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Tarountula Evolution, Location, and Learnset

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Tarountula is a Bug-type Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Tarountula evolves into Spidops at Level 15, and is in the Bug Egg Group. Learn how to get Tarountula and all locations, Shiny Tarountula's appearance, and the stats, abilities, Gen 9 learnset of all moves, best Tera Type and Nature, and weaknesses of Tarountula here.

Paldea Dex
Oinkologne (Male) ImageOinkologne (Male)
(#11)
Tarountula ImageTarountula
(#12)
Spidops ImageSpidops
(#13)

Tarountula Evolution

Tarountula Evolution Line
Tarountula ImageTarountula Lv. 15
Spidops ImageSpidops

Evolves Into Spidops at Level 15

Tarountula evolves into Spidops upon reaching level 15. You can quickly level up Tarountula by using Exp. Candies obtained from Tera Raids and eating Exp. Point Power Sandwiches to increase EXP gain in battles.

How to Level Up Fast: EXP Farming Guide

Tarountula Location

Appears Around Grassy Areas

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Tarountula in South Province (Area Five)
You can commonly find Tarountula within the flat grassy areas of the South and West Provinces. They can be difficult to see inside the grass due to their small size, so look carefully around these locations.

Habitat and Locations

Time Any
Biome Grass (Very Common), Forest (Very Common)
Habitat
Casseroya Lake Poco Path
South Province (Area Five) South Province (Area Four)
South Province (Area One) Tagtree Thicket
The Pokemon League West Province (Area Three)
West Province (Area Two)

Map of All Pokemon Locations

Found in Tera Raids

Stars Level Region
1★ Lv. 12 Paldea

Tarountula Type, Abilities, and Weakness

Regular
Shiny
No. 12 Type
Tarountula ImageTarountula
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon
Abilities
Insomnia
Stakeout (Hidden)
No. 12 Type
Tarountula ImageTarountula
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Icon
Abilities
Insomnia
Stakeout (Hidden)
Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Damaged Normally
By:
(1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Ability Name Description
Insomnia The user cannot fall asleep.
Stakeout
(Hidden)
Doubles the damage dealt by the user to the opponent switching in to the battlefield.

Tarountula Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
35
791
Atk
41
749
Def
45
679
SpAtk
29
804
SpDef
40
723
Speed
20
798
Total
210
811
Explanation of Pokemon Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 142 142 110 110 95
Atk 102 93 61 54 41
Def 106 97 65 58 45
SpAtk 89 81 49 44 30
SpDef 101 92 60 54 40
Spd 79 72 40 36 22
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
Introduction to EVs, IVs, and Natures

Tarountula Best Tera Type

All Tera Types Ranked

Normal Fire Water Grass Electric Ice
- ★★ - - ★★
Fighting Poison Ground Flying Psychic Bug
- - - - ★★
Rock Ghost Dragon Dark Steel Fairy
- - - -
Key ★★: Great! ★: Good

Best Tera Type for Each Moveset

Tera+STAB Attacker
Pokemon Bug Type Icon
Tera Boost Coverage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon
Weakness Protection
-

Tera+STAB Attacker:
Pokemon who stack their Tera Type damage boost with STAB to get a 2x damage boost for one type.
Tera Boost Coverage:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type different from their main types to get a 1.5x boost in a new typing for greater coverage.
Weakness Protection:
Pokemon who use a Tera Type to reduce or remove one of their critical weaknesses.

Should You Terastallize Tarountula?

Terastallized Pokemon gain a 1.5x damage bonus to moves of their Tera Type, while also removing weaknesses and resistances from their original typings while maintaining those typings' STAB.

Tera Types Explained

Tarountula Best Nature

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant Attack, SpAtk

Nature Chart and How to Check Natures

Tarountula Egg Groups and Details

Egg Groups
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Egg Group Egg GroupBug
EV Yield Def +1
Category TBD JP Name タマンチュラ
Height 0.3 m Weight 4 kg
Generation 9 Gender Ratio 50% / 50%

Tarountula Dropped Items

Dropped Item (TM Material)

TM Material TMs Used For (Req. Amount)
Tarountula Thread Struggle Bug (3)
Pounce (3)
X-Scissor (3)

Tarountula Learnset

narrow down the range of conditions

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/Acc.
Base Tackle Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 40/100
No additional effect.
Base String Shot Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/95
Lowers the opponent's Speed by two stages.
5 Struggle Bug Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 50/100
Lowers the opponent's Special Attack by one stage.
8 Assurance Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60/100
Doubles the damage if the target has already been damaged earlier in the same turn.
11 Feint Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 30/100
Ignores and removes the opponent's Protect and Detect.
14 Bug Bite Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60/100
Removes the target's Berry and uses its effect.
18 Block Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Prevents the target from escaping.
22 Counter Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves -/100
If the user is hit by a Physical Attack, inflicts double the damage taken back on the opponent which used the attack.
25 Headbutt Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70/100
Has a 30% chance of causing the opponent to flinch.
29 Sticky Web Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Sets a web that lowers the opponent's Speed by one stage upon switching into the battlefield. The move does not affect Flying-type Pokemon, Pokemon with Levitate ability, and Pokemon with Air Balloon as a held item.
33 Gastro Acid Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
Removes the target's abilty.
36 Circle Throw Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fighting Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60/90
Forces the opponent to switch Pokemon. If used against a single wild Pokemon, this ends the battle.
40 Throat Chop Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80/100
The user stops the opponent from using Sound-based moves for two turns.
44 Skitter Smack Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70/90
Lowers the opponent's Special Attack by one stage.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/Acc.
1 Take Down Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90/85
The user also takes recoil damage equal to 25% of the damage inflicted.
7 Protect Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Protects the user from attacks. Has a chance of failing if used consecutively. Moves such as Acupressure, Doom Desire, Future Sight, Feint, Imprison, No Guard, Perish Song, Phantom Force, Play Nice, Psych Up, Shadow Force, and Transform bypass this move.
15 Struggle Bug Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 50/100
Lowers the opponent's Special Attack by one stage.
18 Thief Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60/100
If the user does not have a held item, it will steal that of the opponent it attacks. In a trainer battle, the stolen item will be returned at the end of the battle.
20 Trailblaze Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 50/100
Increases the user's Speed by one stage.
21 Pounce Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 50/100
Lowers the opponent's Speed by one stage.
25 Facade Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70/100
Doubles the damage if the user is afflicted with Paralysis, Burn, Poison, or Toxic Poison.
47 Endure Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user survives any attack for a turn, leaving them with at least 1 HP. Has a chance of failing if used consecutively.
49 Sunny Day Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Fire Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Activates Sunshine for 5 turns.
50 Rain Dance Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Water Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Activates Rain for five turns.
56 Bullet Seed Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 25/100
The user attacks 2-5 times nonstop. Has a 37.5% chance for 2 hits, 37.5% chance for 3 hits, 12.5% chance for 4 hits, and a 12.5% chance for 5 hits.
57 False Swipe Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 40/100
Leaves the target with at least 1 HP.
61 Shadow Claw Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ghost Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70/100
This attack has a 1-stage increased Critical Hit ratio.
66 Body Slam Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 85/100
Has a 30% chance to paralyze opponents.
70 Sleep Talk Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user uses a random move it knows while asleep.
81 Grass Knot Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves -/100
The attack's power is based on the target's weight. The heavier the target, the greater the power. The base power can go as low as 20 if the target opponent is under 10kg and as high as 120 if the target is over 200kg.
83 Poison Jab Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80/100
Has a 30% chance to poison the opponent.
85 Rest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Psychic Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user restores health and heals any status conditions, then falls asleep.
90 Spikes Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Ground Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Hurts the opponent's Pokemon that switch into the battlefield depending on the amount of layers placed by the user. 1 layer damages by 12.5% max HP, 2 layers damages by 16% max HP, and 3 or more layers damages by 25% max HP. The move has no effect on Flying-type Pokemon and Pokemon with Levitate ability.
91 Toxic Spikes Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Poison Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
Sets toxic spikes that badly poisons the opponent switching into battle. The amount of damage this move does depends on how many layers the user has placed. Badly poisoned Pokemon will receive an increasing amount of damage each turn. In contrast, poisoned Pokemon will receive a fixed amount of damage each turn.
95 Leech Life Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80/100
The user recovers half the damage inflicted as HP.
103 Substitute Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/-
The user creates a decoy by sacrificing 25% of the user's max HP.
105 X-Scissor Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80/100
No additional effect.
111 Giga Drain Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Grass Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 75/100
The user recovers half the damage inflicted as HP.
162 Bug Buzz Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 90/100
Has a 10% chance to lower the opponent's Special Defense by one stage.
171 Tera Blast Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Normal Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Special Type Moves 80/100
When used while the user is Terastallized, this move's type changes depending on the its Tera Type. Tera Blast becomes a physical move if the user's Attack stat is higher, while it becomes a special move if the user's Special Attack stat is higher.
181 Knock Off Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 65/100
Removes the opponent's held item, preventing its use. The damage increases by 50% if successful.
182 Bug Bite Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 60/100
Removes the target's Berry and uses its effect.
185 Lunge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80/100
Lowers the opponent's Attack by one stage.
219 Skitter Smack Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70/90
Lowers the opponent's Special Attack by one stage.
221 Throat Chop Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80/100
The user stops the opponent from using Sound-based moves for two turns.

Learnset via Egg Moves

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/Acc.
- First Impression Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 90/100
Only works during the first turn each time the user enters battle. The move has a +2 priority.
- Lunge Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Bug Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 80/100
Lowers the opponent's Attack by one stage.
- Memento Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Status Type Moves -/100
The user faints to lower both the opponent's Attack and Special Attack by two stages.
- Sucker Punch Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Dark Type Moves Pokemon Scarlet and Violet SV - Physical Type Moves 70/100
The user damages the opponent if they're about to use a damaging move. This move fails if used after the opponent made their move or if they're not preparing to attack.

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