How to get Spinda in Pokemon Go: All patterns & can it be shiny?

Lucas Simons
Spinda Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go players have the chance to get Spinda in all of its forms. But first, you need to know where to find this cute Pokemon. Here’s how to get Spinda in Pokemon Go, including all its patterns, shiny availability, and more.

Pokemon Go is rolling out several events during the Timeless Travels season, and one of them is Carnival of Love. One of the species featured in that event is none other than Spinda, the Spot Panda Pokemon.

Trainers want to know everything about this cute creature, so we’ve gathered up some intel to help you add Spinda to your collection.

Here’s all you need to know about how to get Spinda in Pokemon Go, including how to catch it, all its forms, and its shiny availability.

How to catch Spinda in Pokemon Go

Spinda in the Pokemon Anime
Spinda, the Spot Panda Pokemon is a Normal-type species.

Pokemon Go trainers need to complete Field Research tasks that can be found by spinning PokeStops, and certain Timed Research tasks as part of ongoing events to get Spinda.

During February 2024, players will encounter Spinda upon completion of the Pokemon Go Carnival of Love event Timed Research.

Players who purchase and complete the Special Research, have a chance to encounter a special Spinda with a heart-shaped Pattern.

Can Spinda be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Spinda and all its variants can be found as shiny in Pokemon Go, so be on the lookout for shiny Spinda when you encounter it as a Research reward.

Pokemon Go Spinda and Shiny Spinda
Spinda and shiny Spinda are available in Pokemon Go.

Keep in mind that shiny research encounters have the same odds as wild shiny encounters, which is a 1/500 chance.

All Spinda forms in Pokemon Go

In Pokemon Go, there are a total of nine Spot patterns for Spinda, which means this Pokemon has a total of 18 different forms, taking into consideration shiny variants.

The rarest of them all is the heart-shaped variant, that is encountered only through the Carnival of Love event Special Research.

Spinda Patterns Pokemon Go
Including the Heart Shaped Pattern, Spinda has another eight different forms.

So there you have it, that’s all you need to know about Spinda in Pokemon Go.

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