Tarountula
Bug-type, Generation 9. Evolves into Spidops for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Grass Knot
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Bite. Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Tarountula takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 258
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 326 CP
Tarountula moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Struggle Bug STAB | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Knot Best | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Lunge STAB | Bug | 55 | 33 | 3.0s | 18.3 | 1.67 |
| X Scissor STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Lunge | Bug | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Tarountula is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Tarountula
How to get Tarountula
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 11 | 494 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 11 | 534 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 300 | 334 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 373 | 416 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 300 | 334 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 227 | 253 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 300 | 334 |
Is Tarountula good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tarountula has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (77 Defense / 111 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 25 |
| Lv 3 | 42 |
| Lv 4 | 59 |
| Lv 5 | 77 |
| Lv 6 | 94 |
| Lv 7 | 111 |
| Lv 8 | 128 |
| Lv 9 | 146 |
| Lv 10 | 163 |
| Lv 11 | 179 |
| Lv 12 | 196 |
| Lv 13 | 212 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 228 |
| Lv 15 | 244 |
| Lv 16 | 261 |
| Lv 17 | 277 |
| Lv 18 | 293 |
| Lv 19 | 310 |
| Lv 20 | 326 |
| Lv 21 | 342 |
| Lv 22 | 359 |
| Lv 23 | 375 |
| Lv 24 | 391 |
| Lv 25 | 408 |
| Lv 26 | 424 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 440 |
| Lv 28 | 457 |
| Lv 29 | 473 |
| Lv 30 | 489 |
| Lv 31 | 498 |
| Lv 32 | 506 |
| Lv 33 | 514 |
| Lv 34 | 522 |
| Lv 35 | 530 |
| Lv 36 | 538 |
| Lv 37 | 547 |
| Lv 38 | 555 |
| Lv 39 | 563 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 571 |
| Lv 41 | 578 |
| Lv 42 | 586 |
| Lv 43 | 593 |
| Lv 44 | 600 |
| Lv 45 | 608 |
| Lv 46 | 615 |
| Lv 47 | 623 |
| Lv 48 | 630 |
| Lv 49 | 638 |
| Lv 50 | 646 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0917
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 4.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Baby
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0917_POKEMON_TAROUNTULA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Tarountula in Pokemon GO?
Tarountula's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Tarountula's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Tarountula takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Tarountula's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Tarountula reaches 646 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 571 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Tarountula?
A perfect 15/15/15 Tarountula shows 326 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 408 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Tarountula in Pokemon GO?
Tarountula spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Tarountula be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Tarountula depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.