Spinda (Pokémon)

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Spinda Spot Panda Pokémon パッチール Patcheel #327 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Own Tempo or Tangled Feet Cacophony Cacophony Contrary Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Human-Like Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 3'07" 1.1 m Spinda 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 11.0 lbs. 5.0 kg Spinda 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 85 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 126 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Spinda 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Spinda (Japanese: パッチール Patcheel) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Spinda is a bipedal, red panda Pokémon with rabbit-like features. Its eyes are made of two black spirals, which point in the opposite direction to each other. There is a similar swirling pattern on its ears. It has a small body with short stumpy arms and legs, and its coat is primarily cream-colored. Its arms are red and it has a red stripe bordering along the bottom of its belly, as well as two small spots on the soles of its feet. It has four spots, which can appear anywhere on its face and ears, with a fifth on the back of its head. These spot patterns are different for each and every Spinda.

It has dizzying, confusing, and scattering dance-like movements, which can be used for its former signature move, Teeter Dance, though it thinks it is walking in a straight line. These movements confuse their opponents and make it difficult for them to aim at it. It lives in the mountains.

In the anime

Spinda in the anime

Major appearances

Multiple Spinda debuted in Going for a Spinda. Ash and his friends had to help Claire find a Spinda with a heart-shaped spot on its forehead. Brock, meanwhile, kept picking one up with a spot shaped like a broken heart, much to his displeasure.

Minor appearances

A Coordinator's Spinda appeared in Disguise Da Limit!.

A Spinda appeared in A Fan with a Plan.

A Coordinator's Spinda appeared in What I Did For Love!.

In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Spinda competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.

In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, a Spinda was training up on Clawmark Hill.

A Trainer's Spinda appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.

In a flashback in Trials of a Budding Master!, a Trainer's Spinda battled Ash in a World Coronation Series match.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG057 Spinda Ash's Pokédex Spinda, the Spot Panda Pokémon. Spinda uses its seemingly clumsy movements to confuse its opponents. It is said that no two Spinda have the same pattern of spots.

In the manga

Spinda in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Ruby & Sapphire arc

Norman owns a Spinda, which first appeared in Rayquaza Redemption I. He uses it in conjunction with his Slaking to switch their Abilities with Skill Swap.

Emerald arc

A Spinda appeared as a Battle Factory Pokémon in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.

The Battle Factory rented a Spinda, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

The Battle Tower rented a Spinda, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

Diamond & Pearl arc

A Spinda appeared in a flashback in Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas.

Black 2 & White 2 arc

In The Transfer Student, Yancy owns a Spinda. It was first seen with its Trainer when she was breaking up with Blake. Afterwards, it left with Yancy while she said her tearful goodbyes.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

The Lumiose Press editor-in-chief owns a Spinda, which first appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 8.

In the TCG

Main article: Spinda (TCG)

In the TFG

One Spinda figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Spinda

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: One day, a Spinda appears in Pokémon Square and collapses. When it regains consciousness, Spinda explains that it is giving up a long journey to find the Mirage Pokémon and hands its one clue, the Clear Wing, to the player. The player must then solve the Mystery of the Mirage Pokémon, which will reward them with the Rainbow Wing. Upon showing the Rainbow Wing to Spinda, or talking to Spinda as Ho-oh, it becomes happy and leaves Pokémon Square.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Spinda runs Spinda's café and takes over the juice bar. A Wynaut and a Wobbuffet also work at the café running the recycle shop. Later in the game, Project P is introduced. After it is introduced, occasionally when speaking to Wynaut the player may gain access to a dungeon normally accessed by selecting a job with ??? as the location or get a choice of more items in the recycle shop.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #114 Kanto #— 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
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond No two Spinda have the same pattern of spots. Its tottering step fouls the aim of foes. Pearl Platinum HeartGold The chances of two Spinda having identical spot patterns is less than one in four billion. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black No two Spinda have the same pattern of spots. Its tottering step fouls the aim of foes. White Black 2 No two Spinda have the same pattern of spots. Its tottering step fouls the aim of foes. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #131 Hoenn #119 X No two Spinda have the same pattern of spots. Its tottering step fouls the aim of foes. Y The chances of two Spinda having identical spot patterns is less than one in four billion. Omega 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. Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola SM: #105 Alola USUM: #128 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun Its steps are staggering and unsteady, but Spinda thinks it's walking in a straight line. Moon Each and every Spinda has a slightly different configuration of spots. There are collectors who enjoy the tiny differences in their spot patterns. Ultra Sun Its steps are shaky and stumbling. Walking for a long time makes it feel sick. Ultra Moon Each Spinda's spot pattern is different. With its stumbling movements, it evades opponents' attacks brilliantly!
Generation VIII Galar #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Route 113 Emerald Route 113 FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 227 (Swarm) Platinum Route 227 (Swarm) HeartGold SoulSilver Safari Zone Sprout Tower, Bell Tower, Burned Tower (Hoenn Sound) Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Trade with Curtis or Yancy in Nimbasa City Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y Route 21 Route 21 (Horde Encounter) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Route 113
Generation VII Sun Moon Ten Carat Hill Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ten Carat Hill Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Hatch from Egg Trozei! Secret Storage 14, Endless Level 4, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Joyous Tower (5F-7F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Marine Resort (1F-9F), Lost Wilderness (B1F-B17F) MD Sky Marine Resort (1F-9F), Lost Wilderness (B1F-B17F)
Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: Firebreathing Mountain Rumble U Wonder Area: Pokémon Outbreak!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Mo Shuffle Prasino Woods: Stage 586 Event: Pokémon Safari (First release) Rumble World Starlight Islands: Volcanic Ravine (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	PokéPark Egg Spinda	Japanese	Japan	5	March 12 to May 8, 2005

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Chesto Berry (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Chesto Berry (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Chesto Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 360	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 12/16 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Spinda's learnsets from other generations.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Hatch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: G
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 71 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Normal Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Normal Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #229 Counterattack Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 116 Base Defense: 116 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Sucker Punch, Psycho Cut Charged Attacks: Dig, Rock Tomb, Icy Wind In Pokémon GO, Spinda has nine distinct patterns, each treated as a different form. In addition, the Shiny variant for each pattern is also slightly different, making a total of eighteen patterns. Spinda is exclusively obtained from specific Field Research tasks, with only one pattern available at a time. Patterns in Pokémon GO       Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3       Pattern 4 Pattern 5 Pattern 6       Pattern 7 Pattern 8 Pattern 9

Evolution

Unevolved Spinda  Normal

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Male Male Male Male Female Female Female Female Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Spinda images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Pattern examples

		Ruby and Sapphire PV: 00000000	Ruby and Sapphire PV: 88888888	Ruby and Sapphire PV: E3FDF3FD	Ruby and Sapphire PV: FDE42A53
Emerald PV: 00094289	Emerald PV: 001C008A	Emerald PV: 0029A280	Emerald PV: 10232080	Emerald PV: 102C3290	Emerald PV: 102992A0	Emerald PV: E2880098	Emerald PV: 88FE9800

Trivia

• In Pokémon Battle Revolution, Toxic is depicted as two purple orbs spinning around each other towards the target. However, when Spinda uses Toxic, the orbs travel erratically. The same animation is used for Carnivine.
• Some of Spinda's Pokédex entries mention the odds of two Spinda having the same spot pattern as less than one in four billion. Since Spinda's spots are based on its personality value (a 32-bit number), a simplistic model would put the odds at 1 in 4,294,967,296, which is indeed smaller than one in four billion; however, it is actually possible for two personality values to produce spot patterns that are visually identical, so the real odds are somewhat higher.
  • Using this app, it can be found that two dots have 256 distinct locations, one dot has 254, and one dot has 237, counting all locations where the dot is entirely off-sprite as the same. This results in a total of 3,945,136,128 patterns. However, even this total is slightly too high, because if the upper left dot is far enough down and to the right, it can entirely eclipse the lower-left dot, resulting in a few more patterns being indistinguishable. Compare, for example, 0x0E07F5FB and 0x0EF0F5FB.
• Unlike other Pokémon with no gender differences, the Rotom Pokédex does not display a single model for both male and female Spinda, but rather a separate one for each. The models used are whatever the first patterns caught of each gender were.
  • The Pokédex preview models for each gender, however, will always be a set model that will likely differ from the model the player will see.
• Like Whirlipede, its base stat total might be based on the fact that it and Whirlipede usually spin in circles, which are 360 degrees.
• Spinda is the only Pokémon obtainable in Pokémon GO that cannot have the GO icon as its origin mark.

Origin

Spinda appears to be based on a red panda with traits of rabbits. The pattern of its body may be based on a subspecies of the giant panda, the Qinling panda.

Name origin

Spinda may be a combination of spin (referring to its twirly eyes and ears and dizzy-seeming movement) and panda.

Patcheel may be a combination of patch (referring to its appearance) and reel (to stagger, as from dizziness).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese パッチール Patcheel From patch and reel French Spinda Same as English name Spanish Spinda Same as English name German Pandir From Panda and wirr Italian Spinda Same as English name Korean 얼루기 Ollugi From 얼룩 Eol-lug Mandarin Chinese 晃晃斑 Huànghuàngbān From 晃 huàng and 斑 bān Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi स्पिंडा Spinda Transliteration of English name Russian Спинда Spinda Transliteration of English name Thai พัทชีล Phatchin Transcription of Japanese name

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