#917 · Pokémon Emerald Squared · changed in this game
Tarountula
BugInsomnia, Stakeout
In Emerald Squared: First found in Route 102 Grotto (Land, Lv 10-16). Its type (Bug) and abilities are the same as in the official games. Base stats total 235, up from 210; 3 of the six changed, most of all Defense (45 → 55).
Level-up moves 14
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | String Shot Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed. | Bug | Stat | — | 95 | 40 |
| 1 | Tackle Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 5 | Struggle Bug Resisting, the user attacks the foes. Lowers Sp. Atk. | Bug | Spec | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| 8 | Assurance An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| 11 | Feint — | Normal | Phys | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| 14 | Bug Bite — | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 18 | Block Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 5 |
| 22 | Counter Retaliates any physical hit with double the power. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100 | 20 |
| 25 | Headbutt A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| 29 | Sticky Web Weaves a sticky net that slows foes switching in. | Bug | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 33 | Gastro Acid Stomach acid suppresses the foe's Ability. | Poison | Stat | — | 100 | 10 |
| 36 | Circle Throw — | Fighting | Phys | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| 40 | Throat Chop Chops the throat to disable sound moves for 2 turns. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 44 | Skitter Smack User skitters behind foe to attack. Lowers foe's Sp. Atk. | Bug | Phys | 70 | 90 | 10 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 29
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down Rusturf Tunnel | Normal | 90 |
| TM007 | Protect Slateport City — for sale | Normal | — |
| TM015 | Struggle Bug Route 102 | Bug | 50 |
| TM018 | Thief Slateport City Oceanic Museum 1F | Dark | 60 |
| TM020 | Trailblaze Route 102 | Grass | 50 |
| TM021 | Pounce Mauville City | Bug | 50 |
| TM025 | Facade Petalburg City Gym | Normal | 70 |
| TM047 | Endure Route 117 | Normal | — |
| TM049 | Sunny Day Scorched Slab | Fire | — |
| TM050 | Rain Dance Abandoned Ship Hidden Floor Rooms | Water | — |
| TM056 | Bullet Seed Route 104 | Grass | 25 |
| TM057 | False Swipe Petalburg Woods | Normal | 40 |
| TM066 | Body Slam Route 110 Trick House End | Normal | 85 |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk Route 109 | Normal | — |
| TM081 | Grass Knot Littleroot Town | Grass | — |
| TM083 | Poison Jab Route 119 | Poison | 80 |
| TM085 | Rest Lilycove City House 2 | Psychic | — |
| TM088 | Swords Dance Route 123 (hidden) | Normal | — |
| TM090 | Spikes Route 111 | Ground | — |
| TM091 | Toxic Spikes Route 115 (hidden) | Poison | — |
| TM095 | Leech Life Lilycove City | Bug | 80 |
| TM105 | X Scissor Route 119 Grotto | — | |
| TM111 | Giga Drain Route 123 | Grass | 75 |
| TM162 | Bug Buzz Lilycove City Department Store 4F — for sale | Bug | 90 |
| TM181 | Knock Off Route 112 | Dark | 65 |
| TM182 | Bug Bite Route 109 (hidden) | Bug | 60 |
| TM185 | Lunge Route 120 | Bug | 80 |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack Route 105 (hidden) | Bug | 70 |
| TM221 | Throat Chop Petalburg Sanctum | Dark | 80 |
Where to find Tarountula
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 102 Grotto | Land | 10-16 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Spidops at level 15.
- Category: String Ball.
- Growth rate: Erratic.
- Egg groups: Bug.
- Egg moves: First Impression, Lunge, Memento, Sucker Punch
- Move tutors: Counter, Shadow Claw