Type matchups
Damage Spoink takes from each attacking type.
As a Psychic type, Spoink has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 44 other Pokémon share the Psychic typing.
- With Thick Fat: Fire 1× → ½×, Ice 1× → ½×
Base stats
- HP
- 60
- Attack
- 25
- Defense
- 35
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 330
Spoink has a base stat total of 330, higher than 23% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (80). With Sp. Atk (70) well above Attack (25), it works best as a special attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 35 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Spoink can have the abilities Thick Fat, Own Tempo and Gluttony.
How to beat Spoink
Spoink takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Spoink's Psychic moves. Hoopa Unbound hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Spoink's Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Spoink's Psychic moves.
Evolution
Spoink is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Spoink → Grumpig) and evolves into Grumpig.
Best counters to Spoink
Other Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Spoink weak to?
As a Psychic type, Spoink takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
What is Spoink resistant to?
Spoink resists Fighting and Psychic moves.
What are the best counters to Spoink?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Hoopa Unbound and Tyranitar, which hit Spoink with super-effective attacks.