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Spinarak String Spit Pokémon イトマル Itomaru #167 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swarm or Insomnia Cacophony Cacophony Sniper Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Spinarak 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 18.7 lbs. 8.5 kg Spinarak 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 54 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 50 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Spinarak 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Spinarak (Japanese: イトマル Itomaru) is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Ariados starting at level 22.

Biology

Spinarak is a green Pokémon that resembles a spider. It has black eyes with white pupils, a white horn on its forehead, and a pair of red mandibles. On the back of its abdomen are two black dots and a line that resemble a face; the face on its back can change expression, as seen in the anime and 3D video games. There is an additional line encircling the end of its abdomen. It has three pairs of yellow legs, each with a black band around the middle.

Spinarak is a nocturnal Pokémon that lives in temperate and tropical forests. It spins webs that are strong enough to withstand having stones set on them and act as nets for fishermen. A patient hunter, it can wait for days for prey to become ensnared in its web. It senses what kind of prey has been caught by the vibrations in the web and its preferred prey is Cutiefly. Its poison is not very strong, but is potent enough to weaken caught prey. Spinarak and its evolved form Ariados are the only known Pokémon that can learn Toxic Thread. In the past, this was also true of Spider Web.

As seen in the anime, silk produced by a Spinarak is often used for facial treatments, as well as patching up skin wounds.

In the anime

Spinarak in the anime

A Spinarak Egg in the anime

Major appearances

In Spinarak Attack, the Officer Jenny in Catallia City uses a Spinarak rather than Growlithe, in order to honor the Spinarak that foiled a notorious cat burglar known as The Black Arachnid. It reappeared in a flashback in the Japanese version of Gotta Catch Ya Later!.

In Gettin' The Bugs Out, Bugsy used a Spinarak in his Gym battle against Ash. It first battled Cyndaquil, who was eventually recalled for Chikorita, who in turn was able to defeat Spinarak despite the type disadvantage.

In Ariados, Amigos, five Spinarak were living at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy. Their silk was being used as beauty masks.

In Abandon Ship!, a Spinarak living on the Abandoned Ship tied up and hung Torchic, Max, and Meowth in its silk.

In The Treasure Is All Mine!, Sebastian used a Spinarak in an attempt to tie James up, but they were both defeated by Mime Jr.'s Teeter Dance.

In Turning Heads and Training Hard!, a Team Skull Grunt used a Spinarak that was quickly defeated by Ilima and his Eevee. In League Offenders and Defenders!, it was defeated by Team Rocket.

Minor appearances

In Pikachu & Pichu, a Spinarak was living in Big Town.

In The Bug Stops Here, Misty chased a Spinarak away after it scared her.

In Hassle In The Castle, Dr. Anna uses her Spinarak's thread to make bandages for her patients.

A Trainer's Spinarak appeared in Imitation Confrontation.

Five Spinarak appeared in Ariados, Amigos.

In UnBEARable, a Spinarak dropped in front of Misty and scared her.

Multiple Spinarak appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

In For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!, multiple Spinarak defended the Tin Tower after Team Rocket stole the Crystal Bells on the top floor.

Three wild Spinarak appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.

In Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution, a Spinarak fell sick from Team Rocket's experiments.

In Hocus Pokémon, three Spinarak covered Misty with strings.

In the banned episode EP250, a Spinarak lived in the forest outside the Ice Path.

In Showdown at the Oak Corral, a Spinarak was living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

A Spinarak appeared in A Bite to Remember.

A Coordinator's Spinarak appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.

In Sweet Baby James, a Spinarak was being looked after by Nanny and Pop-Pop.

A Spinarak appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

In A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, two Spinarak fled from Team Flare as they were conducting an experiment.

In Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, a Spinarak was playing in Lillie's garden. It reappeared in The Ol' Raise and Switch!.

A Spinarak appeared in a flashback in Lulled to La-La Land!.

A Spinarak appeared in a flashback in Tasting the Bitter with the Sweet!.

In The Power of Us, a Spinarak was available during the Pokémon Catch Race.

Four Spinarak appeared in Securing the Future!, with three under the ownership of different Trainers and the fourth being wild. All four joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

In Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!, a Spinarak was at Aether Paradise.

In Alola, Alola!, two Spinarak were on Treasure Island.

In Showdown on Poni Island!, Lillie and Snowy observed a Spinarak on Poni Island.

Two Spinarak appeared in Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!.

In The Battlefield of Truth and Love!, a Spinarak watched Bewear and Stufful's performance in their hot springs.

A Spinarak appeared in Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, under the ownership of a Team Skull Grunt.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

Spinarak in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Spinarak in Pokémon Adventures

In the Ash & Pikachu manga

Similar to her anime counterpart, Anna owns a Spinarak. It appeared in Treasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Spinarak debuted in The Legend, where it was seen spinning its silk down from a tree when Green had finished her message to Silver in Johto.

One of Team Rocket's elite operatives owns a Spinarak that uses its webs to trap its targets. It first appeared in Into the Unown and again in Miltank Melee, where it was used in an attempt to capture Suicune. It temporarily fell asleep because of Parasee's Spore in Indubitably Ditto. It was later used to make a Spider Web surrounding Eusine and Harry in Great Girafarig. After Harry's Girafarig had been defeated, it, along with Ken's Elekid, had quietly escaped.

A Spinarak was one of the Pokémon at Earl's Pokémon Academy in Violet City in Slugging It Out With Slugma.

Crystal mentioned that she caught a Spinarak on her way to Professor Elm's Lab in Three Cheers for Chikorita.

A Spinarak was seen in a Poké Ball at Elm's Laboratory in Off Course with Corsola.

A Spinarak appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Spinarak appeared in The Final Battle IV, where it was one of the Pokémon that helped Emerald with his disabilities.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

A Spinarak appeared in the intro of Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship.

A Spinarak appeared in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!.

A Spinarak appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shu caught a Spinarak, as seen in GDZ44.

A Spinarak appeared in GDZ61.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Giovanni used a Spinarak in Showdown at the Radio Tower!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Spinarak (TCG)

In the TFG

One Spinarak figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Spinarak

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Stadium 2: Multiple Spinarak make a cameo in "Clear Cut Challenge". With strings of web, they hoist the logs that the Scyther and Pinsir cut.

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.8% Friend Area: Secretive Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP Don't get tangled up in the webbing I spit! 26%-50% HP Well, my health is down by about half now. 1%-25% HP It's rough... I can't even spit any webbing... Level up I leveled up! My webbing is more durable!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group: Bug Poké Assist: Bug Field move: None Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 18 Max. exp.: 31 Browser entry R-157 Spinarak spits silk to interfere with capture attempts.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Bug Poké Assist: Bug Field move: (Tackle ×1) Browser entry R-155 It spits gooey silk from its mouth. It also spins webs around itself.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Bug Poké Assist: (present) Bug Field move: (present) (Tackle ×1) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-034 It shoots stingers that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Spinarak dwells in the Haunted House in the Haunted Zone. The thread he spins is thin but durable. You could use it for Piano Wire.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 30 - 85 5 #401 Rock Break Destroys one breakable-rock disruption without fail.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 105 Base Defense: 73 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Poison Sting, Bug Bite Charged Attacks: Night Slash, Signal Beam, Cross Poison

Evolution

Unevolved Spinarak  Bug  Poison

Level 22 →

First evolution Ariados  Bug  Poison

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Spinarak images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Spinarak can be seen as a parallel to Ledyba. Both of them are Bug-type Generation II Pokémon. Spinarak is exclusive to Pokémon Gold and HeartGold, while Ledyba is exclusive to Silver and SoulSilver. Spinarak are nocturnal, while Ledyba are matutinal. Additionally, their rarity is also reversed, with Spinarak being more common in FireRed, and Ledyba in LeafGreen. Both were also added to the expanded Safari Zone in Emerald, and both can only be obtained by breeding their evolved forms in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, and White. Additionally, in Black 2 its evolution swarms on Route 22 while Ledyba's evolution does so in White 2.

Origin

Spinarak may be based on the Jorō spider, a spider with similar coloring found throughout Japan. The face-like marking on its back has however given rise to a number of other theories, including the happy face spider, an arachnid from Hawaii with similar coloring and a face-like marking on its abdomen. It could also be based on any number of spiders with face-like markings, including the Asian kidney garden spider, whose markings appear as a frowning face like most of Spinarak's official artwork; or some jumping spiders, which have a similar build to Spinarak but do not spin webs.

Name origin

Spinarak may be a combination of spinneret or the verb spin (to "spin" a web), and arachnid. Spinnerak is also the Afrikaans word for spider web.

Itomaru may be a combination of 糸 ito (thread) and 丸 maru (circle) or a shortening of 巻き上がる makiagaru (to roll up).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese イトマル Itomaru May be a combination of 糸 ito (thread) and 丸 maru (circle) or a shortening of 巻き上がる makiagaru (to roll up). French Mimigal From mignon and mygale, referring to Mygalomorphae Spanish Spinarak Same as English name German Webarak From web and arachnid Italian Spinarak Same as English name Korean 페이검 Peigeom From 페이스 peiseu and 거미 geomi; referring to the face on its abdomen Mandarin Chinese 線球 / 线球 Xiànqiú Literally means "Thread ball" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi स्पिनराक Spinarak Transcription of English name Russian Спинарак Spinarak Transcription of English name Thai อิโตมารุ Itomaru Transcription of Japanese name

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