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Araquanid

Water Bubble Pokémon

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Araquanid official artwork
Official art

Araquanid is a Water/Bug-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock and Electric, with a base stat total of 454. In Pokémon Champions it’s #106 on the Doubles ladder and #79 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
82 kg 180.8 lbs
Base stat total
454 Higher than 50% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VII Sun & Moon
Abilities
Champions#106 Doubles ▼3 · #79 Singles =Usual set Mystic Water · Brave · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2Full set →
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

HP68143–175246–340
Atk7081–134130–262
Def92100–158170–311
SpA5063–11294–218
SpD132136–202242–399
Spe4255–10380–201
Total454Higher than 50% of Pokémon
HP68Atk70Def92Spe42SpD132SpA50

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

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Type matchups

WaterBugshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Electric (because of Water)Flying (because of Bug)Rock (because of Bug)

Resists

½×
Fighting (because of Bug)Ground (because of Bug)Ice (because of Water)Steel (because of Water)Water (because of Water)
Takes normal damage from 10 types
NormalPoisonBugGhostFireGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With : Fire becomes ½×

With : Water becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Araquanid against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
103Araquanid · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Araquanid · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
62Araquanid · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#106 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesLiquidationWide GuardLeech LifeProtect

Singles

#79 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesSticky WebMirror CoatLiquidationSurf

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

Usage over time

Values
Araquanid, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.8%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.9%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3151.4%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.6%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.4%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.5%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

5.2% of teams · rank #32 · Singles · about 2,698 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Careful
Stat Points
32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD
  1. Sticky Web
  2. Liquidation
  3. Endeavor
  4. Mirror Coat

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games8.0%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)6.8%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)5.2%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)2.8%

−5.2 pts Top players use it less: 8.0% → 2.8%

Moves

Abilities

  • 98.4%
  • 1.6%

Stat Points

  • Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD21.3%
  • Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD7.9%
  • Modest 32 HP / 8 Def / 26 SpA5.0%
  • Modest 32 SpA / 32 Spe4.5%

These 4 cover 38.7% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 15

1Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
1InfestationTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
1Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn.RockStatus——10
12Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.WaterSpec65100%20
16Aqua RingUser recovers 1/16 max HP per turn.WaterStatus——20
20Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
26Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
32SoakChanges the target's type to Water.WaterStatus—100%20
38EntrainmentThe target's Ability changes to match the user's.NormalStatus—100%15
44Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
50Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
56Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
62Mirror CoatIf hit by special attack, returns double damage.PsychicSpec—100%20

TM / HM / TR 35

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM108Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Egg moves 4

EggPower SplitAverages Attack and Sp. Atk stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
EggSpit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.NormalSpec—100%10
EggSticky WebLowers Speed of grounded foes by 1 on switch-in.BugStatus——20
EggStockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.NormalStatus——20

Biology

It hunts smaller Pokémon, trapping them in its bubbles where they drown. Araquanid often dote on Dewpider, putting them inside its bubble and letting them eat any leftover food. It is noticeably larger than its pre-evolution.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Water Bubble Pokémon
Alola · Sun & Moon
Color
Green
—
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

English
Araquanid
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Training

2 SpD
100 ≈13.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
159
Medium

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Dewpider: Level 22.

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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.