National No. 917

Tarountula

String Ball Pokémon

Generation IX
0.3 m Size
4 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0917
Tarountula

Description

The thread it secretes from its rear is as strong as wire. The secret behind the thread’s strength is the topic of ongoing research.

Abilities

Ability 1

Insomnia

Prevents sleep.

Hidden Ability

Stakeout

This Pokémon's moves have double power against Pokémon that switched in this turn.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.3 m / 0'98"
Weight 4 kg / 8.82 lbs
Color White
Body
Armor Pokémon with an insectoid body
Training & Growth
Base happiness 50
Base experience 42
Maximum Experience 600.000
Experience Rated as erratic
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Bug
Base Egg Cycle 15
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 3840 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 255
Catch Chances

has a 43.9% capture chance

has a 59.5% capture chance

has a 73.8% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation IX / Paldea
Available since Scarlet / Violet · Generation IX
Form Tarountula
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Tarountula
French Tissenboule
German Tarundel
Spanish Tarountula
Italian Tarountula
Japanese タマンチュラ Tamantula
Korean 타랜툴라
Chinese 團珠蛛 / 团珠蛛

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

The ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon’s natural enemy.

2 descriptions

Evolutionary Chain

Tarountula
Nº917
Spidops
Nº918 Tarountula · Lv. 15

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Tarountula

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
35
-
95 - 142
180 - 274
Attack
41
-
41 - 102
78 - 199
Defense
45
+1 EV
45 - 106
85 - 207
Sp Attack.
29
-
30 - 89
56 - 172
Defense Esp.
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Speed
20
-
22 - 79
40 - 152
Total
210
+1 EV
-
-
Life
35
Lv 50: 95 - 142 Lv 100: 180 - 274
At.
41
Lv 50: 41 - 102 Lv 100: 78 - 199
Df. +1 EV
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
At. Esp.
29
Lv 50: 30 - 89 Lv 100: 56 - 172
Df. Esp.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
Vel.
20
Lv 50: 22 - 79 Lv 100: 40 - 152
Total +1 EV
210

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
String Shot No.81 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 95%
Struggle Bug No.522 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 5
PP 20
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Assurance No.372 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 8
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Feint No.364 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 11
PP 10
Attack 30
Hit 100%
Bug Bite No.450 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 14
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Block No.335 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 18
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Counter No.68 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 22
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Headbutt No.29 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 25
PP 15
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Sticky Web No.564 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 29
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Gastro Acid No.380 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 33
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Circle Throw No.509 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 36
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 90%
Throat Chop No.675 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Skitter Smack No.806 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 44
PP 10
Attack 70
Hit 90%