Spinda Best Moveset
60 across every stat makes the moveset uniformly mediocre. Hidden AbilityContrary reverses all stat changes, turning stat drops into boosts and boosts into drops. Normal TermStab behind 60/60 offenses. The AbilityContrary gimmick is the only competitive identity, and the stats can't support it.
60 across every stat in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). 360 BST. Nothing above 60. Spinda existed to prove a Pokemon could have four billion spot patterns and zero competitive value.
Wall Moveset
- Teeter Dance
- Fire Punch
- Toxic
- Dynamic Punch
Recommended Teammates
Peaked for no real reason in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 360 BST with Tangled Feet (evasion when confused). Teeter Dance confused opponents, which confused the user too.
Best Moves
Best Build
Spinda best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Dig
- Low Kick
- Return
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Contrary reversed stat changes in Gen V (Black & White). Superpower boosted Attack and Defense instead of lowering them. From 60 Attack. The gimmick was cute, not competitive.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Fake Out
- Trick
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VI (X & Y). Contrary Superpower existed on better Pokemon (Serperior, Malamar). Spinda's 60 base Attack after a boost was still 60 before the math.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Superpower
- Return
- Sucker Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of 360 BST in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Four billion unique patterns, zero unique competitive contributions. The stat spread said everything.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Return
- Assist
- Sucker Punch
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
What is Spinda Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Spinda
Urshifu can KO Spinda with Close Combat (253-298%).
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x253-298%KO Close Combat 2x253-298%KO | ||
Evolution
Spinda is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through two egg groups with a massive partner pool. Hatching is quick to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Spinda easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
Spinda Locations
Spinda starts showing up in endgame routes at high spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Spinda in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Spinda's scattered across 2 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Spinda in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
moderate rates across 2 locations for Spinda in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Spinda in Sun & Moon
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 4 locations. Spinda's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Spinda in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Base Stats
Spinda's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, fast 800K XP curve to max.
No two Spinda have the same pattern of spots. Their tottering steps hinder the aim of foes.
Spinda Guide
Watch for Machamp (Fighting) when using Spinda. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Spinda has niche appeal at best. 360 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
Don't let Spinda's 360 base stat total fool you. Contrary is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it D-Tier.
Run Contrary on Spinda. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Spinda also gets Own Tempo and Tangled Feet, but they don't compare.
Spinda's hidden ability is Contrary. Inverts stat changes. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
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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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves