Tarountula (sv1-17 Reverse Holofoil) is a Grass-type Basic Pokémon from the Scarlet & Violet set and is printed as a common reverse-holofoil card. Its sole attack, String Shot, costs Grass and Colorless and deals 20 damage with a coin flip effect that can Paralyze the opponent's Active Pokémon. The card has a Colorless retreat cost and a Fire weakness, making it a lightweight support or tech option in decks that can exploit Paralysis.

Identity & printing

Name: Tarountula (Reverse Holofoil)
Number: 17
Printed number: 017/198
Rarity: Common
Variant: Reverse Holofoil
Language code: EN
Print ID: sv1-17-Reverse-Holofoil

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Supertype: Pokémon
Subtypes: Basic
Types: Grass

Catalog metadata

National Pokédex: 917
Imported from: Vendor Tools Public API catalog

Flavor text

The thread it secretes from its rear is as strong as wire. The secret behind the thread's strength is the topic of ongoing research.

Set, artist & references

Artist: Pani Kobayashi
Language: English
Set name: Scarlet & Violet
Game name: Pokémon

In play

Abilities, attacks, weakness & resistance

Attacks

String Shot20
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weaknesses

Fire ×2

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Tarountula (sv1-17 Reverse Holofoil) is a Grass-type Basic Pokémon from the Scarlet & Violet set and is printed as a common reverse-holofoil card. Its sole attack, String Shot, costs Grass and Colorless and deals 20 damage with a coin flip effect that can Paralyze the opponent's Active Pokémon. The card has a Colorless retreat cost and a Fire weakness, making it a lightweight support or tech option in decks that can exploit Paralysis.

Catalog pricing data as of 16 Apr 2026, 09:46