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Ariados

Ariados

#23 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Long Leg Pokémon

Ariados

#23 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Long Leg Pokémon

Stats

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

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.

Spinarak

Chinchou

Ariados normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Ariados sprite

Shiny

Ariados

Long Leg Pokémon

#23
BugPoison

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

33.5 kg (73.9 lbs)

Abilities

SwarmInsomniaSniper(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Fire

Flying

Psychic

Rock

Resists

Grass

0.25×

Fighting

0.25×

Poison

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Fairy

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Alola #23Original Melemele #23Original Ula’ula #11
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
90
Base Exp.
140

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sun box art

Sun

There are some areas where people use the string Ariados spins for their own weaving. The resulting cloth is popular for its strength.

Pokémon Moon box art

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.

Evolution

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

Spinarak

#22

Level 22

Ariados

Ariados

#23

Encounters

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

Route 10

Alola Route 10 Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave24-2720%

-

Route 11

Alola Route 11 Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave24-2720%

-

Route 17

Alola Route 17 West

Walking in tall grass or a cave31-3420%

-

Malie Garden

Walking in tall grass or a cave24-2720%

-

Ula’ula Meadow

Ulaula Meadow Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave31-3420%

-

Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 10

Alola Route 10 Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave24-2720%

-

Route 11

Alola Route 11 Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave24-2720%

-

Route 17

Alola Route 17 West

Walking in tall grass or a cave31-3420%

-

Malie Garden

Walking in tall grass or a cave24-2720%

-

Ula’ula Meadow

Ulaula Meadow Area

Walking in tall grass or a cave31-3420%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartSwords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

StartSwords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

StartPoison StingPoisonPhysical1510035

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

StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

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

StartString ShotBugStatus-9540

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

StartFocus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

StartConstrictNormalPhysical1010035

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

StartBug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

StartFell StingerBugPhysical5010025

When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically.

StartVenom DrenchPoisonStatus-10020

Opposing Pokémon are drenched in an odd poisonous liquid. This lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats of a poisoned target.

5AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

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

8InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

12Scary FaceNormalStatus-10010

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

15Night ShadeGhostSpecial-10015

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

19Shadow SneakGhostPhysical4010030

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

23Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.

28Sucker PunchDarkPhysical701005

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

32Spider WebBugStatus--10

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

37AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

41Pin MissileBugPhysical259520

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

46PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

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

50Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

55Cross PoisonPoisonPhysical7010020

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

58Sticky WebBugStatus--20

The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stat upon switching into battle.

63Toxic ThreadPoisonStatus-10020

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 in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM28Leech LifeBugPhysical8010010

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

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM67Smart StrikeSteelPhysical70-10

The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TM83InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swarm

Ability Slot 1

Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon’s HP is low.

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

Insomnia

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon is suffering from insomnia and cannot fall asleep.

Prevents sleep.

Sniper(Hidden Ability)

Powers up moves if they become critical hits when attacking.

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

#22

Spinarak

#201

Chinchou

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