#168
Ariados
A single strand of a special thread is endlessly spun out of its rear. The thread leads back to its nest.
- Height
- 1.1 m
- Weight
- 33.5 kg
- Generation
- 2
- EV yield
- +2 Attack
Base stats
HP70
Attack90
Defense70
Sp. Atk60
Sp. Def70
Speed40
Total400
Abilities
Swarm
When this Pokemon has 1/3 or less of its maximum HP, rounded down, its offensive stat is multiplied by 1.5 while using a Bug-type attack.
Insomnia
This Pokemon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
Sniper Hidden
If this Pokemon strikes with a critical hit, the damage is multiplied by 1.5.
Recommended natures Smogon Gen 7
Only a Smogon suggestion — the right nature depends on the set you run, so trust your own call on how you want to play it.
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Weaknesses & resistances
Damage ×2 Fire Flying Psychic Rock
Resists ×½ Poison Bug Fairy
Resists ×¼ Grass Fighting
Evolution line
Where to catch
| Region | Location | Rarity | Time | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoenn | Sky Pillar 1F | 60–66 | |||
| Hoenn | Sky Pillar 2F | 60–66 | |||
| Kanto | Pokemon Mansion 1F | 56–58 | |||
| Kanto | Pokemon Mansion 2F | 56–58 | |||
| Kanto | Pokemon Mansion 3F | 56–58 | |||
| Kanto | Pokemon Mansion B1F | 56–58 |
Moves
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| 1 | Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2. | Status | — | — | 30 | |
| 1 | Poison Sting30% chance to poison the target. | Physical | 15 | 100 | 35 | |
| 1 | String ShotLowers the foe(s) Speed by 2. | Status | — | 95 | 40 | |
| 1 | AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | |
| 1 | Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry. | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| 1 | Fell StingerRaises user's Attack by 3 if this KOes the target. | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | |
| 8 | InfestationTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | |
| 12 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Status | — | 100 | 10 | |
| 15 | Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level. | Special | — | 100 | 15 | |
| 19 | Shadow SneakUsually goes first. | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | |
| 23 | Fury SwipesHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | |
| 28 | Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking. | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | |
| 31 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Status | — | — | 30 | |
| 35 | Pin MissileHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | |
| 41 | Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| 46 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | |
| 50 | Cross PoisonHigh critical hit ratio. 10% chance to poison. | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| 54 | Sticky WebLowers Speed of grounded foes by 1 on switch-in. | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| 59 | Toxic ThreadLowers the target's Speed by 1 and poisons it. | Status | — | 100 | 20 | |
| — | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Status | — | — | 20 |