Where can I find Ariados in Polished Crystal?

Ariados can be found in 9 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Ariados?

Ariados is a bug/dark-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Ariados learn in Polished Crystal?

Ariados can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Ariadosin Pokémon Polished Crystal

bugdark

Pokédex Entry

Long Leg Pokémon

Rather than making a nest in one specific spot, it wanders in search of food after darkness falls. Aridos evolves from Spinarak which makes it an easier Pokemon to get early game. Swarm and Sniper as two of the ability options make it more powerful either way, rather by increasing Bug type moves or just powering up critical hits. It can learn Toxic Spikes which is a great move, but its only available via an egg move. Considering its movesset has moves from many different types, including Psychic, Poison, and Ghost - it has pretty good coverage. It does have a few weaknesses though.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

BugDark

Dex

#033 Johto Dex · #168 National

Abilities

Swarm(Primary)

Boosts Bug moves in a pinch.

Insomnia(Secondary)

Prevents it from falling asleep.

Sniper(Hidden)

Powers up critical hits.

Growth Rate

Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Fast (15 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball8.9%

Great Ball12.1%

Ultra Ball14.9%

Base Exp

134

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2flying ×2bug ×2rock ×2fairy ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5ground ×0.5ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5

Immune To

psychic

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Spinarak

Base form

→

Ariados

Level up Spinarak to Lv. 22

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How to Obtain

Ariados appears common in Beautiful Beach in the night, common in Noisy Forest in the night, and common in Rocky Beach in the night, among six other areas. Wild ones range from level 16 to 57, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (9)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Ariados.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Bug BiteBug Bite	bug		60	100	20
Bug BiteBug Bite	Bites the foe and eats a held Berry.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	normal	0	100	30
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	poison	15	100	35
1	Poison StingLevel: 1Poison Sting	An attack that may poison the foe.
1	String ShotLevel: 1String Shot	bug	0	95	40
1	String ShotLevel: 1String Shot	A move that lowers the foe's Speed.
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	normal	15	90	20
1	WrapLevel: 1Wrap	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	grass	20	100	25
5	AbsorbLevel: 5Absorb	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
8	GlareLevel: 8Glare	normal	0	100	30
8	GlareLevel: 8Glare	A move that may paralyze the foe.
12	Scary FaceLevel: 12Scary Face	normal	0	100	10
12	Scary FaceLevel: 12Scary Face	Sharply lowers the foe's Speed.
15	Night ShadeLevel: 15Night Shade	ghost	1	100	15
15	Night ShadeLevel: 15Night Shade	Damage equals the user's level.
19	GrowthLevel: 19Growth	normal	0	100	20
19	GrowthLevel: 19Growth	Raises the user's Atk and Sp.Atk.
23	Fury StrikesLevel: 23Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
23	Fury StrikesLevel: 23Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
28	Sucker PunchLevel: 28Sucker Punch	dark	70	100	5
28	Sucker PunchLevel: 28Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
32	Mean LookLevel: 32Mean Look	normal	0	100	5
32	Mean LookLevel: 32Mean Look	Prevents fleeing or switching.
37	AgilityLevel: 37Agility	psychic	0	100	30
37	AgilityLevel: 37Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
41	Pin MissileLevel: 41Pin Missile	bug	25	95	20
41	Pin MissileLevel: 41Pin Missile	Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
46	PsychicLevel: 46Psychic	psychic	90	100	10
46	PsychicLevel: 46Psychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
50	Poison JabLevel: 50Poison Jab	poison	80	100	20
50	Poison JabLevel: 50Poison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
55	Leech LifeLevel: 55Leech Life	bug	80	100	10
55	Leech LifeLevel: 55Leech Life	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
58	Feint AttackLevel: 58Feint Attack	dark	60	100	20
58	Feint AttackLevel: 58Feint Attack	An attack that never misses.

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	0	100	40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
DisableDisable	normal	0	100	20
DisableDisable	Disables the foe's most recent move.
MegahornMegahorn	bug	120	85	10
MegahornMegahorn	A powerful charge attack.
PsybeamPsybeam	psychic	65	100	20
PsybeamPsybeam	An attack that may confuse the foe.
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
Sonic BoomSonic Boom	normal	20	90	20
Sonic BoomSonic Boom	Always inflicts 20HP damage.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Night SlashNight Slash	dark	70	100	15
Night SlashNight Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	poison	0	100	20
Toxic SpikesToxic Spikes	Poisons foes when they switch in.

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TM/HM Moves (27)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Damage doubles if foe is poisoned.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	100	40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	80	100	10	TM50TM50
Leech LifeLeech Life	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM56TM56
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM58TM58
Dark PulseDark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	dark	70	100	5	Scary Cave 1F	TutorTutor
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Ariados. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire2×flying2×bug2×rock2×fairy2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Ariados resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

psychic

grass0.5×ground0.5×ghost0.5×dark0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Ariados, either offensively or defensively.

Ariadosin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry