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Spider Web (Japanese: クモのす Spiderweb) is a non-damaging Bug-type move introduced in Generation II. Prior to Generation V, it was the signature move of Spinarak and Ariados.

Effect

Generation II to IV

Spider Web prevents the target from switching out or fleeing (including via Teleport). The effect only applies as long as the Pokémon that used it remains in battle.

The affected Pokémon can still switch out via Baton Pass, but in that case, the Pokémon that switches in will now be affected. Affected Pokémon can also switch out with U-turn. Conversely, the Pokémon that used Spider Web can switch out with Baton Pass and the effects of Spider Web will still apply. Also, if the affected Pokémon is Roared at or hit with a 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 or is holding a Smoke Ball.

Generation V

If a Pokémon traps a target with Spider Web and then switches with Baton Pass the target will no longer be trapped. Pokémon affected by Spider Web can switch out with Volt Switch. Also, Dragon Tail and Circle Throw will force the affected Pokémon to switch out.

Generation VI

Spider Web no longer affects Ghost-type Pokémon.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon

The target receives the "Stuck" status, and cannot move, but can still attack.

Description

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Type		Level
					I		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

Ariados Spinarak
The user ensnares the foe with a thin, gooey silk so it can't flee.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Spinarak releases multiple strings of white sticky thread from its mouth and abdomen all around, one after another. Eventually, the strings make a 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
	Galvantula fires a thick white thread from its mouth that splits and becomes a web.
Multiple wild Galvantula	Crisis at Chargestone Cave!		None

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Ariados Galvantula
The user creates a large spider web to trap the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Spinarak spins thread repeatedly until it creates a large spider web. The spider web can trap the opponent.
Al'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	Notorious Noctowl		None
	Galvantula releases an electrically charged thread from its mouth to create a spider web. If the opponent gets caught in it, they become shocked as well.
Black's Tula	Wheeling and Dealing		None

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Spinarak
The user shoots out web made of silk.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Spinarak shoots out web made of silk from its mouth.
Giovanni's Spinarak	Showdown at the Radio Tower!!		Debut

In other generations

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD:Time, Darkness, andSky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language Title Mandarin Chinese 蛛絲 Zhūsī Dutch Spinnenweb Finnish Seittihyökkäys French Toile German Spinnennetz Greek Αραχνοϊστός Indonesian Jaring Laba-Laba Italian Ragnatela Korean 거미집 Geomijip Portuguese Brazil Teia de Aranha Portugal Teia de Aranha Serbian Paukova Mreža Spanish Telaraña

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

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