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Araquanid

Araquanid

WATERBUG
HP
68
Atk
70
Def
92
SpA
50
SpD
132
Spe
42
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Weaknesses

  • ELECTRIC2x
  • FLYING2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Quiet 32/0/2/32/0/0

Best Moveset

  1. LiquidationWATERPhysical26.3%
  2. Wide GuardROCKStatus21.7%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus20.4%
  4. Leech LifeBUGPhysical13.8%

Best Ability / Item

Water BubbleMystic WaterMystic Water

Araquanid technical VGC usage sections

Best Araquanid Moves

  • #1

    Liquidation

    WATPhysical85 BP

    The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

    26.32%
  • #2

    Wide Guard

    ROCStatus

    The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

    21.71%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    20.39%
  • #4

    Leech Life

    BUGPhysical80 BP

    The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    13.82%
  • #5

    Lunge

    BUGPhysical80 BP

    The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

    5.26%
  • #6

    Poison Jab

    POIPhysical80 BP

    The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

    3.29%
  • #7

    Substitute

    NORStatus

    The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

    2.63%
  • #8

    Soak

    WATStatus

    The user shoots a torrent of water that changes the target's type to Water.

    2.63%
  • #9

    Icy Wind

    ICESpecial55 BP

    The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

    1.97%
  • #10

    Sticky Web

    BUGStatus

    The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.

    1.97%

Best Araquanid Natures

  • #1

    Quiet 32/0/2/32/0/0

    50.00%
  • #2

    Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

    33.33%
  • #3

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    7.14%
  • #4

    Sassy 32/7/19/0/8/0

    2.38%
  • #5

    Impish 32/32/2/0/0/0

    2.38%
  • #6

    Careful 32/2/0/0/32/0

    2.38%
  • #7

    Relaxed 23/0/11/0/32/0

    2.38%

Best Araquanid Abilities

  • #1

    Water Bubble

    Lowers the power of Fire-type moves done to the Pokémon and prevents the Pokémon from getting a burn.

    100.00%

Best Araquanid Items

  • #1
    Mystic Water

    Mystic Water

    Raises the power of Water-type moves.

    57.14%
  • #2
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    21.43%
  • #3
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

    4.76%
  • #4
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    2.38%
  • #5
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    2.38%
  • #6
    Never-Melt Ice

    Never-Melt Ice

    Raises the power of Ice-type moves. Note: Formatted as NeverMeltIce prior to Generation VI .

    2.38%
  • #7
    Charti Berry

    Charti Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Rock-type move by 50%.

    2.38%
  • #8
    Iron Ball

    Iron Ball

    Cuts a Pokémon's Speed and makes it susceptible to Ground-type moves.

    2.38%
  • #9
    Coba Berry

    Coba Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Flying-type move by 50%.

    2.38%
  • #10
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    2.38%

Best Araquanid Teammates

  • #1
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    18.42%
  • #2
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    13.16%
  • #3
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    11.84%
  • #4
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    11.84%
  • #5
    corviknightCorviknight
    FLYSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    9.21%
  • #6
    abomasnow-megaAbomasnow-mega
    GRAICE
    TeamsBuilder
    7.89%
  • #7
    sylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.89%
  • #8
    kangaskhanKangaskhan
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.89%
  • #9
    camerupt-megaCamerupt-mega
    FIRGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    6.58%
  • #10
    delphox-megaDelphox-mega
    FIRPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.26%
  • #11

    Other

    0.02%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Araquanid?

The best moveset for Araquanid in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Liquidation, Wide Guard, Protect, Leech Life.

How to counter Araquanid in Champions?

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.

What is the best item for Araquanid?

The best item for Araquanid is typically Mystic Water, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.