Spinarak

#167 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • String Spit Pokémon

Spinarak

#167 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • String Spit Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

190

284

Attack

112

240

Defense

196

Sp. Atk

196

Sp. Def

196

Speed

174

Total

250

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Ledian

Ariados

Normal

Shiny

Spinarak

String Spit Pokémon

#167

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)

Abilities

Swarm Insomnia Sniper(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Spinarak takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	1 Atk
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	50

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.

Pokémon White 2

It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Spinarak #167	Level 22	Ariados #168

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Poison Sting	Physical	15	100	35	The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Start	String Shot	Status	-	95	40	The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
5	Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.
8	Constrict	Physical	10	100	35	The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
12	Leech Life	Physical	20	100	15	The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
15	Night Shade	Special	-	100	15	The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.
19	Shadow Sneak	Physical	40	100	30	The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.
22	Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.
26	Sucker Punch	Physical	80	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.
29	Spider Web	Status	-	-	10	The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can’t flee from battle.
33	Agility	Status	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
36	Pin Missile	Physical	14	85	20	Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
40	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.
43	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.
47	Cross Poison	Physical	70	100	20	A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also leave the target poisoned. Critical hits land more easily.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM01	Hone Claws	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09	Venoshock	Special	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM29	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Special	90	100	10	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM76	Struggle Bug	Special	30	100	20	While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
TM81	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM84	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Bounce	Physical	85	85	5	The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Electroweb	Special	55	95	15	The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
Foul Play	Physical	95	100	15	The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Baton Pass	Status	-	-	40	The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.
Disable	Status	-	100	20	For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
Electroweb	Special	55	95	15	The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
Night Slash	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Psybeam	Special	65	100	20	The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion.
Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.
Rage Powder	Status	-	-	20	The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Sonic Boom	Special	-	90	20	The target is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.
Toxic Spikes	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent’s feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle.
Twineedle	Physical	25	100	20	The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. It may also poison the target.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Insomnia

Ability Slot 2

Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.

Prevents sleep.

Sniper(Hidden Ability)

Powers up moves if they become critical hits.

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

#166

Ledian

#168

Ariados

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