Spinda Pokemon Guide

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Spinda Pokemon Guide

Spinda is a Normal-type Pokemon known for its dizzy movement, spot-pattern variation and playful battle style. This guide covers Spinda’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

Normal Form

Spinda

Shiny Form

Shiny Spinda

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Spinda guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Spinda Guide Contents

Description	Abilities
Quick Facts	Stats
Best Moves	All Moves
Weaknesses	Evolution
Locations	FAQ

Spinda Description

Spinda is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. It is known for its stumbling movement and spot patterns, with each Spinda having a distinctive look across many Pokemon games.

Competitive Overview

Is Spinda Good in Competitive?

Spinda is usually a niche competitive Pokemon because its base stats are low compared to many other Normal-type options. It is more often used for novelty, support moves or unusual strategies than for standard competitive power.

Spinda’s most interesting tools include Contrary, Teeter Dance, Baton Pass, Hypnosis, Sucker Punch and Superpower in formats where those options are available. Its biggest challenge is finding enough speed, bulk or damage output to stay effective against stronger Pokemon.

Spinda Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Spinda, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Spinda

National Dex

#0327

Type

Normal

Species

Spot Panda Pokemon

Height

3’07” / 1.1 m

110 cm

Weight

11.0 lbs / 5.0 kg

5 kg

Abilities

Own Tempo, Tangled Feet, Contrary

Spinda Stats

Spinda has balanced but low base stats across the board. Its value usually comes from move utility, ability interactions and unique flavor rather than raw power.

Attack

Defense

Special Attack

Special Defense

Speed

Spinda Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Spinda’s moves often focus on confusion, support, Normal-type damage and unusual coverage. These are some of Spinda’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

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Teeter Dance

A signature-style confusion move that can disrupt multiple Pokemon and fits Spinda’s dizzy theme.

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Dizzy Punch

A recognizable Normal-type attack that can confuse the target in games where Spinda can use it.

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Thrash

A strong Normal-type attack that gives Spinda direct damage at the cost of locking it into the move.

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Sucker Punch

A priority Dark-type attack that can help Spinda strike first when the opponent uses an attacking move.

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Superpower

A powerful Fighting-type coverage move that can become especially interesting with Contrary in formats where the combination is available.

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Hypnosis

A risky but useful sleep move that can give Spinda a support role if it connects.

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Baton Pass

A support move that can pass boosts or momentum to a teammate in formats where it is allowed.

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Double-Edge

A strong Normal-type attack that gives Spinda more immediate damage at the cost of recoil.

Spinda All Moves

Spinda can learn a varied move pool across different Pokemon games, including Normal, Psychic, Dark and Fighting moves. Use the section below to view Spinda’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
5	Copycat	Normal	Status	–	–
10	Feint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	–
14	Psybeam	Psychic	Special	65	100
19	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	–	60
23	Dizzy Punch	Normal	Physical	70	100
28	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100
32	Teeter Dance	Normal	Status	–	100
37	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
41	Psych Up	Normal	Status	–	–
46	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
50	Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
55	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Attract	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Confide	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Double Team	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Frustration	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psych Up	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
TM	Rain Dance	Water	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Return	Normal	Physical	–	100
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
TM	Safeguard	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Swagger	Normal	Status	–	85
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Toxic	Poison	Status	–	90
TM	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100
TM	Work Up	Normal	Status	–	–

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Assist	Normal	Status	–	–
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	–	–
Disable	Normal	Status	–	100
Encore	Normal	Status	–	100
Fake Out	Normal	Physical	40	100
Fake Tears	Dark	Status	–	100
Guard Split	Psychic	Status	–	–
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Psycho Cut	Psychic	Physical	70	100
Psycho Shift	Psychic	Status	–	100
Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	50	100
Role Play	Psychic	Status	–	–
Smelling Salts	Normal	Physical	70	100
Spotlight	Normal	Status	–	–
Trick	Psychic	Status	–	100
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
Wish	Normal	Status	–	–

Tutor Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100
Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
Recycle	Normal	Status	–	–
Role Play	Psychic	Status	–	–
Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	–
Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	–	–
Snatch	Dark	Status	–	–
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Trick	Psychic	Status	–	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90

Spinda Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Spinda is a Normal-type Pokemon. This gives it a weakness to Fighting-type moves, an immunity to Ghost-type moves and no standard type resistances.

Type

Normal

Weaknesses

Fighting

Resistances

None

Immunity

Ghost

Spinda Abilities

Spinda’s abilities support its confusing battle style and can create unusual interactions depending on the game and format.

Own Tempo

Prevents Spinda from becoming confused. This is useful for avoiding confusion-based disruption and can fit Spinda’s theme well.

Tangled Feet

Raises Spinda’s evasiveness while it is confused. This can make Spinda harder to hit in games where confusion strategies are relevant.

Contrary

Reverses stat changes. This hidden ability can turn certain stat drops into boosts, creating Spinda’s most unusual strategy options.

Spinda Evolution

Spinda does not evolve into or from any other Pokemon. It is a standalone Normal-type Pokemon.

Standalone Pokemon

Spinda

Normal type Pokemon icon

Spinda does not evolve

Where to Find Spinda in Pokemon Games

Spinda’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Spinda is found as a wild encounter, outbreak Pokemon, swarm Pokemon or transfer-only Pokemon.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Spinda
Pokemon Red	Not available because Spinda had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Spinda had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Spinda had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Spinda
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Spinda had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Spinda had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Spinda had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Spinda
Pokemon Ruby	Route 113.
Pokemon Sapphire	Route 113.
Pokemon Emerald	Route 113.
Pokemon FireRed	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Spinda
Pokemon Diamond	Route 227 during mass outbreaks.
Pokemon Pearl	Route 227 during mass outbreaks.
Pokemon Platinum	Route 227 during mass outbreaks.
Pokemon HeartGold	Bell Tower, Burned Tower and Sprout Tower during swarms.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Bell Tower, Burned Tower and Sprout Tower during swarms.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Spinda
Pokemon Black	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Black 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White 2	Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Spinda
Pokemon X	Route 21.
Pokemon Y	Route 21.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Route 113.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Route 113.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Spinda
Pokemon Sun	Ten Carat Hill.
Pokemon Moon	Ten Carat Hill.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Ten Carat Hill.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Ten Carat Hill.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Spinda
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Route 227 during mass outbreaks.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Route 227 during mass outbreaks.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Spinda
Pokemon Scarlet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Violet	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Spinda
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Spinda FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Spinda. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Spinda?

Spinda is a Normal-type Pokemon.

What is Spinda weak against?

Spinda is weak to Fighting-type moves.

Does Spinda evolve?

No, Spinda does not evolve into or from any other Pokemon.

What are Spinda’s abilities?

Spinda’s abilities are Own Tempo, Tangled Feet and Contrary.

What are Spinda’s best moves?

Spinda’s best moves often include Teeter Dance, Dizzy Punch, Thrash, Sucker Punch, Superpower, Hypnosis, Baton Pass and Double-Edge.

Is Spinda good in Pokemon?

Spinda is usually a niche Pokemon because of its low base stats, but it has memorable moves, unique spot patterns and unusual ability options.

How do you get Spinda?

The way to get Spinda depends on the game. It can be found on Route 113 in Hoenn games, Route 21 in Pokemon X and Y, Route 227 in some Sinnoh games and Ten Carat Hill in Alola games.

Is Mega Spinda available?

No, Spinda does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form in official Pokemon games.

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