Ariados

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

Normal

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Sun

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

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.

Details

Types

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #23Melemele #23Ula'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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Spinarak #22	Level 22	Ariados #23

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	31-34	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Malie Garden	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 11	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Ula’ula Meadow	Walking in tall grass or a cave	31-34	20%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 11	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of ariados; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 10	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of ariados; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 17	SOS ally encounter	31-34	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of ariados; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Malie Garden	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 11	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Ula’ula Meadow	Walking in tall grass or a cave	31-34	20%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	31-34	-	Encounter pools vary between sections of this map; the exact subarea percentage is unspecified here., Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 10	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 11	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of ariados; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 17	SOS ally encounter	31-34	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of ariados; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Route 10	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of ariados; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Evo.	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
Start	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
Start	Poison Sting	Physical	15	100	35	The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
Start	Absorb	Special	20	100	25	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Start	String Shot	Status	-	95	40	The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
Start	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
Start	Constrict	Physical	10	100	35	The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
Start	Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Start	Fell Stinger	Physical	50	100	25	When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically.
Start	Venom Drench	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.
5	Absorb	Special	20	100	25	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
8	Infestation	Special	20	100	20	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.
12	Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
15	Night Shade	Special	-	100	15	The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
19	Shadow Sneak	Physical	40	100	30	The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.
23	Fury Swipes	Physical	18	80	15	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
28	Sucker Punch	Physical	70	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
32	Spider Web	Status	-	-	10	The user ensnares the target with thin, gooey silk so it can’t flee from battle.
37	Agility	Status	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
41	Pin Missile	Physical	25	95	20	Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
46	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
50	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
55	Cross Poison	Physical	70	100	20	A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
58	Sticky Web	Status	-	-	20	The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stat upon switching into battle.
63	Toxic Thread	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 in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM09	Venoshock	Special	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Leech Life	Physical	80	100	10	The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM29	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Special	90	100	10	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	60	100	25	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM67	Smart Strike	Physical	70	-	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM75	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM81	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM83	Infestation	Special	20	100	20	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.
TM84	Poison Jab	Physical	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM100	Confide	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.

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Baton Pass	Status	-	-	40	Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution	The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Disable	Status	-	100	20	Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution	For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
Electroweb	Special	55	95	15	Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution	The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.
Megahorn	Physical	120	85	10	Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
Night Slash	Physical	70	100	15	Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution	The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Psybeam	Special	65	100	20	Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution	The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution	The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
Rage Powder	Status	-	-	20	Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution	The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
Sonic Boom	Special	-	90	20	Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution	The target is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.
Toxic Spikes	Status	-	-	20	Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Twineedle	Physical	25	100	20	Spinarak — breeding; retain through evolution	The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. This may also poison the target.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Baton Pass	Status	-	-	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Baton Pass	Status	-	-	40	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bounce	Physical	85	85	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Bounce	Physical	85	85	5	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Disable	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
Disable	Status	-	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Electroweb	Special	55	95	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.
Electroweb	Special	55	95	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Flash	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Flash	Status	-	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Foul Play	Physical	95	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.
Foul Play	Physical	95	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Hone Claws	Status	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Megahorn	Physical	120	85	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Night Slash	Physical	70	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.
Psybeam	Special	65	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
Psybeam	Special	65	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
Pursuit	Physical	40	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.
Rage Powder	Status	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.
Screech	Status	-	85	40	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Sonic Boom	Special	-	90	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.
Sonic Boom	Special	-	90	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.
Stomping Tantrum	Physical	75	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Struggle Bug	Special	50	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
Throat Chop	Physical	80	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Toxic Spikes	Status	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Twineedle	Physical	25	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. This may also poison the target.

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.

Critical hits deal approximately 2.25× normal damage instead of 1.5×.

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