Ariados artwork
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Ariados

BugPoison
M-A Standard/Form Gen 2

Use this page like a quick team check: read the role, check what attacks scare it, then search its moves by type and category.

Stats, matchups, abilities, and moves
Main jobFlexible pick

Ariados reads as a physical attacker from its current stats.

Speed readSlow

Usually wants Trick Room, protection, or bulky support.

Watch outFire 2x, Flying 2x, Psychic 2x

These are type-only multipliers. The ability notes below show when the result changes.

Stats

Battle Stats

Read the left number as the base stat. Read the right number as a simple level 50 game preview.

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HP
Base 70 Game 145 +75
Atk
Base 90 Game 110 +20
Def
Base 70 Game 90 +20
Sp.Atk
Base 60 Game 80 +20
Sp.Def
Base 70 Game 90 +20
Speed
Base 40 Game 60 +20
How to read this

If a game screen number is higher than the base stat, it usually comes from level calculation, Stat Alignment, and Stat Points. Use base stats for comparison, and game preview for battle feel.

Type Check

What scares Ariados?

Start with the type multiplier, then check the ability. A selected ability can reduce, cancel, or increase the final damage.

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Weak to
Fire2xFlying2xPsychic2xRock2x
Resists
Grass0.25xFighting0.25xPoison0.5xBug0.5xFairy0.5x
Immune to
None

Abilities / Passives

Passive effect

Swarm

Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

This is always-on help. Check when it activates before building around it.
Punish / protect

Insomnia

The Pokémon's insomnia prevents it from falling asleep.

This passive makes attacking or disrupting the Pokemon more dangerous.
Passive effect

Sniper

If the Pokémon's attack lands a critical hit, the attack is powered up even further.

This is always-on help. Check when it activates before building around it.
Moves

Search Ariados's Moves

Search and filters check every move first, then show 15 results per page with type and category icons.

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Data Source

Base stats, abilities, and move names are generated from Pokemon Champions data sources. Regulation and meta pages should be reviewed separately before ranked recommendations.

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