Tarountula

Tarountula Pokémon GOBug
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Tarountula is available in Pokémon GO
Table of Contents

Tarountula is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Bug-type Pokémon, Tarountula is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

Tarountula's maximum Combat Power stat is 646 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Bug Bite / X-Scissor. Tarountula encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Tarountula is not yet available.

Tarountula Stats and Max CP

70 ATK
77 DEF
111 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
646 CP
Lvl 40
571 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
408 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
326 CP
Lvl 15 Research
244 CP

Tarountula's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Tarountula Type Chart

Tarountula takes increased damage from:Tarountula takes increased damage from:

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

Tarountula takes reduced damage from:Tarountula takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Bug Bite + X-Scissor

Tarountula's best moveset is Bug Bite and X-Scissor, with 3.55 DPS (damage per second) and 19.2 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.BugBug Bite BugX-Scissor 3.5519.22.43
      2.BugBug Bite GrassGrass Knot 3.3718.22.31
      3.BugBug Bite BugLunge 3.3618.22.30
      4.BugStruggle Bug BugX-Scissor 2.5713.91.76
      5.BugStruggle Bug GrassGrass Knot 2.5713.91.76
      6.BugStruggle Bug BugLunge 2.5713.91.76

      Fast Attacks

      • BugBug BiteDamage5Energy6Duration0.5s
        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 ↗
      • BugStruggle BugDamage15Energy15Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Struggle Bug
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage15
        Energy15
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window1.2s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy8

        Effects
        Struggle Bug has no special effects.
        See Struggle Bug details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • BugX-ScissorDamage45Energy33Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy40

        Effects
        X-Scissor has no special effects.
        See X-Scissor details page ↗
      • BugLungeDamage55Energy33Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Lunge
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GrassGrass
          • PsychicPsychic
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • GhostGhost
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.5s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Lunge has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Lunge details page ↗
      • GrassGrass KnotDamage90Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Grass Knot
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50

        Effects
        Grass Knot has no special effects.
        See Grass Knot details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

      Tarountula in the meta

      Tarountula in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Tarountula is the base of a two-stage evolution line with very low stats, making it totally out of contention for PvE battles like Raids and Gyms.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      🧸 Little Cup

      While Tarountula isn't the strongest per se, it beats the likes of Deino, Wynaut, Chansey, Shadow Oddish, Wooper, Barboach, Walrein, and Cottonee — all bigshot Little League threats. This itself makes Tarountula impressive, often making it good enough for a spot in your team.

      Tarountula is not viable for any other PvP League.

      Pokédex information

      Paldea
      Pokédex Number#917
      Height0.3 m
      Weight4 kg
      RegionGeneration 9
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance1 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedNo
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Tarountula family

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

      Tarountula Pokémon GOTarountula
      Spidops Pokémon GOSpidops
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Tarountula scaled to 0.33647058823529413x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tarountula scaled to 0.3382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tarountula scaled to 0.42647058823529416x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmTarountula scaled to 0.5147058823529411x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Tarountula scaled to 0.5588235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.15 m0.15 m0.3 m0.45 m0.53 m

      Tarountula's height ranges from 0.15 m to 0.53 m, with the average being 0.3 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 Tarountula in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.147 m0.15 m
      0′06″0′06″
      XS0.15 m0.3 m
      0′06″0′12″
      M0.225 m0.375 m
      0′09″1′03″
      XL0.375 m0.45 m
      1′03″1′06″
      XXL0.45 m0.525 m
      1′06″1′09″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer0
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer0
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Tarountula CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Tarountula's has 646 max CP (at Level 50). A Tarountula obtained from Raids can be encountered from 292 CP to 326 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 366 CP to 408 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Tarountula can be found in the 219 CP to 244 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP646 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch219 CP - 244 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs292 CP - 326 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids292 CP - 326 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      366 CP - 408 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      18 CP225 CP342 CP
      459 CP577 CP694 CP
      7111 CP8128 CP9146 CP
      10163 CP11179 CP12196 CP
      13212 CP14228 CP15244 CP
      16261 CP17277 CP18293 CP
      19310 CP20326 CP21342 CP
      22359 CP23375 CP24391 CP
      25408 CP26424 CP27440 CP
      28457 CP29473 CP30489 CP
      31498 CP32506 CP33514 CP
      34522 CP35530 CP36538 CP
      37547 CP38555 CP39563 CP
      40571 CP41578 CP42586 CP
      43593 CP44600 CP45608 CP
      46615 CP47623 CP48630 CP
      49638 CP50646 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Tarountula

      Photobomb

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

      Bug Bug

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Tarountula Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

      Tarountula Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Tarountula 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 Tarountula in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Tarountula Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Tarountula Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Tarountula Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Tarountula Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Tarountula Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Tarountula Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Tarountula Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Tarountula Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Tarountula Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Tarountula Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Tarountula Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Tarountula Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Tarountula Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Tarountula Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Tarountula Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Tarountula Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Tarountula Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Tarountula Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Tarountula Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Tarountula Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Tarountula Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Tarountula Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Tarountula Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Tarountula Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Tarountula Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Tarountula Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Tarountula Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Tarountula Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Tarountula Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Tarountula Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Tarountula Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Tarountula Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Tarountula Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Tarountula Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Tarountula Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Tarountula Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Tarountula Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Tarountula Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Tarountula Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Tarountula Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Tarountula Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Tarountula Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Tarountula Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Tarountula Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Tarountula Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Tarountula Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Tarountula Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Tarountula Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Tarountula Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Tarountula Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Tarountula Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Tarountula Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Tarountula Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Tarountula Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Tarountula Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Tarountula Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Tarountula Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Tarountula Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Tarountula Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Tarountula Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Tarountula Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Tarountula Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Tarountula Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Tarountula Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Tarountula Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Tarountula Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Tarountula Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Tarountula Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Tarountula Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Tarountula Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Tarountula Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Tarountula Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Tarountula Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Tarountula Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Tarountula Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Tarountula Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Tarountula Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Tarountula Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Tarountula Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Tarountula Candy XL280,000304 Tarountula Candy10 Tarountula Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Tarountula Candy XL290,000304 Tarountula Candy20 Tarountula Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Tarountula Candy XL301,000304 Tarountula Candy30 Tarountula Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Tarountula Candy XL312,000304 Tarountula Candy40 Tarountula Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Tarountula Candy XL323,000304 Tarountula Candy52 Tarountula Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Tarountula Candy XL334,000304 Tarountula Candy64 Tarountula Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Tarountula Candy XL346,000304 Tarountula Candy76 Tarountula Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Tarountula Candy XL358,000304 Tarountula Candy88 Tarountula Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Tarountula Candy XL370,000304 Tarountula Candy103 Tarountula Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Tarountula Candy XL382,000304 Tarountula Candy118 Tarountula Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Tarountula Candy XL395,000304 Tarountula Candy133 Tarountula Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Tarountula Candy XL408,000304 Tarountula Candy148 Tarountula Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Tarountula Candy XL421,000304 Tarountula Candy165 Tarountula Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Tarountula Candy XL434,000304 Tarountula Candy182 Tarountula Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Tarountula Candy XL448,000304 Tarountula Candy199 Tarountula Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Tarountula Candy XL462,000304 Tarountula Candy216 Tarountula Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Tarountula Candy XL476,000304 Tarountula Candy236 Tarountula Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Tarountula Candy XL490,000304 Tarountula Candy256 Tarountula Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Tarountula Candy XL505,000304 Tarountula Candy276 Tarountula Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Tarountula Candy XL520,000304 Tarountula Candy296 Tarountula Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Tarountula

      Tarountula high resolution sprites

      Tarountula Pokédex entries

      Paldea
      VersionsPokédex entry
      ScarletThe ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon’s natural enemy.
      VioletThe thread it secretes from its rear is as strong as wire. The secret behind the thread’s strength is the topic of ongoing research.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Tarountula’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

      What are the best moves for Tarountula in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Tarountula in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and X-Scissor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 3.548 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 19.169.

      How does Tarountula perform in Raids?

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

      How does Tarountula rank as a Bug-type attacker?

      Tarountula'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 Tarountula?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Tarountula: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

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

      Tarountula’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 571 CP and 646 CP at Level 50.

      Can Tarountula be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Tarountula cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

      Can Tarountula Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Tarountula cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.