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No. 0752 · Generation VII · Alola

Araquanid

The Water Bubble Pokémon

TL;DR. Araquanid is a water/bug-type Pokémon from Generation VII. Base Stat Total: 454. It delivers headbutts with the water bubble on its head. Small Pokémon get sucked into the bubble, where they drown.

Water Bug

It delivers headbutts with the water bubble on its head. Small Pokémon get sucked into the bubble, where they drown.

Height1.8 m
Weight82.0 kg
AbilitiesWater Bubble
HiddenWater Absorb
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 454. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 68
Attack 70
Defense 92
Sp. Attack 50
Sp. Defense 132
Speed 42
Total454
454 base stat total, the 506th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 103rd among Water-types.
132 base Special Defense, Araquanid's strongest stat, ranking 5th of 241 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Araquanid 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, Araquanid reaches 1,827 CP at level 40 and 2,090 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack126
GO Defense219
GO Stamina169
Max CP (L40)1,827
Max CP (L50)2,065
Best buddy (L51)2,090
Raid catch CP 982–1,044 (L20). Weather boosted 1,228–1,305 (L25).

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Competitive

Araquanid in competitive play.

Araquanid is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #143 in the Great League.

OU
Sticky Web
Sticky Web / Surf / Endeavor / Endure
  • ItemCustap Berry
  • NatureModest
  • TeraGhost
NU
Sticky Web
Liquidation / Lunge / Sticky Web / Endeavor
  • ItemFocus Sash
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs68 HP / 252 Atk / 188 Spe
  • TeraGhost
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #143 86.5 score
Ultra League #634 67.2 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Araquanid.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Araquanid, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Araquanid?

Araquanid is a Water/Bug-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Araquanid weak to?

Araquanid takes 2× damage from Electric, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Araquanid resistant to?

Araquanid resists Water, Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Araquanid evolve?

Araquanid evolves from Dewpider (Level 22). Araquanid is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Araquanid from?

Araquanid was introduced in Generation VII (the Alola region). Its Pokédex number is #0752.

What are Araquanid's base stats?

Araquanid has HP 68, Attack 70, Defense 92, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 132, and Speed 42. Total base stat total: 454.

What are Araquanid's abilities?

Araquanid can have the ability Water Bubble, plus the Hidden Ability Water Absorb.

Is Araquanid legendary or mythical?

No. Araquanid is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Araquanid's best stat?

Araquanid's highest base stat is Special Defense at 132, which ranks 5th of 241 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Araquanid good?

Araquanid has a base stat total of 454, the 506th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 103rd among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Araquanid as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Araquanid in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Araquanid 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Araquanid is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Electric Flying Rock
½× Resists
Water Ice Fighting Ground Steel
Comparison

Araquanid vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 241 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Araquanid Water avg Difference
HP 68 65 +3
Attack 70 71 -1
Defense 92 71 +21
Special Attack 50 66 -16
Special Defense 132 67 +65
Speed 42 64 -22
Total 454 404 +50
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Game appearances

Araquanid appears in 10 games.

Every mainline release where Araquanid is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Araquanid in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.

Ultra Moon
Heahea BeachMalie Garden
Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun
Malie Garden
Pokémon anime

Araquanid appears in 1 episode.

From SM071 (2018-04-26) through SM071 (2018-04-26).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Araquanid partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Araquanid partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Araquanid card across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.