Pokédex

Ariados Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Ariados official artwork

Ariados (#0168) is a Bug/Poison-type Long Leg Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It stands 1.1 m tall, weighs 33.5 kg and has a base stat total of 400, with its highest base stat in Attack (90). Its abilities are Swarm and Insomnia, with Sniper as its Hidden Ability. Ariados is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock attacks.

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

Ariados base stats

  • HP: 70
  • Attack: 90
  • Defense: 70
  • Sp. Atk: 60
  • Sp. Def: 70
  • Speed: 40
  • Total: 400

Abilities

  • Swarm
  • Insomnia
  • Sniper (Hidden)

Ariados type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Fire (2x)
  • Flying (2x)
  • Psychic (2x)
  • Rock (2x)

Resists

  • Grass (0.25x)
  • Fighting (0.25x)
  • Poison (0.5x)
  • Bug (0.5x)
  • Fairy (0.5x)

Ariados evolution chain

Ariados level-up moveset

  • Evolve: Swords Dance
  • Lv. 1: Absorb
  • Lv. 1: Bug Bite
  • Lv. 1: Fell Stinger
  • Lv. 1: Focus Energy
  • Lv. 1: Poison Sting
  • Lv. 1: String Shot
  • Lv. 8: Infestation
  • Lv. 12: Scary Face
  • Lv. 15: Night Shade
  • Lv. 19: Shadow Sneak
  • Lv. 23: Fury Swipes
  • Lv. 28: Sucker Punch
  • Lv. 31: Agility
  • Lv. 35: Pin Missile
  • Lv. 41: Psychic
  • Lv. 46: Poison Jab
  • Lv. 50: Cross Poison
  • Lv. 54: Sticky Web
  • Lv. 59: Toxic Thread