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Tarountula, the String Ball Pokémon — Bug-type Pokémon official artwork
bug
Tarountula
ID:#917String Ball Pokémon
Height
0.3m
Weight
4.0kg
Catch Rate
255
Exp
42

Tarountula Pokédex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Tarountula is the String Ball Pokémon, a Bug-type species introduced in Generation IX. It first appeared in Pokemon Scarlet. Tarountula stands 0.3m tall and weighs 4.0kg.

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.

Battle Statistics

HP35
Attack41
Defense45
Special Attack29
Special Defense40
Speed20

Gender Ratio

Male Rate
50.0%
Female Rate
50.0%

Abilities

Fun Facts

  • Introduced in Generation IX as national dex #917.
  • Tarountula has appeared in 2 Pokemon games across 2 regional pokedexes.
  • Strongest stat: Defense at 45. Weakest: Speed at 20. Total base stats: 210.
  • Belongs to the bug egg group.

Strengths and Weaknesses

grass
½
poison
fire
2
flying
2
water
bug
normal
electric
ground
½
fairy
fighting
½
psychic
rock
2
steel
ice
ghost
dragon
dark
2Weak
4Very Weak
½Resistant
¼Very Resistant
0Immune

Tarountula is weak to Flying, Rock, and Fire, resists Fighting, Ground, and Grass.

Evolution Growth

Tarountula evolves into Spidops via lv. 15.

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