Ariadosin Pokémon Johto Legends
Pokédex Entry
Long Leg Pokémon
Rather than making a nest in one specific spot, it wanders in search of food after darkness falls.
Ariados in Pokémon Johto Legends
Ariados is #168 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Johto Legends. This page covers its bug/dark typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 7 encounter locations.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (7)
Level Up Moves (19)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swords DanceLevel: 1Swords Dance | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| A dance that increases Attack. | ||||||
| ConstrictLevel: 1Constrict | normal | PWR10 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| An attack that may lower SPEED. | ||||||
| Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting | poison | PWR15 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| An attack that may poison the target. | ||||||
| String ShotLevel: 1String Shot | bug | PWR0 | ACC95 | PP40 | ||
| A move that lowers the foe's Speed. | ||||||
| AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb | grass | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| PaybackLevel: 8Payback | dark | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Power is doubled after damaged. | ||||||
| Scary FaceLevel: 12Scary Face | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Harshly reduces the foe's Speed. | ||||||
| Night ShadeLevel: 15Night Shade | ghost | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| The user's level equals damage HP. | ||||||
| Shadow SneakLevel: 19Shadow Sneak | ghost | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Lets the user get in the first hit. | ||||||
| Fury SwipesLevel: 23Fury Swipes | normal | PWR18 | ACC80 | PP15 | ||
| Quickly scratches 2-5 times. | ||||||
| Sucker PunchLevel: 28Sucker Punch | dark | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Won't work if foe doesn't attack. | ||||||
| Spider WebLevel: 32Spider Web | bug | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Prevents fleeing or switching. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 37Agility | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Sharply increases the user's Speed. | ||||||
| X ScissorLevel: 41X Scissor | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Slices foe with crossed limbs. | ||||||
| Zen HeadbuttLevel: 46Zen Headbutt | psychic | PWR80 | ACC90 | PP15 | ||
| Inner peace bash, can cause flinch. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 50Crunch | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Cross PoisonLevel: 55Cross Poison | poison | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| High crit. rate, can poison. | ||||||
| Leech LifeLevel: 58Leech Life | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Gunk ShotLevel: 63Gunk Shot | poison | PWR120 | ACC80 | PP5 | ||
| Filthy garbage that can poison. | ||||||
Egg Moves (9)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PsybeamPsybeam | psychic | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| DisableDisable | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Disables the foe's most recent move. | |||||
| SonicboomSonicboom | normal | PWR20 | ACC90 | PP20 | |
| Always inflicts 20HP damage. | |||||
| Baton PassBaton Pass | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | |
| Switches while keeping effects. | |||||
| PursuitPursuit | dark | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Heavily strikes switching Pokémon. | |||||
| MegahornMegahorn | bug | PWR120 | ACC85 | PP10 | |
| A powerful charge attack. | |||||
| Night SlashNight Slash | dark | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | |||||
| TwineedleTwineedle | bug | PWR25 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Jabs the foe twice using stingers. | |||||
| Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes | poison | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Poisons foes when they switch out. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (28)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| The power varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM19TM19 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Runs foe over and lowers its Speed. | ||||||
| SolarbeamSolarbeam | grass | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM22TM22 | |
| 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM29TM29 | |
| An attack that may lower Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| An attack that may lower Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM36TM36 | |
| An attack that may poison the target. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotNasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM55TM55 | |
| Sharply raises the user's Spcl.Atk. | ||||||
| Nasty PlotNasty Plot | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM55TM55 | |
| Sharply raises the user's Spcl.Atk. | ||||||
| Dream EaterDream Eater | psychic | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM56TM56 | |
| Steals HP from a sleeping victim. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | ||||||
| X ScissorX Scissor | bug | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM60TM60 | |
| Slices foe with crossed limbs. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM63TM63 | |
| Unleash dark energy, causes flinch. | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM66TM66 | |
| A dance that increases Attack. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM68TM68 | |
| Powerful jab that can poison foe. | ||||||
| VenoshockVenoshock | poison | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM69TM69 | |
| Deals 2x damage on poisoned foe. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM70TM70 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (4)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strength SapStrength Sap | grass | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | |
| Heals user and lowers foe's Attack. | ||||||
| U TurnU Turn | bug | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | |
| After attacking, user switches out. | ||||||
| MoonblastMoonblast | fairy | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | |
| May lower Spcl.Atk with moon power. | ||||||
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP20 | TutorTutor | |
| May put the foe to sleep. | ||||||
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.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Ariados, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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ariados in Polished CrystalbugdarkHP 70 -10Sp. Atk 60 -30Speed 80 +10
ariados in Ghost Greybugghostdifferent typingHP 75 -5Defense 95 +25Sp. Atk 70 -20Sp. Def 65 -5Speed 60 -10
ariados in 4 gamesbugpoisondifferent typingHP 70 -10Sp. Atk 60 -30Speed 40 -30
ariados in Emerald Legacybugpoisondifferent typingHP 70 -10Sp. Atk 70 -20Speed 80 +10
ariados in Modern Emeraldbugpoisondifferent typingHP 90 +10Attack 100 +10Sp. Atk 60 -30Speed 40 -30