Spinarak

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

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.

Evolution chart

Spinarak
#167
Spinarak
Bug · Poison →
(Level 22) Ariados
#168
Ariados
Bug · Poison

Name origin

spinneret
spider silk secreter
arachnid
a spider

Moves learned by Spinarak

Spinarak sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7
Normal Spinarak sprite from Silver Spinarak sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Spinarak sprite from Diamond & Pearl Spinarak sprite from Black & White Spinarak sprite from X & Y —
Shiny Spinarak Shiny sprite from Silver Spinarak Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Spinarak Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Spinarak Shiny sprite from Black & White Spinarak Shiny sprite from X & Y —

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Where to find Spinarak

Gold Route 2, 30, 31, 37
Silver Trade/migrate from another game
Crystal Route 2, 30, 31, 33, 36, 37, 42
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

Answers to Spinarak questions