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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
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.
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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
Shiny release
Shiny Spinarak first appeared on October 15, 2021, during Halloween 2021.
- Spinarak
- Ariados by encounter
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.
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.
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 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 |
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
How to get it
How to get Spinarak.
Every main-series game Spinarak is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildKitakami Road, Apple Hills, Loyalty Plaza, Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Vert Sector 6, Vert Sector 8, Vert Sector 9
- WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 3, Bleu Sector 7
- WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 4
- WildRouge District: Wild Zone 4
- WildJaune District: Jaune Sector 5, Jaune Sector 6
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ Bug-type wild zones & 3★ Poison-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- BreedAriados
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 1 (night)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- BreedAriados
Generation VObtainableTrade
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- BreedAriados
- HeartGoldObtainable
- WildRoute 2 (morning) (night)
- WildRoutes 30, 31, 37 (night)
- WildRoutes 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 47, 48, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, National Park, Safari Zone Gate, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian Forest, Viridian City, Fuchsia City (Headbutt trees)
- SoulSilverTrade
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · SapphireTrade
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildSafari Zone extension
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildPattern Bush
Generation IIObtainableTrade
- GoldObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 30, 31, 37 (night)
- SilverTrade
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 30, 31, 36, 37, National Park (night)
- WildRoutes 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 (Headbutt trees)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet, Legends: Z-A, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Spinarak appears in 25 episodes.
From EP124 (1999-11-18) through HZ148 (2026-09-04).
TCG Pocket appearances
Spinarak in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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