167: Spinarak

Essentials

Spinarak

Abilities

Swarm: Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Insomnia: Prevents sleep.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 167
Original Johto: 32
Updated Johto: 32

Names

Japanese: イトマル (itomaru)
Official Roomaji: Itomaru
Korean: 페이검
Chinese: 線球
French: Mimigal
German: Webarak

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

4080 / 2295

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

771 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Attack

Capture rate

255

Base happiness

Growth rate

fast

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare these Pokémon

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Spinarak	Ariados Level up, starting at level 22

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	40	11.9	253	284
Attack	60	32.8	188	219
Defense	40	13.4	148	179
Special Attack	40	16.9	148	179
Special Defense	40	12.5	148	179
Speed	30	8.4	128	159
Total	250	7.0

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
: It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
: It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: String Spit
Color: green
Cry
Habitat: forest
Pawprint
Shape: Chitinous

Height

1'7.7"
0.5 m

Weight

18.7 lb
8.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

HeartGold

Moves

Bug and poison moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Spinarak's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	Poison Sting			35	15	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
—	—	—	—	String Shot			40	0	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by one level.
6	6	6	5	Scary Face			10	0	90%		Lowers the target's Speed by two levels.
11	11	11	8	Constrict			35	10	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
			12	Leech Life			15	20	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
17	17	17	15	Night Shade			15	1	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
23	23	23		Leech Life			15	20	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
			19	Shadow Sneak			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
30	30	30	22	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
			26	Sucker Punch			5	80	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
37	37	37	29	Spider Web			10	0	100%		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
45				Screech			40	0	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two levels.
	45	45	33	Agility			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Speed by two levels.
			36	Pin Missile			20	14	85%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
53	53	53	40	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
			43	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
				Baton Pass			40	0	100%		Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.
				Disable			20	0	80%		Disables the target's last used move for 1-8 turns.
				Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				Psybeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
				Pursuit			20	40	100%		If the target leaves battle this turn, user will hit the target with double power and then hit its replacement normally.
				Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
				SonicBoom			20	1	90%		Inflicts 20 points of damage.
				Toxic Spikes			20	0	0%		Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
				Bounce			5	85	85%		User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
				Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
				Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
				Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				Mimic			10	0	100%		Copies the target's last used move.
				Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
				Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				String Shot			40	0	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by one level.
				Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				Sucker Punch			5	80	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
				Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
03	03			Curse			10	0	100%		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
13	13			Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
17	17	17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
19	19	19	19	Giga Drain			10	60	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
20	20			Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	SolarBeam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
27	27	27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
29	29	29	29	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
34	34			Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
35	35			Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
36	36	36	36	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
		42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46	Thief			10	40	100%		Takes the target's item.
			58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
H5	H5	H5	70	Flash			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Accuracy by one level.
			78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
			82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
			84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
			87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
			90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.