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Ariados in Pokémon Black & White

#168 in the National Pokédex • Long Leg Pokémon

Ariados in the National Pokédex
Ariados sprite

Normal

Shiny Ariados sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.

Pokémon White

It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.

Pokémon details

Types

BugPoison

Category

Long Leg Pokémon

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

33.5 kg (73.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0168

Ariados in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

70

250

344

Attack

90

166

306

Defense

70

130

262

Sp. Atk

60

112

240

Sp. Def

60

112

240

Speed

40

76

196

Total

390

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Ariados, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
90
Base Exp.
137

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Spinarak

Spinarak

#167

Level 22

Ariados

Ariados

#168

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Dreamyard

Walking in dark grass4910%

-

Dreamyard

Dreamyard (B1F)

Walking in dark grass495%

-

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Dreamyard

Walking in dark grass4910%

-

Dreamyard

Dreamyard (B1F)

Walking in dark grass495%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartPoison Sting

The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.

Poison1510035
StartString Shot

The targets are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. This silk reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Bug-9540
StartConstrict

The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

Normal1010035
StartScary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
StartBug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020
5Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly reduce its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
8Constrict

The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

Normal1010035
12Leech Life

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Bug2010015
15Night Shade

The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage matching the user’s level.

Ghost-10015
19Shadow Sneak

The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.

Ghost4010030
23Fury Swipes

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

Normal188015
28Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however.

Dark801005
32Spider Web

The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can’t flee from battle.

Bug--10
37Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
41Pin Missile

Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

Bug148520
46Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
50Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
55Cross Poison

A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also leave the target poisoned. Critical hits land more easily.

Poison7010020

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM09Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

Grass12010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

Dark4010010
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

Normal-10020
TM76Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.

Bug3010020
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10

Learn these before evolving. The source describes the earlier form’s method; egg and Light Ball moves must be retained through evolution. Four-move combinations are not certified by this list.
Class
Acquisition
Baton Pass

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.

Normal--40

Prior evolution: egg

Disable

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Normal-10020

Prior evolution: egg

Electroweb

The user captures and attacks opposing Pokémon by using an electric net. It reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Electric559515

Prior evolution: egg

Night Slash

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

Dark7010015

Prior evolution: egg

Psybeam

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion.

Psychic6510020

Prior evolution: egg

Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

Prior evolution: egg

Rage Powder

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

Bug--20

Prior evolution: egg

Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015

Prior evolution: egg

Sonic Boom

The target is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.

Normal-9020

Prior evolution: egg

Toxic Spikes

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the opponent’s feet. They poison opponents that switch into battle.

Poison--20

Prior evolution: egg

Twineedle

The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. It may also poison the target.

Bug2510020

Prior evolution: egg

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage.

Dark9510015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Bug-type moves in a pinch.

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Insomnia

Ability Slot 2

Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.

Prevents sleep.

Sniper(Hidden Ability)

Powers up moves if they become critical hits.

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

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