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Shadow Araquanid

Shadow Araquanid (Shadow)Water Bug
  • rain
Shadow Araquanid is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Araquanid is a Water and Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,827 CP and is weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Araquanid Stats and Max CP

126 ATK
219 DEF
169 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2065 CP
Lvl 40
1827 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1305 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1044 CP
Lvl 15 Research
783 CP

Shadow Araquanid's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Araquanid PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow or not, Araquanid is not a Raid Pokémon. In Gyms, you should rather go with regular Araquanid due to the higher bulk.

Shadow Araquanid PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Araquanid is impressive in the Great League, but Shadow Araquanid is even better. It manages to overcome Annihilape, something the non-Shadow variant embarrassingly doesn't beat. Moreover, it also takes out Fairy types like Wigglytuff, Togekiss, Clefable, and Galarian Weezing, as well as Shadow Empoleon and Lickilicky.

Sure, it struggles against Charjabug and Shadow Steelix, but Shadow Araquanid is overall fantastic and a major threat in this meta.

With a max CP of only 2065, Shadow Araquanid isn't strong enough for the other PvP Leagues.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
WaterWater-type
#206
BugBug-type
#83
Great LeagueGreat League
#30
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#562

Shadow Araquanid Type Chart

Shadow Araquanid takes increased damage from:Shadow Araquanid takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shadow Araquanid takes reduced damage from:Shadow Araquanid takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
GroundGround62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Araquanid best moveset

Moves

Bug Bite + Bug Buzz

Bug
BugBug Bite
BugBug Buzz
Shadow Araquanid's best Bug-type moveset is Bug Bite / Bug Buzz, with 9.25 DPS and 174.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Araquanid ranks #83 (D Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
1.BugBug BiteBugBug Buzz8.189.25174.3
2.BugInfestationBugBug Buzz7.838.85166.7
3.BugBug BiteWaterBubble Beam7.198.13153.1
4.BugBug BiteWaterWater Pulse6.927.82147.3
5.BugInfestationWaterBubble Beam6.797.68144.6
6.BugInfestationWaterWater Pulse6.507.35138.4
7.BugBug BitePsychicMirror Coat6.467.30137.5
8.BugInfestationPsychicMirror Coat5.996.78127.7
1–8 of 10

Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • 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 ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugBug Buzz95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Buzz
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bug Buzz has a 30.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bug Buzz details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PsychicMirror Coat60502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mirror Coat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.2s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Mirror Coat has no special effects.
    See Mirror Coat details page ↗
  • WaterWater Pulse65503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Water Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Water Pulse has no special effects.
    See Water Pulse details page ↗
  • WaterBubble Beam45332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Bubble Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.6s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Bubble Beam details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Araquanid's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Araquanid'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 Shadow Araquanid has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Araquanid CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Araquanid reaches a maximum of 1,827 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 934–1,044 CP, rising to 1,168–1,305 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 737–783 CP.

Max CPMax CP1827 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch737 CP - 783 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs982 CP - 1044 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids934 CP - 1044 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1168 CP - 1305 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

Shadow Araquanid 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 CP281 CP3136 CP
4191 CP5246 CP6301 CP
7356 CP8411 CP9467 CP
10522 CP11574 CP12626 CP
13678 CP14731 CP15783 CP
16835 CP17887 CP18939 CP
19991 CP201044 CP211096 CP
221148 CP231200 CP241253 CP
251305 CP261357 CP271409 CP
281461 CP291514 CP301566 CP
311592 CP321618 CP331644 CP
341670 CP351696 CP361722 CP
371749 CP381775 CP391801 CP
401827 CP411850 CP421873 CP
431897 CP441921 CP451944 CP
461968 CP471992 CP482017 CP
492041 CP502065 CP

Pokédex information

Alola
Pokédex Number#752
Height1.8 m
Weight82 kg
RegionGeneration 7
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
DewpiderDewpider
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
AraquanidAraquanid
  • Dewpider evolves into Araquanid which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Araquanid
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Araquanid

Photobomb

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

Water Water

Bug Bug

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 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Araquanid Candy360 Shadow Araquanid Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Araquanid Candy12 Shadow Araquanid Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Araquanid Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Araquanid Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Araquanid Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Araquanid Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Araquanid Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Araquanid Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Araquanid Candy-

Shadow Araquanid Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Araquanid from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Araquanid in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Araquanid family

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

DewpiderDewpider
AraquanidAraquanid
Shadow Dewpider (Shadow)Shadow Dewpider
Shadow Araquanid (Shadow)Shadow Araquanid

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Araquanid

Shadow Araquanid high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Araquanid. 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

Shadow Araquanid Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow AraquanidShadow AraquanidShadow AraquanidShadow Araquanid

Shadow Araquanid Pokédex entries

Alola
VersionsPokédex entry
SunIt delivers headbutts with the water bubble on its head. Small Pokémon get sucked into the bubble, where they drown.
MoonDespite what its appearance suggests, it cares for others. If it finds vulnerable, weak Pokémon, it protectively brings them into its water bubble.
Ultra SunIt 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 MoonIt 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!
SwordIt launches water bubbles with its legs, drowning prey within the bubbles. This Pokémon can then take its time to savor its meal.
ShieldIt acts as a caretaker for Dewpider, putting them inside its bubble and letting them eat any leftover food.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Araquanid’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Bug-type Pokémon, Shadow Araquanid is weak to Electric, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Araquanid in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Araquanid in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Bug Buzz. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.254 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 174.259.

How does Shadow Araquanid perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Araquanid rank as a Water-type attacker?

Shadow Araquanid is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

How does Shadow Araquanid rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Shadow Araquanid is a D-Tier Bug-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Araquanid?

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, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

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

Shadow Araquanid’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1827 CP and 2065 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Araquanid be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Araquanid can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Araquanid Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Araquanid cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.