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Spinarak.

national dex #167 · gen II
BST 250 · bug / poison
Spinarak official artwork
bugpoison
#167 · gen II
Profile
HP
40
ATK
60
DEF
40
SPA
40
SPD
40
SPE
30
BST 250 · best Attack 60 · worst Speed 30 · meters scale to 200

Spinarak is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock and resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy.

Typingbugpoison
AbilitiesInsomnia, Swarm, Sniper
Height, weight0.5 m / 8.5 kg
Catch rate255 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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Dex position
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Spinarak base stats

BST 250 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP40190284
Atk60112240
Def4076196
SpA4076196
SpD4076196
Spe3058174
BST250bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Atk

Spinarak weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Poison dual typing
nor1
fir2
wat1
ele1
gra¼
ice1
fig¼
poi½
gro1
fly2
psy2
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste1
fai½
Weak to
Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock
Resists
Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Poison, Bug, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Spinarak abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
InsomniaPrevents sleep.
SwarmStrengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
SniperhiddenStrengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Spinarak evolution line

2 stages

Spinarak evolves into Ariados: level it up to 22 or higher. How to evolve Spinarak, every game

Best Spinarak moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
poisonSludge WaveSPEC95
bugBug BuzzSPEC90
poisonSludge BombSPEC90
bugLeech LifePHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
darkFoul PlayPHYS95
psychicPsychicSPEC90
groundDigPHYS80

Spinarak moves

gen 9 · 74 moves · 17 level-up · 39 TM/HM · 9 egg · 9 tutor
53 moves · Spinarak appears in 13 games
Poison StingL1String ShotL1AbsorbL5InfestationL8Scary FaceL12Night ShadeL17Shadow SneakL19Sucker PunchL26Leech LifeL29Fury SwipesL30Pin MissileL36Poison JabL43AgilityL45Cross PoisonL47Sticky WebL50PsychicL53Toxic ThreadL54Acid SprayTMBaton PasseggBug BiteTMBug BuzzTMDigTMDisableeggElectrowebeggEndureTMFacadeTMFoul PlayTMGiga DrainTMHexTMKnock OffTMLungeeggMegahorneggNight SlasheggPounceTMProtectTMRage PowdereggRestTMSkitter SmackTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSludge WaveTMSolar BeamTMSpiteTMStruggle BugTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMTera BlastTMThiefTMToxicTMToxic SpikeseggTrailblazeTMVenoshockTMX ScissorTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Poison StingSTABpoisonPHYS15100%35Level 1
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Level 1
AbsorbgrassSPEC20100%25Level 5
InfestationSTABbugSPEC20100%20Level 8
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 12
Night ShadeghostSPEC-100%15Level 17
Shadow SneakghostPHYS40100%30Level 19
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Level 26
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10Level 29
Fury SwipesnormalPHYS1880%15Level 30
Pin MissileSTABbugPHYS2595%20Level 36
Poison JabSTABpoisonPHYS80100%20Level 43
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 45
Cross PoisonSTABpoisonPHYS70100%20Level 47
Sticky WebbugSTAT--20Level 50
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10Level 53
Toxic ThreadpoisonSTAT-100%20Level 54
Acid SpraySTABpoisonSPEC40100%20TM / HM
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
ElectrowebelectricSPEC5595%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
HexghostSPEC65100%10TM / HM
InfestationSTABbugSPEC20100%20TM / HM
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20TM / HM
Leech LifeSTABbugPHYS80100%10TM / HM
LungeSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Night ShadeghostSPEC-100%15TM / HM
Poison JabSTABpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
PounceSTABbugPHYS50100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombSTABpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Sludge WaveSTABpoisonSPEC95100%10TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
SpiteghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10TM / HM
Toxic SpikespoisonSTAT--20TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
VenoshockSTABpoisonSPEC65100%10TM / HM
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Baton PassnormalSTAT--40Egg
DisablenormalSTAT-100%20Egg
ElectrowebelectricSPEC5595%15Egg
LungeSTABbugPHYS80100%15Egg
MegahornSTABbugPHYS12085%10Egg
Night SlashdarkPHYS70100%15Egg
Poison JabSTABpoisonPHYS80100%20Egg
Rage PowderbugSTAT--20Egg
Toxic SpikespoisonSTAT--20Egg
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
ElectrowebelectricSPEC5595%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Foul PlaydarkPHYS95100%15Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
String ShotbugSTAT-95%40Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Sucker PunchdarkPHYS70100%5Tutor

Spinarak Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VII4 entries
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.

Generation VI3 entries
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.

Generation V1 entry
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.

Generation IV3 entries
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.

Generation III4 entries
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.

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.

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.

Generation II3 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 pa­ tiently for prey to be trapped.

Crystal

If prey becomes ensnared in its nest of spun string, it waits motionlessly until it becomes dark.

Spinarak species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorGreen
ShapeArmor
HabitatForest
Height0.5 m (1'08")
Weight8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate255 (100.0%)
Growth rateFast
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience50
EV yield1 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#167
Johto#032
Johto (HGSS)#032
Kalos Mountain#107
Alola (SM)#022
Melemele#022
Ula'ula#010
Alola (USUM)#022
Melemele (USUM)#022
Ula'ula (USUM)#010
Kitakami#001
Lumiose City#058
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread60 Atk / 40 SpA
Best statAttack 60average
Speed tier30 Speslow
Defensive load4 weak / 5 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty255 / 255easy, about 100.0% per ball

About Spinarak

Spinarak is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). It waits intently until its preferred prey, Cutiefly, gets caught in its web. In fact, it’s quite a patient Pokémon. Spinarak stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Spinarak base stats

Spinarak has a base stat total of 250, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Attack at 60 (average), while its lowest is Speed at 30 (poor). Spinarak is slow with a base Speed of 30.

Spinarak weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Poison-type, Spinarak is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock-type moves, resists Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Poison, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Spinarak 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Spinarak abilities

Spinarak's abilities include Insomnia, Swarm, Sniper. Insomnia prevents sleep.. Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is Sniper, which strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Spinarak moves and learnset

Spinarak can learn 74 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 39 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 9 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Sludge Wave (Poison, 95 power), Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Sludge Bomb (Poison, 90 power), Leech Life (Bug, 80 power). For coverage, Spinarak can learn Solar Beam (Grass), Foul Play (Dark), Psychic (Psychic).

Training Spinarak

Spinarak has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Spinarak yields 1 Attack EV. It has a fast growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Spinarak belongs to the Bug egg group. Spinarak is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Spinarak → Ariados).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Spinarak. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Spinarak, or use the team builder to see how Spinarak fits into your squad.

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