What is Spinda weak to?

In X & Y, 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 X & Y, Spinda has niche appeal at best. 360 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.

In X & Y, 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. Skillswap with Focus Sash is the standard set.

What is the best ability for Spinda?

In X & Y, 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.

What are Spinda's strengths?

In X & Y, 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.

Spinda - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

60Speed · Below Avg

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP60

Attack60

Defense60

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def60

Speed60

Total360

Details

Catch Rate

Guaranteed255 / 255

Growth Rate

Fast800,000 XP

Height1.1 m

Weight5.0 kg

Base XP126

Abilities

Own Tempo

Prevents confusion.

Tangled Feet

Doubles evasion when confused.

ContraryHATop Pick

Inverts stat changes.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+1SpDSpe

Special Attack training source

Pokedex Entries

No two Spinda have the same pattern of spots. Its tottering step fouls 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.

Spinda Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ghost

Type ChartGood

1Weak

0Resist

1Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

STAB

No super-effective STAB

How to Beat Spinda in X & Y (Best Counters)

Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Aura SphereLv. 42 Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Spinda Focus Blast 2x 172-202%KO Aura Sphere 2x 115-136%KO Low Sweep 2x 90-107%KO Power-Up Punch 2x 56-67% View Lucario builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 34 Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakLv. 25 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Spinda Close Combat 2x 183-216%KO Focus Blast 2x 77-91% Brick Break 2x 115-136%KO Rock Smash 2x 62-73% View Heracross builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	C
Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 44 Focus BlastTM52 Flying PressLv. 28 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Spinda High Jump Kick 2x 155-182%KO Focus Blast 2x 121-142%KO Flying Press 2x 119-140%KO Low Sweep 2x 79-93% View Hawlucha builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Vital ThrowLv. 10 Wake-Up SlapLv. 42 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Spinda Focus Blast 2x 77-91% Vital Throw 2x 104-122%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x 104-122%KO Low Sweep 2x 98-116%KO View Hariyama builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves SuperpowerLv. 48 Focus BlastTM52 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Spinda Superpower 2x 153-180%KO Focus Blast 2x 66-78% Vital Throw 2x 90-107%KO Low Sweep 2x 83-98% View Throh builds →

X & Y 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 16 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution

#327SpindaDoes not evolve

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Spinda easily with 200 breeding partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Pass egg moves like Assist, Baton Pass, Disable and 13 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

GroundHumanshape

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

15 cycles·3,855 steps

Quick~4 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

16moves

Breed With (best first)

X & Y Spinda Best Moveset

One guaranteed turn is all Spinda needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Defense and Speed EVs make it count, and Contrary adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Skillswap. Utility options gives it play beyond just the lead turn.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Contrary

Item

Focus SashSURVIVAL

Best Nature for Spinda

Timid+SPE

Spinda best EVs are Defense and Speed

EVs

Def

SpA

Spe

Doubles Bulky Support Moveset

Skill Swap
EncoreUtility
DisableUtility
Fake OutSTAB

Recommended Teammates

TalonflameExcellent

VictiniExcellent

Moves

The natural movepool does the job, but Assist and Baton Pass 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

Lv 1

Tackle

D5010035Normal

Lv 5

Uproar

C9010010Normal

Lv 10

Copycat

———20Normal

Lv 14

Feint Attack

—60—20Dark

Lv 19

Psybeam

—6510020Psychic

Lv 23

Hypnosis

D—6020Psychic

Lv 28

Dizzy Punch

—7010010Normal

Lv 32

Sucker Punch+1

A801005Dark

Lv 37

Teeter Dance

——10020Normal

Lv 41

Psych Up

D——10Normal

Lv 46

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Lv 50

Flail

——10015Normal

Lv 50

Thrash

—12010010Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

D—10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

D7510015Fighting

TM04

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

TM28

Dig

D8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM85

Dream Eater

C10010015Psychic

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM56

Fling

D—10010Dark

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM98

Power-Up Punch

D4010020Fighting

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

D——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

D9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

A——10Psychic

TM67

Retaliate

—701005Normal

TM27

Return

S—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

TM94

Rock Smash

—4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

D609515Rock

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM20

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

D8010015Ghost

HM04

Strength

—8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM92

Trick Room-7

C——5Psychic

TM93

Wild Charge

D9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Egg

Assist

D——20Normal

Egg

Baton Pass

C——40Normal

Egg

Disable

S—10020Normal

Egg

Encore

S—1005Normal

Egg

Fake Out+3

S4010010Normal

Egg

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

Egg

Guard Split

———10Psychic

Egg

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Egg

Psycho Cut

D7010020Psychic

Egg

Psycho Shift

D—10010Psychic

Egg

Rapid Spin

D5010040Normal

Egg

Role Play

———10Psychic

Egg

Smelling Salts

—7010010Normal

Egg

Trick

C—10010Psychic

Egg

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Egg

Wish

C——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Spinda can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Gen 3

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 4

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

Gen 3

Mega Kick

C120755Normal

Gen 3

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Gen 3

Metronome

———10Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

Gen 4

Rollout

D309020Rock

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Gen 4

Swift

—60—20Normal

Gen 5

Work Up

D——30Normal

X & Y Spinda Locations

6 encounter spots for Spinda at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Best Locations to Catch Spinda in X & Y

6 spots to find Spinda at Lv. 26-52 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Y and X versions, so filter by your copy below.

Route 21

YGrass Lv.26 Route

UncommonMid

Horde battle

Route 21

XGrass Lv.26 Route

UncommonMid

Horde battle

Route 21

XGrass Lv.50-52 Route

UncommonPost

Red Flower

Route 21

XGrass Lv.50-52 Route

UncommonPost

Purple flowers

Route 21

YGrass Lv.50-52 Route

UncommonPost

Red Flower

Route 21

YGrass Lv.50-52 Route

UncommonPost

Purple flowers

Spinda Guide

In X & Y, 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 X & Y, Spinda has niche appeal at best. 360 base stats means you're fighting uphill by mid-game. There are better Normal Pokemon available.
In X & Y, 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. Skillswap with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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

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Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 55 Focus BlastTM52 Aura SphereLv. 42 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Spinda Close Combat 2x 164-193%KO Focus Blast 2x 172-202%KO Aura Sphere 2x 115-136%KO Low Sweep 2x 90-107%KO View Lucario builds →
Chesnaught GrassFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Hammer ArmLv. 60 Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Spinda Focus Blast 2x 121-142%KO Hammer Arm 2x 134-158%KO Low Sweep 2x 88-104%KO Power-Up Punch 2x 54-64% View Chesnaught builds →
Gallade PsychicFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 59 Focus BlastTM52 Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Spinda Close Combat 2x 183-216%KO Focus Blast 2x 109-129%KO Low Sweep 2x 100-118%KO Power-Up Punch 2x 62-73% View Gallade builds →
Poliwrath WaterFighting	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 15 Good Rod) Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Dynamic PunchLv. 32 SubmissionLv. 1 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Spinda Focus Blast 2x 115-136%KO Dynamic Punch 2x 122-144%KO Submission 2x 98-116%KO Low Sweep 2x 81-96% View Poliwrath builds →
Mienshao Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 56 Focus BlastTM52 Jump KickLv. 37 Aura SphereLv. 70 Damage vs Spinda High Jump Kick 2x 198-233%KO Focus Blast 2x 145-171%KO Jump Kick 2x 153-180%KO Aura Sphere 2x 98-116%KO View Mienshao builds →

Mienfoo Fighting	D
TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Spinda Rock Smash 2x 50-60% View Mienfoo builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 20 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Spinda Brick Break 2x 80-95% Rock Smash 2x 47-55% View Scraggy builds →
Pancham Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Karate ChopLv. 12 Rock SmashTM94 Arm ThrustLv. 7 Damage vs Spinda Karate Chop 2x 58-70% Rock Smash 2x 50-60% Arm Thrust 2x 20-25% View Pancham builds →
Machop Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Low SweepLv. 13 Karate ChopLv. 10 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Spinda Low Sweep 2x 72-85% Karate Chop 2x 58-70% Rock Smash 2x 47-55% View Machop builds →
Croagunk PoisonFighting	D
TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Spinda Rock Smash 2x 42-50% View Croagunk builds →

Lucario FightingSteel	C
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Power-Up PunchTM98 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Spinda Low Sweep 2x 88-103%KO Power-Up Punch 2x 53-63% Rock Smash 2x 53-63% View Lucario builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Flying PressLv. 28 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 4 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Spinda Flying Press 2x 113-133%KO Low Sweep 2x 76-90% Karate Chop 2x 59-70% Power-Up Punch 2x 48-57% View Hawlucha builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 10 Low SweepTM47 Force PalmLv. 32 Power-Up PunchTM98 Damage vs Spinda Vital Throw 2x 99-117%KO Low Sweep 2x 93-110%KO Force Palm 2x 84-100%KO Power-Up Punch 2x 59-70% View Hariyama builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Storm ThrowLv. 25 Damage vs Spinda Vital Throw 2x 84-100%KO Low Sweep 2x 79-93% Revenge 2x 73-87% Storm Throw 2x 73-87% View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 29 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 25 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Spinda Brick Break 2x 110-130%KO Low Sweep 2x 96-113%KO Karate Chop 2x 73-87% Rock Smash 2x 59-70% View Sawk builds →