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No. 0167 · Generation II · Johto

Spinarak

The String Spit Pokémon

TL;DR. Spinarak is a bug/poison-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 250. It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.

Bug Poison

It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.

Height0.5 m

Weight8.5 kg

AbilitiesSwarm, Insomnia

HiddenSniper

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 250. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 60

Defense 40

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 40

Speed 30

Total250

250 base stat total, the 967th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 143rd among Bug-types.

60 base Attack, Spinarak's strongest stat, ranking 99th of 163 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Spinarak on Daily Pokémon

Spinarak was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

1:30

Jul 25, 2026

Pokémon GO

Spinarak in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Spinarak reaches 816 CP at level 40 and 934 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack105

GO Defense73

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)816

Max CP (L50)923

Best buddy (L51)934

Raid catch CP 426–466 (L20). Weather boosted 532–583 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Quick answers

Common questions about Spinarak.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Spinarak, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Spinarak?

Spinarak is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Spinarak weak to?

Spinarak takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Spinarak resistant to?

Spinarak resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Fighting. It has no full immunities.

How does Spinarak evolve?

Spinarak evolves into Ariados (Level 22).

What generation is Spinarak from?

Spinarak was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0167.

What are Spinarak's base stats?

Spinarak has HP 40, Attack 60, Defense 40, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 250.

What are Spinarak's abilities?

Spinarak can have the abilities Swarm, Insomnia, plus the Hidden Ability Sniper.

Is Spinarak legendary or mythical?

No. Spinarak is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Spinarak's best stat?

Spinarak's highest base stat is Attack at 60, which ranks 99th of 163 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Spinarak good?

Spinarak has a base stat total of 250, the 967th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 143rd among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Spinarak →

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Spinarak as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Spinarak in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Spinarak in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Spinarak in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Spinarak 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Spinarak is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fire Flying Psychic Rock

½× Resists

Poison Bug Fairy

¼× Strongly resists

Grass Fighting

Comparison

Spinarak vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 163 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat	Spinarak	Bug avg	Difference
HP	40	62	-22
Attack	60	70	-10
Defense	40	68	-28
Special Attack	40	65	-25
Special Defense	40	67	-27
Speed	30	64	-34
Total	250	396	-146

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Game appearances

Spinarak appears in 29 games.

Every mainline release where Spinarak is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen IX

2023 Teal Mask DLC
2025 Legends: Z-A
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Spinarak in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 11 games have a known habitat.

HeartGold

Cherrygrove CityEcruteak CityFuchsia CityJohto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Johto Route 47Johto Route 48Kanto Route 1Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 18Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter CityKanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityKanto Route 22Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Sea Route 21National ParkNew Bark TownPallet TownSafari Zone GateViridian CityViridian Forest

Crystal

Johto Route 29Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 36Johto Route 37Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian CityNational Park

Gold

Johto Route 30Johto Route 31Johto Route 37Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City

Emerald

Hoenn Safari Zone Expansion South

FireRed, LeafGreen

Pattern Bush

Sun, Moon

Alola Route 1 EastAlola Route 1 SouthAlola Route 1 West

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Alola Route 1 East

Cipher Lab Bf2

Pokémon anime