Tarountula

#0917 in the National Pokédex

Tarountula

#0917 in the National Pokédex

Stats

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

Min

Max

180

274

Attack

199

Defense

207

Sp. Atk

172

Sp. Def

196

Speed

152

Total

210

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.

Oinkologne

Spidops

Normal

Shiny

Tarountula

#0917

Bug

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

4 kg (8.8 lbs)

Abilities

Insomnia StakeoutHidden

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Fire

2×

Flying

2×

Rock

2×

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Tarountula #0917	Level 15	Spidops #0918

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	A full-body charge attack.
Start	String Shot	Bug	Status	-	95	40	A move that lowers the foe's SPEED.
5	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	50	100	20	While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
8	Assurance	Dark	Physical	60	100	10	If the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.
11	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100	10	An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
14	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
18	Block	Normal	Status	-	-	5	Blocks the foe’s way to prevent escape.
22	Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
25	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
29	Sticky Web	Bug	Status	-	-	20	The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stat upon switching into battle.
33	Gastro Acid	Poison	Status	-	100	10	The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability.
36	Circle Throw	Fighting	Physical	60	90	10	The user throws the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
40	Throat Chop	Dark	Physical	80	100	15	The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
44	Skitter Smack	Bug	Physical	70	90	10	The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Leech Life	Bug	Physical	80	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Spikes	Ground	Status	-	-	20	Hurts foes when they switch out.
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	25	100	30	Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe.
Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100	10	The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Grass Knot	Grass	Special	-	100	20	The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100	20
Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100	20
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100	20	Knocks down the foe’s held item to prevent its use.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
First Impression	Bug	Physical	90	100	10	Although this move has great power, it only works the first turn the user is in battle.
Lunge	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100	10	The user faints and lowers the foe’s abilities.
Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.