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Pokédex Entry
Long Leg Pokémon
Its feet are tipped with tiny hooked claws that enable it to scuttle on ceilings and vertical walls. It constricts its foe with thin and strong silk webbing.
Ariados in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Ariados is #168 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its bug/poison typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 2 encounter locations.
Evolution Chain
Wild Encounters (2)
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (25)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords DanceLevel: 0Swords Dance | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | ||
| A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | ||||||
| Swords DanceLevel: 1Swords Dance | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | ||
| A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | ||||||
| Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Venom DrenchLevel: 1Venom Drench | poison | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Lowers the Attack, Sp. Atk and Speed of poisoned foes. | ||||||
| Fell StingerLevel: 1Fell Stinger | bug | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| If it knocks out a foe the Attack stat is raised. | ||||||
| Bug BiteLevel: 1Bug Bite | bug | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect. | ||||||
| Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting | poison | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. | ||||||
| String ShotLevel: 1String Shot | bug | PWR0 | ACC95 | PP40 | ||
| Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed. | ||||||
| ConstrictLevel: 1Constrict | normal | PWR10 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed. | ||||||
| AbsorbLevel: 1Absorb | grass | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP0 | ||
| Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb | grass | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP0 | ||
| Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| InfestationLevel: 8Infestation | bug | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| The foe is infested and attacked for turns. | ||||||
| Scary FaceLevel: 12Scary Face | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed. | ||||||
| Night ShadeLevel: 15Night Shade | ghost | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | ||||||
| Shadow SneakLevel: 19Shadow Sneak | ghost | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Extends the user's shadow to strike first. | ||||||
| Fury SwipesLevel: 23Fury Swipes | normal | PWR18 | ACC80 | PP15 | ||
| Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 28Sucker Punch | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Strikes first if the foe is preparing Attack. | ||||||
| Spider WebLevel: 32Spider Web | bug | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Ensnares the foe to stop it from fleeing or switching. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 37Agility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | ||||||
| Pin MissileLevel: 41Pin Missile | bug | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| PsychicLevel: 46Psychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Poison JabLevel: 50Poison Jab | poison | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| Cross PoisonLevel: 55Cross Poison | poison | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| A slash that may poison a foe and do critical damage. | ||||||
| Sticky WebLevel: 58Sticky Web | bug | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Weaves a sticky net that slows foes switching in. | ||||||
| Toxic ThreadLevel: 63Toxic Thread | poison | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Attacks with a thread that poisons and drops Speed. | ||||||
Egg Moves (13)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PsybeamPsybeam | psychic | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| DisableDisable | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | |
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | |||||
| Sonic BoomSonic Boom | normal | PWR1 | ACC90 | PP20 | |
| Launches shock waves that always inflict 20 HP damage. | |||||
| Baton PassBaton Pass | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | |
| Switches out the user while keeping effects in play. | |||||
| PursuitPursuit | dark | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. | |||||
| Signal BeamSignal Beam | bug | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Sets spikes that poison a foe switching in. | |||||
| TwineedleTwineedle | bug | PWR25 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Foreleg stingers jab foe twice. May poison. | |||||
| ElectrowebElectroweb | electric | PWR55 | ACC95 | PP15 | |
| Snares the foes with an electric net. Lowers Speed. | |||||
| Rage PowderRage Powder | bug | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Scatters powder to make foes attack only the user. | |||||
| Night SlashNight Slash | dark | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Hits as soon as possible. High critical-hit ratio. | |||||
| MegahornMegahorn | bug | PWR120 | ACC85 | PP10 | |
| A brutal ramming attack using out-thrust horns. | |||||
| LungeLunge | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Lunges at the foe to lower its Attack stat. | |||||
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (12)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting | poison | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| A toxic attack with barbs, etc., that may poison. | ||||||
| String ShotLevel: 1String Shot | bug | PWR0 | ACC95 | PP40 | ||
| Binds the foe with string to reduce its Speed. | ||||||
| Scary FaceLevel: 1Scary Face | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed. | ||||||
| ConstrictLevel: 1Constrict | normal | PWR10 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed. | ||||||
| Scary FaceLevel: 6Scary Face | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed. | ||||||
| ConstrictLevel: 11Constrict | normal | PWR10 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Constricts to inflict pain. May lower Speed. | ||||||
| Night ShadeLevel: 17Night Shade | ghost | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | ||||||
| Leech LifeLevel: 25Leech Life | bug | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Fury SwipesLevel: 34Fury Swipes | normal | PWR18 | ACC80 | PP15 | ||
| Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| Spider WebLevel: 43Spider Web | bug | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Ensnares the foe to stop it from fleeing or switching. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 53Agility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | ||||||
| PsychicLevel: 63Psychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
Egg Moves (6)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PsybeamPsybeam | psychic | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| DisableDisable | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | |
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | |||||
| Sonic BoomSonic Boom | normal | PWR1 | ACC90 | PP20 | |
| Launches shock waves that always inflict 20 HP damage. | |||||
| Baton PassBaton Pass | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | |
| Switches out the user while keeping effects in play. | |||||
| PursuitPursuit | dark | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Inflicts bad damage if used on a foe switching out. | |||||
| Signal BeamSignal Beam | bug | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (29)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| CaptivateCaptivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM19TM19 | |
| Attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM84TM84 | |
| A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM36TM36 | |
| Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM22TM22 | |
| Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM87TM87 | |
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM75TM75 | |
| A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| X ScissorX Scissor | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM81TM81 | |
| Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Ariados. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Ariados resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Ariados, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
This Pokémon appears in other games we cover. Typing and base stats shown are that game's own — differences from the game you're viewing are marked.
See how Ariados differs across the games we cover →
ariados in Polished Crystalbugdarkdifferent typingSpeed 80 +40
ariados in Ghost Greybugghostdifferent typingHP 75 +5Defense 95 +25Sp. Atk 70 +10Sp. Def 65 -5Speed 60 +20
ariados in Johto Legendsbugdarkdifferent typingHP 80 +10Sp. Atk 90 +30Speed 70 +30
ariados in Modern EmeraldbugpoisonHP 90 +20Attack 100 +10
ariados in Emerald LegacybugpoisonSp. Atk 70 +10Speed 80 +40