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.
It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong thread. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
Spinarak's Bug/Poison typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. The Bug/Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
Metagross can KO Spinarak with Psychic Fangs (386-454%). Rhyperior threatens a KO with Stone Edge (311-367%).
 Metagross SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Metagross builds →Earthquake151-178%KO Bullet Punch91-107%KO Psychic Fangs 2x386-454%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake156-183%KO Stone Edge 2x311-367%KO | ||
 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Braviary builds →U Turn30-36% Close Combat26-30% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x167-197%KO Psyshock 2x150-176%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves View Blaziken builds →
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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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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 spread EVs, Spinarak fills the hazard lead slot reliably. Adamant nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Spinarak best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Toxic Spikes
- Leech Life
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Sucker Punch
- Protect
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Rage Powder
- Protect
- Scary Face
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Toxic Spikes
- Leech Life
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Sucker Punch
- Protect
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Rage Powder
- Protect
- Scary Face
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Toxic Spikes
- Leech Life
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
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 to Catch Spinarak in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Get Spinarak to Ariados at level 22. At 250 BST, Spinarak is just the starting point.
Level 22 gets you Ariados. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
For a casual playthrough, Spinarak works as a placeholder. Bug/Poison coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Ariados. That's where the stats start mattering.
You won't have trouble finding Spinarak. It's been around since Legends: Z-A and appears in 17 games total. Latest appearances: Gold & Silver and Crystal.
Debuting in Gold & Silver, Spinarak appears in 17 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves