Tarountula
Paldea #12 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex
Tarountula
Paldea #12 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex
Stats
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.

Normal

Shiny
Tarountula

It's Super Effective
Growth
| Pokédexes | Paldea #12 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 42 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore

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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Tarountula Paldea #12 | Level 15 | ![]() Spidops Paldea #13 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | String Shot | ![]() | Status | - | 95 | 40 | The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats. |
| 5 | Struggle Bug | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| 8 | Assurance | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | This move's power is doubled if the target has already taken some damage in the same turn. |
| 11 | Feint | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| 14 | Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| 18 | Block | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user blocks the target's way with arms spread wide to prevent the target from fleeing. |
| 22 | Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliatory attack that counters any physical move, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| 25 | Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 29 | Sticky Web | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle. |
| 33 | Gastro Acid | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability. |
| 36 | Circle Throw | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| 40 | Throat Chop | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. |
| 44 | Skitter Smack | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM007 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM015 | Struggle Bug | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by struggling against opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Sp. Atk stats. |
| TM018 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM020 | Trailblaze | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat. |
| TM021 | Pounce | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| TM025 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM047 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM056 | Bullet Seed | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| TM057 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TM061 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | 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. |
| TM066 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM081 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power. |
| TM083 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TM085 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM090 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM091 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM095 | Leech Life | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM103 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM105 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TM111 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM162 | Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user vibrates to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | 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. |
| TM181 | Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | 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. |
| TM182 | Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks by biting the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| TM185 | Lunge | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat. |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM221 | Throat Chop | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Impression | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Although this move has great power, it works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle. |
| Lunge | ![]() | 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 | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered. |
| Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack. |
Traits
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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