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National No. 168

Ariados

Long Leg Pokémon

Insect
Poison
Generation II
1.1 m Size
33.5 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0168
Ariados

Description

It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.

Abilities

Ability 1

Swarm

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Ability 2

Insomnia

Prevents sleep.

Hidden Ability

Sniper

Strengthens critical hits to inflict 3× damage rather than 2×.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.1 m / 3'61"
Weight 33.5 kg / 73.85 lbs
Color Red
Body
Armor Pokémon with an insectoid body
Habitat
forest
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 140
Maximum Experience 800.000
Experience Rated as fast
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Bug
Base Egg Cycle 15
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 3840 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 90
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 27.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 33.8% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation II / Johto
Available since Gold / Silver · Generation II
Form Ariados
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Ariados
French Migalos
German Ariados
Spanish Ariados
Italian Ariados
Japanese アリアドス Ariados
Korean 아리아도스 Ariados
Chinese 阿利多斯 Ālìduōsī

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

It spins string not only from its rear but also from its mouth. It is hard to tell which end is which.

26 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Spinarak
Spinarak
Nº167
Ariados
Ariados
Nº168 Spinarak · Lv. 22

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Ariados

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
70
-
130 - 177
250 - 344
Attack
90
+2 EV
85 - 156
166 - 306
Defense
70
-
67 - 134
130 - 262
Sp Attack.
60
-
58 - 123
112 - 240
Defense Esp.
70
-
67 - 134
130 - 262
Speed
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Total
400
+2 EV
-
-
Life
70
Lv 50: 130 - 177 Lv 100: 250 - 344
At. +2 EV
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
Df.
70
Lv 50: 67 - 134 Lv 100: 130 - 262
At. Esp.
60
Lv 50: 58 - 123 Lv 100: 112 - 240
Df. Esp.
70
Lv 50: 67 - 134 Lv 100: 130 - 262
Vel.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
Total +2 EV
400

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Poison Sting No.40 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 15
Hit 100%
String Shot No.81 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 95%
Scary Face No.184 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Constrict No.132 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 10
Hit 100%
Night Shade No.101 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Leech Life No.141 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 32
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Fury Swipes No.154 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 23
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 18
Hit 80%
Spider Web No.169 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 32
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Screech No.103 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 53
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 85%
Psychic No.94 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 41
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Agility No.97 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 31
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Bug Bite No.450 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Shadow Sneak No.425 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 19
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Sucker Punch No.389 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 28
PP 5
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Pin Missile No.42 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 35
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 25
Hit 95%
Poison Jab No.398 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 46
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Cross Poison No.440 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 50
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Venom Drench No.599 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Fell Stinger No.565 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 25
Attack 50
Hit 100%
Sticky Web No.564 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 54
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Swords Dance No.14 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level up
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Focus Energy No.116 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Absorb No.71 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Infestation No.611 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 8
PP 20
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Toxic Thread No.672 · Level up
Type Poison
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 59
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%