Sp. Def and Sp. Atk carry most of Spoink's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Sp. Def EV. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Spoink will die if it stops bouncing. The pearl on its head amplifies its psychic powers.
Using its tail like a spring, it keeps its heart beating by bouncing constantly. If it stops, it dies.
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Spoink for super-effective damage. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread. Spoink's special bulk (base 80 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Spoink for 37-44%. Kingambit deals 68-81% with Sucker Punch.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Spoink View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave37-44% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spoink View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch13-15% | ||
 Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Spoink View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x68-81% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spoink View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x105-124%KO Energy Ball40-47% Flamethrower59-70% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spoink View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x53-63% Ice Shard17-20% | ||
One evolution ahead. Spoink grows into Grumpig through a straightforward two-stage chain. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 140 total stats over Spoink. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Spoink easily with 278 breeding partners from the Ground egg group.
The 50% bulk from Eviolite is no joke. Spoink takes hits that fully evolved Pokemon can't, especially with max HP and Defense EVs pushing the physical wall side. Psychic gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Spoink best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Night Shade
- Thunder Wave
- Whirlwind
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Power Gem
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Night Shade
- Thunder Wave
- Whirlwind
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Psychic
- Dazzling Gleam
- Power Gem
- Thunder Wave
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Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Spoink's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Future Sight and Psychic gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Spoink's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Future Sight and Dream Eater gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Without breeding, Spoink misses out on Amnesia and Extrasensory. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Future Sight and Dream Eater, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Spoink's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Future Sight and Dream Eater gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
moderate rates for Spoink across 8 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Spoink in Scarlet & Violet
Which version you're playing matters for Spoink. 8 walking spots at Lv. 10-51 spread across Violet and Scarlet, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
No wild encounters for Spoink in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Scarlet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
high spawn rates for Spoink across 2 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Spoink in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Get Spoink to Grumpig at level 32. At 330 BST, Spoink is just the starting point.
Level 32 gets you Grumpig. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
You can run Spoink through the first few routes without issues. 330 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Grumpig as fast as you can.
You won't have trouble finding Spoink. It's been around since Legends: Z-A and appears in 15 games total. Latest appearances: Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Available in 15 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Spoink spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
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