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| Spinarak is a green, arachnoid Pokémon. It has black eyes with white pupils, a white horn on its head, red mandibles, and six yellow legs. A greenish-black stripe encircles the middle of each leg and the end of its abdomen. The greenish-black spots on its abdomen resemble a face that [[EP123|has been shown]] to change expression in the anime. | | Spinarak is a green Pokémon that resembles a spider. It has black eyes with white pupils, a white horn on its forehead, and a pair of red {{wp|Mandible (arthropod mouthpart)|mandibles}}. On the back of its abdomen is are two black dots and a line that resemble a face; the face as been shown to change expression in [[EP123|the anime]]. There is an additional line encircling the end of its abdomen. It has three pairs of yellow legs, each with a black band around the middle. |
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| Spinarak is a patient hunter that can wait motionlessly for several days for unsuspecting prey to become trapped in its thin yet strong web, which it weaves in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forest}}. The thread it spews is so strong that its webs will not break even when rocks are set on them, and some fishermen weave the thread into nets to catch fish Pokémon. It is even said to be able to identify what kind of prey is in its web just by their vibrations. Its poison is not very strong, but is potent enough to weaken caught prey. Its preferred prey is {{p|Cutiefly}}. Spinarak and its evolution {{p|Ariados}} are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Toxic Thread}}. | | Spinarak is a [[nocturnal Pokémon]] that lives in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}}. It spins webs that are strong enough to withstand having stones set on them and act as nets for fishermen. A patient hunter, it can wait for days for prey to become ensnared in its web. It senses what kind of prey has been caught by the vibrations in the web and its preferred prey is {{p|Cutiefly}}. Its poison is not very strong, but is potent enough to weaken caught prey. Spinarak and its evolution, {{p|Ariados}}, are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Toxic Thread}}. In the past, this was also true of {{m|Spider Web}}. |
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| ==In the anime== | | ==In the anime== |
Spinarak (Japanese: イトマル Itomaru) is a dual-type Bug/Poison Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Ariados starting at level 22.
Biology
Spinarak is a green Pokémon that resembles a spider. It has black eyes with white pupils, a white horn on its forehead, and a pair of red mandibles. On the back of its abdomen is are two black dots and a line that resemble a face; the face as been shown to change expression in the anime. There is an additional line encircling the end of its abdomen. It has three pairs of yellow legs, each with a black band around the middle.
Spinarak is a nocturnal Pokémon that lives in forests. It spins webs that are strong enough to withstand having stones set on them and act as nets for fishermen. A patient hunter, it can wait for days for prey to become ensnared in its web. It senses what kind of prey has been caught by the vibrations in the web and its preferred prey is Cutiefly. Its poison is not very strong, but is potent enough to weaken caught prey. Spinarak and its evolution, Ariados, are the only known Pokémon that can learn Toxic Thread. In the past, this was also true of Spider Web.
In the anime
A Spinarak
Egg in the anime
Major appearances
Spinarak debuted in Spinarak Attack. The Officer Jenny in Catallia City uses Spinarak rather than Growlithe, in order to honor the Spinarak that foiled a notorious cat burglar known as The Black Arachnid. It reappeared in a flashback in the Japanese version of Gotta Catch Ya Later!.
Bugsy's Spinarak debuted in Gettin' The Bugs Out. It was first used in his Gym battle against Ash. It first battled against Cyndaquil, who was eventually recalled for Chikorita, who in turn was able to defeat Spinarak despite the type disadvantage.
Five Spinarak appeared in Ariados, Amigos as residents of the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy. Their silk was being used as beauty masks.
A Spinarak shared an antagonistic role with a Swampert in Abandon Ship!.
A Spinarak appeared in The Treasure Is All Mine!, under the ownership of Sebastian. Sebastian used it in an attempt to tie James up, but they were both defeated by Mime Jr.'s Teeter Dance.
A Team Skull Grunt's Spinarak appeared in Turning Heads and Training Hard!. It was quickly defeated by Ilima and his Eevee.
Minor appearances
A Spinarak appeared in Pikachu & Pichu as a resident of Big Town.
A Spinarak appeared in The Bug Stops Here, where it was chased away by Misty after it scared her.
A Spinarak appeared in Hassle In The Castle, under the ownership of Dr. Anna. She uses its thread to make bandages for her patients.
A Trainer's Spinarak briefly appeared in Imitation Confrontation.
Five Spinarak appeared in Ariados, Amigos.
A Spinarak appeared in UnBEARable, where it dropped in front of Misty and scared her.
Multiple Spinarak appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
Multiple Spinarak appeared in For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!, where they protected the Tin Tower after Team Rocket stole the Crystal Bells on the top floor.
Three wild Spinarak appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.
A Spinarak appeared in Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution, where it fell sick due to Team Rocket's experiments.
Three Spinarak appeared in Hocus Pokémon, where they covered Misty with strings.
A Spinarak appeared in the banned episode EP250 as one of the Pokémon in a forest outside the Ice Path.
A Spinarak appeared in Showdown at the Oak Corral, where it was among the Pokémon living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Spinarak appeared in A Bite to Remember.
A Coordinator's Spinarak appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
A Spinarak was seen in the greenhouse in Sweet Baby James, where it was being looked after by Nanny and Pop-Pop.
A Spinarak appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
Two Spinarak appeared in A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, where they fled from Team Flare as they conducted an experiment.
A Spinarak appeared in Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge! and again in The Ol' Raise and Switch!. It was among the Pokémon playing in Lillie's garden.
A Spinarak appeared in Lulled to La-La Land! during a flashback.
A Spinarak appeared in Tasting the Bitter with the Sweet!, during a flashback.
A Spinarak appeared in The Power of Us, where it was among the Pokémon that could be caught during the Pokémon Catch Race.
Four Spinarak appeared in Securing the Future!, with three under the ownership of different Trainers and the fourth being wild. All four joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
A Spinarak appeared in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful! as one of the Pokémon staying at Aether Paradise.
Two Spinarak appeared in Alola, Alola! as residents of Treasure Island.
A Spinarak appeared in Showdown on Poni Island!, where Lillie and Snowy observed it during their time on Poni Island.
Two Spinarak appeared in Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!.
Pokédex entries
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EP123
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Spinarak
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Ash's Pokédex
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Spinarak, the String Spit Pokémon. Spinarak can climb any surface easily, and shoot a strong web from both the front and back of its body. Its prey is caught and held tight in its web.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Spinarak debuted in The Legend, where it was seen spinning its silk down from a tree when Green had finished her message to Silver in Johto.
One of Team Rocket's elite operatives owns a Spinarak that uses its webs to trap its targets. It first appeared in Into the Unown and again in Miltank Melee, where it was used in an attempt to capture Suicune. It temporarily fell asleep because of Parasee's Spore in Indubitably Ditto. It was later used to make a Spider Web surrounding Eusine and Harry in Great Girafarig. After Harry's Girafarig had been defeated, it, along with Ken's Elekid, had quietly escaped.
A Spinarak is seen as one of the Pokémon at Earl's Pokémon Academy in Violet City in Slugging It Out With Slugma.
Crystal mentions that she caught a Spinarak on her way to Professor Elm's Lab in Three Cheers for Chikorita.
A Spinarak was seen in a Poké Ball at Elm's Laboratory in Off Course with Corsola.
A Spinarak appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Spinarak appeared in The Final Battle IV, where it was one of the Pokémon that helped Emerald with his disabilities.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
Shu has a Spinarak.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Giovanni used a Spinarak in Showdown at the Radio Tower!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Spinarak (TCG)
In the TFG
One Spinarak figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #032
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Gold
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It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
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Silver
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It spins a web using fine—but durable—thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
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Crystal
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If prey becomes ensnared in its nest of spun string, it waits motionlessly until it becomes dark.
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Stadium 2
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It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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The web spun by Spinarak can be considered its second nervous system. It is said that this Pokémon can determine what kind of prey is touching its web just by the tiny vibrations it feels through the web's strands.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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The web it spins can be considered its second nervous system. It is said that a Spinarak determines its prey by the tiny vibrations it feels through the web.
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FireRed
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It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
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LeafGreen
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It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
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Generation IV
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Johto #032
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Diamond
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It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
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SoulSilver
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It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
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Generation V
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Black
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It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
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White
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Black 2
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It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #107
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Hoenn #—
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It spins a web using fine—but durable—thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
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It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
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Omega Ruby
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The web spun by Spinarak can be considered its second nervous system. It is said that this Pokémon can determine what kind of prey is touching its web just by the tiny vibrations it feels through the web's strands.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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Alola #022
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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It waits intently until its preferred prey, Cutiefly, gets caught in its web. In fact, it's quite a patient Pokémon.
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Moon
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Some fishermen weave its sturdy thread into nets to catch fish Pokémon.
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Ultra Sun
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With threads from its mouth, it fashions sturdy webs that won't break even if you set a rock on them.
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Ultra Moon
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Although the poison from its fangs isn't that strong, it's potent enough to weaken prey that gets caught in its web.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Routes 2, 30, 31, 36, and 37, National ParkNight Routes 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39 (Headbutt trees)
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Route 2MorningNight Routes 30, 31, and 37Night Routes 1, 2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 47, and 48, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, National Park, Safari Zone Gate, Ecruteak City, Pallet Town, Viridian Forest, Viridian City, Fuchsia City (Headbutt trees)
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SoulSilver
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Pal Park
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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40
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100 - 147
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190 - 284
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 250
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Spinarak
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Spinarak
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Spinarak
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Spinarak
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Spinarak in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Spinarak in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Spinarak
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Spinarak
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Spinarak can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Spinarak cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Spinarak
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Spinarak
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 3
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Min. exp.: 18
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Max. exp.: 31
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Browser entry R-157
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Spinarak spits silk to interfere with capture attempts.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Tackle ×1)
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Not available in the past.
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Browser entry R-034
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It shoots stingers that make Pokémon Tired.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Trivia
- Spinarak can be seen as a parallel to Ledyba. Both of them are Bug-type Generation II Pokémon. Spinarak is exclusive to Pokémon Gold and HeartGold, while Ledyba is exclusive to Silver and SoulSilver. Spinarak are nocturnal, while Ledyba are matutinal. Additionally, their rarity is also reversed, with Spinarak being more common in FireRed, and Ledyba in LeafGreen. Both were also added to the expanded Safari Zone in Emerald, and both can only be obtained by breeding their evolved forms in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, and White. Additionally, in Black 2 its evolution swarms on Route 22 while Ledyba's evolution does so in White 2.
Origin
Spinarak shares coloring and appearance with the happy face spider, an arachnid from Hawaii with a face-like marking on its abdomen.
Name origin
Spinarak is a combination of spinneret or the verb spin and arachnid. Spinnerak is also the Afrikaans word for spider web.
Itomaru may be a combination of 糸 ito (thread) and 丸 maru (circle) or a shortening of 巻き上がる makiagaru (to roll up).
In other languages
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Meaning
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Japanese
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イトマル Itomaru
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May be a combination of 糸 ito (thread) and 丸 maru (circle) or a shortening of 巻き上がる makiagaru (to roll up).
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French
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Mimigal
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From mignon and mygale, referring to Mygalomorphae
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Spanish
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Spinarak
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Same as English name
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German
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Webarak
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From web and arachnid
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Italian
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Spinarak
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Same as English name
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Korean
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페이검 Peigeom
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From 페이스 peiseu and 거미 geomi; referring to the face on its abdomen
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Mandarin Chinese
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線球 / 线球 Xiànqiú
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Literally means "Thread ball"
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Hindi
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स्पिनराक Spinarak
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Спинарак Spinarak
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Transcription of English name
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External links
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