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Ariados

AriadosBug Poison
  • rain
  • cloudy
Ariados is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Ariados is a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,772 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Poison Sting / Cross Poison. It is boosted by Rain and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Ariados Stats and Max CP

161 ATK
124 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2003 CP
Lvl 40
1772 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1265 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1012 CP
Lvl 15 Research
759 CP

Ariados's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Ariados PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

With just 161 ATK and 2003 max CP, Ariados struggles to have any relevance in raids. Bug types anyways have very limited impact in raids and with Ariados the impact just reaches a nadir. Trainers should just simply ignore Ariados for PvE.

🛡️ Gyms

Just 124 DEF and 172 HP stat, along with Bug and Poison typing makes Ariados a very poor defender for Gyms.

Ariados PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Ariados was once a strong pick for Great League, especially in certain limited themed cups. But, with the passage of time, Ariados has found itself out of any major reckoning in the Great League meta. The likes of Forretress, Spidops and Charjabug outperform Ariados by quite some distance.

🟡 Ultra League

Ariados doesn’t have the stats to make any impact in Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

Poor bug will be crushed, have some mercy!

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
BugBug-type
#133
PoisonPoison-type
#123
Great LeagueGreat League
#365

Ariados Type Chart

Ariados takes increased damage from:Ariados takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
PsychicPsychic160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Ariados takes reduced damage from:Ariados takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Ariados best moveset

Moves

Poison Sting + Cross Poison

Poison
PoisonPoison Sting
PoisonCross Poison
Ariados's best Poison-type moveset is Poison Sting / Cross Poison, with 8.12 DPS and 111.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Ariados ranks #123 (E Tier) as a Poison attacker with that moveset.
1.BugInfestationBugMegahorn7.158.44115.5
2.PoisonPoison StingBugMegahorn7.078.35114.3
3.BugInfestationPoisonCross Poison6.958.21112.3
4.BugInfestationDarkFoul Play6.948.20112.2
5.PoisonPoison StingPoisonCross Poison6.888.12111.2
6.PoisonPoison StingDarkFoul Play6.868.10110.8
7.BugInfestationGrassTrailblaze6.657.85107.5
8.PoisonPoison StingGrassTrailblaze6.577.76106.2
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Fast Attacks

  • BugInfestation9131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Infestation
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage9
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy12

    Effects
    Infestation has no special effects.
    See Infestation details page ↗
  • PoisonPoison Sting460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Poison Sting
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Poison Sting has no special effects.
    See Poison Sting details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugMegahorn1051002.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Megahorn
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy55

    Effects
    Megahorn has no special effects.
    See Megahorn details page ↗
  • BugLunge55333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Lunge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.5s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Lunge has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Lunge details page ↗
  • DarkFoul Play70502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    Foul Play has no special effects.
    See Foul Play details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Sneak50333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Sneak
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.3s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Sneak has no special effects.
    See Shadow Sneak details page ↗
  • GrassTrailblaze65502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Trailblaze
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Trailblaze details page ↗
  • PoisonCross Poison40331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Cross Poison
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage40
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Cross Poison has a 12.5% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 50.0%
    See Cross Poison details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Ariados's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Ariados's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Ariados has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Ariados CP Chart

CP Chart

Ariados reaches a maximum of 1,772 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 953–1,012 CP, rising to 1,191–1,265 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 714–759 CP.

Max CPMax CP1772 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch714 CP - 759 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs953 CP - 1012 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids953 CP - 1012 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1191 CP - 1265 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Ariados Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
125 CP278 CP3132 CP
4185 CP5239 CP6292 CP
7346 CP8399 CP9453 CP
10506 CP11557 CP12607 CP
13658 CP14708 CP15759 CP
16810 CP17860 CP18911 CP
19962 CP201012 CP211063 CP
221113 CP231164 CP241215 CP
251265 CP261316 CP271367 CP
281417 CP291468 CP301519 CP
311544 CP321569 CP331595 CP
341620 CP351645 CP361671 CP
371696 CP381721 CP391746 CP
401772 CP411794 CP421817 CP
431840 CP441863 CP451886 CP
461909 CP471932 CP481956 CP
491979 CP502003 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#168
Height1.09 m
Weight33.5 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
SpinarakSpinarak
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
AriadosAriados
  • Spinarak evolves into Ariados which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Ariados

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Ariados's Bug and Poison-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Ariados.

Bug Bug

Poison Poison

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Ariados Candy296 Ariados Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Ariados Candy10 Ariados Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Ariados Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Ariados Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Ariados Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Ariados Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Ariados Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Ariados Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Ariados Candy-

Ariados Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Ariados from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Ariados in Pokémon GO.

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Ariados family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Ariados in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

SpinarakSpinarak
AriadosAriados

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
AriadosAriadosAriadosScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmAriadosAriados
0.53 m0.55 m1.09 m1.64 m1.91 m

Ariados's height ranges from 0.53 m to 1.91 m, with the average being 1.09 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Ariados in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.5341 m0.545 m
1′09″1′09″
XS0.545 m1.09 m
1′09″3′07″
M0.8175 m1.3625 m
2′08″4′06″
XL1.3625 m1.635 m
4′06″5′04″
XXL1.635 m1.9075 m
5′04″6′03″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Ariados

Ariados high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Ariados. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Ariados Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Ariados Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldIt spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.
SilverA single strand of a special string is endlessly spun out of its rear. The string leads back to its nest.
CrystalRather than mak­ ing a nest in one specific spot, it wanders in search of food after darkness falls.
Ruby, SapphireARIADOS’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.
EmeraldIts 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.
FireRedA single strand of a special string is endlessly spun out of its rear. The string leads back to its nest.
LeafGreenIt spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.
HeartGoldIt spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It’s hard to tell which end is which.
SoulSilverA single strand of a special string is endlessly spun out of its rear. The string leads back to its nest.
XIt spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It’s hard to tell which end is which.
YIt attaches silk to its prey and sets it free. Later, it tracks the silk to the prey and its friends.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireAriados’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.
SunThere are some areas where people use the string Ariados spins for their own weaving. The resulting cloth is popular for its strength.
MoonIt 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.
Ultra SunEvery night, it wanders around in search of prey, whose movements it restrains by spewing threads before it bites into them with its fangs.
Ultra MoonIt spews threads from its mouth to catch its prey. When night falls, it leaves its web to go hunt aggressively.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Ariados’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug and Poison-type Pokémon, Ariados is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Ariados in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Ariados in Pokémon GO are Infestation and Megahorn. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.442 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 115.531.

How does Ariados perform in Raids?

Ariados's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Ariados rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Ariados is an E-Tier Bug-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Ariados rank as a Poison-type attacker?

Ariados is an E-Tier Poison-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Ariados?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Ariados: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Venusaur, Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, and Mega Gengar.

What is Ariados’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Ariados’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1772 CP and 2003 CP at Level 50.

Can Ariados be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Ariados can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Ariados Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Ariados cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.