Pokémon type
Bug
Poison
Ariados weaknesses
Ariados is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic-type moves.
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. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
10.8DPS
63DPS
Defending
10.8DPS
22DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.4DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Spinarak family. Ariados evolves from Spinarak for 50 Candy.
Game images
Ariados, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Ariados is a Bug & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Spinarak. It is weak to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves. Ariados's best 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Infestation | 9 | 10.8 |
| Poison Sting | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunge | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Shadow Sneak | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Cross Poison | 40 | 3 | 1.45 |
| Foul Play | 70 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Megahorn | 105 | 1 | 1.26 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Infestation
10.8 DPS
|
Megahorn
63 DPS
|
8.6 | 100% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Megahorn
63 DPS
|
8.5 | 99% |
|
Infestation
10.8 DPS
|
Foul Play
35 DPS
|
7.8 | 91% |
|
Infestation
10.8 DPS
|
Cross Poison
32 DPS
|
7.7 | 89% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Foul Play
35 DPS
|
7.7 | 89% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Cross Poison
32 DPS
|
7.5 | 88% |
|
Infestation
10.8 DPS
|
Trailblaze
32.5 DPS
|
7.5 | 87% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Trailblaze
32.5 DPS
|
7.3 | 86% |
|
Infestation
10.8 DPS
|
Lunge
22 DPS
|
6.8 | 80% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Lunge
22 DPS
|
6.8 | 79% |
|
Infestation
10.8 DPS
|
Shadow Sneak
16.7 DPS
|
5.7 | 67% |
|
Poison Sting
9.6 DPS
|
Shadow Sneak
16.7 DPS
|
5.7 | 66% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Ariados?
Ariados is weak to , Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
The best counter to Ariados is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Rayquaza and Mega Mewtwo X.
The top Ariados counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 86% |
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 |