Ariados
#168 in the National Pokédex • Long Leg Pokémon
Ariados
#168 in the National Pokédex • Long Leg Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
70
250
344
Attack
90
166
306
Defense
70
130
262
Sp. Atk
60
112
240
Sp. Def
70
130
262
Speed
40
76
196
Total
400
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 90 |
| Base Exp. | 140 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 steps) |
Lore
Pokémon 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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Spinarak #167 | Level 22 |  Ariados #168 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Poison Sting |  |  Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. |
| Start | String Shot |  |  Status | - | 95 | 40 | Binds the foe with string to reduce its SPEED. |
| Start | Constrict |  | Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | Constricts to inflict pain. May lower SPEED. |
| Start | Scary Face | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED. |
| 6 | Scary Face | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce SPEED. |
| 11 | Constrict | | Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | Constricts to inflict pain. May lower SPEED. |
| 17 | Night Shade |  | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Inflicts damage identical to the user’s level. |
| 25 | Leech Life | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. |
| 34 | Fury Swipes | | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. |
| 43 | Spider Web | | Status | - | - | 10 | Ensnares the foe to stop it from fleeing or switching. |
| 53 | Agility |  | Status | - | - | 30 | Relaxes the body to sharply boost SPEED. |
| 63 | Psychic | |  Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain |  | Special | 75 | 100 | 5 | An attack that steals half the damage inflicted. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM29 | Psychic | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief |  | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item. |
| HM05 | Flash | | Status | - | 70 | 20 | Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| Double-Edge | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Mimic | | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. |
| Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. |
| Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
Traits
Swarm
Ups BUG moves in a pinch.
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Insomnia
Prevents sleep.
Prevents sleep.
