Taraterror

Darcula is a dual-type Bug/Dark Pokémon.

It evolves from Darcula starting at level 26.

Physiology
Taraterror is a Pokémon that looks like a large tarantula. It has eight brown legs with black tips, with the back six having fur near its abdomen, which has a white skull-shaped marking on its back, and purple fur connecting the sides of the back of its head and its legs. Its black head has two brown fangs and five red eyes, with the two closer to its fangs being larger than the other three.

Gender Differences
None.

Special Abilities
The gentle giants of Bug-types, Taraterror is often misunderstood for its fearsome appearance. Yet, despite their pleasant nature, they are merciless in battle. It can shoot off a sticky web that releases a dark aura.

Behavior
Taraterror are the gentle giants of Bug-type Pokémon, normally having pleasant natures, despite their fearsome appearance. That is, outside of battle, however; they are merciless when they are in battle.

Habitat
Taraterror live inside dead tree trunks in dark forests. Wild Taraterror are found in Headbutt trees in Goopool Swamp and in the caves at Victory Isle.

Shiny Coloration Differences
For Shiny Taraterror, the red eyes and purple fur turn green, while the legs turn a more dull brown, and the head and the abdomen turn a lighter shade of black.

Trivia

 * Taraterror and its pre-evolution are currently the only Dark/Bug types; no official Pokemon have this Type combination as of the Crown Tundra Expansion Pass in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
 * Taraterror's first name was Taranterror, but it was changed to fit in the only-ten-letters rule.
 * Prior to 1.0.1, Taraterror uses Mr.Mime's cry.

Origin
Taraterror is based upon the tarantula, a species of mildly venomous spider that can be found in the Brazilian Rain forest and other humid areas. It could also possibly be based off the Goliath Bird-eater Tarantula, due to its large size.

Name origin
Taraterror's name comes from the words Tarantula and terror.