TL;DR. Ariados is a bug/poison-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 400. It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.
It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.
Stat spread.
Total of 400. 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.
Ariados 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, Ariados reaches 1,772 CP at level 40 and 2,027 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Spinarak family appeared on October 15, 2021.
- Spinarak
- Ariados by encounter
Ariados in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Ariados across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #487 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Ariados.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Ariados, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Ariados?
Ariados is a Bug/Poison-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Ariados weak to?
Ariados takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Ariados resistant to?
Ariados resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Grass, Fighting. It has no full immunities.
How does Ariados evolve?
Ariados evolves from Spinarak (Level 22). Ariados is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Ariados from?
Ariados was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0168.
What are Ariados's base stats?
Ariados has HP 70, Attack 90, Defense 70, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 70, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 400.
What are Ariados's abilities?
Ariados can have the abilities Swarm, Insomnia, plus the Hidden Ability Sniper.
Is Ariados legendary or mythical?
No. Ariados is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Ariados's best stat?
Ariados's highest base stat is Attack at 90, which ranks 39th of 163 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Ariados good?
Ariados has a base stat total of 400, the 633rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 84th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Ariados 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 Ariados is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Ariados vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 163 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Ariados | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 62 | +8 |
| Attack | 90 | 70 | +20 |
| Defense | 70 | 68 | +2 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 65 | -5 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 67 | +3 |
| Speed | 40 | 64 | -24 |
| Total | 400 | 396 | +4 |
Ariados appears in 30 games.
Every mainline release where Ariados is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Ariados.
Every main-series game Ariados is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildMossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★, 4★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 1, Bleu Sector 5
- WildMagenta District: The Sewers
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ Poison-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 229 (night)
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Swampy Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Bogsunk Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoutes 10, 11, 17, Malie Garden, Ula'ula Meadow (night)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildVictory Road, Terminus Cave (swooping)
- WildFriend Safari (Poison) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildSky Pillar
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildDreamyard (dark grass)
- Black 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 22 (Swarm)
- White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 229 (night)
- HeartGoldObtainable
- WildRoute 2 (night)
- WildViridian Forest (Headbutt trees)
- SoulSilverTrade
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · SapphireTrade
- Emerald · FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveSpinarak (Level 22)
Generation IIObtainableTrade
- GoldObtainable
- WildRoute 2
- SilverTrade
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 2 and 37 (night)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet, Legends: Z-A, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Ariados appears in 26 episodes.
From EP176 (2000-11-23) through JN139 (2023-01-27).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Ariados partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Ariados partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Ariados in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Ariados
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.