#0167 · emerald · gen 3
String Spit Pokémon
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.
Total: 250
Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Insomnia
Prevents sleep.
EV yield (current): +1 ATK
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Zone (expansion south) (emerald) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 10% | 33 |
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison StingA toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison.▶ Selected Pokémon | 15 | 100% | ||
| 1 | String ShotBinds the foe with string to reduce its SPEED.▶ All opponents |
| — |
| 95% |
| 6 | Scary FaceFrightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% |
| 11 | ConstrictConstricts to inflict pain. May lower SPEED.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 10 | 100% |
| 17 | Night ShadeInflicts damage identical to the user’s level.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | — | 100% |
| 23 | Leech LifeAn attack that steals half the damage inflicted.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 20 | 100% |
| 30 | Fury SwipesRakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 18 | 80% |
| 37 | Spider WebEnsnares the foe to stop it from fleeing or switching.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | — | — |
| 45 | AgilityRelaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED.▶ User | Psychic | — | — |
| 53 | PsychicA powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 90 | 100% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | ToxicPoisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerThe effectiveness varies with the user.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayBoosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM17 | ProtectEvades attack, but may fail if used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM19 | Giga DrainAn attack that steals half the damage inflicted.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 60 | 100% | |
| TM21 | FrustrationAn attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM22 | Solar BeamAbsorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 120 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnAn attack that increases in power with friendship.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigDigs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM29 | PsychicA powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 90 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamCreates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM36 | Sludge BombSludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 90 | 100% | |
| TM42 | FacadeBoosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerAn attack with effects that vary by location.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractMakes the opposite gender less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefWhile attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| HM05 | FlashLooses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 70% |
Tutor: Body SlamA full-body slam that may cause paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon, Double-EdgeA life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.▶ Selected Pokémon, MimicCopies a move used by the foe during one battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, SubstituteCreates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.▶ User
swarm, insomnia swarm, insomnia, sniper
Egg moves: Sonic BoomLaunches shock waves that always inflict 20 HP damage.▶ Selected Pokémon, DisablePsychically disables one of the foe’s moves.▶ Selected Pokémon, PsybeamFires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon, Baton PassSwitches out the user while keeping effects in play.▶ User, PursuitInflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out.▶ Selected Pokémon, Signal BeamA strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon