Spinarak (#0167) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk6058–123112–240

Def4040–10176–196

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe3031–9058–174

Total250Higher than 5% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Spinarak outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Psychic2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass¼×Bug½×Fairy½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalGroundGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Insomnia
Prevents sleep.
SniperHidden ability
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.18% of teams · rank #87 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Insomnia
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 196 Atk / 196 Def / 116 SpD
Tera Type: Dark

Poison Jab
Sucker Punch
Knock Off
Megahorn

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.43%
Rated 1500+0.23%
Rated 1630+0.18%
Rated 1760+0.17%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.18%

Moves

Poison Jab95%
Sucker Punch94.4%
Knock Off94.1%
Megahorn93.6%
Toxic Thread5%
Giga Drain5%
Bug Buzz5%
Venoshock5%
Trailblaze0.9%
Lunge0.9%

Items

Eviolite99.1%
Scope Lens0.9%
Razor Claw0%
Chilan Berry0%
Expert Belt0%
Loaded Dice0%

Abilities

94.1%
5.9%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 196 Atk / 196 Def / 116 SpD93.6%
Timid 36 HP / 36 Def / 196 SpA / 36 SpD / 196 Spe5%
Adamant 36 HP / 196 Atk / 36 Def / 196 SpD / 36 Spe0.9%
Impish 196 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD0.5%
Brave 36 HP / 196 Atk / 196 SpD0%

Tera types

Dark94.1%
Rock5%
Water0.9%
Poison0%

Common teammates

Bramblin75.9%
Chinchou75.9%
Slugma75.9%
Silicobra75.9%
Vullaby75.9%
Riolu4.4%
Chingling4.4%
Elekid4.4%

Evolution

#0167SpinarakBugPoison
1. Level 22#0168AriadosBugPoison

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35

1String ShotLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.BugStatus—95%40

5AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

8InfestationPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20

12Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

15Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

19Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30

22Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15

26Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

29AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

33Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20

36PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

40Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

44Cross PoisonHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys70100%20

47Sticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20

51Toxic ThreadPoisons the target and lowers its Speed by one stage.PoisonStatus—100%20

TM / HM / TR 38

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 5

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggLungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15

EggMegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggRage PowderRedirects the target’s single-target effects to the user for this turn.BugStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category: String Spit Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Field

Original Johto#032Updated Johto#032Mountain Kalos#107Original Alola#022Original Melemele#022Original Ula’ula#010Updated Alola#022Updated Melemele#022Updated Ula’ula#010Kitakami#001Lumiose#058

Although the poison from its fangs isn’t that strong, it’s potent enough to weaken prey that gets caught in its web.
Ultra Moon
With threads from its mouth, it fashions sturdy webs that won’t break even if you set a rock on them.
Ultra Sun
Some fishermen weave its sturdy thread into nets to catch fish Pokémon.
Moon
It waits intently until its preferred prey, Cutiefly, gets caught in its web. In fact, it’s quite a patient Pokémon.
Sun
It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
If prey becomes ensnared in its nest of spun string, it waits motionlessly until it becomes dark.
Crystal
It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X
It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y

Names around the world

Japanese: イトマル
Japanese (romaji): Itomaru
Korean: 페이검
Chinese (Traditional): 圓絲蛛
Chinese (Simplified): 圆丝蛛
French: Mimigal
German: Webarak
Spanish: Spinarak
Italian: Spinarak

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 50
Growth rate: Fast

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3

Ultra Sun 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3

Moon 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–13

Sun 1 area

Route 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–13

XD 1 area

Cipher Lab B2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 14

HeartGold 32 areas

Cherrygrove CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 4–5
Ecruteak CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 15–17
Fuchsia CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 21–23
National ParkHeadbutting trees · Lv 13–15
New Bark TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 4–5
Pallet TownHeadbutting trees · Lv 5–6
Road 1Headbutting trees · Lv 5–6
Road 12Headbutting trees · Lv 22–23
Road 13Headbutting trees · Lv 22–23
Road 14Headbutting trees · Lv 26–27
Road 15Headbutting trees · Lv 21–23
Road 18Headbutting trees · Lv 26–27
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–10
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–10
Road 21Headbutting trees · Lv 24–26
Road 22Headbutting trees · Lv 5–7
Road 26Headbutting trees · Lv 31–32
Road 27Headbutting trees · Lv 31–32
Road 29Headbutting trees · Lv 4–5
Road 30Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–5
Road 31Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–6
Road 34Headbutting trees · Lv 11–12
Road 35Headbutting trees · Lv 13–14
Road 36Headbutting trees · Lv 6–7
Road 37Headbutting trees, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–17
Road 38Headbutting trees · Lv 15–16
Road 39Headbutting trees · Lv 16–17
Road 47Headbutting trees · Lv 17–18
Road 48Headbutting trees · Lv 17–18
Safari Zone GateHeadbutting trees · Lv 17–19
Viridian CityHeadbutting trees · Lv 5–7
Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 3–4

LeafGreen 1 area

Pattern BushWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–14

FireRed 1 area

Pattern BushWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–14

Emerald 1 area

Safari Zone (expansion south)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33

Crystal 11 areas

National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 29Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 30Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3–10
Road 31Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–10
Road 34Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 35Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 36Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4–10
Road 37Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13
Road 38Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10
Road 39Headbutting a low encounter rate tree, Headbutting a normal encounter rate tree · Lv 10

Gold 4 areas

Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 30Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 3
Road 31Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 4
Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–15