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Shadow Araquanid is a Water- and Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Araquanid has a maximum CP of 2,065. It is weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Araquanid is Bug Bite and Bug Buzz.
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Shadow Araquanid takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Flying160.0%
Rock160.0%
Shadow Araquanid takes reduced damage from:
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 8.18 | 9.25 | 174.3 |
| 2. | Infestation | Bug Buzz | 7.83 | 8.85 | 166.7 |
| 3. | Bug Bite | Bubble Beam | 7.19 | 8.13 | 153.1 |
| 4. | Bug Bite | Water Pulse | 6.92 | 7.82 | 147.3 |
| 5. | Infestation | Bubble Beam | 6.79 | 7.68 | 144.6 |
| 6. | Infestation | Water Pulse | 6.50 | 7.35 | 138.4 |
| 7. | Bug Bite |  Mirror Coat | 6.46 | 7.30 | 137.5 |
| 8. | Infestation | Mirror Coat | 5.99 | 6.78 | 127.7 |
Bug Bite
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0.5s
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Infestation9131.0s| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
Bug Buzz95503.5s| Damage | 95 |
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| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.8s - 2.9s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
SpecialBug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Mirror Coat60502.5s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 2.2s - 2.4s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Water Pulse65503.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.7s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Bubble Beam45332.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialBubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Araquanid can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Araquanid can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Shadow Araquanid maxes out at 2,065 CP. Raid catches are 934 to 1,044 CP, or 1,168 to 1,305 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 737 to 783 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 2065 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 737 CP - 783 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 982 CP - 1044 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 934 CP - 1044 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1168 CP - 1305 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Araquanid’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 CP | 2 | 81 CP | 3 | 136 CP |
| 4 | 191 CP | 5 | 246 CP | 6 | 301 CP |
| 7 | 356 CP | 8 | 411 CP | 9 | 467 CP |
| 10 | 522 CP | 11 | 574 CP | 12 | 626 CP |
| 13 | 678 CP | 14 | 731 CP | 15 | 783 CP |
| 16 | 835 CP | 17 | 887 CP | 18 | 939 CP |
| 19 | 991 CP | 20 | 1044 CP | 21 | 1096 CP |
| 22 | 1148 CP | 23 | 1200 CP | 24 | 1253 CP |
| 25 | 1305 CP | 26 | 1357 CP | 27 | 1409 CP |
| 28 | 1461 CP | 29 | 1514 CP | 30 | 1566 CP |
| 31 | 1592 CP | 32 | 1618 CP | 33 | 1644 CP |
| 34 | 1670 CP | 35 | 1696 CP | 36 | 1722 CP |
| 37 | 1749 CP | 38 | 1775 CP | 39 | 1801 CP |
| 40 | 1827 CP | 41 | 1850 CP | 42 | 1873 CP |
| 43 | 1897 CP | 44 | 1921 CP | 45 | 1944 CP |
| 46 | 1968 CP | 47 | 1992 CP | 48 | 2017 CP |
| 49 | 2041 CP | 50 | 2065 CP |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Araquanid’s Water and Bug-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Araquanid.
Water BugMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #752 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 82 kg |
| Region | Generation 7 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
Shadow Araquanid’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Dewpider
Araquanid
Shadow Dewpider
Shadow Araquanid| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
No size information available for this Pokémon
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Araquanid from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Araquanid. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Sun | It delivers headbutts with the water bubble on its head. Small Pokémon get sucked into the bubble, where they drown. |
| Moon | Despite what its appearance suggests, it cares for others. If it finds vulnerable, weak Pokémon, it protectively brings them into its water bubble. |
| Ultra Sun | 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 Moon | 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! |
| Sword | It launches water bubbles with its legs, drowning prey within the bubbles. This Pokémon can then take its time to savor its meal. |
| Shield | It acts as a caretaker for Dewpider, putting them inside its bubble and letting them eat any leftover food. |
Shadow Araquanid’s best moves are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz, for 9.25 DPS and 174.3 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Water and Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves.
Shadow Araquanid tops out at 1,827 CP at Level 40 and 2,065 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Araquanid can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Araquanid cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Araquanid: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, and Mega Heracross.
Regular Shadow Araquanid
Shiny Shadow Araquanid
