Spider Web (move)
Spider Web クモのす Spider's Web | ||||||||||||
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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
By leveling up
# | Pokémon | Type | Level | |||||||||||
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II | III | IV | V | VI | ||||||||||
167 | Spinarak | Bug | Poison | 37 | 37 | 29 | 29 | ' | ||||||
168 | Ariados | Bug | Poison | 43 | 43 | 32 | 32 | ' | ||||||
595 | Joltik | Bug | Electric | -- | ' | |||||||||
596 | Galvantula | Bug | Electric | -- | ' | |||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
In the anime
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The user ensnares the foe with a thin, gooey silk so it can't flee. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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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 the manga
Pokémon Adventures
The user creates a large spider web to trap the opponent. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Spinarak spins thread repeatedly until it creates a large spider web. The spider web can trap the opponent. | |||
Harry's Spinarak | Into the Unown | Debut | |
Ariados moves around the field until it creates a large spider web. The spider web can trap the opponent. | |||
Janine's Ariados | Mighty Flights, Noctowl! | None |
In other languages
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