Spider Web (move)

Spider Web クモのす Spider Web

Battles Type  Bug Category  Status PP  10 (max. 16) Power  — Accuracy  —% Priority  0 Does not make contact Not affected by Protect Affected by Magic Coat and Magic Bounce Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation II Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jam  0   Makes all Pokémon after the user nervous.

Super Contests Condition  Smart Appeal  2 ♥♥ Prevents the Voltage from going up in the same turn.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Clever Appeal  2 ♥♥ Jamming  0   Makes the remaining Pokémon nervous.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Spider Web (Japanese: クモのす Spider Web) 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

Spider Web prevents the target from switching out or fleeing (including via Teleport). It bypasses accuracy checks to always hit, unless the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move such as Dig or Fly. Spider Web's effect only applies as long as the Pokémon that used it remains in battle.

It will hit the target even if it has used Protect or Detect.

The affected Pokémon can still switch out via Baton Pass, but in that case, the Pokémon that switches in will now be affected. 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.

Generations III and IV

Pokémon affected by Spider Web can escape (but not switch out) if the Pokémon has the Ability Run Away or is holding a Smoke Ball.

It is now blocked by Protect and Detect.

Pokémon affected by Spider Web can now switch out with U-turn.

Spider Web can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 2 bonus appeal points if String Shot was used in the previous turn.

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.

Generations VI and VII

Spider Web no longer affects Ghost-type Pokémon. It will now hit the target even if it has used Protect, Detect, or Spiky Shield, but will fail if the target is protected by Crafty Shield.

Pokémon affected by Spider Web can also switch out with Parting Shot.

Spider Web can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, giving the user an extra three appeal points if String Shot was used in the prior turn. It can also be used to start a combination, causing certain moves (Explosion, Memento, Perish Song and Self-Destruct) to give an extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.

If powered up by a Buginium Z into Z-Spider Web, the user's Defense stat rises by one stage.

Generation VIII onwards

Spider Web cannot be selected in a battle.

Description

Games Description Stad2 Sticky strings that prevent the target from escaping until the attacking Pokémon is gone. GSC Prevents fleeing or switching. RSE Ensnares the foe to stop it from fleeing or switching. FRLG Ensnares the foe with sticky string so it doesn't flee or switch out. ColoXD Ensnares the target to stop it from switching. DPPtHGSSPBR The user ensnares the foe with a thin, gooey silk so it can't flee from battle. BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUMPE The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can't flee from battle. SwShBDSPLA SV This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII
											SMUSUM
0167		Spinarak		Bug		Bug	37	37	29	29	29	29
0168		Ariados		Bug		Bug	43	43	32	32	32	32
0595		Joltik		Bug		Bug				1	1	1
0596		Galvantula		Bug		Bug				1	1	1
0751		Dewpider		Water 1	Bug						8
0752		Araquanid		Water 1	Bug						1, 8
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 other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Spider Web targets the enemy in front and inflicts the stuck status condition (previously Leg Hold^RB and Shadow Hold^TDSBSL). This status prevents the Pokémon from moving (but may attack) and unable to switch places with the team leader. From Super Mystery Dungeon onward, Ghost-type Pokémon cannot become stuck. This move is affected by Magic Coat.

Game Base Power Max Power Base PP Max PP Base Accuracy Max Accuracy Range Target Cuts corners MDRB - - 16 - 100% - Front Enemy Yes MDTDS - - 16 - 100% - Front Enemy Yes BSL - - 16 - 100% - Front Enemy Yes MDGtI - - 13 50 100% - Front Enemy Yes SMD - - 13 30 100% - Front Enemy Yes With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = ??. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Pokémon Rumble Rush, all status moves including Spider Web could only be used by opposing Pokémon and could not be obtained on any caught Pokémon. Spider Web could be seen as a move used by Boss Ariados.

Spider Web

Charge time	0.86 seconds
Range type	Circular (ranged)
Target	Enemy
Additional effect	Prevents the foe from moving

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts the Leg Hold status on the target, making it incapable of movement. MDTDS Afflicts the targeted enemy with a Shadow Hold status condition. A Pokémon with the Shadow Hold status is incapable of movement. BSL てきポケモンを かげふみじょうたいにかえる かげふみじょうたいの ポケモンは いどうできない MDGtI It causes the Stuck status condition to an enemy. With the Stuck status, the enemy can't move. SMD It causes an enemy to get stuck.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Spinarak Ariados Galvantula Dewpider
The user ensnares the target with a web made of 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. The thread then splits and becomes a web.
Multiple wild Galvantula	Crisis at Chargestone Cave!		None
	Dewpider fires multiple white sticky threads from its abdomen, forming a web.
A wild Dewpider	Dewpider Ascending!		None

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Spinarak Ariados Galvantula
The user ensnares the target with a web made of thin, gooey silk so it can't flee.
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.
The Masked Man's Ariados	The Ariados up There		None
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

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Spinarak
The user creates a spider web to trap the opponent.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Spinarak creates a spider web.
Shu's Spinarak	GDZ50		Debut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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

Core series games

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, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

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, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

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, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

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, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• In Generation III, the status screen erroneously states that the move has 100% accuracy, even though it ignores accuracy and evasion checks.
• Since Generation VIII, it is the only one of Mean Look's variants that cannot be used in a battle.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 蛛網 Jyūmóhng * 蛛絲 Jyūsī * Mandarin 蛛網 / 蛛网 Zhūwǎng * 蛛絲 / 蛛丝 Zhūsī * Dutch Spinnenweb Finnish Seittihyökkäys French Toile German Spinnennetz Greek Αραχνοϊστός Indonesian Jaring Laba-Laba Italian Ragnatela Korean 거미집 Geomijip Polish Sieć Pająka Portuguese Teia de Aranha Serbian Paukova Mreža Spanish Telaraña Turkish Örümcek Ağı Vietnamese Lưới Nhện* Mạng Nhện*

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

This article is part of Project Moves and Abilities, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on two related aspects of the Pokémon games.