Spinarak
イトマル Itomaru
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Artwork from HG/SS
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HP
0
| Atk
1
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
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| Speed
0
| Exp.
54
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Spinarak (Japanese: イトマル Itomaru) is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon.
It evolves into Ariados starting at level 22.
Biology
Physiology
Spinarak are green, spider-like Pokémon. They have six yellow legs that each have a black stripe on them. The spots on Spinarak's abdomen resemble a face. The "face" on Spinarak's abdomen is actually capable of changing its expression to suit Spinarak's mood. Spinarak have a horn on their head and pink mouthparts.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Spinarak's most well known abilities are String Shot and Spider Web. Spinarak can also use Poisonous attacks like Sludge Bomb and Poison Jab as well as having a few Psychic powers.
Spinarak, and its evolved form, Ariados, are the only known Pokémon that learn Spider Web.
Behavior
Spinarak are patient hunters that can stand motionlessly for several days as they wait for unsuspecting prey to get trapped in their webs.
Habitat
Spinarak are forest-dwelling Pokémon that make their nest out a self-secreted threads.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Spinarak is mainly a predatory Pokémon that eats small insects.
In the anime
Spinarak first appeared in Spinarak Attack. Officer Jenny of the town that Ash and his friends were in used Spinarak to honor the Spinarak that foiled a notorious cat burglar known as The Black Arachnid.
Bugsy's Spinarak debuted in Gettin' The Bugs Out.
Dr. Anna had Spinarak make bandages for her patients in Hassle In The Castle.
Spinarak silk was being used as beauty masks in Ariados Amigos.
A Spinarak appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| EP123
| Spinarak
| Ash's Pokédex
| Spinarak, the String Spit Pokémon. Spinarak can climb any surface easily, and shoot a strong web from both the front and back of its body. Its prey is caught and held tight in its web.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
During the Gold, Silver and Crystal saga, one of Team Rocket's elite operatives owns a Spinarak, which uses its webs extensively to trap its targets.
In the TCG
- Main article: Spinarak (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| Gold
| It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
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| Silver
| It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
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| Crystal
| If prey becomes ensnared in its nest of spun string, it waits motionlessly until it becomes dark.
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| Stadium 2
| It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
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| III
| Ruby
| The web spun by Spinarak can be considered its second nervous system. It is said that this Pokémon can determine what kind of prey is touching its web just by the tiny vibrations it feels through the web's strands.
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| Sapphire
| The web spun by Spinarak can be considered its second nervous system. It is said that this Pokémon can determine what kind of prey is touching its web just by the tiny vibrations it feels through the web's strands.
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| Emerald
| The web it spins can be considered its second nervous system. It is said that a Spinarak determines its prey by the tiny vibrations it feels through the web.
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| FireRed
| It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
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| LeafGreen
| It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
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| Pearl
| It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
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| Platinum
| It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
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| HeartGold
| It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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Game locations
| Gen
| Game
| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| Gold
| Silver
| Common
| Routes 2, 30, 31, 37 (night) (Gold only)
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| Crystal
| Common
| Routes 2, 30, 31, 36, 37 (night)
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| III
| Ruby
| Sapphire
| None
| Trade
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| Emerald
| Uncommon
| Hoenn Safari Zone extension
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| Common (FireRed)
Rare (LeafGreen)
| Pattern Bush
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| One
| Shadow Pokémon Laboratory (Shadow)
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| IV
| Diamond
| Pearl
| None
| Breed Ariados
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| Platinum
| None
| Breed Ariados
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| HeartGold
| SoulSilver
| Unknown
| Routes 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 47 and 48, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Ecruteak City, National Park, Safari Zone, Headbutt Trees (HeartGold only)
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| Pal Park
| Field
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In side games
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 100 - 147
| 190 - 284
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| 58 - 123
| 112 - 240
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| 40 - 101
| 76 - 196
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| 40 - 101
| 76 - 196
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| 40 - 101
| 76 - 196
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| 31 - 90
| 58 - 174
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Spinarak is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Ledyba, Ledian
Surskit, Masquerain
Ninjask
| Baton Pass
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 40
| Cute
| 0
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| Venonat, Venomoth
| Disable
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 80%
| 20
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Spinarak, Ariados
Beedrill
Gliscor
| Poison Jab
| Poison
| Physical
| 80
| 100%
| 20
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Butterfree
Dustox
Mothim
Venonat, Venomoth
| Psybeam
| Psychic
| Special
| —
| 80%
| 20
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Scyther, Scizor
Beedrill
Yanma, Yanmega
| Pursuit
| Dark
| Physical
| 40
| 100%
| 20
| Smart
| 1 ♥
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Volbeat
Venonat, Venomoth
| Signal Beam
| Bug
| Special
| 75
| 100%
| 15
| Beauty
| 0
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Yanma, Yanmega
Vibrava, Flygon
| SonicBoom
| Normal
| Special
| —
| 90%
| 20
| Cool
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Beedrill
Forretress
Skorupi, Drapion
| Toxic Spikes
| Poison
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Spinarak is the only Pokémon to learn SonicBoom through breeding in any Generation.
Origin
Spinarak was created through a children's Pokémon design activity in the American TCG League.
In particular, Spinarak shares coloring and appearance with the Happy Face Spider, an arachnid from Hawaii that seems to have a face on its abdomen.
Japanese believe that a spider can ensnare careless travelers.
Name origin
Spinarak's name is a combination of spinneret, which is where a spider excretes silk, and arachnid. Itomaru could 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
External links
( Bug )
Body size: 1
(Tackle ×1)
For other sprites and images, please see Spinarak images on Bulbagarden Archives.
