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Spinarak

#167

bugpoison

466

CP

583

CP

Spinarak Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Spinarak can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Spinarak level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

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1–6 of 6

Spinarak PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Spinarak moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Poison type

12.5% chance to increase the User's Attack by 50%

Dark type

12.5% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Bug type

20% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20% and reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Spinarak Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Spinarak can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Bug- and Poison-type damage. Bug Bite and Poison Sting match Spinarak's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

5

Energy

6

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

10

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

4

Energy

3

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

4

Energy

6

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

8

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

4

Energy

9

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Bug Bite

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Poison Sting

100%100%100%100%160%100%100%62.5%62.5%100%100%100%62.5%62.5%100%100%39.1%160%

Spinarak Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Spinarak can learn 3 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Poison-, Dark-, and Bug-type damage. Cross Poison and Signal Beam match Spinarak's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

40

Energy

-33

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.9s – 1.3s

DPE

1.21

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

50

Energy

-35

DPE

1.43

Archetype

Effect

12.5% chance to increase the User's Attack by 50%

Gyms & Raids

Power

45

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.1s – 1.8s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Fog

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

50

Energy

-35

DPE

1.43

Archetype

Effect

12.5% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Gyms & Raids

Power

75

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.9s – 2.7s

DPE

1.5

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

75

Energy

-55

DPE

1.36

Archetype

Effect

20% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20% and reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Cross Poison

100%100%100%100%160%100%100%62.5%62.5%100%100%100%62.5%62.5%100%100%39.1%160%

Night Slash

100%100%100%100%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%160%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%

Signal Beam

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Spinarak carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust10,000Candy25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spinarak's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Bug Bite and Night Slash make up Spinarak's best raid moveset, dealing 4.2 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Spinarak for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Spinarak learn in Pokémon GO?

Spinarak can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.

How much does Spinarak's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Spinarak costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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