Ariados

#0168 in the National Pokédex • Long Leg Pokémon

Ariados

#0168 in the National Pokédex • Long Leg Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

250

344

Attack

166

306

Defense

130

262

Sp. Atk

112

240

Sp. Def

130

262

Speed

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.

Spinarak

Crobat

Normal

Shiny

Ariados

Long Leg Pokémon

#0168

Bug Poison

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

33.5 kg (73.9 lbs)

Abilities

Swarm Insomnia SniperHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Ariados takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

2×

Flying

2×

Psychic

2×

Rock

2×

Resists

Grass

0.25×

Fighting

0.25×

Poison

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Spinarak #0167	Level 22	Ariados #0168

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
Start	Poison Sting	Poison	Physical	15	100	35	An attack that may poison the target.
Start	String Shot	Bug	Status	-	95	40	A move that lowers the foe's SPEED.
Start	Constrict	Normal	Physical	10	100	35	An attack that may lower SPEED.
Start	Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100	10	Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
Start	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Start	Fell Stinger	Bug	Physical	50	100	25	When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises sharply.
Start	Venom Drench	Poison	Status	-	100	20	Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.
Start	Absorb	Grass	Special	20	100	25	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Start	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-	30	Raises the criti cal hit ratio.
17	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	-	100	15	The user's level equals damage HP.
19	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	Physical	40	100	30	The user extends its shadow and attacks the foe from behind. This move always goes first.
25	Leech Life	Bug	Physical	80	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
28	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	70	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.
34	Fury Swipes	Normal	Physical	18	80	15	Quickly scratches 2-5 times.
41	Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	25	95	20	Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
43	Spider Web	Bug	Status	-	-	10	Prevents fleeing or switching.
50	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
53	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
53	Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
55	Cross Poison	Poison	Physical	70	100	20	A slashing attack that may also leave the target poisoned. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
58	Sticky Web	Bug	Status	-	-	20	The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stat upon switching into battle.
63	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
63	Toxic Thread	Poison	Status	-	100	20	The user shoots poisonous threads to poison the target and lower the target’s Speed stat.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100	10	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Flash	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may poison the foe.
Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100	10	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	50	100	20	While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Infestation	Bug	Special	20	100	20	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.
Smart Strike	Steel	Physical	70	-	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Bug Buzz	Bug	Special	90	100	10	The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.
Spite	Ghost	Status	-	100	10	Cuts the PP of the foe's last move.
Baton Pass	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Switches while keeping effects.
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100	20	Knocks down the foe’s held item to prevent its use.
Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
Acid Spray	Poison	Special	40	100	20	The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Hex	Ghost	Special	65	100	10	This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Pounce	Bug	Physical	50	100	20
Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100	20

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100	20	Disables the foe's most recent move.
Lunge	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target’s Attack stat.
Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85	10	A powerful charge attack.
Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Rage Powder	Bug	Status	-	-	20	The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.