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.
It is distinguished by a pattern of spots that is always different. Its unsteady, tottering walk has the effect of fouling its foe’s aim.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x228-269%KO Brick Break 2x115-136%KO Rock Smash 2x62-73% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x221-260%KO Brick Break 2x111-131%KO Vital Throw 2x104-122%KO Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Blaziken builds →Focus Punch 2x221-260%KO Sky Uppercut 2x126-149%KO Brick Break 2x111-131%KO Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x236-278%KO Dynamic Punch 2x159-187%KO Sky Uppercut 2x136-160%KO Brick Break 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x190-224%KO Cross Chop 2x128-151%KO Dynamic Punch 2x128-151%KO Submission 2x101-120%KO | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x61-74% Arm Thrust 2x18-21% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x61-73% Arm Thrust 2x17-21% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x155-183%KO Revenge 2x65-77% Karate Chop 2x55-66% Rock Smash 2x46-55% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO Vital Throw 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x37-44% Arm Thrust 2x15-18% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x157-186%KO Vital Throw 2x76-90% Revenge 2x67-79% Karate Chop 2x55-66% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x129-152%KO Vital Throw 2x61-72% Rock Smash 2x38-45% Arm Thrust 2x17-21% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x160-189%KO Vital Throw 2x77-91% Revenge 2x66-78% Karate Chop 2x55-65% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x129-153%KO Vital Throw 2x63-75% Rock Smash 2x38-46% Arm Thrust 2x16-20% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x229-270%KO Brick Break 2x115-136%KO Rock Smash 2x62-74% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x159-188%KO Cross Chop 2x106-125%KO Submission 2x85-101%KO Vital Throw 2x76-90% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x129-153%KO Vital Throw 2x62-74% Rock Smash 2x36-44% Arm Thrust 2x15-19% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x229-270%KO Brick Break 2x115-136%KO Rock Smash 2x62-74% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x159-188%KO Cross Chop 2x106-125%KO Submission 2x85-101%KO Brick Break 2x81-95% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x129-153%KO Brick Break 2x66-79% Vital Throw 2x62-74% Rock Smash 2x36-44% | ||
In Emerald, Heracross can KO Spinda with Megahorn (99-117%).
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spinda View Heracross builds →Megahorn99-117%KO Rock Slide42-49% | ||
Emerald 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 8 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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.
Emerald Spinda Best Moveset
Owntempo isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Quickclaw for extra utility and max HP and Sp. Def EVs, Spinda fills the attacker slot reliably. Gentle nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Spinda best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Teeter Dance
- Fire Punch
- Toxic
- Dynamic Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Spinda won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Double-Edge and Thrash anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Emerald Spinda Locations
Spinda's scattered across 1 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 Emerald
Spinda Guide
In Emerald, 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 Emerald, Spinda has niche appeal at best. 360 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
In Emerald, 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. Teeterdance with Quickclaw is the standard set.
In Emerald, 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 Emerald, 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