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Spinarak, the String Spit Pokémon — Bug/Poison-type Pokémon official artwork
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Spinarak
ID:#167String Spit Pokémon
Height
0.5m
Weight
8.5kg
Catch Rate
255
Exp
50

Spinarak Pokémon HeartGold: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Spinarak in Pokémon HeartGold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 52 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon HeartGold
Kanto

Spinarak Pokemon HeartGold 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 HeartGold Spinarak Sprites

Spinarak front-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGoldPrimary
Spinarak back-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGoldReverse
Spinarak shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGoldShiny
Spinarak shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon HeartGoldShiny Reverse

Pokémon HeartGold Spinarak Moveset

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

MoveTypeRequirement
Poison StingpoisonLv. 1
String ShotbugLv. 1
Scary FacenormalLv. 5
ConstrictnormalLv. 8
Leech LifebugLv. 12
Night ShadeghostLv. 15
Shadow SneakghostLv. 19
Fury SwipesnormalLv. 22
Sucker PunchdarkLv. 26
Spider WebbugLv. 29
AgilitypsychicLv. 33
Pin MissilebugLv. 36
PsychicpsychicLv. 40
Poison JabpoisonLv. 43

End of Move Database

Pokémon HeartGold Spinarak Locations

Spinarak can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon HeartGold, including Johto Route 30 Area, Johto Route 31 Area, and Johto Route 37 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City, where you'll find it at Lv. 3 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate (night).

Johto Route 30 Area

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 2
    Night
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 2
    Night, Radio off
    10%Uncommon

Johto Route 31 Area

2 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    Night
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    Night, Radio off
    10%Uncommon

Johto Route 37 Area

6 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 13
    Night
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 13
    Night, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 15
    Night
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 15
    Night
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 15
    Night
    1%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 15
    Night
    1%Very Rare

Kanto Route 2 South Towards Viridian City

4 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    Night
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    Night, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 10
    Morning
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 4
    Night
    1%Very Rare

Kanto Route 2 North Towards Pewter City

4 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    Night
    20%Frequent
  • walk
    Lv. 3
    Night, Radio off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 10
    Morning
    4%Very Rare
  • walk
    Lv. 4
    Night
    1%Very Rare