Almost nobody uses Spinarak in battle. It exists to evolve into Ariados, which is a completely different story. Get it there and you won't regret it. Only weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. Known as the String Spit Pokemon.
Nothing fancy in Spinarak's spread. It leans mixed with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong thread. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
Spinarak Weakness
AvgSpinarak's Bug/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock moves. The Bug/Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
Spinarak is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Ariados. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are quick to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 150 total stats over Spinarak.
How to Evolve
Breed Spinarak easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Swarm isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Scopelens for extra utility and a spread EV build EVs, Spinarak fills the hazard lead slot reliably. Adamant nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Spinarak Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Toxic Spikes
- Leech Life
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Spinarak's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Sludge Wave and Bug Buzz for same-type damage. Psychic and Bug Buzz are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Spinarak learns Psychic and Bug Buzz naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 7 types extends the reach beyond that.
The natural movepool does the job, but Baton Pass and Disable from the egg pool give Spinarak something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Baton Pass and Disable from the egg pool give Spinarak something extra. Pair those with Megahorn and Sludge Bomb for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Spinarak doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Gold, Crystal, or HeartGold to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Spinarak doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Gold, Crystal, or HeartGold to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
No wild encounters for Spinarak in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Gold, Crystal, or HeartGold and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
decent spawn rates across 2 locations for Spinarak in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations
At 250 BST, Spinarak is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Ariados before bringing it to any serious fight.
Spinarak evolves into Ariados at level 22. Spinarak is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less — that's the one you want on Spinarak. Sniper is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Insomnia works too if your team needs something different.
Spinarak is leaning toward the physical side (base 60 Attack). Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Spinarak appears in 17 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Spinarak appears in 17 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A