Is Spinarak Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Bug/Poison on early routes. AbilityInsomnia prevents sleep and Ariados has decent Attack, but the typing and stats fall off after the second island. Mina's Fairy trial is the one bright spot.
Spinarak trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Spinarak's weaknesses hard.
Ariados trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Kiawe's Pokemon outpace and outclass Spinarak here.
Ariados has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Ariados trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's team hits Ariados's weaknesses hard.
Ariados trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Ariados trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Ariados has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Ariados trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Ariados's weaknesses hard.
Olivia's team hits Ariados's weaknesses hard.
Ariados trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Kahili's team hits Ariados's weaknesses hard.
Kukui's team hits Ariados's weaknesses hard.
Catch Spinarak on Route 1 (walking, Lv 2-3).
Your Spinarak should hit Level 22 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Spinarak in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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)
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
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Salamence builds →Fly 2x209-246%KO Fire Fang 2x100-118%KO Rock Tomb 2x93-111%KO | ||
 Espeon Psychic | B | |
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x104-123%KO Rock Tomb 2x70-82% | ||
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Salamence builds →Fly 2x219-260%KO Fire Fang 2x108-127%KO Rock Tomb 2x98-115%KO | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Arcanine Fire | B | |
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Hawlucha builds →Wing Attack 2x112-133%KO Rock Tomb 2x75-88% | ||
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Salamence builds →Fly 2x217-255%KO Fire Fang 2x103-123%KO Rock Tomb 2x95-113%KO | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x225-265%KO Extrasensory 2x90-107%KO | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Move Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Salazzle builds →Flame Burst 2x143-170%KO | ||
 Oranguru NormalPsychic | C | |
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x280-330%KO | ||
 Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x217-257%KO Smack Down 2x74-87% Flame Charge 2x74-87% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Noctowl Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Noctowl builds →Sky Attack 2x225-265%KO Extrasensory 2x90-107%KO | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Salamence builds →Fly 2x217-257%KO Fire Fang 2x106-125%KO Rock Tomb 2x99-116%KO | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x294-347%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Houndoom builds →Overheat 2x280-329%KO Dream Eater 2x143-169%KO | ||
Toucannon Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Toucannon builds →Beak Blast 2x230-271%KO Overheat 2x136-161%KO Smack Down 2x77-92% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x322-379%KO Hurricane 2x183-216%KO | ||
Espeon Psychic | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Espeon builds →Future Sight 2x289-341%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Gardevoir builds →Future Sight 2x279-329%KO | ||
Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x275-324%KO Acrobatics 2x51-61% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x344-406%KO Dream Eater 2x176-208%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x348-410%KO Dream Eater 2x178-210%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x363-427%KO Stone Edge 2x121-143%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x327-385%KO Psychic 2x152-179%KO Hurricane 2x185-218%KO | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Lunala builds →Dream Eater 2x254-300%KO Air Slash 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x454-535%KO Zen Headbutt 2x163-192%KO Fire Blast 2x103-121%KO | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x352-414%KO Dream Eater 2x180-212%KO | ||
 Mewtwo Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Mewtwo builds →Future Sight 2x343-404%KO Fire Blast 2x210-248%KO Stone Edge 2x143-169%KO Aerial Ace 2x86-102%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Hawlucha builds →Sky Attack 2x366-431%KO Stone Edge 2x122-144%KO | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Volcarona builds →Overheat 2x331-390%KO Psychic 2x152-180%KO Hurricane 2x187-220%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Mienfoo can KO Spinarak with Stone Edge (90-106%). Abra's Psychic hits Spinarak for 71-83%.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Mienfoo builds →U Turn16-19% High Jump Kick14-17% Stone Edge 2x90-106%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Abra builds →Psychic 2x71-83% Dazzling Gleam16-19% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves View Ferroseed builds →
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D | ||
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Spinarak View Snivy builds →Leaf Storm8-9% | ||
D | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves View Torchic builds →
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Spinarak Evolutions
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
USUM Spinarak Best Moveset
Bug/Poison at 60 Attack with AbilitySwarm boosting Bug at low HP and AbilitySniper boosting critical hit damage as a hidden ability. AbilityInsomnia prevents sleep. The moveset at pre-evolution stats has no role. Ariados one evolution away adds 90 Attack but the same low Speed.
Best Build
Spinarak best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Leech Life
- Toxic Spikes
- Sucker Punch
Moves List
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 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
With threads from its mouth, it fashions sturdy webs that won’t break even if you set a rock on them.
Although the poison from its fangs isn’t that strong, it’s potent enough to weaken prey that gets caught in its web.
Spinarak Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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