Ariados
#168 (Johto)
Best moveset for Ariados
The best moves for Ariados are Infestation and Megahorn when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
10.8dps
63dps
Defense
10.8dps
22dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Spinarak family. Ariados evolves from Spinarak which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Ariados, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Ariados is a Bug & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Spinarak. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves. Ariados's strongest moveset is Infestation & Megahorn and it has a Max CP of 2,003.
About
"Ariados's feet are tipped with tiny hooked claws that enable it to scuttle on ceilings and vertical walls. This Pokémon constricts the foe with thin and strong silk webbing."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Poison Sting | 4 | 9.6 |
| Infestation | 9 | 10.8 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Megahorn | 105 | 63 |
| Shadow Sneak | 50 | 16.7 |
| Cross Poison | 40 | 32 |
| Lunge | 55 | 22 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 32.5 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Infestation
10.8 dps
|
Megahorn
63 dps
|
21.2 | 100% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Megahorn
63 dps
|
19.3 | 91% |
|
Infestation
10.8 dps
|
Cross Poison
32 dps
|
18.5 | 87% |
|
Infestation
10.8 dps
|
Trailblaze
32.5 dps
|
18.2 | 86% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Cross Poison
32 dps
|
17.4 | 82% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Trailblaze
32.5 dps
|
17 | 80% |
|
Infestation
10.8 dps
|
Lunge
22 dps
|
16.9 | 79% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Lunge
22 dps
|
16 | 75% |
|
Infestation
10.8 dps
|
Shadow Sneak
16.7 dps
|
14 | 66% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 dps
|
Shadow Sneak
16.7 dps
|
13.2 | 62% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Ariados?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Ariados are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Blacephalon,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Reshiram.
Ariados is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
161 |
| Defense |
|
124 |
| Stamina |
|
172 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
Size
| Height | 1.09 m |
| Weight | 33.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
759 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,012 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,519 |
|
Level 40 |
1,772 |
|
Level 50 |
2,003 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,265 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,645 |