Spinarak Pokémon Gold: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Spinarak in Pokémon Gold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 36 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Gold

Kanto

Spinarak Pokemon Gold Pokedex Entry

Although the poison from its fangs isn’t that strong, it’s potent enough to weaken prey that gets caught in its web.

Pokemon Gold Spinarak Sprites

Spinarak front-facing sprite from Pokémon Gold

Primary

Spinarak back-facing sprite from Pokémon Gold

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon Gold Spinarak Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Spinarak via various methods in Pokémon Gold.

Move	Type	Requirement
Poison Sting	poison	Lv. 1
String Shot	bug	Lv. 1
Scary Face	normal	Lv. 6
Constrict	normal	Lv. 11
Night Shade	ghost	Lv. 17
Leech Life	bug	Lv. 23
Fury Swipes	normal	Lv. 30
Spider Web	bug	Lv. 37
Screech	normal	Lv. 45
Psychic	psychic	Lv. 53

End of Move Database

Pokémon Gold Spinarak Locations

Spinarak can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Gold, including Johto Route 30 Area, Johto Route 31 Area, and Johto Route 37 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City, where you'll find it at Lv. 3 by walking through tall grass with a 30% encounter rate (night).

Johto Route 30 Area

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 3
Night
30%Frequent

Johto Route 31 Area

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 4
Night
30%Frequent

Johto Route 37 Area

4 encounters

walk
Lv. 13
Night
30%Frequent
walk
Lv. 15
Night
5%Rare
walk
Lv. 15
Night
4%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 15
Night
1%Very Rare

Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 3
Night
30%Frequent