You won't find a real weakness in Tarountula's stat line. It's well-rounded for the String Ball Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Defense EV, on a standard growth curve.
The ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon’s natural enemy.
The thread it secretes from its rear is as strong as wire. The secret behind the thread’s strength is the topic of ongoing research.
Fire, Flying, and Rock moves hit Tarountula for super-effective damage. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
Rhyperior can KO Tarountula with Stone Edge (193-227%). Braviary deals 37-44% with U-turn.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Tarountula View Rhyperior builds →Earthquake48-57% Stone Edge 2x193-227%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Braviary Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Tarountula View Braviary builds →U Turn37-44% Close Combat32-37% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Tarountula View Delphox builds →Flamethrower 2x200-236%KO Psyshock89-105%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves View Blaziken builds →
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Tarountula is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Spidops. 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 194 total stats over Tarountula. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Tarountula easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Lead with Tarountula, set Spikes, and keep pressure on. Insomnia and Focus Sash buy the time it needs, with spread EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Tarountula best EVs are Defense and Attack
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Circle Throw
- Toxic Spikes
- First Impression
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Tarountula's Normal and Dark coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Bug Buzz and Leech Life for same-type damage. Bug Buzz and Take Down are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Tarountula is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 30 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Tarountula in Scarlet & Violet
30 walking encounters at Lv. 2-55 for Tarountula across Violet and Scarlet. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Get Tarountula to Spidops at level 15. At 210 BST, Tarountula is just the starting point.
Level 15 gets you Spidops. Quick enough that Tarountula barely slows you down.
For a casual playthrough, Tarountula works as a placeholder. Bug coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Spidops. That's where the stats start mattering.
Limited availability for Tarountula. 1 game total. Debuted in Scarlet & Violet. Scarlet & Violet is the most recent.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Tarountula has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Tarountula has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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
Winds & Waves