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Pokémon X and Y/Species Strategies (Generation III Families) (edit)
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Spinda has a balanced range of stats, and every single one of them sucks. There is really no reason to use | Spinda has a balanced range of stats, and every single one of them sucks. There is really no reason to use Spinda over any other Normal-type Pokemon, as there are much better Normal-types when it comes to offensive, defensive or support roles. Spinda has a rich selection of support moves, but once again it lacks both the bulk and the speed to use it to any semblence of effectiveness. However, Spinda is notable for being the only Pokemon with Contrary that learns Skill Swap, so at least it can find a place on gimmicky doubles teams by Skill Swapping Contrary on to better teammates. | ||
Skill Swap is the sole trait for using Spinda in a serious battles, for a loose definition of the term "serious". Therefore, Skill Swap is an absolutely necessary move on it. Outside of that, all Spinda really does is to annoy the foe with status moves, although it is more advisable to switch Spinda out so that it could Skill Swap again. Swagger is a potent confusion spreader, though Teeter Dance is a safer and more accurate alternative. Toxic is also a good choice for wearing down the opponent. It can buff up its teammate with Helping Hand, or maybe Trick an unhelpful item. Another alternative is using Spinda with Own Tempo, which lets it use STAB Thrash without any drawbacks and access a wider range of support options, but as mentioned before, Spinda's terrible stats prevent it from doing anything well outside of Contrary. | Skill Swap is the sole trait for using Spinda in a serious battles, for a loose definition of the term "serious". Therefore, Skill Swap is an absolutely necessary move on it. Outside of that, all Spinda really does is to annoy the foe with status moves, although it is more advisable to switch Spinda out so that it could Skill Swap again. Swagger is a potent confusion spreader, though Teeter Dance is a safer and more accurate alternative. Toxic is also a good choice for wearing down the opponent. It can buff up its teammate with Helping Hand, or maybe Trick an unhelpful item. Another alternative is using Spinda with Own Tempo, which lets it use STAB Thrash without any drawbacks and access a wider range of support options, but as mentioned before, Spinda's terrible stats prevent it from doing anything well outside of Contrary. | ||