Physical
Balanced
60Speed · Below Avg

Is Spinda Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?

Normal from Hoenn with AbilityOwn Tempo blocking confusion. Trade-only. Every Spinda has unique spot patterns. The collectible appeal is the entire point. Stats too low for any FRLG fight.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGGGEGEGGGEEEEBrockGym 1MistyGym 2SurgeGym 3ErikaGym 4KogaGym 5SabrinaGym 6BlaineGym 7GiovanniGym 8SpindaTradeLoreleiE4BrunoE4AgathaE4LanceE4TerryChamp*
Brock
Gym 1
Good

Spinda has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.

You Win
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense Curl
You Win
Onix
Lv 14
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleBindRock Tomb
Misty
Gym 2
Good

Spinda has the type edge here and should clean up Misty's team.

You Win
Staryu
Lv 18
Water
Illuminate
TackleHardenRecoverWater Pulse
Even
Starmie
Lv 21
WaterPsychic
Illuminate
SwiftRecoverRapid SpinWater Pulse
Lt. Surge
Gym 3
Good

Spinda has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.

You Win
Voltorb
Lv 21
Electric
Soundproof
Sonic BoomTackleScreechShock Wave
You Win
Pikachu
Lv 18
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
You Win
Raichu
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveDouble TeamShock Wave
Erika
Gym 4
Even

Spinda trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.

Even
Victreebel
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Stun SporeAcidPoison PowderGiga Drain
Even
Tangela
Lv 24
Grass
Chlorophyll
Poison PowderConstrictIngrainGiga Drain
You Win
Vileplume
Lv 29
GrassPoison
Chlorophyll
Sleep PowderAcidStun SporeGiga Drain
Koga
Gym 5
Good

Spinda has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.

You Win
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
You Win
Muk
Lv 39
Poison
Stench
MinimizeSludgeAcid ArmorToxic
You Win
Koffing
Lv 37
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Self DestructSludgeSmokescreenToxic
You Win
Weezing
Lv 43
Poison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
TackleSludgeSmokescreenToxic
Sabrina
Gym 6
Even

Spinda trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.

Even
Kadabra
Lv 38
Psychic
Synchronize
PsybeamReflectFuture SightCalm Mind
You Win
Mr Mime
Lv 37
PsychicFairy
Soundproof
BarrierPsybeamBaton PassCalm Mind
You Win
Venomoth
Lv 38
BugPoison
Shield Dust
PsybeamGustLeech LifeSupersonic
Even
Alakazam
Lv 43
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicRecoverFuture SightCalm Mind
Blaine
Gym 7
Good

Spinda has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.

You Win
Growlithe
Lv 42
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
You Win
Ponyta
Lv 40
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
You Win
Rapidash
Lv 42
Fire
Run Away
StompBounceFire SpinFire Blast
Even
Arcanine
Lv 47
Fire
Intimidate
BiteRoarTake DownFire Blast
Giovanni
Gym 8
Good

Spinda has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.

You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 45
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
You Win
Dugtrio
Lv 42
Ground
Sand Veil
SlashSand TombMud SlapEarthquake
You Win
Nidoqueen
Lv 44
PoisonGround
Poison Point
Body SlamDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
Even
Nidoking
Lv 45
PoisonGround
Poison Point
ThrashDouble KickPoison StingEarthquake
You Win
Rhyhorn
Lv 50
GroundRock
Lightning Rod
Take DownRock BlastScary FaceEarthquake
Lorelei
Elite Four
Good

Spinda has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.

Even
Dewgong
Lv 52
WaterIce
Thick Fat
Ice BeamSurfHailSafeguard
You Win
Cloyster
Lv 51
WaterIce
Shell Armor
SpikesProtectHailDive
You Win
Slowbro
Lv 52
WaterPsychic
Oblivious
Ice BeamSurfAmnesiaYawn
Even
Jynx
Lv 54
IcePsychic
Oblivious
Ice PunchDouble SlapLovely KissAttract
Even
Lapras
Lv 54
WaterIce
Water AbsorbImmune to Water attacks
Confuse RayIce BeamSurfBody Slam
Bruno
Elite Four
Even

Spinda trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.

You Win
Onix
Lv 51
RockGround
Rock Head
EarthquakeRock TombIron TailRoar
Even
Hitmonchan
Lv 53
Fighting
Keen Eye
Sky UppercutMach PunchRock TombCounter
Even
Hitmonlee
Lv 53
Fighting
Limber
Mega KickForesightBrick BreakFacade
You Win
Onix
Lv 54
RockGround
Rock Head
Double EdgeEarthquakeIron TailSand Tomb
Even
Machamp
Lv 56
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopBulk UpScary FaceRock Tomb
Agatha
Elite Four
Even

Spinda trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.

Even
Gengar
Lv 54
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow PunchConfuse RayToxicDouble Team
You Win
Golbat
Lv 54
PoisonFlying
Inner Focus
Confuse RayPoison FangAir CutterBite
Risky
Haunter
Lv 53
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
HypnosisDream EaterCurseMean Look
Even
Arbok
Lv 56
Poison
Intimidate
Sludge BombScreechIron TailBite
Risky
Gengar
Lv 58
GhostPoison
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Shadow BallSludge BombHypnosisNightmare
Lance
Elite Four
Even

Spinda trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.

You Win
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Hyper BeamDragon RageTwisterBite
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardDragon RageOutrage
Even
Dragonair
Lv 54
Dragon
Shed Skin
Hyper BeamSafeguardThunder WaveOutrage
Risky
Aerodactyl
Lv 58
RockFlying
Rock Head
Hyper BeamAncient PowerWing AttackScary Face
Even
Dragonite
Lv 60
DragonFlying
Inner Focus
Hyper BeamSafeguardOutrageWing Attack
Terry
Champion
Even

Spinda trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.

Even
Heracross
Lv 72
BugFighting
Swarm
MegahornEarthquakeCounterRock Tomb
Even
Alakazam
Lv 73
Psychic
Synchronize
PsychicShadow BallCalm MindReflect
Even
Tyranitar
Lv 72
RockDark
Sand Stream
CrunchEarthquakeThunderboltAerial Ace
Even
Arcanine
Lv 73
Fire
Intimidate
Extreme SpeedOverheatAerial AceIron Tail
Even
Exeggutor
Lv 73
GrassPsychic
Chlorophyll
Giga DrainPsychicSleep PowderLight Screen
Even
Blastoise
Lv 75
Water
Torrent
Hydro PumpIce BeamEarthquakeRain Dance
Trade
Transfer-only
Type
Normal
Tier
E

Spinda cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME.

View Spinda locations

Recommended Moves
  • STARTING (Lv 5)
    • LV 5NormalUproar135100%10
  • After Brock
    • TUTORNormalMega Kick18075%5
    • LV 27NormalDizzy Punch105100%10
  • After Erika
    • HM04NormalStrength120100%15
  • After Koga
    • TM01FightingFocus Punch150100%20
    • LV 45NormalDouble-Edge180100%15
    • LV 56NormalThrash180100%10
  • Post-Game
    • TUTORNormalBody Slam128100%15
    • TM42NormalFacade105100%20

How to Get Spinda in FireRed & LeafGreen

Spinda has no FRLG wild spawn. Route 113 grass in Hoenn produces it in all three Gen 3 games, so any RSE trade works. Every Spinda has a unique spot pattern based on personality value.

Spinda cannot be caught in the wild in FireRed & LeafGreen, but you can still get it via these paths:

Pokemon HOME · Switch Rerelease

Playing the Switch version of FireRed & LeafGreen? Pokemon HOME compatibility is post-launch but deposit-only by design (FRLG → HOME). Inbound HOME transfer of Spinda into FRLG is not possible — an original GBA cartridge with a Link Cable is the only inbound route.

Catch in the wild and trade from these games:

Then trade to FireRed & LeafGreen.

Spinda Weakness

Spinda's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.

Spinda Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Spinda Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Spinda Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Spinda

Spinda Evolutions

Spinda is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through two egg groups with a massive partner pool. Hatching is quick to hatch. It's got 8 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Spinda
#327Spinda
Does not evolve

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Spinda easily with 102 breeding partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Assist, Baton Pass, Disable and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichupikachunidokinggolduckampharosgardevoirrhydondewgongcacturnearbokquagsirevolbeat

FRLG Spinda Best Moveset

60 in every stat with AbilityOwn Tempo preventing confusion. Normal type with no standout stat or move. The moveset has MoveReturn for Normal TermStab at modest power. Outclassed by everything.

Best Build

Experimental
Wall
Ability
Own Tempo
Item
Quick Claw
Best Nature for Spinda
Gentle+SPD

Spinda best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • Teeter DanceSTAB
  • Fire Punch
  • ToxicUtility
  • Dynamic Punch

Moves List

The natural movepool does the job, but Assist and Baton Pass from the egg pool give Spinda something extra. Pair those with Double-Edge and Thrash for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tackle
D5210035Normal
Lv 5
Uproar
13510010Normal
Lv 12
Feint Attack
6020Dark
Lv 16
Psybeam
6510020Psychic
Lv 23
Hypnosis
C6020Psychic
Lv 27
Dizzy Punch
10510010Normal
Lv 34
Teeter Dance
B10020Normal
Lv 38
Psych Up
D10Normal
Lv 45
Double-Edge
C18010015Normal
Lv 49
Flail
D10015Normal
Lv 56
Thrash
18010020Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM31
Brick Break
D7510015Fighting
TM04
Calm Mind
C20Psychic
TM28
Dig
D6010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
C10510020Normal
HM05
Flash
7020Normal
TM01
Focus Punch-3
C15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
9010015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM29
Psychic
A9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
D2010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609510Rock
TM20
Safeguard
D25Normal
TM43
Secret Power
10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D8010015Ghost
TM34
Shock Wave
D6020Electric
TM48
Skill Swap
10Psychic
TM49
Snatch+4
10Dark
HM04
Strength
12010015Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C5Fire
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
B8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Assist
D20Normal
Egg
Baton Pass
C40Normal
Egg
Disable
D5520Normal
Egg
Encore
C1005Normal
Egg
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
Egg
Smelling Salts
C10510010Normal
Egg
Trick
C10010Psychic
Egg
Wish
C10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C12710015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Double-Edge
C18010015Normal
Tutor
Dream Eater
10010015Psychic
Tutor
Mega Kick
C180755Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
1208520Normal
Tutor
Metronome
D10Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D10Normal
Tutor
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
Tutor
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP60
C
Attack60
C
Defense60
C
Sp. Atk60
C
Sp. Def60
C
Speed60
C
Total360
Details
Catch Rate
Guaranteed255 / 255
Growth Rate
Fast800,000 XP
Height1.1 m
Weight5.0 kg
Base XP126
Abilities
Own Tempo
Prevents confusion.
Tangled Feet
Doubles evasion when confused.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+1SpDSpe
Special Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

No two SPINDA are said to have identical patterns. It confuses foes with its stumbling motions.

Pokemon FireRed / Pokemon LeafGreen

Spinda FireRed & LeafGreen Guide

  • Spinda isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Catch one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it to FireRed & LeafGreen.

Game Availability

Spinda first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 13 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.

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