Spidops Best Moveset
Bug at 79 Attack and 92 Defense with AbilityStakeout doubling damage against Pokemon switching in. 35 Speed means going last. The moveset sets MoveSticky Web and fires Stakeout-boosted TermStab against anything that tries to switch in. The damage punishment on switches is real, but the Speed and offensive ceiling limit where it fits.
Spidops saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). This was Spidops's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Stakeout with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Spidops best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Circle Throw
- Knock Off
- Silk Trap
Recommended Teammates
Spidops Weakness
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 |
What is Spidops Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Spidops
Dragapult's Draco Meteor hits Spidops for 61-72%. Rillaboom's U-turn hits Spidops for 41-48%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spidops View Dragapult builds →U Turn18-21% Draco Meteor61-72% Shadow Ball38-45% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Spidops View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off38-45% U Turn41-48% Wood Hammer35-41% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Spidops View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle4-5% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spidops View Cinderace builds →U Turn24-28% Sucker Punch24-28% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Spidops
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 SV
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 - ForestLv.2-18OverworldRate 42%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.2-18OverworldRate 42%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.2-18OverworldRate 42%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.2-18OverworldRate 42%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.2-18OverworldRate 42%South Province (Area Five) - GrassLv.2-18OverworldRate 35%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.2-18OverworldRate 35%South Province (Area One) - GrassLv.2-18OverworldRate 35%The Pokémon League - GrassLv.2-18OverworldRate 35%West Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.2-18OverworldRate 35%West Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.2-18OverworldRate 35%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.20-55OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.20-55OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.20-55OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.20-55OverworldRate 8%- Step 2Spidops ✓Casseroya Lake - ForestLv.20-55OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.20-55OverworldRate 12%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.20-55OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.20-55OverworldRate 12%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.20-55OverworldRate 12%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.20-55OverworldRate 12%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.20-55OverworldRate 12%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.20-55OverworldRate 8%or evolve from Tarountula (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
Spidops covers its territory in tough, sticky threads to set up traps for intruders.
Spidops Guide
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.
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 hazard setter.
Insomnia is the go-to ability for Spidops. It prevents sleep. Its hidden ability Stakeout can work in specific setups.
Spidops fills the hazard setter role. It's a physical attacker with base 79 Attack. Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves