Spidops's spread favors balanced defenses over offense. Defense leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Defense EVs per defeat. Standard growth curve to level.
It clings to branches and ceilings using its threads and moves without a sound. It takes out its prey before the prey even notices it.
Spidops covers its territory in tough, sticky threads to set up traps for intruders.
Type-wise, Spidops takes extra damage from Fire, Flying, and Rock. With 60 HP and balanced defenses, Spidops can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
Volcarona can KO Spidops with Heat Wave (105-124%). Glimmora's Power Gem hits Spidops for 76-89%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Spidops View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spidops View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x76-89% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoody ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves View Smeargle builds →
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 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spidops View Pelipper builds →Hurricane 2x102-120%KO | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Spidops View Salamence builds →Earthquake20-24% | ||
Spidops is the evolved form of Tarountula. Breeding produces Tarountula eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Tarountula gave Spidops the biggest boost in Defense (+47), bringing the total to 404 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Spidops to get Tarountula eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
The Sash lets Spidops ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to get Sticky Web up, and Stakeout squeezes extra value from the position. Max HP and Attack EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Spidops best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sticky Web
- First Impression
- Knock Off
- Circle Throw
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- First Impression
- U Turn
- Poison Jab
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Toxic Spikes
- Circle Throw
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Taunt
- Circle Throw
- String Shot
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Spidops's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Bug Buzz and Leech Life, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 9 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
moderate rates for Spidops across 16 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Spidops in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Spidops starts with Tarountula at Lv. 2-55 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TarountulaCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.2-18 Water42%EarlyCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.2-18 Water42%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route42%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route42%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route42%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route42%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.2-18 Forest42%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.2-18 Forest42%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route42%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route42%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route35%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route35%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route35%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route35%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route35%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route35%EarlyThe Pokémon League - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-1835%EarlyThe Pokémon League - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-1835%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route35%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route35%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route35%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.2-18 Route35%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route8%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route8%Mid
Step 2Spidops ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-55 Water12%MidCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-55 Water12%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidSouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-55 Forest12%MidTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-55 Forest12%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route12%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route8%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.20-55 Route8%Midor evolve from Tarountula (Step 1)
Spidops's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Tyranitar (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. At base 35 Speed, Spidops won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Tarountula evolves into Spidops at level 15. Spidops is the fully evolved form. It sits at 404 BST in its evolved form.
Spidops can work for a story run. 404 BST is average, but Bug typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
Spidops has a 404 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a balanced.
Insomnia is the go-to ability for Spidops. It prevents sleep. Its hidden ability Stakeout can work in specific setups.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Spidops has appeared in 1 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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