Spinarak

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

Spinarak

Spinarak artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 167
Type Bug Poison
Species String Spit Pokémon
Height 0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Swarm
2. Insomnia
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 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 50
Growth Rate Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 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.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
2¼¼½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
22½2½

Evolution chart

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

Spinarak changes

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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong thread. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.

Moves learned by Spinarak

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Spinarak learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
1String ShotBugStatus — 95
5AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
8InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
12Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
15Night ShadeGhostSpecial — 100
19Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
22Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
26Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
29Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
33AgilityPsychicStatus — —
36Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
40PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
43Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
47Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical 70 100
50Sticky WebBugStatus — —
54Toxic ThreadPoisonStatus — 100

Egg moves

Spinarak learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Spinarak egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus — —
DisableNormalStatus — 100
LungeBugPhysical 80 100
MegahornBugPhysical 120 85
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
Rage PowderBugStatus — —
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus — —

Moves learnt by TM

Spinarak is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
19Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
58EndureNormalStatus — —
62Bug BuzzBugSpecial 90 100
70FlashNormalStatus — 100
81X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
84Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConstrictNormalPhysical 10 100
1Poison StingPoisonPhysical 15 100
1String ShotBugStatus — 95
5AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
8InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
12Scary FaceNormalStatus — 100
15Night ShadeGhostSpecial — 100
19Shadow SneakGhostPhysical 40 100
22Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
26Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100
29Spider WebBugStatus — —
33AgilityPsychicStatus — —
36Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
40PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
43Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
47Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical 70 100
50Sticky WebBugStatus — —
54Toxic ThreadPoisonStatus — 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
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Baton PassNormalStatus — —
DisableNormalStatus — 100
ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
LungeBugPhysical 80 100
MegahornBugPhysical 120 85
Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
PursuitDarkPhysical 40 100
Rage PowderBugStatus — —
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
Sonic BoomNormalSpecial — 90
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus — —
TwineedleBugPhysical 25 100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
09VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
28Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
81X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
83InfestationBugSpecial 20 100
84Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

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
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
ScreechNormalStatus — 85 Generation 2 — Level up
CurseGhostStatus — — Generation 2 — TM
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus — 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus — — Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical — 100 Generation 4 — TM
DigGroundPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — TM
FlashNormalStatus — 100 Generation 6 — TM
Hone ClawsDarkStatus — — Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Struggle BugBugSpecial 50 100 Generation 6 — TM

Spinarak sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8
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 Spinarak sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon —
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 Spinarak Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon —

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
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Not available in this game
Sword
Shield		 Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Breed Ariados
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game

Answers to Spinarak questions

Other languages

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

Name origin

spinneret
spider silk secreter
arachnid
a spider