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Tarountula
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Tarountula

String Ball Pokémon

Bug

The thread it secretes from its rear is as strong as wire. The secret behind the thread’s strength is the topic of ongoing research.

Tarountula Profile

Height
0.3 m
Weight
4.0 kg
Abilities
Insomnia, Stakeout (hidden)
Egg groups
Bug
Growth rate
Slow then very fast
Catch rate
255 / 255 (100%)
Gender
50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Introduced
Generation IX

Tarountula Base Stats

HP35
Attack41
Defense45
Sp. Atk29
Sp. Def40
Speed20
Total210

Base stats are the starting point — a real Tarountula's stats also depend on its Nature, EVs and IVs.

Attacking Tarountula?

Tarountula Weaknesses

Attack Tarountula with these types for extra damage

Tarountula Resistances

Avoid these — Tarountula is strong against these attack types

See the full Tarountula weakness guide — best counters included →

Tarountula Evolutions

TarountulaTarountulaBug
Lv. 15
SpidopsSpidopsBug

Where to Catch Tarountula

In Scarlet, Tarountula can be found at 11 locations — highlighted on the Paldea map. Hover or tap a glowing spot for details.

MesagozaLevinciaPorto MarinadaMonteneveraArtazonCortondo
Explore all Paldea locations →

Tarountula Moves

Star up to 4 moves to build a battle set, then open the Party battle planner to see which Pokémon and move beats any opponent.

★MoveTypeCategoryLearnPowerAcc.PP
String ShotBugStatusLv. 1—95%40
TackleNormalPhysicalLv. 140100%35
Struggle BugBugSpecialLv. 550100%20
AssuranceDarkPhysicalLv. 860100%10
FeintNormalPhysicalLv. 1130100%10
Bug BiteBugPhysicalLv. 1460100%20
BlockNormalStatusLv. 18——5
CounterFightingPhysicalLv. 22—100%20
HeadbuttNormalPhysicalLv. 2570100%15
Sticky WebBugStatusLv. 29——20
Gastro AcidPoisonStatusLv. 33—100%10
Circle ThrowFightingPhysicalLv. 366090%10
Throat ChopDarkPhysicalLv. 4080100%15
Skitter SmackBugPhysicalLv. 447090%10
Body SlamNormalPhysicalTM / HM85100%15
Bug BuzzBugSpecialTM / HM90100%10
Bullet SeedGrassPhysicalTM / HM25100%30
EndureNormalStatusTM / HM——10
FacadeNormalPhysicalTM / HM70100%20
False SwipeNormalPhysicalTM / HM40100%40
Giga DrainGrassSpecialTM / HM75100%10
Grass KnotGrassSpecialTM / HM—100%20
Knock OffDarkPhysicalTM / HM65100%20
Leech LifeBugPhysicalTM / HM80100%10
Poison JabPoisonPhysicalTM / HM80100%20
PounceBugPhysicalTM / HM50100%20
ProtectNormalStatusTM / HM——10
Rain DanceWaterStatusTM / HM——5
RestPsychicStatusTM / HM——5
Shadow ClawGhostPhysicalTM / HM70100%15
Sleep TalkNormalStatusTM / HM——10
SpikesGroundStatusTM / HM——20
SubstituteNormalStatusTM / HM——10
Sunny DayFireStatusTM / HM——5
Take DownNormalPhysicalTM / HM9085%20
Tera BlastNormalSpecialTM / HM80100%10
ThiefDarkPhysicalTM / HM60100%25
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatusTM / HM——20
TrailblazeGrassPhysicalTM / HM50100%20
X-ScissorBugPhysicalTM / HM80100%15
First ImpressionBugPhysicalEgg90100%10
LungeBugPhysicalEgg80100%15
MementoDarkStatusEgg—100%10
Sucker PunchDarkPhysicalEgg70100%5

Tarountula Questions & Answers

What is Tarountula weak to?
Tarountula takes extra damage from Flying (2×), Rock (2×), and Fire (2×) type attacks.
What is Tarountula resistant to?
Tarountula takes reduced damage from Fighting (½×), Ground (½×), and Grass (½×) type attacks.
What is Tarountula strong against?
Tarountula's Bug type attacks are super effective against Grass, Psychic, and Dark Pokémon.
What type is Tarountula?
Tarountula is a Bug-type Pokémon.
What does Tarountula evolve into?
Tarountula evolves into Spidops.
What are Tarountula's base stats?
Tarountula has a base stat total of 210 — HP 35, Attack 41, Defense 45, Sp. Atk 29, Sp. Def 40, Speed 20.

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