Spider Web (move)

Spider Web (Japanese: クモのす Spider's Web) is a non-damaging Template:Type2 move introduced in Generation II. Prior to Generation V, it was the signature move of the Spinarak evolution family.

Effect

Generation II to IV

Spider Web prevents the target from switching out. The effect applies as long as the user remains in battle. The target can still switch out by using Baton Pass, but in that case, the Pokémon that switches in will become trapped.

If the user switches out using Baton Pass, the effects of Spider Web will still apply to the target. Also, if the target is hit with Roar or Whirlwind, they will still be switched out.

If a wild Pokémon uses Spider Web on the player's Pokémon, the player will be unable to escape, unless the player's Pokémon has Run Away.

Generation V

If a Pokémon traps a target with Spider Web and then switches with Baton Pass the target will no longer be trapped.

Learnset

Generation II

By leveling up

#   Pokémon Type Level 0167 Spinarak Bug Poison 37 0168 Ariados Bug Poison 43 Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move. Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB from this move.

Generation III

By leveling up

#   Pokémon Type Level 0167 Spinarak Bug Poison 37 0168 Ariados Bug Poison 43 Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move. Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB from this move.

Generation IV

By leveling up

#   Pokémon Type Level 0167 Spinarak Bug Poison 29 0168 Ariados Bug Poison 32 Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move. Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB from this move.

Generation V

By leveling up

#   Pokémon Type Level 0167 Spinarak Bug Poison 29 0168 Ariados Bug Poison 32 0595 Bachuru Bachuru Bug Electric -- 0596 Denchura Denchura Bug Electric -- Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move. Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB from this move.

In the anime

File:Ariados spider web.png Ariados
The user ensnares the foe with a thin, gooey silk so it can't flee.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Spinarak shoots multiple string shots and eventually they form into a spider web.
Officer Jenny's Spinarak	Spinarak Attack		Debut
	Ariados shoots white string from its mouth or abdomen. The string then splits to form a web, or Ariados spits cobwebs from its mouth.
Tōkichi's Ariados	Ariados, Amigos		None
Harley's Ariados	The Saffron Con		None

In other languages

• Dutch: Spinnenweb
• French: Toile
• German: Spinnennetz
• Greek: Αραχνοϊστός
• Italian: Ragnatela
• Korean: 거미집 Geomijip
• Portuguese (Brazilian): Teia de Aranha
• Spanish: Telaraña

Variations of the move Mean Look
Block • Mean Look • Spider Web

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