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No. 0917

Tarountula

String Ball Pokémon

Tarountula official artwork
Official art

Tarountula is a Bug-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock and Fire, with a base stat total of 210. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Bug
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
4 kg 8.8 lbs
Base stat total
210 Higher than 2% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Abilities
Pokédex entryViolet
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.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP35110–142180–274
Atk4154–10278–199
Def4558–10685–207
SpA2944–8956–172
SpD4054–10176–196
Spe2036–7940–152
Total210Higher than 2% of Pokémon
HP35Atk41Def45Spe20SpD40SpA29

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
FireFlyingRock

Resists

½×
FightingGrassGround
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 20); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+79Max72No SP40Min36Scarf118Tailwind158

At max Speed, Tarountula outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Tarountula against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
79Tarountula · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
72Tarountula · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
40Tarountula · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesLC

Evolution

  1. #0917TarountulaBug
    1. Level 15
      #0918SpidopsBug

Moves

Level up 14

1String ShotLowers the foe(s) Speed by 2.BugStatus—95%40
1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
5Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
8AssurancePower doubles if target was damaged this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
11FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhys30100%10
14Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
18BlockPrevents the target from switching out.NormalStatus——5
22CounterIf hit by physical attack, returns double damage.FightingPhys—100%20
25Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
29Sticky WebLowers Speed of grounded foes by 1 on switch-in.BugStatus——20
33Gastro AcidNullifies the target's Ability.PoisonStatus—100%10
36Circle ThrowForces the target to switch to a random ally.FightingPhys6090%10
40Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15
44Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

TM / HM / TR 31

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30
TM57False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP.NormalPhys40100%40
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM90SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20
TM91Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 4

EggFirst ImpressionNearly always goes first. First turn out only.BugPhys90100%10
EggLunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
EggMementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10
EggSucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5

Biology

Tarountula is a tarantula-like Pokémon. It carries a ball on its back resembling a ball of yarn. It evolves into Spidops, a spider-like Pokémon.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

String Ball Pokémon
Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color
White
—
Paldea#012

  1. 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.

    Violet

  2. The ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon’s natural enemy.

    Scarlet

Names around the world

English
Tarountula
Japanese
タマンチュラ
Japanese (romaji)
Tamantula
Korean
타랜툴라
Chinese (Traditional)
團珠蛛
Chinese (Simplified)
团珠蛛
French
Tissenboule
German
Tarundel
Spanish
Tarountula
Italian
Tarountula

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

1 Def
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
50
42
Erratic

Breeding

Bug
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.