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Ariados

Ariados

BUGPOISON
HP
70
Atk
90
Def
70
SpA
60
SpD
70
Spe
40
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Weaknesses

  • FIRE2x
  • FLYING2x
  • PSYCHIC2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Impish 31/0/20/0/15/0

Best Moveset

  1. Rage PowderBUGStatus25.0%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus25.0%
  3. Knock OffDARKPhysical19.6%
  4. String ShotBUGStatus19.6%

Best Ability / Item

InsomniaSitrus BerrySitrus Berry

Ariados technical VGC usage sections

Best Ariados Moves

  • #1

    Rage Powder

    BUGStatus

    The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user.

    25.00%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    25.00%
  • #3

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    19.64%
  • #4

    String Shot

    BUGStatus

    The user blows silk from its mouth that binds opposing Pokémon and harshly lowers their Speed stats.

    19.64%
  • #5

    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.

    5.36%
  • #6

    Toxic Thread

    POIStatus

    The user shoots poisonous threads to poison the target and lower the target's Speed stat.

    3.57%
  • #7

    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.

    1.79%

Best Ariados Natures

  • #1

    Impish 31/0/20/0/15/0

    92.86%
  • #2

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

    7.14%

Best Ariados Abilities

  • #1

    Insomnia

    The Pokémon's insomnia prevents it from falling asleep.

    100.00%

Best Ariados Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

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

    92.86%
  • #2
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    7.14%

Best Ariados Teammates

  • #1
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    19.30%
  • #2
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    17.54%
  • #3
    sylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    17.54%
  • #4
    aerodactyl-megaAerodactyl-mega
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    15.79%
  • #5
    charizard-mega-yCharizard-mega-y
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    15.79%
  • #6
    kangaskhan-megaKangaskhan-mega
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.51%
  • #7
    politoedPolitoed
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    3.51%
  • #8
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.51%
  • #9
    meowscaradaMeowscarada
    GRADAR
    TeamsBuilder
    1.75%
  • #10
    tinkatonTinkaton
    FAISTE
    TeamsBuilder
    1.75%

Teams with Ariados

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Aerodactyl MegaCharizard Mega YGarchompSylveonBasculegion-MAriados
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Aerodactyl MegaCharizard Mega YGarchompSylveonBasculegion-MAriados
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Aerodactyl MegaCharizard Mega YGarchompSylveonBasculegion-MAriados
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Aerodactyl MegaCharizard Mega YGarchompSylveonBasculegion-MAriados
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AriadosNoivernMedicham MegaClawitzerTyphlosionLuxray
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SylveonAriadosBasculegion-MAerodactyl MegaCharizard Mega YGarchomp
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SylveonAriadosBasculegion-MAerodactyl MegaCharizard Mega YGarchomp
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SylveonAriadosBasculegion-MAerodactyl MegaCharizard Mega YGarchomp
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Aerodactyl MegaCharizard Mega YGarchompSylveonBasculegion-MAriados
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Ariados?

The best moveset for Ariados in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Rage Powder, Protect, Knock Off, String Shot.

How to counter Ariados in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Ariados can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fire 2x, flying 2x, psychic 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Ariados?

The best item for Ariados is typically Sitrus Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.