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Tarountula

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Tarountula

Paldea #12 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • String Ball Pokémon

Pokédex entries

Scarlet

The ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon’s natural enemy.

Violet

The thread it secretes from its rear is as strong as wire. The secret behind the thread’s strength is the topic of ongoing research.

Species-default descriptions; individual forms may have different in-game text.

Details

Type

Bug

Category

String Ball Pokémon

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

4 kg (8.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0917

Pokédex

Paldea #12

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

35

180

274

Attack

41

78

199

Defense

45

85

207

Sp. Atk

29

56

172

Sp. Def

40

76

196

Speed

20

40

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Tarountula, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Paldea #12
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
42

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Tarountula

Tarountula

Paldea #12

Level 15

Spidops

Spidops

Paldea #13

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

StartString ShotBugStatus-9540

The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.

5Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.

8AssuranceDarkPhysical6010010

This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn.

11FeintNormalPhysical3010010

This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

14Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

18BlockNormalStatus--5

The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing.

22CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken.

25HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

29Sticky WebBugStatus--20

The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.

33Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-10010

The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.

36Circle ThrowFightingPhysical609010

The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

40Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

44Skitter SmackBugPhysical709010

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 in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Description
TM001Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

TM007ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM015Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats.

TM018ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM020TrailblazeGrassPhysical5010020

The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.

TM021PounceBugPhysical5010020

The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

TM025FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM047EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

TM049Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.

TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

TM056Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030

The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

TM057False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM061Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

TM066Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

TM081Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.

TM083Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

TM085RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

TM090SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TM091Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--20

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TM095Leech LifeBugPhysical8010010

The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

TM103SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

TM105X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM111Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

TM162Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

TM181Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020

The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

TM182Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

TM185LungeBugPhysical8010015

The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

TM219Skitter SmackBugPhysical709010

The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

TM221Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
First ImpressionBugPhysical9010010

Although this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

LungeBugPhysical8010015

The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

MementoDarkStatus-10010

The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

These are individual move choices, not proof of complete four-move legality. HOME uses destination-specific movesets; older-game moves are not unrestricted imports.
Class
Description
First Impression

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

BugPhysical9010010

Although this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

Lunge

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

BugPhysical8010015

The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

Memento

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

DarkStatus-10010

The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.

Sucker Punch

Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

DarkPhysical701005

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Supported publisher/reference locations. Selection rates are unknown; some precise form, level and time details lack independent corroboration.

Scarlet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

South Province (Area One)

Main area

Overworld encounter4-7Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area Four)

Main area

Overworld encounter16-18Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area One)

Main area

Overworld encounter4-8Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Poco Path

Main area

Overworld encounter2-4Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area One)

Main area

Overworld encounter2-6Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area One)

Main area

Overworld encounter2-4Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter16-17Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area Five)

Main area

Overworld encounter16-18Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area Two)

Main area

Overworld encounter12-14Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Pokémon League

Main area

Overworld encounter12-14Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area One)

Main area

Overworld encounter2-7Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area Four)

Main area

Overworld encounter17-18Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Pokémon League

Main area

Overworld encounter7-14Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area One)

Main area

Overworld encounter2-8Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid12Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 12., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., 1-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Grass, Forest., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Violet
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

South Province (Area One)

Main area

Overworld encounter4-7Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area Four)

Main area

Overworld encounter16-18Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area One)

Main area

Overworld encounter4-8Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Poco Path

Main area

Overworld encounter2-4Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area One)

Main area

Overworld encounter2-6Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area One)

Main area

Overworld encounter2-4Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area Three)

Main area

Overworld encounter16-17Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area Five)

Main area

Overworld encounter16-18Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area Two)

Main area

Overworld encounter12-14Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Pokémon League

Main area

Overworld encounter12-14Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area One)

Main area

Overworld encounter2-7Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area Four)

Main area

Overworld encounter17-18Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Pokémon League

Main area

Overworld encounter7-14Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

South Province (Area One)

Main area

Overworld encounter2-8Unknown

Base game: Paldea.

Paldea Tera Raids

Main area

Permanent Tera Raid12Unknown

Base game: Paldea., Battle and capture level 12., Joining another version’s host raid can provide its version-exclusive raid Pokémon., 1-star permanent raid; selected region, host version and star rank. Overall selection rate unknown.

Paldea Mass Outbreaks

Main area

Mass Outbreak-Unknown

Biome: Grass, Forest., Base game: Paldea., Possible ordinary outbreak; actual location and level vary. Selection percentage is unknown.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Insomnia

Ability Slot 1

Prevents sleep.

Stakeout(Hidden Ability)

Doubles the damage dealt to a target that has just switched into battle.

This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

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