Tarountula (Japanese: タマンチュラ, Hepburn: Tamanchura) (tuh-ROWN-chuh-luk[1]) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Tarountula is a greenish-yellow arachnid whose bulb is coated in webbing It has eight legs that are split into sets of four, with each leg bearing a green color on the bottom half. It has six eyes, but only the front two possess irises. The irises seems tired or sad most times. Its mouth appears to be made up of four tiny flaps that cover it's gob. Tarountula's natural habitat is in large, shady trees, and their natural enemy is the Scyther. The tensile strength of its webbing is high and is very stretchy like elastic.
Behavior[]
Natural Abilities[]
Evolution[]
Tarountala evolves into Spidops at level 15
Locations[]
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Pokédex entries[]
- Scarlet
The ball of threads wrapped around its body is elastic enough to deflect the scythes of Scyther, this Pokémon’s natural enemy.
- Violet
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.
Stats[]
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| Total | 210
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Learnset[]
Leveling[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Tackle | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | String Shot | 
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Status | - | 95% | 40 |
| 5 | Struggle Bug |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 8 | Assurance | 
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 11 | Feint |
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Physical | 30 | 100% | 10 |
| 14 | Bug Bite |
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Physical | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 18 | Block |
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Status | - | -% | 5 |
| 22 | Counter | 
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Physical | - | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Headbutt |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 29 | Sticky Web |
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Status | - | -% | 20 |
| 33 | Gastro Acid | 
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Status | - | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | Circle Throw |
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Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| 40 | Throat Chop |
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | Skitter Smack |
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Physical | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
TM[]
Breeding[]
| Generation IX | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| First Impression |
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Physical | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Lunge |
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Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Memento |
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Status | - | 100% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Sucker Punch |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
Tutoring[]
| Generation IX | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
Origin[]
Etymology[]
Tarountula's name is a combination of tarantula and round.
Other languages[]
Gallery[]
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 547. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.