#0167 · Gen 2 · 250 BST
Spinarak
A starter-form Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Swarm.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/72/54/54/54/45
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/123/101/101/101/90
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Spinarak
Spinarak is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 250. A starter-form Bug/Poison-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Swarm.
Best stat: Attack (60 base)
Spinarak's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 60 base Attack and 30 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Swarm
- Insomnia
- Sniper
How to use Spinarak competitively
Open the damage calculator with Spinarak selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Spinarak appears in the species dropdown. Drop Spinarak into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0167 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Bug / Poison |
| Abilities | Swarm, Insomnia, Sniper |
| Base Stat Total | 250 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 60 / 40 / 40 / 40 / 30 |