Tarountula
Tarountula is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.
Evolves into Spidops.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0917 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug |
| Species | String Ball Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Insomnia Stakeout (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0012 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 42 |
| Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 35 | 180 | 274 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 41 | 78 | 199 | |
| Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Atk | 29 | 56 | 172 | |
| Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Speed | 20 | 40 | 152 | |
| Total | 210 | 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.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
| Scarlet | The ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon’s natural enemy. |
|---|---|
| Violet | The thread it secretes from its rear is as strong as wire. The secret behind the thread’s strength is the topic of ongoing research. |
Moves learned by Tarountula
Moves learnt by level up
Tarountula learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot | Bug |  | — | 95 |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal |  | 40 | 100 |
| 5 | Struggle Bug | Bug |  | 50 | 100 |
| 8 | Assurance | Dark | | 60 | 100 |
| 11 | Feint | Normal | | 30 | 100 |
| 14 | Bug Bite | Bug | | 60 | 100 |
| 18 | Block | Normal | | — | — |
| 22 | Counter | Fighting | | — | 100 |
| 25 | Headbutt | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 29 | Sticky Web | Bug | | — | — |
| 33 | Gastro Acid | Poison | | — | 100 |
| 36 | Circle Throw | Fighting | | 60 | 90 |
| 40 | Throat Chop | Dark | | 80 | 100 |
| 44 | Skitter Smack | Bug | | 70 | 90 |
Egg moves
Tarountula learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Tarountula gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Tarountula is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | | 90 | 85 |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 15 | Struggle Bug | Bug | | 50 | 100 |
| 18 | Thief | Dark | | 60 | 100 |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | | 50 | 100 |
| 21 | Pounce | Bug | | 50 | 100 |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | | — | — |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | | — | — |
| 56 | Bullet Seed | Grass | | 25 | 100 |
| 57 | False Swipe | Normal | | 40 | 100 |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | | 70 | 100 |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | | 85 | 100 |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | | — | 100 |
| 83 | Poison Jab | Poison | | 80 | 100 |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 90 | Spikes | Ground | | — | — |
| 91 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | | — | — |
| 95 | Leech Life | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 105 | X-Scissor | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | | 75 | 100 |
| 162 | Bug Buzz | Bug | | 90 | 100 |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | | 80 | 100 |
| 181 | Knock Off | Dark | | 65 | 100 |
| 182 | Bug Bite | Bug | | 60 | 100 |
| 185 | Lunge | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | | 70 | 90 |
| 221 | Throat Chop | Dark | | 80 | 100 |
Tarountula sprites
| Type | Generation 9 |
|---|---|
| Normal |
 |
| Shiny | — |
- See all Tarountula sprites
Where to find Tarountula
| Scarlet Violet |
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area Two), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), The Pokémon League |
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Other languages
| English | Tarountula |
|---|---|
| Japanese | タマンチュラ |
| German | Tarundel |
| French | Tissenboule |
| Italian | Tarountula |
| Spanish | Tarountula |
| Korean | 타랜툴라 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 团珠蛛 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 團珠蛛 |
| English |
String Ball Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | いとだまポケモン |
| German | Fadenkugel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Boule de Fil |
| Italian | Pokémon Gomitolo |
| Spanish | Pokémon Ovillo |
| Korean | 실타래포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 线球宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 線球寶可夢 |
Name origin
- tarantula
- a large, hairy spider
- round
- circular or spherical