Araquanid
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.
It delivers headbutts with the water bubble on its head. Small Pokémon get sucked into the bubble, where they drown.
Stat spread.
Total of 454. 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
This Pokémon has forms.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Araquanid is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Araquanid appears in 10 games.
Every mainline release where Araquanid 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
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Araquanid in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.
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.
Pokémon like Araquanid
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