
The best moveset for Araquanid in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Liquidation, Wide Guard, Protect, Leech Life.
In the Pokémon Champions meta, Araquanid can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (electric 2x, flying 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.
The best item for Araquanid is typically Mystic Water, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.