#0167 · platinum · gen 4
Spinarak
String Spit Pokémon
It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 255/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 15
- Height:
- 0.5 m
- Weight:
- 8.5 kg
- Egg groups:
- Bug
- Growth rate:
- Fast
- Body shape:
- Chitinous
Base stats
HP40
Atk60
Def40
Sp.Atk40
Sp.Def40
Speed30
Total: 250
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
FlyingRockFirePsychic
×½
PoisonBug
×¼
FightingGrass
Abilities
Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Insomnia
Prevents sleep.
EV yield (current): +1 ATK
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
swarm, insomnia swarm, insomnia, sniper
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poison StingThe foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 15 | 100% | |
| 1 | String ShotThe foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.▶ All opponents | Bug | — | 95% | |
| 5 | Scary FaceThe user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| 8 | ConstrictThe foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 10 | 100% | |
| 12 | Leech LifeA blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 20 | 100% | |
| 15 | Night ShadeThe user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | — | 100% | |
| 19 | Shadow SneakThe user extends its shadow and attacks the foe from behind. This move always goes first.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 40 | 100% | |
| 22 | Fury SwipesThe foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 18 | 80% | |
| 26 | Sucker PunchThis move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 80 | 100% | |
| 29 | Spider WebThe user ensnares the foe with a thin, gooey silk so it can’t flee from battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | — | — | |
| 33 | AgilityThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| 36 | Pin MissileSharp pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 14 | 85% | |
| 40 | PsychicThe foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 90 | 100% | |
| 43 | Poison JabThe foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM19 | Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 60 | 100% | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM22 | Solar BeamA two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 120 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM29 | PsychicThe foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 90 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM36 | Sludge BombThe user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 90 | 100% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM70 | FlashThe user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM84 | Poison JabThe foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
Tutor: Signal BeamThe user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, BounceThe user bounces up high, then drops on the foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon, Sucker PunchThis move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.▶ Selected Pokémon
Egg moves: Sonic BoomThe foe is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.▶ Selected Pokémon, DisableFor several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.▶ Selected Pokémon, PsybeamThe foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused.▶ Selected Pokémon, Baton PassThe user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.▶ User, PursuitAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.▶ Selected Pokémon, Signal BeamThe user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, Toxic SpikesThe user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field, Poison JabThe foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.▶ Selected Pokémon
