Among the various Generation 3 Pokémon absent at launch, Spinda eventually appeared in late 2018. This Normal-type creature stands out despite lacking combat prowess or evolutionary paths. While original games featured billions of unique spot patterns, Pokémon Go simplifies collection with nine distinct variants.
September 2025 Spinda Acquisition Guide
This rabbit-like Pokémon holds the distinction of being exclusively obtainable through Field Research missions. Completing specific monthly challenges grants encounters – currently requiring Five Consecutive Curveball Great Throws for Forms 4 or 5.
Success hinges on precise Curveball technique. Consider these strategies:
- Spin the Poké Ball before releasing
- Time throws post-attack animation
- Practice using raid bosses’ larger target circles
Remember: Research encounters won’t flee, allowing optimal catch attempts. Utilize Pinap Berries for extra candy.
Locating Special Missions
Task hunting requires persistence as PokéStops assign rotating daily challenges. Pro tips include:
- Scout multiple locations
- Coordinate with local communities
- Discard unwanted tasks via deletion
Available Spinda Variations
Contrary to main series’ endless permutations, Go offers limited forms cycled seasonally. Forms 4-5 appear during this period, with previous variants returning periodically. Shiny versions became available starting June 2019.
| Form | Availability | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 |
 |
Valentine’s Day event 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 |
| 8 |
 |
August 2018, July 2019, April 2020, March 2021, September 2021, June 2022, February 2023, November 2023, July 2024, March 2025, April 2025, May 2025 |
| 7 |
 |
November 2018, January, February 2020, May 2020, August 2021, May 2022, January 2023, October 2023, June 2024, June 2024, March 2025, April 2025, May 2025 |
| 6 |
 |
December 2018, March 2020, July 2021, April 2022, December 2022, September 2023, May 2024 December 2024, January 2025, February 2025 |
| 5 |
 |
January to February 2019, June, July and August 2020, June 2021, March and November 2022, August 2023, April 2024 December 2024, January 2025, February 2025, September 2025, October 2025, November 2025 |
| 4 |
 |
May to June 2019, November and December 2020, May 2021, January, February and October 2022, July 2023, March 2024, September 2024, October 2024, November 2024, December 2024, January 2025, February 2025, September 2025, October 2025, November 2025 |
| 3 |
 |
September 2018, September 2019, April 2021, December 2021, September 2022, June 2023, February 2024, September 2024, October 2024, November 2024, June 2025, July 2025, August 2025 |
| 2 |
 |
March to April 2019, September and October 2020, November 2021, August 2022, May 2023, January 2024, September 2024, October 2024, November 2024, June 2025, July 2025, August 2025 |
| 1 |
 |
October 2018, November and December 2019, January, February, 2021, October 2021, July 2022, March 2023, April 2023, December 2023, August 2024 |
Collectors should note: Twenty form slots exist in code, suggesting future additions. For missed variants, trading or waiting for rotations remain viable options. Monthly shifts in Field Research ensure periodic reappearances of desired patterns.