Spinarak

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Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Spinarak is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the String Spit Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	167
Type	Bug Poison
Species	String Spit Pokémon
Height	1′08″ (0.5 m)
Weight	18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)
Abilities	Insomnia Swarm Sniper (hidden ability)
Local №	032 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 032 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 107 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 022 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 022 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	50
Growth Rate	Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (base 3,840 steps)

Base stats

HP	40	190	284
Attack	60	112	240
Defense	40	76	196
Sp. Atk	40	76	196
Sp. Def	40	76	196
Speed	30	58	174
Total	250	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Spinarak.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2			¼		¼	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2	2	½	2					½

Evolution chart

#167
Spinarak
Bug · Poison

(Level 22)

#168
Ariados
Bug · Poison

Spinarak changes

In Generations 2-4, Spinarak has a base experience yield of 54.

Pokédex entries

Gold	It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
Silver	It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
Crystal	If prey becomes ensnared in its nest of spun string, it waits motionlessly until it becomes dark.
Ruby Sapphire	The web spun by SPINARAK can be considered its second nervous system. It is said that this POKéMON can determine what kind of prey is touching its web just by the tiny vibrations it feels through the web’s strands.
FireRed	It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
LeafGreen	It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
Emerald	The web it spins can be considered its second nervous system. It is said that a SPINARAK determines its prey by the tiny vibrations it feels through the web.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
HeartGold	It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
SoulSilver	It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
Black White Black 2 White 2	It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
X	It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
Y	It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	The web spun by Spinarak can be considered its second nervous system. It is said that this Pokémon can determine what kind of prey is touching its web just by the tiny vibrations it feels through the web’s strands.
Sun	It waits intently until its preferred prey, Cutiefly, gets caught in its web. In fact, it’s quite a patient Pokémon.
Moon	Some fishermen weave its sturdy thread into nets to catch fish Pokémon.
Ultra Sun	With threads from its mouth, it fashions sturdy webs that won’t break even if you set a rock on them.
Ultra Moon	Although the poison from its fangs isn’t that strong, it’s potent enough to weaken prey that gets caught in its web.

Moves learned by Spinarak

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Spinarak learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Constrict	Normal	10	100
1	Poison Sting	Poison	15	100
1	String Shot	Bug	—	95
5	Absorb	Grass	20	100
8	Infestation	Bug	20	100
12	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
15	Night Shade	Ghost	—	100
19	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	40	100
22	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
26	Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100
29	Spider Web	Bug	—	—
33	Agility	Psychic	—	—
36	Pin Missile	Bug	25	95
40	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
43	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
47	Cross Poison	Poison	70	100
50	Sticky Web	Bug	—	—
54	Toxic Thread	Poison	—	100

Egg moves

Spinarak learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Spinarak egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
Disable	Normal	—	100
Electroweb	Electric	55	95
Lunge	Bug	80	100
Megahorn	Bug	120	85
Night Slash	Dark	70	100
Psybeam	Psychic	65	100
Pursuit	Dark	40	100
Rage Powder	Bug	—	—
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Sonic Boom	Normal	—	90
Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—
Twineedle	Bug	25	100

Move Tutor moves

Spinarak can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bounce	Flying	85	85
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Electroweb	Electric	55	95
Foul Play	Dark	95	100
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Snore	Normal	50	100

Moves learnt by TM

Spinarak is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
28	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
83	Infestation	Bug	20	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Spinarak can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Screech	Normal	—	85	Generation 2 — Level up
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Hone Claws	Dark	—	—	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Spinarak learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Constrict	Normal	10	100
1	Poison Sting	Poison	15	100
1	String Shot	Bug	—	95
5	Absorb	Grass	20	100
8	Infestation	Bug	20	100
12	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
15	Night Shade	Ghost	—	100
19	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	40	100
22	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80
26	Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100
29	Spider Web	Bug	—	—
33	Agility	Psychic	—	—
36	Pin Missile	Bug	25	95
40	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
43	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
47	Cross Poison	Poison	70	100
50	Sticky Web	Bug	—	—
54	Toxic Thread	Poison	—	100

Egg moves

Spinarak learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Spinarak egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Baton Pass	Normal	—	—
Disable	Normal	—	100
Electroweb	Electric	55	95
Megahorn	Bug	120	85
Night Slash	Dark	70	100
Psybeam	Psychic	65	100
Pursuit	Dark	40	100
Rage Powder	Bug	—	—
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100
Sonic Boom	Normal	—	90
Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—
Twineedle	Bug	25	100

Moves learnt by TM

Spinarak is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
22	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
28	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
83	Infestation	Bug	20	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Spinarak can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Screech	Normal	—	85	Generation 2 — Level up
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Flash	Normal	—	100	Generation 6 — TM
Hone Claws	Dark	—	—	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM

In other generations
2
3
4
5
6

Spinarak sprites

Type	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal						—
Shiny						—

See all Spinarak sprites

Where to find Spinarak

Gold	Route 2, 30, 31, 37
Silver	Trade/migrate from another game
Crystal	Route 2, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, National Park
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Pattern Bush
Emerald	Safari Zone
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Breed Ariados
HeartGold	Route 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 47, 48, Cherrygrove City, Ecruteak City, Fuchsia City, National Park, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Safari Zone Gate, Viridian City, Viridian Forest
SoulSilver	Trade/migrate from another game
Black White	Breed Ariados
Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Breed Ariados
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Route 1

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Other languages

English	Spinarak
Japanese	イトマル (Itomaru)
German	Webarak
French	Mimigal

Name origin

spinneret: spider silk secreter
arachnid: a spider