Ariados
#168 (Johto)
Best moveset for Ariados
The best moves for Ariados are Infestation and Megahorn when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Infestation | 10.9 dps |
| Megahorn | 60 dps |
Defense
| Infestation | 10.9 dps |
| Lunge | 22.8 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Spinarak family. Ariados evolves from Spinarak which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Ariados, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Ariados is a Bug & Poison Pokémon which evolves from Spinarak. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves. Ariados's strongest moveset is Infestation & Megahorn and it has a Max CP of 1,772.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 161 | |
| Defense | 124 | |
| Stamina | 172 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
759 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,012 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,519 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,772 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,265 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,645 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 147 |
Size
| Height | 1.09 m |
| Weight | 33.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Best moveset for Ariados
The best moves for Ariados are Infestation and Megahorn when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Infestation | 10.9 dps |
| Megahorn | 60 dps |
Defense
| Infestation | 10.9 dps |
| Lunge | 22.8 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Sting | 5 | 11.7 | 10 |
| Infestation | 10 | 12.7 | 10.9 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megahorn | 110 | -45.5 | 60 |
| Shadow Sneak | 50 | -11.4 | 17.2 |
| Cross Poison | 40 | -22 | 32 |
| Lunge | 55 | -11.4 | 22.8 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Ariados?
Ariados is a Bug/Poison type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Ariados are:
- Calyrex (Shadow Rider),
- Mewtwo,
- Hoopa (Unbound),
- Reshiram,
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psychic | 100% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psystrike | 100% |
| Hoopa (Unbound) | Confusion | Psychic | 97% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psystrike | 97% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 95% |
| Mewtwo | Confusion | Psychic | 94% |
| Calyrex (Shadow Rider) | Confusion | Psyshock | 91% |
| Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Psychic | 90% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Psycho Boost | 90% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Ariados
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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