Spoink Best Moveset
Psychic at 70 Sp. Atk and 60 Speed with AbilityThick Fat halving Fire and Ice damage. The defensive utility on pre-evolution stats can't be exploited. The moveset is building toward Grumpig. Evolve for 90 Sp. Atk and 110 Sp. Def that at least function as a special answer.
Spoink saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This was Spoink's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Leftovers, favoring a Modest nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Spoink best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Reflect
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Spoink saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Spoink maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Leftovers, favoring a Timid nature.
Screens Setter Moveset
- Psychic
- Thunder Wave
- Signal Beam
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Spoink saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Spoink maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Choice Scarf, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Trick
Recommended Teammates
Spoink saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Spoink maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran thick fat with Eviolite, favoring a Gentle nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Future Sight
- Dream Eater
- Psychic
- Extrasensory
Spoink saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Spoink maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Power Gem
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Spoink saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Spoink maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Thickfat with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Night Shade
- Thunder Wave
- Whirlwind
Recommended Teammates
Spoink Weakness
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 |
What is Spoink Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Spoink
Chandelure's Shadow Ball hits Spoink for 71-83%. Weavile deals 53-63% with Knock Off.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spoink View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x71-83% Energy Ball26-31% Flamethrower40-47% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spoink View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x53-63% Ice Shard17-20% | ||
Evolution
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.
How to Get Spoink
moderate rates for Spoink across 18 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Spoink in SV
The path to Spoink starts with Spoink at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Spoink ✓South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.10-30OverworldRate 12%Chilling WaterheadLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.32-51OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.32-51OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-51OverworldRate 8%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GrumpigNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.32-51OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.32-51OverworldRate 8%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.32-51OverworldRate 8%or evolve from Spoink (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Spoink in Legends: Z-A. Bring Spoink over from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Spoink in LZA
- Step 1Spoink ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · South Province (Area Three), then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Jagged Pass. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Jagged Pass. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Route 214 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Viridian Forest · Radio: Hoenn Sound. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Reversal Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 8. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Grumpig
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.
Where To Catch Spoink in BDSP
Step 1Spoink ✓Route 214Lv.22-23GrassRate 40%Swarm active
Step 2Evolve into Grumpig
No wild encounters for Spoink. The 2-stage line runs through Spoink, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve at level 32 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Spoink in USUM
- Step 1Spoink ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GrumpigUltra Space Wilds - CragLv.60Interact with Pokemonor evolve from Spoink (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
Spoink Guide
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.
Game Availability
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.
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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