Spinner
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A Spinner is a phrase used to describe a certain tile featured in Generation I and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. The official name for this tile, if there is one, is unknown. This tile, when stepped upon, will whisk the player in the direction of the arrows depicted on it. The player will continue to travel in that direction until they hit a wall, land on another spinner (which may send them in a different direction) or land on a Stopper, a tile only used for that purpose. The name 'spinner' comes from the fact that the player is spun around while traveling.
Spinners are generally associated with that of Team Rocket, and are first found in the Rocket Hideout, where they form a complex maze that the player must work out to continue to the other levels. Other places include Viridian Gym, and the Rocket Warehouse in FireRed and LeafGreen. The only other region in which they appear is Sinnoh, at Fuego Ironworks, though in Johto and in Hoenn, spinners appeared to have been superseded by Ice tiles.
Spinner & Stopper Tile Images
| Generation | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| I | 
| The original spinner tile from Generation I. The arrows point in the direction of itravel. |
| I | 
| A stopper tile from Generation I. These stop the player from travelling. |
| III | 
| A spinner tile from FireRed/LeafGreen. It is now green with rounded edges. |
| III | 
| A stopper tile from FireRed/LeafGreen. It is now coloured yellow. |
Trivia
- In Pokémon Yellow, when the player is spun on the tiles, the Pikachu spins with them.
- In Generation I, while the player is spinning, the arrows on the tiles move.
| Special Tiles in Pokémon Games |
|---|
| Ice tile | Lava tile | Seaweed tile | Spinner | Warp tile |
