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Spinarak

Abilities

InsomniaSwarmSniper(Hidden)
Height: 0.5 m (1'08")
Weight: 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)
Base Exp: 50
Base Stats
HP40
Atk60
Def40
SpA40
SpD40
Spe30
BST250
EV Yield: 1 Atk
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
190284
Atk
112240
Def
76196
SpA
76196
SpD
76196
Spe
58174

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
II (Johto)
Color
Green
Shape
Armor
Habitat
Forest
Growth Rate
Fast
Capture Rate
255 (100.0%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Bug
Hatch Counter
15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
Base Experience
50
EV Yield
1 Atk
Height
0.5 m (1'08")
Weight
8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Poison dual typing.

nor
fir2
wat
ele
gra¼
ice
fig¼
poi½
gro
fly2
psy2
bug½
roc2
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai½
Weak to: Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock
Resists: Grass (¼x), Fighting (¼x), Poison, Bug, Fairy
Abilities
Insomnia

Prevents sleep.

Swarm

Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

SniperHidden Ability

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries18 entries

Generation VI

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 VII

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.

Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V)

Generation II

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.

Generation III

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 IV

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 V

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.

Moves (Gen 9)74 moves

Level Up

17 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Poison StingSTABpoiP15100%35
1String ShotbugN95%40
5AbsorbgraS20100%25
8InfestationSTABbugS20100%20
12Scary FacenorN100%10
17Night ShadeghoS100%15
19Shadow SneakghoP40100%30
26Sucker PunchdarP70100%5
29Leech LifeSTABbugP80100%10
30Fury SwipesnorP1880%15
36Pin MissileSTABbugP2595%20
43Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
45AgilitypsyN30
47Cross PoisonSTABpoiP70100%20
50Sticky WebbugN20
53PsychicpsyS90100%10
54Toxic ThreadpoiN100%20

TM / HM

39 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Acid SpraySTABpoiS40100%20
AgilitypsyN30
Baton PassnorN40
Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
Bug BuzzSTABbugS90100%10
DiggroP80100%10
ElectrowebeleS5595%15
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Giga DraingraS75100%10
HexghoS65100%10
InfestationSTABbugS20100%20
Knock OffdarP65100%20
Leech LifeSTABbugP80100%10
LungeSTABbugP80100%15
Night ShadeghoS100%15
Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
PounceSTABbugP50100%20
ProtectnorN10
PsychicpsyS90100%10
RestpsyN5
Scary FacenorN100%10
Skitter SmackSTABbugP7090%10
Sleep TalknorN10
Sludge BombSTABpoiS90100%10
Sludge WaveSTABpoiS95100%10
Solar BeamgraS120100%10
SpiteghoN100%10
Struggle BugSTABbugS50100%20
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
ToxicpoiN90%10
Toxic SpikespoiN20
TrailblazegraP50100%20
VenoshockSTABpoiS65100%10
X ScissorSTABbugP80100%15

Egg Moves

9 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Baton PassnorN40
DisablenorN100%20
ElectrowebeleS5595%15
LungeSTABbugP80100%15
MegahornSTABbugP12085%10
Night SlashdarP70100%15
Poison JabSTABpoiP80100%20
Rage PowderbugN20
Toxic SpikespoiN20

Move Tutor

9 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Bug BiteSTABbugP60100%20
ElectrowebeleS5595%15
EndurenorN10
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Sleep TalknorN10
String ShotbugN95%40
SubstitutenorN10
Sucker PunchdarP70100%5
Pokedex 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
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

poiSludge Wave95 powS
bugBug Buzz90 powS
poiSludge Bomb90 powS
bugLeech Life80 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

graSolar Beam120 powS
darFoul Play95 powP
psyPsychic90 powS
groDig80 powP
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About Spinarak

Spinarak is a Bug and Poison-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.

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 & 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 & 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).

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