#0917
— String Ball Pokémon
Tarountula
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Tarountula is a bug-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 210 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 20) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Insomnia ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Tarountula. Build around what Tarountula actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Tarountula is a Bug-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Tarountula is a Bug-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.
- Fire2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
Tarountula has no type immunities.
To counter Tarountula in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Flying or Rock moves and can withstand its Bug STAB attacks.
Fire-type counters
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Tarountula's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
