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Araquanid

Water Bubble Pokémon

Araquanid
Official art
WaterBug
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
82 kg 180.8 lbs
Base stat total
454 top 50%
Introduced
Gen VII
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
It acts as a caretaker for Dewpider, putting them inside its bubble and letting them eat any leftover food.
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Base stats

HP68128–175246–340
Atk7067–134130–262
Def9287–158170–311
SpA5049–11294–218
SpD132123–202242–399
Spe4242–10380–201
Total454Higher than 50% of all Pokémon
HP68Atk70Def92Spe42SpD132SpA50

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 42). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+103Max94No SP62Min55Scarf154Tailwind206

At max Speed, Araquanid outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 103Araquanid · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  24. 94Araquanid · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 62Araquanid · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Ground½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalPoisonBugGhostFireGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Water Bubble: Fire becomes ½×

With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

  • Water Bubble

    Halves damage from Fire moves, doubles damage of Water moves, and prevents burns.

  • Water AbsorbHidden ability

    Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Competitive

SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#106 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Mystic Water (37.5%) · Water Bubble (97.9%) · Brave (38.7%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (30.8%)

Moves Liquidation, Wide Guard, Leech Life, Protect

Singles

#79 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sitrus Berry (51.6%) · Water Bubble (99.3%) · Adamant (28.4%) · HP 32 / SpD 28 / Spe 6 (15.6%)

Moves Sticky Web, Mirror Coat, Liquidation, Surf

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

5.74% of teams · rank #37 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability
Water Bubble
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
  1. Liquidation
  2. Sticky Web
  3. Leech Life
  4. Mirror Coat

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players7.26%
  • Rated 1500+7.43%
  • Rated 1630+5.74%
  • Rated 1760+3.26%

Usage by month

Oct 20255.74%

Moves

  • Liquidation85.5%
  • Sticky Web67%
  • Leech Life44%
  • Mirror Coat38.1%
  • Endeavor37.8%
  • Lunge36.1%
  • Infestation26.4%
  • Surf21.4%
  • Endure10.1%
  • Poison Jab7.8%

Items

  • Heavy-Duty Boots32.7%
  • Assault Vest25.7%
  • Custap Berry11.8%
  • Leftovers8.2%
  • Rocky Helmet6.4%
  • Choice Band6.3%

Abilities

  • 99.7%
  • 0.3%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD23.4%
  • Impish 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD13.7%
  • Impish 248 HP / 252 SpD6%
  • Adamant 184 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 68 Spe4.9%
  • Adamant 248 HP / 252 Atk / 8 SpD4.7%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

  1. #0751DewpiderWaterBug
    1. Level 22#0752AraquanidWaterBug

Moves

Level up 15

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
1InfestationPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20
1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
1Wide GuardPrevents any multi-target moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.RockStatus——10
12Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20
16Aqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20
20HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
26CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
32SoakChanges the target’s type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20
38EntrainmentCopies the user’s ability onto the target.NormalStatus—100%15
44LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
50LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
56Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10
62Mirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

TM / HM / TR 35

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM95Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 4

EggPower SplitAverages Attack and Special Attack with the target.PsychicStatus——10
EggSpit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10
EggSticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20
EggStockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category
Water Bubble Pokémon
Debut
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
—
Original Alola#142Original Akala#069Original Ula’ula#063Updated Alola#175Updated Akala#076Updated Ula’ula#069Galar#215Crown Tundra#092Blueberry#091

  1. It acts as a caretaker for Dewpider, putting them inside its bubble and letting them eat any leftover food.

    Shield

  2. It launches water bubbles with its legs, drowning prey within the bubbles. This Pokémon can then take its time to savor its meal.

    Sword

  3. It has a habit of storing things it values in its water bubble. If its Trainer doesn’t watch out, Araquanid will try to put them in its bubble!

    Ultra Moon

  4. It usually passes its time in the water. When its belly is full, it stores its subdued prey in the water bubble on its head.

    Ultra Sun

  5. Despite what its appearance suggests, it cares for others. If it finds vulnerable, weak Pokémon, it protectively brings them into its water bubble.

    Moon

  6. It delivers headbutts with the water bubble on its head. Small Pokémon get sucked into the bubble, where they drown.

    Sun

Names around the world

Japanese
オニシズクモ
Japanese (romaji)
Onishizukumo
Korean
깨비물거미
Chinese (Traditional)
滴蛛霸
Chinese (Simplified)
滴蛛霸
French
Tarenbulle
German
Aranestro
Spanish
Araquanid
Italian
Araquanid

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 SpD
Catch rate
100 ≈13.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
159
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1Bug
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 11 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 3 areas
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 11 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Frigid SeaWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–67
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Shield 15 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 15 areas
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Heahea BeachReceive as a gift · Lv 25
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Moon 1 area
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
Sun 1 area
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27