Spritomb has an unusual connection with #108 It is number 108 in the Sinnoh Pokedex, is 108 kilograms in weight, has base stat values of 108 for both defensive stats, and exists as the aforementioned collection of 108 sinful spirits. This is an allusion to a Buddhist practice performed on New Year's Eve in Japan, in which a bell is rung 108 times to chase away the 108 temptations to overcome in order to achieve nirvana.
