168: Ariados

Essentials

Ariados

Long Leg Pokémon

Abilities

Swarm: Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Insomnia: Prevents sleep.

Hidden Ability

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

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 168
Original Johto: 33
Updated Johto: 33
Mountain Kalos: 108
Original Alola: 23
Updated Alola: 23

Names

Japanese: アリアドス (ariadosu)
: アリアドス
Official roomaji: Ariados
Korean: 아리아도스
Chinese: 阿利多斯
: 阿利多斯
French: Migalos
German: Ariados
Spanish: Ariados
Italian: Ariados

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

4080 / 2295

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

140

Effort points

2 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

fast

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Spinarak	Ariados Level up, starting at level 22

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	70	56.0	313	344
Attack	90	64.5	248	279
Defense	70	50.6	208	239
Special Attack	60	41.0	188	219
Special Defense	70	50.8	208	239
Speed	40	17.8	148	179
Total	400	35.4

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/14/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: There are some areas where people use the string Ariados spins for their own weaving. The resulting cloth is popular for its strength.
: 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.
: Every night, it wanders around in search of prey, whose movements it restrains by spewing threads before it bites into them with its fangs.
: It spews threads from its mouth to catch its prey. When night falls, it leaves its web to go hunt aggressively.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Long Leg Pokémon
Color: Red
Cry
Habitat: forest
Footprint
Shape: Chitinous

Height

3'7.3"
1.1 m

Weight

335

73.9 lb
33.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Gold

Route 2, south, towards Viridian City

Crystal

Diamond

Route 229

Pearl

Route 229

Platinum

Route 229

HeartGold

Black

White

Pal Park

Area: Field
Score: 50
Rate: 30

Moves

Bug and Poison moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Ariados's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Poison Sting			35	15	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	String Shot			40	—	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—			Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Constrict			35	10	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
6	6	6	5	5	5	5	5			Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
11	11	11	8	8	8	8	8			Constrict			35	10	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			12	12	12	12	12			Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
								—	—	Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
								5	5	Absorb			25	20	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
								8	8	Infestation			20	20	100%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
								12	12	Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
17	17	17	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Night Shade			15	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
25	25	25								Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
			19	19	19	19	19	19	19	Shadow Sneak			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
34	34	34	23	23	23	23	23	23	23	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
			28	28	28	28	28	28	28	Sucker Punch			5	70	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
43	43	43	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Spider Web			10	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
53										Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
	53	53	37	37	37	37	37	37	37	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
			41	41	41	41	41	41	41	Pin Missile			20	25	95%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
63	63	63	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
			50	50	50	50	50	50	50	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				55	55	55	55	55	55	Cross Poison			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.
						58	58	58	58	Sticky Web			20	—	—		Covers the opposing field, lowering opponents' Speed by one stage upon switching in.
								63	63	Toxic Thread			20	—	100%		Poisons the target and lowers its Speed by one stage.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Evolve: Learned when the Pokémon first evolves
								*	*	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Spinarak but not Ariados
										Baton Pass			40	—	—		Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.
										Disable			20	—	100%		Disables the target's last used move for 1-8 turns.
										Electroweb			15	55	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
										Lunge			15	80	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
										Megahorn			10	120	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										Night Slash			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
										Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
										Psybeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
										Pursuit			20	40	100%		Has double power against, and can hit, Pokémon attempting to switch out.
										Rage Powder			20	—	—	2	Redirects the target's single-target effects to the user for this turn.
										Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
										Sonic Boom			20	*	90%		Inflicts 20 points of damage.
										Toxic Spikes			20	—	—		Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.
										Twineedle			20	25	100%		Hits twice in the same turn. Has a 20% chance to poison the target.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Move reminder: Can be taught at any time by the Move Reminder
			•	•	•	•	•	•	•	Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
						•	•	•	•	Fell Stinger			25	50	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.
								•	•	Focus Energy			30	—	—		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
								•	•	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
						•	•	•	•	Venom Drench			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
										Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
										Bounce			5	85	85%		User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
										Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
										Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
										Electroweb			15	55	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
										Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
										Foul Play			15	95	100%		Calculates damage with the target's attacking stat.
										Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
										Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
										Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
										Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
										Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
										Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
										String Shot			40	—	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
										Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
										Sucker Punch			5	70	100%	1	Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
										Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
										Throat Chop			15	80	100%		Prevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.
										Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
03	03									Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
				01	01	01	01			Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
				09	09	09	09	09	09	Venoshock			10	65	100%		Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
13	13									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
19	19	19	19							Giga Drain			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
20	20									Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
								28	28	Leech Life			10	80	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
29	29	29	29	29	29	29	29	29	29	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
34	34									Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
35	35									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	36	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
		42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
		43	43							Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
			58							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				48	48	48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
								67	67	Smart Strike			10	70	—		Never misses.
			68	68	68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
								75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
H5	H5	H5	70	70	70	70	70			Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
			78							Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
			82							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			83							Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
				76	76	76	76			Struggle Bug			20	50	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
					81	81	81	81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						83	83	83	83	Infestation			20	20	100%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
			84	84	84	84	84	84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
			87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
						88	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			90	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
							94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
						100	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.