TL;DR. Dewpider is a water/bug-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 269. It crawls onto the land in search of food. Its water bubble allows it to breathe and protects its soft head.
It crawls onto the land in search of food. Its water bubble allows it to breathe and protects its soft head.
Stat spread.
Total of 269. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Dewpider in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Dewpider reaches 714 CP at level 40 and 817 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Dewpider first appeared on August 4, 2023, during Pokémon GO Fest 2023 London & Osaka.
- Dewpider
- Araquanid by encounter
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 1 to May 19, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 to May 19, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Dewpider in competitive play.
Dewpider is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Dewpider.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Dewpider, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Dewpider?
Dewpider is a Water/Bug-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Dewpider weak to?
Dewpider takes 2× damage from Electric, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Dewpider resistant to?
Dewpider resists Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Dewpider evolve?
Dewpider evolves into Araquanid (Level 22).
What generation is Dewpider from?
Dewpider was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0751.
What are Dewpider's base stats?
Dewpider has HP 38, Attack 40, Defense 52, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 72, and Speed 27. Total base stat total: 269.
What are Dewpider's abilities?
Dewpider can have the ability Water Bubble, plus the Hidden Ability Water Absorb.
Is Dewpider legendary or mythical?
No. Dewpider is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Dewpider's best stat?
Dewpider's highest base stat is Special Defense at 72, which ranks 93rd of 241 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Dewpider good?
Dewpider has a base stat total of 269, the 943rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 211th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Does Dewpider's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Water Bubble, Fire moves do half damage. With Water Absorb, Water moves heal it instead of doing damage.
Through the generations.
Dewpider as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Dewpider is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Water Bubble: Fire moves do half damage.
Water Absorb: Water moves heal it instead of doing damage.
Dewpider vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 241 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Dewpider | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 38 | 65 | -27 |
| Attack | 40 | 71 | -31 |
| Defense | 52 | 71 | -19 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 66 | -26 |
| Special Defense | 72 | 67 | +5 |
| Speed | 27 | 64 | -37 |
| Total | 269 | 404 | -135 |
Dewpider appears in 9 games.
Every mainline release where Dewpider is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Dewpider.
Every main-series game Dewpider is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildSavanna Biome, Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 5, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness
- RaidRolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, South Lake Miloch, Bridge Field, Lake of Outrage, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
- WildGiant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildBrooklet Hill (day) (Surfing and walking)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Dewpider appears in 2 episodes.
From SM071 (2018-04-26) through JN139 (2023-01-27).
TCG Pocket appearances
Dewpider in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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