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No. 0168

Ariados

Long Leg Pokémon

Ariados
Official art
BugPoison
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
33.5 kg 73.9 lbs
Base stat total
400 top 62%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
Pokédex entryUltra Moon
It spews threads from its mouth to catch its prey. When night falls, it leaves its web to go hunt aggressively.
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Base stats

HP70130–177250–344
Atk9085–156166–306
Def7067–134130–262
SpA6058–123112–240
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe4040–10176–196
Total400Higher than 38% of all Pokémon
HP70Atk90Def70Spe40SpD70SpA60

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 40). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+101Max92No SP60Min54Scarf151Tailwind202

At max Speed, Ariados outspeeds 9 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  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. 101Ariados · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  24. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  25. 92Ariados · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  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. 60Ariados · 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

Fire2×Flying2×Psychic2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass¼×Bug½×Fairy½×Poison½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalGroundGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

  • Swarm

    Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

  • Insomnia

    Prevents sleep.

  • SniperHidden ability

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

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#237 of 262 used

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

Focus Sash (24.3%) · Insomnia (44.7%) · Impish (27.7%) · Atk 32 / SpD 2 / Spe 32 (15.3%)

Moves Rage Powder, Protect, String Shot, Poison Jab

Singles

#195 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (78.6%) · Insomnia (76.6%) · Jolly (51.9%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (33.9%)

Moves Sticky Web, Toxic Thread, First Impression, Toxic Spikes

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

0.17% of teams · rank #168 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Insomnia
Stat Alignment
Adamant
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
  1. Sticky Web
  2. First Impression
  3. Toxic Thread
  4. Stomping Tantrum

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

Usage by rating

  • All players0.33%
  • Rated 1500+0.22%
  • Rated 1630+0.17%
  • Rated 1760+0.2%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.17%

Moves

  • Sticky Web99.9%
  • First Impression81.6%
  • Toxic Thread68.7%
  • Stomping Tantrum49.2%
  • Knock Off23.6%
  • Sucker Punch21.2%
  • Poison Jab18%
  • Toxic Spikes13.5%
  • Leech Life13.2%
  • Foul Play2.2%

Items

  • Focus Sash76.9%
  • Life Orb15.8%
  • Mental Herb3.4%
  • Scope Lens3.4%
  • Silver Powder0.5%
  • Leftovers0%

Abilities

  • 56.4%
  • 38.2%
  • 5.4%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD42.8%
  • Adamant 6 HP / 32 Atk / 10 Def / 18 Spe35.7%
  • Adamant 14 HP / 32 Atk / 1 Def / 19 Spe9.7%
  • Jolly 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe4.9%
  • Careful 30 HP / 16 Def / 20 SpD1.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0167SpinarakBugPoison
    1. Level 22#0168AriadosBugPoison

Moves

Level up 20

EvoSwords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25
1Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
1Fell StingerRaises the user’s Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.BugPhys50100%25
1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
1Poison StingHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35
1String ShotLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.BugStatus—95%40
8InfestationPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20
12Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
15Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15
19Shadow SneakInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GhostPhys40100%30
23Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15
28Sucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5
31AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
35Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20
41PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
46Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
50Cross PoisonHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys70100%20
54Sticky WebCovers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.BugStatus——20
59Toxic ThreadPoisons the target and lowers its Speed by one stage.PoisonStatus—100%20

TM / HM / TR 43

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
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
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM91Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
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
TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
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
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
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
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
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
TM211ElectrowebLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.ElectricSpec5595%15
TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10
TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 5

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20
EggLungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
EggMegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10
EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
EggRage PowderRedirects the target’s single-target effects to the user for this turn.BugStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category
Long Leg Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Red
Shape
Habitat
Forest
Pal Park area
Field
Original Johto#033Updated Johto#033Mountain Kalos#108Original Alola#023Original Melemele#023Original Ula’ula#011Updated Alola#023Updated Melemele#023Updated Ula’ula#011Kitakami#002Lumiose#059

  1. It spews threads from its mouth to catch its prey. When night falls, it leaves its web to go hunt aggressively.

    Ultra Moon

  2. Every night, it wanders around in search of prey, whose movements it restrains by spewing threads before it bites into them with its fangs.

    Ultra Sun

  3. 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.

    Moon

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

    Sun

  5. It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It’s hard to tell which end is which.

    HeartGold · X

  6. It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y

  7. Its feet are tipped with tiny hooked claws that enable it to scuttle on ceilings and vertical walls. It constricts its foe with thin and strong silk webbing.

    Emerald

  8. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  9. Rather than making a nest in one specific spot, it wanders in search of food after darkness falls.

    Crystal

  10. A single strand of a special string is endlessly spun out of its rear. The string leads back to its nest.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver

  11. It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.

    Gold · LeafGreen

Names around the world

Japanese
アリアドス
Japanese (romaji)
Ariados
Korean
아리아도스
Chinese (Traditional)
阿利多斯
Chinese (Simplified)
阿利多斯
French
Migalos
German
Ariados
Spanish
Ariados
Italian
Ariados

Sprites

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3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
140
Growth rate
Fast

Breeding

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

Where to find

Ultra Moon 5 areas
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
  • Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
  • Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
Ultra Sun 5 areas
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
  • Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–29
  • Route 17SOS Battle, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
  • Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
Moon 5 areas
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
  • Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
Sun 5 areas
  • Malie GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 10Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 11Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–27
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
  • Ula’ula MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
Alpha Sapphire 3 areas
  • Sky Pillar (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
  • Sky Pillar (3F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
  • Sky Pillar (5F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
Omega Ruby 3 areas
  • Sky Pillar (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
  • Sky Pillar (3F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
  • Sky Pillar (5F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 23
Y 10 areas
  • Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Terminus Cave (1F)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
  • Terminus Cave (B1F left)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
  • Terminus Cave (B1F right)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
  • Terminus Cave (B2F)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
  • Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
  • Victory Road (unknown area 322)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 58–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 324)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 58–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 326)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 58–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 58–59
X 10 areas
  • Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Terminus Cave (1F)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
  • Terminus Cave (B1F left)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
  • Terminus Cave (B1F right)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
  • Terminus Cave (B2F)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
  • Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 44–46
  • Victory Road (unknown area 322)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 58–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 324)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 58–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 326)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 58–59
  • Victory Road (unknown area 328)Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ceiling of a Cave · Lv 58–59
Colosseum 1 area
  • Shadow Pokémon Lab B2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 43
White 2 areas
  • DreamyardWalking in dark grass · Lv 49
  • Dreamyard (B1F)Walking in dark grass · Lv 49
Black 2 areas
  • DreamyardWalking in dark grass · Lv 49
  • Dreamyard (B1F)Walking in dark grass · Lv 49
HeartGold 3 areas
  • Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Viridian ForestHeadbutting trees · Lv 5–7
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Crystal 2 areas
  • Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7
  • Road 37Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Gold 1 area
  • Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7