Spinarak

#32 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • String Spit Pokémon

Spinarak

#32 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver 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

#32

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

8.5 kg (18.7 lbs)

Abilities

Swarm Insomnia

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	Updated Johto #32
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.

HeartGold

It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.

SoulSilver

It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Spinarak #32	Level 22	Ariados #33

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

HeartGold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 30 Road 30	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	20%	At night
Route 30 Road 30	Walking in tall grass or a cave	2	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 31 Road 31	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	20%	At night
Route 31 Road 31	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 37 Road 37	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	20%	At night
Route 37 Road 37	Walking in tall grass or a cave	13	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 37 Road 37	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	4%	At night
Route 37 Road 37	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	4%	At night
Route 37 Road 37	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	1%	At night
Route 37 Road 37	Walking in tall grass or a cave	15	1%	At night
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	20%	At night
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	4%	In the morning
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	At night
Route 2 Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	20%	At night
Route 2 Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	3	10%	Radio off, At night
Route 2 Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	10	4%	In the morning
Route 2 Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)	Walking in tall grass or a cave	4	1%	At night

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Poison Sting	Physical	15	100	35	The foe is stabbed with a poisonous barb of some sort. It may also poison the target.
Start	String Shot	Status	-	95	40	The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.
5	Scary Face	Status	-	90	10	The user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.
8	Constrict	Physical	10	100	35	The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed.
12	Leech Life	Physical	20	100	15	A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
15	Night Shade	Special	-	100	15	The user makes the foe see a mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.
19	Shadow Sneak	Physical	40	100	30	The user extends its shadow and attacks the foe from behind. This move always goes first.
22	Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	The foe 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 foe is not readying an attack, however.
29	Spider Web	Status	-	-	10	The user ensnares the foe with a 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 pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
40	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
43	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
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.
TM19	Giga Drain	Special	60	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
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 foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’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	The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM84	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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 foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe.
Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
String Shot	Status	-	95	40	The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.
Sucker Punch	Physical	80	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.

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	-	80	20	For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.
Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Psybeam	Special	65	100	20	The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused.
Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.
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 foe 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 foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.

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.

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Ledian

#33

Ariados

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