Spinarak (Pokémon)

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Spinarak String Spit Pokémon イトマル Itomaru #0167 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Poison Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swarm or Insomnia Cacophony Cacophony Sniper Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Spinarak 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 18.7 lbs. 8.5 kg Spinarak 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 54 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 50 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Spinarak 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 arachnid 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 are two black dots and a line that resembles a face; the face on its back can change expression, as seen in the anime and 3D video games. 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 temperate and tropical forests. It spins webs that are strong enough to withstand having stones set on them and act as nets for fishermen. A patient hunter 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. Once its prey is captured, a motionless Spinarak will wait until darkness falls. Its poison is not very strong but is potent enough to weaken caught prey. As seen in the anime, silk produced by a Spinarak can be used for facial treatments, as well as patching up skin wounds.

Spinarak and its evolved form, Ariados, are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Toxic Thread. Before Generation V, Spider Web was its signature move.

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  A Spinarak with a happy expression

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  A Spinarak with an angry expression

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  A Spinarak with a sad expression

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  Two Spinarak with a "straight face" expression

Evolution

Spinarak evolves into Ariados.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Spinarak  Bug  Poison

→

First Evolution Ariados  Bug  Poison

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Stadium 2: Multiple Spinarak make a cameo in "Clear Cut Challenge". With strings of web, they hoist the logs that the Scyther and Pinsir cut.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #032 Gold It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close. Silver It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped. Crystal If prey becomes ensnared in its nest of spun string, it waits motionlessly until it becomes dark. Stadium 2 It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald 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. FireRed It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped. LeafGreen It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #032 Diamond It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close. SoulSilver It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
Generation V Unova #— Black It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive. White Black 2 It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #107 Hoenn #— X It spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped. Y It lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola #022 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Sun It waits intently until its preferred prey, Cutiefly, gets caught in its web. In fact, it's quite a patient Pokémon. Moon Some fishermen weave its sturdy thread into nets to catch fish Pokémon. Ultra Sun With threads from its mouth, it fashions sturdy webs that won't break even if you set a rock on them. Ultra Moon Although the poison from its fangs isn't that strong, it's potent enough to weaken prey that gets caught in its web.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong thread. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #1 Blueberry #— Scarlet Even while there are prey ensnared in its nest of spun thread, Spinarak will wait motionlessly until darkness falls. Violet Some fishers weave its sturdy thread into nets to catch fish Pokémon.

Spinarak in the Alola Pokédex	Spinarak in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Routes 2, 30, 31, and 37Night Silver Trade Crystal Routes 2, 30, 31, 36, and 37, National ParkNight Routes 29, 30, 31, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39 (Headbutt trees)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Safari Zone extension FireRed LeafGreen Pattern Bush Colosseum Trade XD Cipher Lab (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Breed Ariados Platinum Breed Ariados HeartGold 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) SoulSilver Trade Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Breed Ariados Black 2 Breed Ariados White 2 Trade Dream World Spooky Manor
Generation VI X Y Breed Ariados Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Breed Ariados
Generation VII Sun Moon Route 1Night Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 1Night Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Breed Ariados Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 2.0.1+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Kitakami Road, Apple Hills, Loyalty Plaza, Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods Tera Raid Battles (1★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Trozei! Secret Storage 2, Secret Storage 12, Endless Level 8, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Silent Chasm (6F-9F), Northern Range (6F-11F), Wish Cave (26F-32F), Joyous Tower (27F-32F), Remains Island (B16-B20) Ranger Lyra Forest, Olive Jungle
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Bristle (1F-9F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F) MD Sky Mt. Bristle (1F-9F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F) Ranger: SoA Cargo Ship PokéPark Wii Haunted Zone Ranger: GS Teakwood Forest
Generation V Rumble Blast Tower: Soothing Shore Rumble U Model Train Room: All Aboard!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Su Rumble World Starlight Islands: Halloween Village (All Areas), Distortion Land: Withered Cemetery (All Areas) Picross Area 11: Stage 01
Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Entei Sea, Rowlet Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal, Rowlet SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Silent Chasm (7F-9F), Northern Range (17F-22F), Wish Cave (26F-32F), Joyous Tower (27F-32F), Purity Forest (26F-32F) Fainted Pokémon: Tiny Woods, Northern Range, Oddity Cave
Cross-Generation Shuffle Roseus Center: Stage 275

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Growth Spinarak	English	United States	5	February 28 to March 6, 2003

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40		100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 30		31 - 90	58 - 174
Total: 250	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 1/4 ★☆☆☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 12/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Poison Sting Poison Physical 01515 100100% 35 011 String Shot Bug Status 0000— 09595% 40 055 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 088 Infestation Bug Special 02020 100100% 20 1212 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 1515 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100100% 15 1919 Shadow Sneak Ghost Physical 04040 100100% 30 2222 Fury Swipes Normal Physical 01818 08080% 15 2626 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 07070 100100% 5 2929 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 3333 Pin Missile Bug Physical 02525 09595% 20 3636 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 4040 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100100% 20 4444 Cross Poison Poison Physical 07070 100100% 20 4747 Sticky Web Bug Status 0000— 00——% 20 5151 Toxic Thread Poison Status 0000— 100100% 20

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

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM013 TM013 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100}}100% 20 TM015 TM015 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM021 TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM029 TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM042 TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM045 TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM091 TM091 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM095 TM095 Leech Life Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM148 TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM162 TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM175 TM175 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM177 TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM182 TM182 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM185 TM185 Lunge Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM211 TM211 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM214 TM214 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10 TM219 TM219 Skitter Smack Bug Physical 07070 090}}90% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Spinarak Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Spinarak Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Lunge Bug Physical 80 100% 15 Megahorn Bug Physical 120 85% 10 Night Slash Dark Physical 70 100% 15 Rage Powder Bug Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Spinarak 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

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.8% Friend Area: Secretive Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP Don't get tangled up in the webbing I spit! 26%-50% HP Well, my health is down by about half now. 1%-25% HP It's rough... I can't even spit any webbing... Level up I leveled up! My webbing is more durable!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Find Spinarak's precious belonging Connected to: Weedle, Bonsly, Karrablast Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal First, I spin my web. Low HP (< 50%) I'm running out of silk...
Pokémon Ranger Group: Bug Poké Assist: Bug Field move: None Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 18 Max. exp.: 31 Browser entry R-157 Spinarak spits silk to interfere with capture attempts.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Bug Poké Assist: Bug Field move: (Tackle ×1) Browser entry R-155 It spits gooey silk from its mouth. It also spins webs around itself.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Bug Poké Assist: (present) Bug Field move: (present) (Tackle ×1) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-034 It shoots stingers that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 3.33 seconds Base HP: 45 Base Attack: 65 Base Defense: 45 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Spinarak dwells in the Haunted House in the Haunted Zone. The thread he spins is thin but durable. You could use it for Piano Wire.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 30 - 85 5 #401 Rock Break Destroys one breakable-rock disruption without fail.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 105 Base Defense: 73 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Poison Sting, Bug Bite Charged Attacks: Night Slash, Signal Beam, Cross Poison

Evolution data

Unevolved Spinarak  Bug  Poison

Level 22 →

First Evolution Ariados  Bug  Poison

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Spinarak images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Spinarak in the anime

A Spinarak Egg in the anime

Main series

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!.

In Gettin' The Bugs Out, Bugsy used a Spinarak in his Gym battle against Ash. It first battled Cyndaquil, who was eventually recalled for Chikorita, who in turn was able to defeat Spinarak despite the type disadvantage.

In Ariados, Amigos, five Spinarak were living at the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy. Their silk was being used as beauty masks.

In Abandon Ship!, a Spinarak living on the Abandoned Ship tied up and hung Torchic, Max, and Meowth in its silk.

In The Treasure Is All Mine!, Sebastian used a Spinarak in an attempt to tie James up, but they were both defeated by Mime Jr.'s Teeter Dance.

In Turning Heads and Training Hard!, a Team Skull Grunt used a Spinarak that was quickly defeated by Ilima and his Eevee. In League Offenders and Defenders!, it was defeated by Team Rocket.

Minor appearances

In Pikachu & Pichu, a Spinarak was living in Big Town.

In The Bug Stops Here, Misty chased a Spinarak away after it scared her.

In Hassle In The Castle, Dr. Anna uses her Spinarak's thread to make bandages for her patients.

A Trainer's Spinarak appeared in Imitation Confrontation.

Five Spinarak appeared in Ariados, Amigos.

In UnBEARable, a Spinarak dropped in front of Misty and scared her.

Multiple Spinarak appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

In For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!, multiple Spinarak defended the Tin Tower after Team Rocket stole the Crystal Bells on the top floor.

Three wild Spinarak appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.

In Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution, a Spinarak fell sick from Team Rocket's experiments.

In Hocus Pokémon, three Spinarak covered Misty with strings.

In the banned episode EP250, a Spinarak lived in the forest outside the Ice Path.

In Showdown at the Oak Corral, a Spinarak was living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

A Spinarak appeared in A Bite to Remember.

A Coordinator's Spinarak appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.

In Sweet Baby James, a Spinarak was being looked after by Nanny and Pop-Pop.

A Spinarak appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

In A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, two Spinarak fled from Team Flare as they were conducting an experiment.

In Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!, a Spinarak was playing in Lillie's garden. It reappeared in The Ol' Raise and Switch!.

A Spinarak appeared in a flashback in Lulled to La-La Land!.

A Spinarak appeared in a flashback in Tasting the Bitter with the Sweet!.

In The Power of Us, a Spinarak was available 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.

In Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!, a Spinarak was at Aether Paradise.

In Alola, Alola!, two Spinarak were on Treasure Island.

In Showdown on Poni Island!, Lillie and Snowy observed a Spinarak on Poni Island.

Two Spinarak appeared in Keeping Your Eyes on the Ball!.

In The Battlefield of Truth and Love!, a Spinarak watched Bewear and Stufful's performance in their hot springs.

A Spinarak appeared in Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, under the ownership of a Team Skull Grunt.

A Spinarak appeared in a flashback in Time After Time!.

Multiple Spinarak appeared in a fantasy in Trade, Borrow, and Steal!.

A Spinarak appeared in Night and Day, You are the Ones!.

In Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!, a Spinarak appeared in a fantasy.

Two Spinarak appeared in Ash and Latios.

Two Spinarak appeared in HZ047, one under the ownership of a Trainer and one wild.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP123 Spinarak Ash's Pokédex 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.

POKÉTOON

A Spinarak appeared in The Slugma-Powered Home under the ownership of Anna's grandparents.

In the manga

Spinarak in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Spinarak in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

Similar to her anime counterpart, Anna owns a Spinarak. It appeared in Treasure Hunting?! Try The Maze!.

Pokémon Adventures

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 was one of the Pokémon at Earl's Pokémon Academy in Violet City in Slugging It Out With Slugma.

Crystal mentioned 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.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Spinarak appeared in the intro of Let's Go! The Journey Towards The Championship.

A Spinarak appeared in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!.

A Spinarak appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Shu caught a Spinarak, as seen in GDZ44.

A Spinarak appeared in GDZ61.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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.

• Groundbreakers: Spinarak

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 evolved form swarms on Route 22 while Ledyba's evolved form does so in White 2.

Origin

Spinarak may be based on the Jorō spider, a spider with similar coloring found throughout Japan. The face-like marking on its back has however given rise to a number of other theories, including the happy face spider, an arachnid from Hawaii with similar coloring and a face-like marking on its abdomen. It could also be based on any number of spiders with face-like markings, including the Asian kidney garden spider, whose markings appear as a frowning face like most of Spinarak's official artwork; or some jumping spiders, which have a similar build to Spinarak but do not spin webs. The horn on its head may be based on the Ceratogyrus tarantulas, some species of which have similar horns.

Name origin

Spinarak may be a combination of spinneret, the verb spin (to form a web from threads), or Spinne (German for spider), and arachnid. Incidentally, spinnerak is the Afrikaans word for spider web.

Itomaru may be a combination of 糸 ito (thread) and 丸 maru (circle; suffix in young boy's names).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese イトマル Itomaru From 糸 ito and 丸 maru French Mimigal From mignon and mygale Spanish Spinarak Same as English name German Webarak From web and arachnid Italian Spinarak Same as English name Korean 페이검 Peigeom From face and 거미 geomi Mandarin Chinese 圓絲蛛 / 圆丝蛛 Yuánsīzhū* 線球 / 线球 Xiànqiú* From 圓 / 圆 yuán, 絲 / 丝 sī, and 蜘蛛 zhīzhū From 線 / 线 xiàn and 球 qiú Cantonese Chinese 圓絲蛛 Yùhnsījyū* 線球 Sinkàuh* From 圓 yùhn, 絲 sī, and 蜘蛛 jījyū From 線 sin and 球 kàuh

More languages Hindi रेशमक Reshmak From रेशम resham and मकड़ी makdi Russian Спинарак Spinarak Transcription of English name Thai อิโตมารุ Itomaru Transcription of Japanese name

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