Stats & Training
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.
No two Spinda have the same pattern of spots. Their tottering steps hinder the aim of foes.
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 |
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x166-197%KO Brick Break 2x86-103%KO Revenge 2x71-86% Rock Smash 2x49-60% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x145-173%KO Brick Break 2x75-90% Low Sweep 2x70-83% Revenge 2x63-75% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x132-155%KO High Jump Kick 2x113-134%KO Focus Blast 2x105-124%KO Drain Punch 2x68-81% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x192-226%KO Focus Blast 2x93-109%KO Brick Break 2x99-116%KO Vital Throw 2x93-109%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x132-155%KO High Jump Kick 2x113-134%KO Focus Blast 2x105-124%KO Drain Punch 2x68-81% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x192-226%KO Focus Blast 2x93-109%KO Brick Break 2x99-116%KO Vital Throw 2x93-109%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO High Jump Kick 2x109-129%KO Focus Blast 2x102-120%KO Drain Punch 2x66-78% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x186-219%KO Focus Blast 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x94-111%KO Vital Throw 2x89-105%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x126-149%KO High Jump Kick 2x109-129%KO Focus Blast 2x100-118%KO Drain Punch 2x64-76% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x185-219%KO Focus Blast 2x90-107%KO Brick Break 2x95-112%KO Vital Throw 2x88-104%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x123-146%KO High Jump Kick 2x106-125%KO Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Drain Punch 2x63-76% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x183-217%KO Focus Blast 2x89-104%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Vital Throw 2x86-102%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x123-146%KO High Jump Kick 2x106-125%KO Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Drain Punch 2x63-76% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x183-217%KO Focus Blast 2x89-104%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Vital Throw 2x86-102%KO | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Buzzwole can KO Spinda with Close Combat (191-225%).
 Buzzwole BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemRocky Helmet NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Buzzwole builds →Close Combat 2x191-225%KO Earthquake53-63% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | C | |
Fighting is super effective against SpindaView Urshifu → | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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. It's got 13 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Spinda easily with 131 breeding partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Baton Pass, Disable, Encore and 10 more to offspring.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Spinda Best Moveset
Owntempo isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Berryjuice for extra utility and max HP and Attack EVs, Spinda fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Adamant nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Spinda best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Fake Out
- Encore
- Copycat
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Baton Pass and Disable from the egg pool give Spinda something extra. Pair those with Double-Edge and Thrash for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Spinda has niche appeal at best. 360 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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. Drain Punch with Berryjuice is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Normal typing gives Spinda 1 resistances plus Ghost immunity. HP at base 60 is the top stat. Pure Normal type with same-type attack bonus on Normal moves.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves