Stats & Training
Ariados's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a fast 800K XP curve.
There are some areas where people use the string Ariados spins for their own weaving. The resulting cloth is popular for its strength.
It spins thread from both its rear and its mouth. Then it wraps its prey up in thread and sips their bodily fluids at its leisure.
Ariados Weakness
Ariados is weak to Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Chandelure builds →Flame Burst 2x101-120%KO Flame Charge 2x35-41% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Nihilego builds →Head Smash 2x97-114%KO Power Gem 2x103-122%KO | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Probopass builds →Stone Edge 2x66-79% Power Gem 2x68-81% Rock Slide 2x50-60% Rock Tomb 2x42-50% | ||
 Bastiodon RockSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Shieldon (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Bastiodon builds →Rock Slide 2x49-58% Ancient Power 2x37-43% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Smack Down 2x33-39% | ||
 Archeops Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Archeops builds →Fly 2x126-149%KO Rock Slide 2x106-124%KO Wing Attack 2x84-99% Pluck 2x84-99% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Volcanion can KO Ariados with Fire Blast (209-246%). Togekiss threatens a KO with Air Slash (90-106%). Tapu Lele's Psychic also KOs at 171-201%.
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb28-34% Fire Blast 2x209-246%KO | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Togekiss builds →Air Slash 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast45-53% Psyshock 2x152-179%KO Psychic 2x171-201%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain8-10% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemFlyiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ariados View Salamence builds →Earthquake44-52% Outrage79-93% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Ariados is the evolved form of Spinarak. Breeding produces Spinarak eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Spinarak gave Ariados the biggest boost in HP (+30), bringing the total to 400 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Ariados to get Spinarak eggs easily using 77 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Baton Pass, Disable, Electroweb and 9 more.
Sun & Moon Ariados Best Moveset
Focus Sash guarantees Ariados survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to get Toxic Spikes up and fire off Megahorn before going down. Insomnia and max HP and Attack EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Ariados best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Toxic Spikes
- Megahorn
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sticky Web
- Sucker Punch
- Lunge
- Attract
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Ariados. Baton Pass and Disable come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Megahorn and Sludge Bomb and coverage across 8 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Ariados in Sun & Moon
Ariados appears at decent spawn rates across 10 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Ariados in Sun & Moon
Spinarak is your first catch on the way to Ariados. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 2-34 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SpinarakRoute 1 - EastMoonGrass Lv.2-3 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 1 - EastSunGrass Lv.2-3 Route20%EarlyNightRoute 1 - WestSunGrass Lv.3-5 Route15%EarlyNightRoute 1 - WestMoonGrass Lv.3-5 Route15%EarlyNightRoute 1 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.10-13 Route10%EarlyNightRoute 1 - SouthSunGrass Lv.10-13 Route10%EarlyNight
Step 2Ariados ✓Malie GardenMoonGrass Lv.24-27 Forest20%MidNightMalie GardenSunGrass Lv.24-27 Forest20%MidNightRoute 10MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route20%MidNightRoute 10SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route20%MidNightRoute 11SunGrass Lv.24-27 Route20%MidNightRoute 11MoonGrass Lv.24-27 Route20%MidNightRoute 17 - WestSunGrass Lv.31-34 Route20%LateNightRoute 17 - WestMoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route20%LateNightUla'ula MeadowSunGrass Lv.31-3420%LateNightUla'ula MeadowMoonGrass Lv.31-3420%LateNightor evolve from Spinarak (Step 1)
Ariados Guide
In Sun & Moon, Ariados's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Espeon (Psychic), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. At base 40 Speed, Ariados won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Sun & Moon, Spinarak evolves into Ariados at level 22. Ariados is the fully evolved form. It sits at 400 BST in its evolved form.
In Sun & Moon, Ariados can work for a story run. 400 BST is average, but Bug/Poison typing fills a niche depending on your team composition.
In Sun & Moon, Ariados has a 400 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon's meta. It works best as a trick room. Sticky Web with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Swarm is the go-to ability for Ariados. It strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Sniper can work in specific setups. Insomnia is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Game Availability
Ariados first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves