How to get Tarountula in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Tarountula in Pokemon GO makes its debut as part of the Enchanted Hollow event on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The creature is a mono-Bug-type from the Paldea region and evolves into Spidops on being fed 50 Candy. The creature will be available via different avenues during the event and beyond.

This article covers all the ways you can get Tarountula in Pokemon GO.

How to get Tarountula in Pokemon GO

• Wild encounter
• Lure Modules
• Raids
• Research

Also read: Pokemon GO Dynamax attackers tier list

Tarountula and Spidops (Image via TPC)

Wild encounter

You can find Tarountula in the wild during the Enchanted Hollow event, which runs from November 4 to November 9, 2025. It will be a rare encounter during this period, so you might have to look for it for some time. Rainy weather will boost the chance of finding this Bug-type creature.

Lure Modules

Using a Mossy Lure Module will also increase the chance of finding Tarountula in Pokemon GO during the Enchanted Hollow event. This item can be purchased from the store or collected from Research tasks.

Raids

Tarountula will be one of the one-star raid bosses during the Enchanted Hollows event. However, with the creature being available in the wild and using Lure Modules, it is not recommended that you spend Raid Passes catching it.

Research

Collection challenges and Timed Research quests will provide Tarountula as a potential encounter.

Can Tarountula be shiny in Pokemon GO?

No, it is not possible to find Shiny Tarountula in Pokemon GO as of November 2025. You must wait for a later event for this creature's specially colored version to be released into the mobile game.

Also read: Pokemon GO shiny odds

Pokemon GO Tarountula: Stats, moves, and evolution requirements

• Attack: 70
• Defense: 77
• Stamina: 111
• Fast Attacks: Bug Bite and Struggle Bug
• Charged Attacks: X-Scissor, Grass Knot, and Lunge

Tarountula needs 50 Candy to evolve into Spidops. Spidops has the following stats and moves:

• Attack: 139
• Defense: 166
• Stamina: 155
• Fast Attacks: Bug Bite, Counter, and Shadow Claw
• Charged Attacks: Rock Tomb, X-Scissor, Grass Knot, and Lunge

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Edited by Abhipsito Das