Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Ghost is super effective against SpoinkView Annihilape → | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Ghost is super effective against SpoinkView Chandelure → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Chandelure threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (105-124%).
Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spoink View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch13-15% | ||
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% | ||
Legends: Z-A Evolution
One evolution ahead. Spoink grows into Grumpig through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners 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
Legends: Z-A Spoink Best Moveset
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Spoink in Legends: Z-A
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.
Spoink Guide
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.
For Legends: Z-A, 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 can find Spoink in Legends: Z-A. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.
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.
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