Tarountula (#0917) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP3595–142180–274

Atk4141–10278–199

Def4545–10685–207

SpA2930–8956–172

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe2022–7940–152

Total210Higher than 2% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 20). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+79Max72No SP40Min36Scarf118Tailwind158

At max Speed, Tarountula outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Insomnia
Prevents sleep.
StakeoutHidden ability
This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0917TarountulaBug
1. Level 15#0918SpidopsBug

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

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

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

8AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

11FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

14Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

18BlockPrevents the target from leaving battle.NormalStatus——5

22CounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

25HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

29Sticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20

33Gastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10

36Circle ThrowEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.FightingPhys6090%10

40Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

44Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM / HM / TR 31

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

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

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

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

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

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

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

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

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

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

TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

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

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

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

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

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 4

EggFirst ImpressionCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle.BugPhys90100%10

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

EggMementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

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

Pokédex entries

Category: String Ball Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#012

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.
Violet
The ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon’s natural enemy.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: タマンチュラ
Japanese (romaji): Tamantula
Korean: 타랜툴라
Chinese (Traditional): 團珠蛛
Chinese (Simplified): 团珠蛛
French: Tissenboule
German: Tarundel
Spanish: Tarountula
Italian: Tarountula

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 42
Growth rate: Erratic

Breeding

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

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).