Ariados PokeRogue Dex: Comprehensive Ariados Pokedex Guide

Discover Ariados battle strategies in PokeRogue and explore everything you need to know about Ariados. From detailed stats, abilities, and evolutions to form variants, defensive and offensive strategies, and more. Your ultimate guide to mastering Ariados in PokeRogueDex.

Ariados Sprites

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Ariados Pokémon Abilities

PranksterGives priority to a status move.

InsomniaThe Pokémon is suffering from insomnia and cannot fall asleep.

SwarmPowers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.

SniperPowers up moves if they become critical hits when attacking.

Ariados Pokémon Base Stats

Max. HP	70
Attack	90
Defense	70
Sp. Atk	60
Sp. Def	70
Speed	40
Sum	400

Ariados Pokémon Pokedex Data

weight	33.5Kg
Starter Cost	1
Types	BugPoison

Ariados Evolution Chart

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Ariados Type Matchups

Ariados Type Resistances: Defensive Matchups

Normal1

Fire2

Water1

Electric1

Grass0.25

Ice1

Fighting0.25

Poison0.5

Ground1

Flying2

Psychic2

Bug0.5

Rock2

Ghost1

Dragon1

Dark1

Steel1

Fairy0.5

Ariados Type Effectiveness: Offensive Matchups

Normal1

Fire1

Water1

Electric1

Grass2

Ice1

Fighting1

Poison0.5

Ground1

Flying1

Psychic2

Bug1

Rock1

Ghost0.5

Dragon1

Dark2

Steel0.5

Fairy2

Ariados Egg Moves

Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Description
Parting Shot	Dark	-	100	20	With a parting threat, the user lowers the target's Attack and Sp Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon.
Attack Order	Bug	90	100	15	The user calls out its underlings to pummel the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Gastro Acid	Poison	-	100	10	The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target's Ability.
Strength Sap	Grass	-	100	10	The user restores its HP by the same amount as the target's Attack stat. It also lowers the target's Attack stat.

Ariados Level Up Moves

Level	Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Description
0	Swords Dance	Normal	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
1	Poison Sting	Poison	15	100	35	The user stabs the target with a poisonous stinger. This may also poison the target.
1	Absorb	Grass	20	100	25	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
1	String Shot	Bug	-	95	40	Opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user's mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
1	Constrict	Normal	10	100	35	The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles, vines, or the like. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.
1	Focus Energy	Normal	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
1	Bug Bite	Bug	60	100	20	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
1	Fell Stinger	Bug	50	100	25	When the user knocks out a target with this move, the user's Attack stat rises drastically.
8	Infestation	Bug	20	100	20	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
12	Scary Face	Normal	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
15	Night Shade	Ghost	-	100	15	The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
19	Shadow Sneak	Ghost	40	100	30	The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.
23	Fury Swipes	Normal	18	80	15	The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row.
28	Sucker Punch	Dark	70	100	5	This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
31	Agility	Psychic	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
35	Pin Missile	Bug	25	95	20	Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
41	Psychic	Psychic	90	100	10	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
46	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
50	Cross Poison	Poison	70	100	20	A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
54	Sticky Web	Bug	-	-	20	The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stats upon switching into battle.
59	Toxic Thread	Poison	-	100	20	The user shoots poisonous threads to poison the target and lower the target's Speed stat.

Ariados Technical & Hidden Machine Moves

Name	Type	Power	Acc	PP	Description
Swords Dance	Normal	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	15	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Pin Missile	Bug	25	95	20	Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Solar Beam	Grass	120	100	10	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Dig	Ground	80	100	10	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Toxic	Poison	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Psychic	Psychic	90	100	10	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Agility	Psychic	-	-	30	The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Night Shade	Ghost	-	100	15	The user makes the target see a frightening mirage. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Screech	Normal	-	85	40	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target's Defense stat.
Double Team	Normal	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Focus Energy	Normal	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
Leech Life	Bug	80	100	10	The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Flash	Normal	-	100	20	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target's accuracy.
Rest	Psychic	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Substitute (N)	Normal	-	-	10	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Thief	Dark	60	100	25	The user attacks and has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item simultaneously.
Snore	Normal	50	100	15	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Curse	Ghost	-	-	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Spite	Ghost	-	100	10	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Protect	Normal	-	-	10	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Scary Face	Normal	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Sludge Bomb	Poison	90	100	10	Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
Giga Drain	Grass	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Endure	Normal	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Swagger	Normal	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Attract	Normal	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Sleep Talk	Normal	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Return	Normal	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Frustration	Normal	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Megahorn	Bug	120	85	10	Using its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.
Baton Pass	Normal	-	-	40	The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.
Hidden Power	Normal	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Sunny Day	Fire	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Facade	Normal	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Knock Off	Dark	65	100	20	The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Signal Beam	Bug	75	100	15	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
Bounce	Flying	85	85	5	The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Toxic Spikes	Poison	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Poison Jab	Poison	80	100	20	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
X-Scissor	Bug	80	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Bug Buzz	Bug	90	100	10	The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Giga Impact	Normal	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Cross Poison	Poison	70	100	20	A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100	20	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Hone Claws	Dark	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Venoshock	Poison	65	100	10	The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move's power is doubled if the target is poisoned.
Sludge Wave	Poison	95	100	10	The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.
Acid Spray	Poison	40	100	20	The user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target's Sp Def stat.
Foul Play	Dark	95	100	15	The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.
Round (P)	Normal	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Hex	Ghost	65	100	10	This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	20	While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp Atk stats of those hit.
Electroweb	Electric	55	95	15	The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats.
Confide	Normal	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.
Infestation	Bug	20	100	20	The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can't flee during this time.
Throat Chop (P)	Dark	80	100	15	The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Lunge	Bug	80	100	15	The user makes a lunge at the target, attacking with full force. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.
Smart Strike	Steel	70	-	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	75	100	10	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user's previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles.
Skitter Smack	Bug	70	90	10	The user skitters behind the target to attack. This also lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.
Tera Blast (N)	Normal	80	100	10	If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.
Pounce	Bug	50	100	20	The user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Trailblaze	Grass	50	100	20	The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.