Tarountula

No. 0917

Type: Bug

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.

Base stats

HP35
Attack41
Defense45
Sp. Attack29
Sp. Defense40
Speed20

Total 210

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Rock — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Flying) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — Circle Throw
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — Bullet Seed
  • Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Flying) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Hazard setter
Ability
Stakeout
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Careful
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moves
Body Slam, Spikes, First Impression, Circle Throw

Frequently asked questions

What type is Tarountula?
Tarountula is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Tarountula's base stats?
HP 35, Attack 41, Defense 45, Sp. Attack 29, Sp. Defense 40, Speed 20. That is a base stat total of 210.
What is Tarountula weak to?
Tarountula takes extra damage from Fire, Flying and Rock moves.
What abilities does Tarountula have?
Tarountula can have Insomnia and Stakeout. Its hidden ability is Stakeout.
What does Tarountula evolve into?
Tarountula evolves into Spidops.
What moves does Tarountula learn?
Tarountula learns 14 moves by levelling up and 31 by TM.