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Spewpa Weakness & Counters

Weak toFlying2×Rock2×Fire2×
Spewpa

Type matchups

Damage Spewpa takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

As a Bug type, Spewpa has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.

Base stats

HP
45
Attack
22
Defense
60
Sp. Atk
27
Sp. Def
30
Speed
29
Total
213

Spewpa has a base stat total of 213, higher than 2% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (60). With Sp. Atk (27) well above Attack (22), it works best as a special attacker. At 29 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 60 Defense and 30 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.

Spewpa can have the abilities Shed Skin and Friend Guard.

How to beat Spewpa

Spewpa takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.

Evolution

Spewpa is the middle stage of its line (Scatterbug → Spewpa → Vivillon): it evolves from Scatterbug and into Vivillon.

Frequently asked questions

What is Spewpa weak to?

As a Bug type, Spewpa takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.

What is Spewpa resistant to?

Spewpa resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.

What are the best counters to Spewpa?

Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Spewpa with super-effective attacks.