#917 Tarountula

#917 Tarountula

bug
Height0.3 m(0'12")
Weight4 kg(8.8 lbs)
Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%
Gen 9

Tarountula's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 35
211
Attack 41
118
Defense 45
126
Sp. Atk 29
94
Sp. Def 40
116
Speed 20
76
0/508
741
Type Effectiveness
2xdamage
fireflyingrock
1xdamage
normalwaterelectricicepoisonpsychicbugghostdragondarksteelfairy
0.5xdamage
grassfightingground

Tarountula Abilities

Insomnia

Prevents sleep.

StakeoutHidden

This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

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Tarountula Moves

Category
Type
Move▲Type▲Cat.▲Pow▲Acc▲Method▲Description
Tacklenormalphysical40100Level 1A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
String Shotbugstatus–95Level 1The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.
Struggle Bugbugspecial50100Level 5The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.
Assurancedarkphysical60100Level 8This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.
Feintnormalphysical30100Level 11This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.
Bug Bitebugphysical60100Level 14The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Blocknormalstatus––Level 18The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing.
Counterfightingphysical–100Level 22A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.
Headbuttnormalphysical70100Level 25The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Sticky Webbugstatus––Level 29The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.
Gastro Acidpoisonstatus–100Level 33The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.
Circle Throwfightingphysical6090Level 36The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Throat Chopdarkphysical80100Level 40The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
Skitter Smackbugphysical7090Level 44The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100TMThe user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bug Buzzbugspecial90100TMThe user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Bullet Seedgrassphysical25100TMThe user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Endurenormalstatus––TMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
False Swipenormalphysical40100TMA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Giga Draingrassspecial75100TMA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Grass Knotgrassspecial–100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Knock Offdarkphysical65100TMThe user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Leech Lifebugphysical80100TMThe user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Poison Jabpoisonphysical80100TMThe target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Pouncebugphysical50100TMThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Protectnormalstatus––TMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dancewaterstatus––TMThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Restpsychicstatus––TMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Shadow Clawghostphysical70100TMThe user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Sleep Talknormalstatus––TMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Spikesgroundstatus––TMThe user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Substitutenormalstatus––TMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Dayfirestatus––TMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf 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.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Toxic Spikespoisonstatus––TMThe user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
X Scissorbugphysical80100TMThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
First Impressionbugphysical90100EggAlthough this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.
Lungebugphysical80100EggThe user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Mementodarkstatus–100EggThe user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.
Sucker Punchdarkphysical70100EggThis move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Tarountula Sprites

Normal
Tarountula Gen IX Normal sprite
Pokedex 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.

In Other Languages

Tarountula's Japanese name is Tamantula (タマンチュラ). Here are all the official names for Tarountula across different languages:

GermanTarundel
JapaneseタマンチュラTamantula
Korean타랜툴라
Chinese (Traditional)團珠蛛
FrenchTissenboule
SpanishTarountula
ItalianTarountula
Chinese (Simplified)团珠蛛

Tarountula Breeding

Species
String Ball Pokémon
Egg Groups
Bug
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate255
Base Friendship50
Growth RateSlow Then Very Fast
Base Experience42

How to Get Tarountula

Tarountula is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Tarountula in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
Paldea #12
FAQ

About Tarountula

Tarountula is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 9. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 210, Tarountula is classified as a String Ball Pokémon and is part of the Tarountula → Spidops evolution line.

In competitive play, Tarountula is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Insomnia and Stakeout, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Tarountula is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Tarountula can learn 44 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.3m tall and weighing 4kg, Tarountula has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Paldea region games.