Spider Web (move)
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Spider Web クモのす Spiderweb | ||||||||||||
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Spider Web (Japanese: クモのす Spiderweb) is a non-damaging Bug-type move introduced in Generation II. Prior to Generation V, it was the signature move of Spinarak and Ariados.
Effect
Generation II
Spider Web prevents the target from switching out or fleeing (including via Teleport). The effect only applies as long as the Pokémon that used it remains in battle.
The affected Pokémon can still switch out via Baton Pass, but in that case, the Pokémon that switches in will now be affected. Conversely, the Pokémon that used Spider Web can switch out with Baton Pass and the effects of Spider Web will still apply. Also, if the affected Pokémon is Roared at or hit with a Whirlwind, they will still be switched out.
If a wild Pokémon uses Spider Web on the player's Pokémon, the player will be unable to escape, unless the player's Pokémon is holding a Smoke Ball.
Generation III
Pokémon affected by Spider Web can escape if the Pokémon has the Ability Run Away.
Generation IV
Pokémon affected by Spider Web can switch out with U-turn.
Generation V
If a Pokémon traps a target with Spider Web and then switches with Baton Pass the target will no longer be trapped. Pokémon affected by Spider Web can switch out with Volt Switch. Also, Dragon Tail and Circle Throw will force the affected Pokémon to switch out.
Generation VI
Spider Web no longer affects Ghost-type Pokémon.
Description
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Learnset
By leveling up
# | Pokémon | Type | Level | |||||||||||
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II | III | IV | V | VI | ||||||||||
167 | Spinarak | Bug | Poison | 37 | 37 | 29 | 29 | 29 | ||||||
168 | Ariados | Bug | Poison | 43 | 43 | 32 | 32 | 32 | ||||||
595 | Joltik | Bug | Electric | -- | -- | |||||||||
596 | Galvantula | Bug | Electric | -- | -- | |||||||||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
In other games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
The target receives the "Stuck" status and cannot move, but can still attack.
In the anime
The user ensnares the foe with a thin, gooey silk so it can't flee. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
Spinarak releases multiple strings of white sticky thread from its mouth and abdomen all around, one after another. Eventually, the strings make a web. | |||
Officer Jenny's Spinarak | Spinarak Attack | Debut | |
Ariados shoots white string from its mouth or abdomen. The string then splits to form a web, or Ariados spits cobwebs from its mouth. | |||
Tōkichi's Ariados | Ariados, Amigos | None | |
Harley's Ariados | The Saffron Con | None | |
Galvantula fires a thick white thread from its mouth that splits and becomes a web. | |||
Multiple wild Galvantula | Crisis at Chargestone Cave! | None |
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
The user creates a large spider web to trap the opponent. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Spinarak spins thread repeatedly until it creates a large spider web. The spider web can trap the opponent. | |||
Al's Spinarak | Into the Unown | Debut | |
Ariados moves around the field until it creates a large spider web. The spider web can trap the opponent. | |||
Janine's Ariados | Notorious Noctowl | None | |
Galvantula releases an electrically charged thread from its mouth to create a spider web. If the opponent gets caught in it, they become shocked as well. | |||
Black's Tula | Wheeling and Dealing | None |
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
The user shoots out web made of silk. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Spinarak shoots out web made of silk from its mouth. | |||
Giovanni's Spinarak | Showdown at the Radio Tower!! | Debut |
In other generations
In other languages
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