an Odd Keystone by a mysterious spell.
Pokemon X: A Pokémon that was formed by 108 spirits. It is bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone.
Pokemon Y: It was bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: A Pokémon that was formed by 108 spirits. It is bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: It was bound to a fissure in an Odd Keystone as punishment for misdeeds 500 years ago.
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