Ariados アリアドス
Bug
Poison
Generation II
Long Leg Pokémon
Height 1.1m Weight 33.5kg
Swarm
Insomnia
Sniper (Hidden Ability)
Pokémon Profile
It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.
Base Stats
Form Base Stats：Ariados · Total 400
HP
70
Attack
90
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
70
Speed
40
Basic Info
- Gender Ratio
- ♂ 50% / ♀ 50%
- Catch Rate
- 90（11.8%）
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Egg Cycles
- 15
- Base Friendship
- 70
- EV Yield
- Attack+2
- Base Experience
- 140
- Shape
- Bug-like
- Color
- Red
- Experience
- 800,000（Fast）
Type Matchups View full type chart →
Defensive (when attacked)
2× Weakness
Fire ×2
Flying ×2
Psychic ×2
Rock ×2
1/4 Resistance
Grass ×0.25
Fighting ×0.25
1/2 Resistance
Poison ×0.5
Bug ×0.5
Fairy ×0.5
Offensive (when attacking)
2× Weakness
Grass ×2
Psychic ×2
Dark ×2
Fairy ×2
1/2 Resistance
Poison ×0.5
Ghost ×0.5
Steel ×0.5
Evolution Chain
Learnset
| Level | Moves | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| — | Poison Sting | Poison | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 |
| — | Fell Stinger | Bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| — | Absorb | Grass | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| — | String Shot | Bug | Status | — | 95 | 40 |
| — | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| — | Focus Energy | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 8 | Infestation | Bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| 12 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| 15 | Night Shade | Ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| 19 | Shadow Sneak | Ghost | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 23 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 28 | Sucker Punch | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| 31 | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 35 | Pin Missile | Bug | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 |
| 41 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| 46 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| 50 | Cross Poison | Poison | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 54 | Sticky Web | Bug | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 59 | Toxic Thread | Poison | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM | Moves | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM004 | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TM006 | Scary Face | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| TM007 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM013 | Acid Spray | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| TM015 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| TM018 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| TM020 | Trailblaze | Grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| TM021 | Pounce | Bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| TM025 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM029 | Hex | Ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| TM042 | Night Shade | Ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM045 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| TM047 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM049 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM053 | Smart Strike | Steel | Physical | 70 | — | 10 |
| TM055 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM062 | Foul Play | Dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM083 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| TM085 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM088 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM091 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM095 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM103 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM105 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM111 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| TM120 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM132 | Baton Pass | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| TM148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM152 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM162 | Bug Buzz | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM168 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | Normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM175 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| TM177 | Spite | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| TM181 | Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| TM182 | Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM185 | Lunge | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM211 | Electroweb | Electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| TM214 | Sludge Wave | Poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| TM219 | Skitter Smack | Bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| TM221 | Throat Chop | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Wild Encounters
Generation II
Crystal
Johto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 37 | Lv.15 | WalkingNight | 4% |
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 2 | Lv.7 | WalkingNight | 5% |
Gold
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 2 | Lv.7 | WalkingNight | 5% |
Generation III
Colosseum
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Pokemon Lab Bf2 | Lv.43 | Snag | 100% |
Generation IV
Diamond
Sinnoh
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 229 | Lv.52 | WalkingNight | 10% |
HeartGold
Kanto
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viridian Forest | Lv.5-7 | HeadbuttRare tree | 10% |
| Route 2 | Lv.7 | WalkingNight | 4% |
Pearl
Sinnoh
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 229 | Lv.52 | WalkingNight | 10% |
Platinum
Sinnoh
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 229 | Lv.50 | WalkingNight | 10% |
Generation V
Black
Unova
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamyard | Lv.49 | Dark grass | 10% |
White
Unova
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamyard | Lv.49 | Dark grass | 10% |
Generation VI
Alpha Sapphire
Hoenn
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Pillar | Lv.23 | Horde encounter | 35% |
Omega Ruby
Hoenn
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Pillar | Lv.23 | Horde encounter | 35% |
X
Kalos
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Road | Lv.58-59 | Ceiling ambush | 33% |
| Friend Safari | Lv.30 | Walking | 33% |
| Terminus Cave | Lv.44-46 | Ceiling ambush | 80% |
Y
Kalos
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Road | Lv.58-59 | Ceiling ambush | 33% |
| Friend Safari | Lv.30 | Walking | 33% |
| Terminus Cave | Lv.44-46 | Ceiling ambush | 80% |
Generation VII
Moon
Alola
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ula’ula Meadow | Lv.31-34 | Walking | 20% |
| Malie Garden | Lv.24-27 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 10 | Lv.24-27 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 11 | Lv.24-27 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 17 | Lv.31-34 | Walking | 20% |
Sun
Alola
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ula’ula Meadow | Lv.31-34 | Walking | 20% |
| Malie Garden | Lv.24-27 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 10 | Lv.24-27 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 11 | Lv.24-27 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 17 | Lv.31-34 | Walking | 20% |
Ultra Moon
Alola
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ula’ula Meadow | Lv.33-36 | Walking | 20% |
| Malie Garden | Lv.25-28 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 10 | Lv.26-29 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 11 | Lv.26-29 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 17 | Lv.33-36 | Walking | 20% |
Ultra Sun
Alola
| Location | Level | Method | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ula’ula Meadow | Lv.33-36 | Walking | 20% |
| Malie Garden | Lv.25-28 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 10 | Lv.26-29 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 11 | Lv.26-29 | Walking | 20% |
| Route 17 | Lv.33-36 | Walking | 20% |
| Lv.33-36 | SOS battle | 15% |
Ariados Competitive Movesets & Sets
Ariados movesets cover 6 generations and 12 formats with 17 sets in total, including moves, abilities, items, natures, EVs and Tera types with analysis.
6 Generation
12 Format
17 set
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Pokédex Entries
Generation II
- Gold：
- It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.
- Silver：
- A single strand of a special string is endlessly spun out of its rear. The string leads back to its nest.
- Crystal：
- Rather than mak ing a nest in one specific spot, it wanders in search of food after darkness falls.
Generation III
- Ruby：
- ARIADOS’s feet are tipped with tiny hooked claws that enable it to scuttle on ceilings and vertical walls. This Pokémon constricts the foe with thin and strong silk webbing.
- Emerald：
- Its feet are tipped with tiny hooked claws that enable it to scuttle on ceilings and vertical walls. It constricts its foe with thin and strong silk webbing.
- FireRed：
- A single strand of a special string is endlessly spun out of its rear. The string leads back to its nest.
- LeafGreen：
- It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.
Generation IV
- Diamond：
- It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.
- HeartGold：
- It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It’s hard to tell which end is which.
- SoulSilver：
- A single strand of a special string is endlessly spun out of its rear. The string leads back to its nest.
Generation V
- Black：
- It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.
Generation VI
- X：
- It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It’s hard to tell which end is which.
- Y：
- It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.
- Omega Ruby：
- Ariados’s feet are tipped with tiny hooked claws that enable it to scuttle on ceilings and vertical walls. This Pokémon constricts the foe with thin and strong silk webbing.
Generation VII
- Sun：
- There are some areas where people use the string Ariados spins for their own weaving. The resulting cloth is popular for its strength.
- Moon：
- It spins thread from both its rear and its mouth. Then it wraps its prey up in thread and sips their bodily fluids at its leisure.
- Ultra Sun：
- Every night, it wanders around in search of prey, whose movements it restrains by spewing threads before it bites into them with its fangs.
- Ultra Moon：
- It spews threads from its mouth to catch its prey. When night falls, it leaves its web to go hunt aggressively.