Spinarak Best Moveset
Bug/Poison at 60 Attack and 30 Speed. AbilityInsomnia prevents sleep, which is niche but the stats behind it can't capitalize. The moveset has pre-evolution numbers across the board. Evolve to Ariados for 90 Attack and the Bug/Poison TermStab that at least functions.
Spinarak saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). This was Spinarak's competitive peak.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Leech Life
- Agility
- Poison Sting
Spinarak saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Spinarak maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Swarm with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Sludge Bomb
- Signal Beam
- Agility
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Spinarak saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Spinarak maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Insomnia with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Protect
- Toxic Spikes
- Sucker Punch
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Spinarak saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Spinarak maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Insomnia with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Utility Moveset
- Night Slash
- X Scissor
- Poison Jab
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Spinarak saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Spinarak maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Insomnia with Focus Sash, favoring a Naive nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Megahorn
- Pursuit
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Spinarak saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Spinarak maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Insomnia with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Leech Life
- Toxic Spikes
- Sucker Punch
Spinarak saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Spinarak maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sniper with Focus Sash, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Sucker Punch
- Protect
- Shadow Sneak
Recommended Teammates
Spinarak Weakness
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 |
What is Spinarak Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Spinarak
Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (487-573%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 300-353%.
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle11-14% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Blaziken builds →Close Combat61-71% Flare Blitz 2x487-573%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Terrakion builds →Close Combat45-53% Stone Edge 2x300-353%KO Earthquake100-118%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Spinarak
16 encounter spots for Spinarak at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Spinarak in SV
To get Spinarak, start by catching Spinarak through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Spinarak ✓Apple HillsLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldKitakami HallLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into AriadosFellhorn GorgeLv.22-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.22-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.22-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.22-60Overworldor evolve from Spinarak (Step 1)
A few locations for Spinarak with moderate rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Spinarak in LZA
To get Spinarak, start by catching Spinarak through walking encounters at Lv. 7-64. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Spinarak ✓Wild Zone 4Lv.7-8OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 4Lv.20-21OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into AriadosWild Zone 20Lv.63-64OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Spinarak (Step 1)
Spinarak doesn't appear wild. Catch Spinarak instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 22 to get Spinarak. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Spinarak in BDSP
Spinarak is your first catch on the way to Spinarak. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 52-63 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Spinarak ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into AriadosRoute 229Lv.52GrassRate 20%NightBogsunk CavernLv.58-63GrassPost-gameGrassland CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSunlit CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameSwampy CaveLv.58-63GrassPost-gameor evolve from Spinarak (Step 1)
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.
Where To Catch Spinarak in USUM
The path to Spinarak starts with Spinarak at Lv. 2-36 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Spinarak ✓Route 1 - EastLv.2-3GrassRate 20%Night
Step 2Catch or Evolve into AriadosMalie GardenLv.25-28GrassRate 20%NightRoute 10Lv.26-29GrassRate 20%NightRoute 11Lv.26-29GrassRate 20%NightRoute 17 - WestLv.33-36GrassRate 20%NightUla'ula MeadowLv.33-36GrassRate 20%NightRoute 17 - WestLv.33-36GrassUltra SunNightSOS from Fearowor evolve from Spinarak (Step 1)
Base Stats
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 Guide
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.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
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 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves