Pokémechanics
Sun & Moon

#168Ariados

Ariados as it appears in Sun & MoonShiny Ariados as it appears in Sun & Moon
Species
Long Leg Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
90
Growth
Fast
Height
1.1 m
Weight
33.5 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
15
Base friendship
70

Ariados

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

Base stats

EVs: +2 Attack

HP70
Attack90
Defense70
Sp. Atk60
Sp. Def70
Speed40
Total400

Abilities

Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Insomnia
Prevents sleep.
Sniper (hidden)
Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Locations

Sun
Walking
Malie GardenLv 24-2720%
Route 10Lv 24-2720%
Route 11Lv 24-2720%
Route 17Lv 31-3420%
Ula’ula MeadowLv 31-3420%
Moon
Walking
Malie GardenLv 24-2720%
Route 10Lv 24-2720%
Route 11Lv 24-2720%
Route 17Lv 31-3420%
Ula’ula MeadowLv 31-3420%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x0.25
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0.25
  • x1
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
--Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
1Absorb
Special
20
100
25
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
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.
1Fell Stinger
Physical
50
100
25
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.
1Focus Energy
Status
--
--
30
--
Increases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.
1Poison Sting
Physical
15
100
35
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
1String Shot
Status
--
95
40
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
1Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
1Venom Drench
Status
--
100
20
100
Lowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.
5Absorb
Special
20
100
25
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
8Infestation
Special
20
100
20
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
12Scary Face
Status
--
100
10
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
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.
55Cross Poison
Physical
70
100
20
10
Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a chance to poison the target.
58Sticky Web
Status
--
--
20
--
Covers the opposing field, lowering opponents’ Speed by one stage upon switching in.
63Toxic Thread
Status
--
100
20
100
Poisons the target and lowers its Speed by one stage.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM09Venoshock
Special
65
100
10
--
Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM100Confide
Status
--
--
20
100
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.
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.
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.
TM28Leech Life
Physical
80
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
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.
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.
TM48Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM67Smart Strike
Physical
70
--
10
--
Never misses.
TM68Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM75Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TM81X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM83Infestation
Special
20
100
20
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
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.
TM88Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
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.

Other generations

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