Spinda (Pokémon)
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| Spinda パッチール Patcheel | |
 Artwork from R/S/E | |
| National Dex | #327 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #114 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Spot Panda Pokémon |
| Height | 3′07″ (1.1m) |
| Weight | 11.0 lbs. (5.0kg) |
| Abilities | Own Tempo |
| Tangled Feet | |
| Egg groups | Ground |
| Humanshape | |
| Time to hatch | 3,840 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 SpA |
| Exp. yield | 85 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 800,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Brown |
| Catch rate | 255 |
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Spinda (Japanese: パッチール Patcheel) is a Normal-type Pokémon. Spinda's spots have over 4 billion possible combinations, and are determined by its personality value.
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Biology
Physiology
No Spinda is the same as another. All Spinda have different spots and spin patterns on their head and torso. Spinda resembles a small, upward standing rabbit or bear-like creature, with a small body similar, only slightly more bloated, to Plusle or Minun.
Gender differences
Although there is no specific difference among males and females, all Spinda look different anyway.
Special abilities
Spinda can have the ability Own Tempo, which prevents confusion.
Spinda is the only known Pokémon that learns Teeter Dance.
Behavior
Spinda have the odd habit of staggering around when they walk. This makes them appear dizzy, but they are not. The teetering walk helps to confuse enemies and potential predators, messing up their aim.
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Spinda first appeared in Going for a Spinda. Ash and co. had to help a girl named Claire find a Spinda with a heart-shaped spot on its forehead.
In the manga
Norman has a Spinda in Pokémon Special.
In the TCG
- Main article: Spinda (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: One day, a Spinda appears in Pokémon Square and collapses. When it comes to, Spinda explains that it is giving up a long journey to find the Mirage Pokémon and hands its one clue, the Transparent Feather, to the player.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| III | Ruby | All the Spinda that exist in the world are said to have utterly unique spot patterns. The shaky, tottering steps of this Pokémon give it the appearance of dancing. |
| Sapphire | No two Spinda are said to have identical spot patterns on their hides. This Pokémon moves in a curious manner as if it is stumbling in dizziness. Its lurching movements can cause the opponent to become confused. | |
| Emerald | 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. | |
| FireRed | No two Spinda are said to have identical patterns. It confuses foes with its stumbling motions. | |
| LeafGreen | No two Spinda are said to have identical patterns. It confuses foes with its stumbling motions. | |
| IV | Diamond | No two Spinda have the same pattern of spots. Its tottering step fouls the aim of foes. |
| Pearl | No two Spinda have the same pattern of spots. Its tottering step fouls the aim of foes. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | Common | Route 113 |
| Pokémon Emerald | Common | Route 113 | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Trade | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Swarm | Route 227 |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Field |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Hatch from egg |
| Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 14 Endless Level 4 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Joyous Tower (5F-7F) |
Base stats
| HP: | 60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 60 | |
| Defense: | 60 | |
| SpAtk: | 60 | |
| SpDef: | 60 | |
| Speed: | 60 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Learnset
By leveling up
Spinda is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Level | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | Tackle |
| 5 | Uproar | Uproar |
| 10 | Copycat | |
| 12 | Faint Attack | |
| 14 | Faint Attack | |
| 16 | Psybeam | |
| 19 | Psybeam | |
| 23 | Hypnosis | Hypnosis |
| 27 | Dizzy Punch | |
| 28 | Dizzy Punch | |
| 32 | Sucker Punch | |
| 34 | Teeter Dance | |
| 37 | Teeter Dance | |
| 38 | Psych Up | |
| 41 | Psych Up | |
| 45 | Double-Edge | |
| 46 | Double-Edge | |
| 49 | Flail | |
| 50 | Flail | |
| 55 | Thrash | |
| 56 | Thrash |
By TM/HM
| # | Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | Focus Punch |
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water Pulse |
| TM04 | Calm Mind | Calm Mind |
| TM06 | Toxic | Toxic |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Hidden Power |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Sunny Day |
| TM17 | Protect | Protect |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Rain Dance |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Safeguard |
| TM21 | Frustration | Frustration |
| TM27 | Return | Return |
| TM28 | Dig | Dig |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Brick Break |
| TM32 | Double Team | Double Team |
| TM34 | Shock Wave | Shock Wave |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock Tomb |
| TM42 | Facade | Facade |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Secret Power |
| TM44 | Rest | Rest |
| TM45 | Attract | Attract |
| TM48 | Skill Swap | Skill Swap |
| TM49 | Snatch | Snatch |
| TM56 | Fling | |
| TM58 | Endure | |
| TM60 | Drain Punch | |
| TM67 | Recycle | |
| TM70 | Flash | |
| TM77 | Psych Up | |
| TM78 | Captivate | |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | |
| TM87 | Swagger | |
| TM90 | Substitute | |
| TM92 | Trick Room | |
| HM04 | Strength | Strength |
| HM05 | Flash | |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Rock Smash |
By breeding
| Generation III | Generation IV |
|---|---|
| Assist | Assist |
| Baton Pass | Baton Pass |
| Disable | Disable |
| Encore | Encore |
| Fake Out | Fake Out |
| Rock Slide | Psycho Cut |
| SmellingSalt | Rock Slide |
| Trick | SmellingSalt |
| Wish | Trick |
| Wish |
By tutoring
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
|---|---|---|
| Acquisition: Hatch | 
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| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Common |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: 7.2% | Friend Area: Mt. Deepgreen |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | I'm not the way I look. I can walk in a straight line, thank you! | |
| 26%-50% HP | Oh-oh? I daresay my HP is down by half. | |
| 1%-25% HP | I'm prepared to keel over. I can't keep walking straight now. | |
| Level Up | I'll have you know I've gone up a level.
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Evolution
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Basic
Spinda
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Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| Image:Spr 3r 327.png | 
| Image:Spr 3f 327.png | 
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| Image:Spr 3r 327 s.png | Image:Spr 3e 327 s.gif | Image:Spr 3f 327 s.png | Image:Spr b g3 327 s.png | ||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 327.png | Image:Spr 4p 327.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 327 s.png | Image:Spr b g4 327 s.png | |||||
For other sprites and images, please see Spinda images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Several of Spinda's moves focus on confusing opponents. Spinda's abilities also focus on confusion.
- If Spinda has the ability Own Tempo, it can use Thrash without getting confused afterwards.
- A Spinda's spot pattern is determined by its personality value, meaning that there can be exactly 4,294,967,296 different Spinda.
Origin
Spinda appears to be based on a red panda.
Name origin
Spinda's name is a combination of spin and panda, referring to its fur patterns. Its Japanese name is based on patch or patchwork, referring to its appearance, and 拈くる hinekuru, twirl or spin.
In other languages
External links
| This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |
