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No. 0325

Spoink

Bounce Pokémon

Spoink
Official art
Psychic
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
30.6 kg 67.5 lbs
Base stat total
330 top 74%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
SPOINK keeps a pearl on top of its head. The pearl functions to amplify this Pokémon’s psychokinetic powers. It is therefore on a constant search for a bigger pearl.
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Base stats

HP60120–167230–324
Atk2527–8449–163
Def3536–9567–185
SpA7067–134130–262
SpD8076–145148–284
Spe6058–123112–240
Total330Higher than 26% of all Pokémon
HP60Atk25Def35Spe60SpD80SpA70

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Spoink outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 123Spoink · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 112Spoink · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80Spoink · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×
Takes normal damage from 13 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

With Thick Fat: Fire becomes ½×

With Thick Fat: Ice becomes ½×

Abilities

  • Thick Fat

    Halves damage from Fire and Ice moves.

  • Own Tempo

    Prevents confusion.

  • GluttonyHidden ability

    Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.16% of teams · rank #93 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Thick Fat
Nature
Timid
EVs
36 HP / 76 Def / 196 SpA / 196 Spe
Tera Type
Rock
  1. Psychic
  2. Calm Mind
  3. Trailblaze
  4. Power Gem

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.31%
  • Rated 1500+0.29%
  • Rated 1630+0.16%
  • Rated 1760+0.08%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.16%

Moves

  • Psychic96%
  • Calm Mind50.3%
  • Trailblaze50.3%
  • Power Gem50.3%
  • Dazzling Gleam45.7%
  • Grass Knot45.6%
  • Reflect45.6%
  • Thunder Wave4%
  • Psychic Terrain4%
  • Tera Blast4%

Items

  • Eviolite100%
  • Life Orb0%
  • Starf Berry0%
  • Oran Berry0%
  • Figy Berry0%
  • Sitrus Berry0%

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Timid 36 HP / 76 Def / 196 SpA / 196 Spe50.3%
  • Modest 36 HP / 156 Def / 196 SpA / 116 SpD45.6%
  • Modest 36 HP / 76 Def / 196 SpA / 196 SpD4%
  • Timid 4 HP / 196 SpA / 196 Spe0%
  • Timid 196 SpA / 196 Spe0%

Tera types

  • Rock50.3%
  • Fairy45.6%
  • Fighting4%
  • Psychic0%

Common teammates

Evolution

Moves

Level up 13

1SplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40
7ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25
10GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
14PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
18Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
22Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
29Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
29RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
33SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15
38PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10
40PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10
44PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
50BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

TM / HM / TR 50

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10
TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10
TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10
TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

Egg moves 8

EggAmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
EggExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20
EggFuture SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10
EggMirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20
EggSimple BeamChanges the target’s ability to Simple.NormalStatus—100%15
EggTrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10
EggWhirlwindImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
EggZen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Bounce Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Black
Shape
Habitat
Mountain
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#110Updated Unova#206Coastal Kalos#007New Hoenn#115Paldea#111Kitakami#125Hyperspace#084
  1. Using its tail like a spring, it keeps its heart beating by bouncing constantly. If it stops, it dies.

    Black 2 · White 2
  2. It bounces around on its tail to keep its heart pumping. It carries a pearl from CLAMPERL on its head.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
  3. It bounces constantly, using its tail like a spring. The shock of bouncing keeps its heart beating.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X
  4. It apparently dies if it stops bouncing about. It carries a pearl from CLAMPERL on its head.

    FireRed · LeafGreen
  5. A Pokémon that manipulates psychic power at will. It doesn’t stop bouncing even when it is asleep. It loves eating mushrooms that grow underground.

    Emerald
  6. SPOINK keeps a pearl on top of its head. The pearl functions to amplify this Pokémon’s psychokinetic powers. It is therefore on a constant search for a bigger pearl.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
  7. SPOINK bounces around on its tail. The shock of its bouncing makes its heart pump. As a result, this Pokémon cannot afford to stop bouncing - if it stops, its heart will stop.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
バネブー
Japanese (romaji)
Baneboo
Korean
피그점프
Chinese (Traditional)
跳跳豬
Chinese (Simplified)
跳跳猪
French
Spoink
German
Spoink
Spanish
Spoink
Italian
Spoink

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 SpD
Catch rate
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
66
Growth rate
Fast

Breeding

Egg groups
Field
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Jagged PassEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 10
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Jagged PassEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 10
Y 1 area
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 13–15
X 1 area
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 13–15
Black 2 13 areas
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 49)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 50)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 51)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 52)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 53)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 54)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 55)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 56)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 57)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 58)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 59)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 60)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31
SoulSilver 2 areas
  • Ilex ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
  • Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
HeartGold 2 areas
  • Ilex ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–6
  • Viridian ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–23
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 214Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–23
Emerald 1 area
  • Jagged PassWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Sapphire 1 area
  • Jagged PassWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Ruby 1 area
  • Jagged PassWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–20