Ariados
#33 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Long Leg Pokémon
Ariados
#33 in the Gold and Silver 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
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #33 |
|---|---|
| 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 Gold
It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.
Pokémon Silver
A single strand of a special string is endlessly spun out of its rear. The string leads back to its nest.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Spinarak #32 | Level 22 |  Ariados #33 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 2 Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 7 | 5% | At night |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Poison Sting |  |  Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | An attack that may poison the target. |
| Start | String Shot |  |  Status | - | 95 | 40 | A move that lowers the foe's SPEED. |
| Start | Constrict |  | Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | An attack that may lower SPEED. |
| Start | Scary Face | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED. |
| 6 | Scary Face | | Status | - | 90 | 10 | Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED. |
| 11 | Constrict | | Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | An attack that may lower SPEED. |
| 17 | Night Shade |  | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user's level equals damage HP. |
| 25 | Leech Life | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. |
| 34 | Fury Swipes | | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | Quickly scratches 2-5 times. |
| 43 | Spider Web | | Status | - | - | 10 | Prevents fleeing or switching. |
| 53 | Screech | | Status | - | 85 | 40 | Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE. |
| 63 | Psychic |  |  Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM13 | Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain |  | Special | 75 | 100 | 5 | Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. |
| TM20 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| TM28 | Dig |  | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack |
| TM29 | Psychic | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| TM34 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may poison the foe. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
| TM46 | Thief |  | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may steal a held item. |
| HM05 | Flash | | Status | - | 70 | 20 | Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy. |
