Tarountula Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Tarountula Pokemon Guide

Tarountula is a Bug-type Pokemon. This guide covers Tarountula stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions information.

Bug type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Tarountula

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Shiny Form

Shiny Tarountula

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Tarountula guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Tarountula Description

Tarountula is a Bug-type Pokemon with the National Dex number #0917. It is known as the String Ball Pokemon and has appeared across modern Pokemon games depending on availability.

Competitive Overview

Is Tarountula Good in Competitive?

Tarountula can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves, abilities and team support.

Use Tarountula carefully around its common weaknesses and build around the role it performs best in each Pokemon game.

Tarountula Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Tarountula, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Tarountula

National Dex

#0917

Type

Bug

Species

String Ball Pokemon

Height

1’00” / 0.3 m

Weight

8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg

Abilities

Insomnia, Stakeout

Tarountula Stats

Use the stats section below to review Tarountula base stats and compare its offensive, defensive and Speed profile.

Hp
35
Attack
41
Defense
45
Special Attack
29
Special Defense
40
Speed
20

Tarountula Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Tarountula’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Bug Bite

A useful move option for Tarountula across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Struggle Bug

A useful move option for Tarountula across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Pounce

A useful move option for Tarountula across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Lunge

A useful move option for Tarountula across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Sticky Web

A useful move option for Tarountula across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Sucker Punch

A useful move option for Tarountula across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Protect

A useful move option for Tarountula across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Tera Blast

A useful move option for Tarountula across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Tarountula All Moves

Use the section below to view Tarountula’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1String Shot Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Status–95
1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
5Struggle Bug Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special50100
8Assurance Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
11Feint Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical30100
14Bug Bite Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical60100
18Block Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
22Counter Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical–100
25Headbutt Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
29Sticky Web Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Status––
33Gastro Acid Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status–100
36Circle Throw Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical6090
40Throat Chop Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
44Skitter Smack Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical7090
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBug Bite Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical60100
TMBug Buzz Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special90100
TMBullet Seed Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical25100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFalse Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special–100
TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
TMLeech Life Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
TMLunge Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
TMPoison Jab Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Physical80100
TMPounce Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical50100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMShadow Claw Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical70100
TMSkitter Smack Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical7090
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMSpikes Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status––
TMStruggle Bug Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special50100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMThroat Chop Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TMToxic Spikes Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Status––
TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
TMX Scissor Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
First Impression Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical90100
Lunge Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical80100
Memento Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
Sucker Punch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical70100

Tarountula Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Tarountula is a Bug-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

Type

Bug type Pokemon icon
Bug

Weaknesses

Fire, Flying and Rock

Resistances

Grass, Fighting and Ground

Immunity

None

Tarountula Abilities

Tarountula’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle and what role it fills on a team.

Insomnia

Insomnia is one of Tarountula’s available abilities in compatible Pokemon games.

Stakeout

Stakeout is one of Tarountula’s available abilities in compatible Pokemon games.

Tarountula Evolution

Tarountula evolves into Spidops at Level 15.

Tarountula

Tarountula evolves into Spidops at Level 15.

Where to Find Tarountula in Pokemon Games

Tarountula’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games from before Tarountula was introduced are included for consistency.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Tarountula
Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Tarountula
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Tarountula
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Tarountula
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Tarountula
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Tarountula
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Tarountula
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Tarountula
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available because Tarountula had not been introduced yet.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Tarountula
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Found in early Paldea areas, including Poco Path and South Province areas.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Found in early Paldea areas, including Poco Path and South Province areas.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Not available in this game.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Tarountula
Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Tarountula FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Tarountula. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Tarountula?

Tarountula is a Bug-type Pokemon.

What is Tarountula weak against?

Tarountula is weak against Fire, Flying and Rock-type moves.

What does Tarountula evolve from?

Tarountula evolves into Spidops at Level 15.

What are Tarountula’s abilities?

Tarountula’s abilities are Insomnia, Stakeout.

What are Tarountula’s best moves?

Tarountula’s best moves often include Bug Bite, Struggle Bug, Pounce, Lunge, Sticky Web, Sucker Punch, Protect, Tera Blast.

Is Tarountula good in Pokemon?

Tarountula can be strong when used in the right format, team and matchup.


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