Bug Buzz
TM/TR Moves
Scarlet Violet
Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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#917
POKÉDEX No. #917
Tarountula
String Ball Pokémon
The ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon’s natural enemy.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Height0.3 m
Weight4.0 kg
AbilitiesInsomnia
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP35180–274
- Attack4178–199
- Defense4585–207
- Sp. Atk2956–172
- Sp. Def4076–196
- Speed2040–152
Total210
/ 720
BST210
2 percentile (1025)-252 vs Gen 9 avg (462)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 9
Habitat
Unknown
Color
White
Shape
Armor
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #917 |
| Paldea | #12 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
42
EV Yield
+1 Defense
Growth Curve
Slow Then Very Fast
\begin{cases}
\frac{ x^3 \left( 100 - x \right) }{50}, & \text{if } x \leq 50 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 150 - x \right) }{100}, & \text{if } 50 < x \leq 68 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 1274 + (x \bmod 3)^2 - 9 (x \bmod 3) - 20 \left\lfloor \frac{x}{3} \right\rfloor \right) }{1000}, & \text{if } 68 < x \leq 98 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 160 - x \right) }{100}, & \text{if } x > 98 \\
\end{cases}Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
600,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 15
#918
Spidops
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Tarountula's Bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Tarountula totals 210 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Defense (45) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Speed (20).
Defensively, the Bug combination gives Tarountula 3 resistances and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 3 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Tarountula is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Slow Then Very Fast experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
4.0 kg
TypeBug
Abilities
Prevents sleep.
This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
50
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow Then Very Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Tarountula?
Tarountula is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Tarountula's weaknesses?
Tarountula takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire type moves.
How does Tarountula evolve?
Tarountula evolves into Spidops at level 15. Full evolution line: Tarountula → Spidops.
What are Tarountula's base stats?
Tarountula has a base stat total of 210: HP 35, Attack 41, Defense 45, Sp. Atk 29, Sp. Def 40, Speed 20. Its highest stat is Defense (45).
