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Spinarak

SpinarakBug Poison
  • rain
  • cloudy
Spinarak is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Spinarak is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 816 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / Cross Poison. It is boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Spinarak Stats and Max CP

105 ATK
73 DEF
120 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
923 CP
Lvl 40
816 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
583 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
466 CP
Lvl 15 Research
350 CP

Spinarak's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Spinarak Type Chart

Spinarak takes increased damage from:Spinarak takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Spinarak takes reduced damage from:Spinarak takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Spinarak best moveset

Moves

Bug Bite + Cross Poison

BugBug Bite
PoisonCross Poison
Spinarak's best moveset is Bug Bite and Cross Poison, with 5.13 DPS (damage per second) and 32.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather.
1.BugBug BitePoisonCross Poison3.665.1332.0
2.BugBug BiteBugSignal Beam3.534.9430.8
3.BugBug BiteDarkNight Slash3.414.7729.7
4.PoisonPoison StingPoisonCross Poison3.264.5628.4
5.PoisonPoison StingBugSignal Beam3.114.3627.2
6.PoisonPoison StingDarkNight Slash3.014.2226.3
1–6 of 6

Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Sting460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Sting
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Poison Sting has no special effects.
    See Poison Sting details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugSignal Beam75503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Signal Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.9s - 2.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Signal Beam has a 20.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Signal Beam details page ↗
  • DarkNight Slash45332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Night Slash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Night Slash has a 12.5% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Night Slash details page ↗
  • PoisonCross Poison40331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Cross Poison
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage40
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Cross Poison has a 12.5% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
    See Cross Poison details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Spinarak's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Spinarak's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Spinarak has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Spinarak CP Chart

CP Chart

Spinarak reaches a maximum of 816 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 426–466 CP, rising to 532–583 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 319–350 CP.

Max CPMax CP816 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch319 CP - 350 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs426 CP - 466 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids426 CP - 466 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
532 CP - 583 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Spinarak Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
111 CP236 CP360 CP
485 CP5110 CP6134 CP
7159 CP8184 CP9208 CP
10233 CP11256 CP12280 CP
13303 CP14326 CP15350 CP
16373 CP17396 CP18420 CP
19443 CP20466 CP21490 CP
22513 CP23536 CP24560 CP
25583 CP26606 CP27630 CP
28653 CP29676 CP30700 CP
31711 CP32723 CP33735 CP
34746 CP35758 CP36770 CP
37781 CP38793 CP39805 CP
40816 CP41827 CP42837 CP
43848 CP44858 CP45869 CP
46880 CP47890 CP48901 CP
49912 CP50923 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#167
Height0.51 m
Weight8.5 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
SpinarakSpinarak
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
AriadosAriados
  • Spinarak evolves into Ariados which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Spinarak

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Spinarak's Bug and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Spinarak.

Bug Bug

Poison Poison

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Spinarak Candy296 Spinarak Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Spinarak Candy10 Spinarak Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Spinarak Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Spinarak Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Spinarak Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Spinarak Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Spinarak Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Spinarak Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Spinarak Candy-

Spinarak Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Spinarak from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Spinarak in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Spinarak family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Spinarak in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

SpinarakSpinarak
AriadosAriados

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
SpinarakSpinarakSpinarakScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSpinarakSpinarak
0.25 m0.26 m0.51 m0.77 m0.89 m

Spinarak's height ranges from 0.25 m to 0.89 m, with the average being 0.51 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Spinarak in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.2499 m0.255 m
0′10″0′10″
XS0.255 m0.51 m
0′10″1′08″
M0.3825 m0.6375 m
1′03″2′01″
XL0.6375 m0.765 m
2′01″2′06″
XXL0.765 m0.8925 m
2′06″2′11″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Spinarak

Spinarak high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Spinarak. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Spinarak Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Spinarak Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldIt lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
SilverIt spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits pa­ tiently for prey to be trapped.
CrystalIf prey becomes ensnared in its nest of spun string, it waits motionlessly until it becomes dark.
Ruby, SapphireThe 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.
EmeraldThe 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.
FireRedIt spins a web using fine--but durable-- thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
LeafGreenIt lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It sets a trap by spinning a web with thin but strong silk. It waits motionlessly for prey to arrive.
HeartGoldIt lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
SoulSilverIt spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
XIt spins a web using fine--but durable--thread. It then waits patiently for prey to be trapped.
YIt lies still in the same pose for days in its web, waiting for its unsuspecting prey to wander close.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireThe 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.
SunIt waits intently until its preferred prey, Cutiefly, gets caught in its web. In fact, it’s quite a patient Pokémon.
MoonSome fishermen weave its sturdy thread into nets to catch fish Pokémon.
Ultra SunWith threads from its mouth, it fashions sturdy webs that won’t break even if you set a rock on them.
Ultra MoonAlthough the poison from its fangs isn’t that strong, it’s potent enough to weaken prey that gets caught in its web.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Spinarak’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon, Spinarak is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Spinarak in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Spinarak in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Cross Poison. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.128 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 31.974.

How does Spinarak perform in Raids?

Spinarak's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Spinarak rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Spinarak's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Spinarak?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Spinarak: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

What is Spinarak’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Spinarak’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 816 CP and 923 CP at Level 50.

Can Spinarak be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Spinarak can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Spinarak Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Spinarak cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.