Pokémechanics
Diamond, Pearl & Platinum

#168Ariados

Type
Species
Long Leg Pokémon
Height
1.1 m
Weight
33.5 kg

Ariados

Diamond, Pearl & Platinum
It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.

Base stats

EVs: +2 Attack

HP70
Attack90
Defense70
Sp. Atk60
Sp. Def60
Speed40
Total390

Base stats shown are as of Diamond, Pearl & Platinum.

Abilities

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

Locations

Diamond
Walking
Route 229Lv 5220%
Pearl
Walking
Route 229Lv 5220%
Platinum
Walking
Route 229Lv 5020%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x0.25
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0.25
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
1Bug Bite
Physical
60
100
20
--
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
1Constrict
Physical
10
100
35
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
1Poison Sting
Physical
15
100
35
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
1Scary Face
Status
--
100
10
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
1String Shot
Status
--
95
40
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
5Scary Face
Status
--
100
10
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
8Constrict
Physical
10
100
35
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
12Leech Life
Physical
80
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
15Night Shade
Special
--
100
15
--
Inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
19Shadow Sneak
Physical
40
100
30
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
23Fury Swipes
Physical
18
80
15
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
28Sucker Punch
Physical
70
100
5
--
Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.
32Spider Web
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the target from leaving battle.
37Agility
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Speed by two stages.
41Pin Missile
Physical
25
95
20
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
46Psychic
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
50Poison Jab
Physical
80
100
20
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM15Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM19Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM22Solar Beam
Special
120
100
10
--
Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM28Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM29Psychic
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM36Sludge Bomb
Special
90
100
10
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Secret Power
Physical
70
100
20
30
Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM46Thief
Physical
60
100
25
--
Takes the target’s item.
TM58Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TM68Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM70Flash
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
TM78Captivate
Status
--
100
20
--
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.
TM82Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM83Natural Gift
Physical
--
100
15
--
Power and type depend on the held berry.
TM84Poison Jab
Physical
80
100
20
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %Games
Bounce
Physical
85
85
5
30
Platinum
User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
Signal Beam
Special
75
100
15
10
Platinum
Has a chance to confuse the target.
Sucker Punch
Physical
70
100
5
--
Platinum
Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.

Other generations

Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet