TL;DR. Tarountula is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 210. The ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon’s natural enemy.
The ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon’s natural enemy.
Stat spread.
Total of 210. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Tarountula 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, Tarountula reaches 571 CP at level 40 and 653 CP as a best buddy.
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Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 4 to Nov 9, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 to Nov 9, 2025 | 1-star | Enchanted Hollow |
Common questions about Tarountula.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Tarountula, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Tarountula?
Tarountula is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Tarountula weak to?
Tarountula takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Tarountula resistant to?
Tarountula resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Tarountula evolve?
Tarountula evolves into Spidops (Level 15).
What generation is Tarountula from?
Tarountula was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0917.
What are Tarountula's base stats?
Tarountula has HP 35, Attack 41, Defense 45, Special Attack 29, Special Defense 40, and Speed 20. Total base stat total: 210.
What are Tarountula's abilities?
Tarountula can have the ability Insomnia, plus the Hidden Ability Stakeout.
Is Tarountula legendary or mythical?
No. Tarountula is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Tarountula's best stat?
Tarountula's highest base stat is Defense at 45, which ranks 68th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Tarountula good?
Tarountula has a base stat total of 210, the 1001st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 80th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Tarountula as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Tarountula is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Tarountula vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Tarountula | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | 57 | -22 |
| Attack | 41 | 68 | -27 |
| Defense | 45 | 69 | -24 |
| Special Attack | 29 | 57 | -28 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 64 | -24 |
| Speed | 20 | 60 | -40 |
| Total | 210 | 375 | -165 |
Tarountula appears in 2 games.
Every mainline release where Tarountula is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
How to get Tarountula.
Every main-series game Tarountula is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five, Cabo Poco, Poco Path, Pokémon League
- WildNorth Province: Socarrat Trail
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Tarountula appears in 2 episodes.
From HZ047 (2024-04-19) through HZ098 (2025-06-06).
TCG Pocket appearances
Tarountula in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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