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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 Higher than 38% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen II Gold & Silver
Abilities
Champions#237 Doubles ▼5 · #195 Singles ▲2Usual set Focus Sash · Impish · Atk 32 / SpD 2 / Spe 32Full set →
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

HP70145–177250–344
Atk9099–156166–306
Def7081–134130–262
SpA6072–123112–240
SpD7081–134130–262
Spe4054–10176–196
Total400Higher than 38% of Pokémon
HP70Atk90Def70Spe40SpD70SpA60

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 Atk.

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Type matchups

BugPoisonshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Fire (because of Bug)Flying (because of Bug)Psychic (because of Poison)Rock (because of Bug)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Poison)Fairy (because of Poison)Poison (because of Poison)
¼×
Fighting (because of Bug and Poison)Grass (because of Bug and Poison)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalGroundGhostSteelWaterElectricIceDragonDark

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 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 on Showdown, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  21. 101Ariados · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  22. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  24. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  25. 92Ariados · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  32. 60Ariados · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  33. 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

#237 of 262 used

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

Focus Sash (24.3%) · (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%) · (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.

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

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

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
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

Items

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

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

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 20

EvoSwords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec20100%25
1Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
1Fell StingerRaises user's Attack by 3 if this KOes the target.BugPhys50100%25
1Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
1Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys15100%35
1String ShotLowers the foe(s) Speed by 2.BugStatus—95%40
8InfestationTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20
12Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
15Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
19Shadow SneakUsually goes first.GhostPhys40100%30
23Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1880%15
28Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.DarkPhys70100%5
31AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
35Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn.BugPhys2595%20
41Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
46Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
50Cross PoisonHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison.PoisonPhys70100%20
54Sticky WebLowers Speed of grounded foes by 1 on switch-in.BugStatus——20
59Toxic ThreadLowers the target's Speed by 1 and poisons it.PoisonStatus—100%20

TM / HM / TR 43

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM15Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10
TM42Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.GhostSpec—100%15
TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM53Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.SteelPhys70—10
TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10
TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM91Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TM95Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
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
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM175ToxicBadly poisons the target. Poison types can't miss.PoisonStatus—90%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM182Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM185Lunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
TM211Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.ElectricSpec5595%15
TM214Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10
TM219Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10
TM221Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 5

EggDisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.NormalStatus—100%20
EggLunge100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.BugPhys80100%15
EggMegahornNo additional effect.BugPhys12085%10
EggNight SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhys70100%15
EggRage PowderThe foes' moves target the user on the turn used.BugStatus——20

Biology

Spinarak evolves into Ariados, a multi-colored, spider-like Pokémon. Ariados typically grabs its prey and attaches them with silk, before letting the prey escape. It will use the silk to track the prey and lead it to the prey's companions.

Ariados also traps its prey in webbing and will drink their blood whenever it gets thirsty.

Design & origin

Ariados is seemingly based on the jumping spider. Its name is a combination of the words "arachnid" and "dos" (Spanish for "two").

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

Pokédex entries

Long Leg Pokémon
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Red
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

English
Ariados
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

2 Atk
90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
140
Fast

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Spinarak: Level 22.

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

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.